Stranded astronauts set to splash down
The two NASA astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) are on their way home, expected to splash down around 22h45 tonight (South African time). The SpaceX Crew-9 will return to Earth following an approximately 15-hour journey in the Dragon...
Businesses under pressure as GenAI shakes up the job market
The rise of generative AI (GenAI) is shaking up workplaces around the world, and South Africa is no exception. As businesses adapt to new ways of working, job seekers are rethinking their careers, upskilling and negotiating better opportunities. A Pnet white paper,...
Enterprise cryptography is in a risky state
Old, outdated cryptographic protocols are widely used by enterprises in finance, healthcare, higher education, retail, and manufacturing. Research by Quantum Xchange underscores how cryptography is largely taken for granted - rarely evaluated or checked - a practice...
How to detect and prevent cyberbullying
There has been in increase in cyberbullying among young people for some years. In the US, it has been reported that nearly half of US teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 had experienced at least one of six cyberbullying behaviours, according to Pew Research. The...
Data management drives compute, storage spending
Structured databases/data management workloads are driving the largest share of enterprise IT infrastructure spending in the first half of 2023 (1H23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker:...
All is not lost despite vehicle sales decline
New vehicle sales recorded their third consecutive month of negative growth in October, providing the suspicious pundits in the market cause for concern. But WesBank still has reason for optimism in the country's new vehicle market. According to figures released by...
World leaders agree to drive responsible AI
Global policymakers, researchers and technology leaders have warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could cause catastrophic harm if not responsibly managed. At the UK’s AI Security Summit yesterday, 28 governments signed the Bletchley Declaration, agreeing to...
AI software spend to hit $279bn by 2027
A recent forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that the worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) software market will grow from $64-billion in 2022 to nearly $251-billion in 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31,4%. The forecast for...
Seismic shift needed in education system
A "seismic shift" in the education system is required to break the cycle of poverty and inequality in South Africa. This is according to says Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) chief executive Tracey Webster, who says: "South Africa is well aware of the issues that...
Organisations face greater risks
A worrying immaturity of ERM processes and a lack of understanding by executives and boards of the strategic value of an effective risk oversight process is emerging. At the same time, a new report shows a significant increase in the level and complexity of risks...
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New deliverables from NGMN
The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance - which drives and guides the development of all future mobile broadband technology with a focus on 5G - has published its three deliverables on 5G Extreme Requirements entitled "Operators' views on fundamental...
Turrito is top SonicWall Partner for SME
With cybercrime now the fourth most reported economic crime in South Africa, it is critical that every business leader ensures that robust and market-leading protections are in place. To this end, connectivity provider Turrito Networks, together with Dial a Nerd,...
Hyper-availability gives digital banks the edge
With downtime and unavailability significantly impacting on the reputation of a bank, fintechs are in a prime position to embrace hyper-availability and gain the competitive advantage over the incumbents. Kate Mollett, regional manager for Africa South at Veeam,...
Harness AI to benefit your business
Job loss. Depersonalisation. Irrelevance to certain industries. When it comes to discussions around the impact of AI (artificial intelligence) and automation on business, the popular narrative tends to be negative. By Rob Lith, business development director at...
Scratch to win with BBM Messenger and Dotjam
BBM Messenger has teamed up with Dotjam to launch a 'Scratch2Win' campaign for BBM users in South Africa. The campaign provides users with fun and engaging mobile scratch cards and the chance to win instant prizes like coupons, digital vouchers, mobile airtime, mobile...
Hitachi Vantara advances IT infrastructure portfolio
Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has significantly expanded and enhanced its IT infrastructure portfolio to help customers modernise their data centres. These enhancements include Hitachi's first all-NVMe hyperconverged system which delivers...
Techno Brain partners with Zap
Techno Brain Group has signed a major distribution contract with ZAP for sales and channel partnerships of its data management and analytics software across Middle East and Africa. Techno Brain will deliver ZAP Data Hub, pre-packaged data management and analytics...
Redstor expands Kenya presence
South Africa-based cloud data management SaaS business Redstor is expanding its operations in Kenya after seeing the company's market share grow by around 50% annually in the last four years. The company is not only looking to strengthen its presence in the Kenyan...
Canon joins Netflix’s Post Technology Alliance
Canon Europe, a leader in imaging solutions, is proud to announce the company will be joining Netflix's brand-new Post Technology Alliance, which brings together industry leaders committed to working closely with Netflix to innovate production workflows and support...
Ruckus collaborates with VAST for WiFi roaming
Ruckus Networks has been named a preferred provider for VAST Networks in South Africa, to roll out Hotspot 2.0 technology that simplifies WiFi roaming for customers. "Most people do not even think twice when it comes to roaming on their mobile devices when they...
Data Architect – Gauteng Sandown
Are you a seasoned Data Architect ready to design innovative solutions and lead transformative data initiatives? Is this you?You have a deep passion for data and a track record of delivering high-quality solutions. You're analytical, detail-oriented, and possess the...
IT Engineer (English Mother tongue only) – Northern Cape Kimberley
English mother tongue speakers onlyMain Requirements:The company is looking to hire professionals, that is passionate to resolve IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for the company's clients. The candidate must have project...
Junior Analyst – Eastern Cape Sidwell
Our client, an international concern, is seeking a newly graduated professional individual with excellent communication, research, and analytical skills. The incumbent will need to be methodical, with strong attention to detail and an interest in internet research....
Junior Software Developer (Oracle PL/SQL) (CH1082)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a Junior Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 2 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...
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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing complex transitions, particularly in the Financial Services (FS)/ Investment experience and Technology sectors, and a strong understanding of...
Junior Software Developer (Oracle PL/SQL) (CH1082) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a Junior Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 2 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...
ServiceNow Developer (KG) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Technology, the ServiceNow Developer will lead the design, development, and deployment of new ServiceNow modules and functionality, providing high-quality, fit-forpurpose technology solutions to enable...
Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071)
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