IBM z17 mainframe is engineered for AI
IBM has announced the IBM z17, engineered with AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. Powered by the new IBM Telum II processor, IBM z17 expands the system's capabilities beyond transactional AI capabilities to enable new workloads. IBM Z...
Dell debuts AI-ready data centre infrastructure
Dell Technologies is introducing advancements across its industry-leading server, storage and data protection portfolios designed to help organisations achieve data centre modernisation. Organisations are rethinking their IT strategies to respond to the rise of AI,...
SMMEs using cloud could add billions to SA economy
Enabling more of South Africa's small, medium and micro (SMME) companies to adopt cloud computing could unlock R185.9-billion for South Africa's economy by 2030, according to a new study by Access Partnership. The research, commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS),...
Social media giants face privacy challenges
The landscape of social media is undergoing a transformation as Big Tech faces challenges from privacy regulations and heightened user concerns. The industry's future rests on navigating evolving user preferences and regulatory pressures, striking a delicate balance...
EMEA CIOs embrace democratisation of digital delivery
In Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), 46% of CIOs are partnering with their CxO peers to bring IT and business area staff together to co-own digital delivery on an enterprise-wide scale, according to Gartner's annual global survey of CIOs and technology...
Japanese only work 26 minutes per month to cover Internet costs
The global Internet usage rate continues to grow - with more than 5,3-billion people or 65,7% of the world`s population using the Internet at the start of Q4 2023 - but as the Internet coverage gap continues to narrow, the price gap remains wide, even between...
Black Friday scams to watch out for
As Black Friday approaches, Kaspersky has released a new report revealing the latest shopping-related cyberthreats. The findings expose more than 13-million e-shop-related phishing attacks in 2023, with scammers mimicking popular marketplaces, luxury brands, and...
Heightened water stress will see businesses under scrutiny
Drought and flood events in recent years have highlighted the importance of water as a strategic global resource and climate change will impact access to water, forcing many countries to modify how they manage resources, according to a new S&P Global Market...
HCP shipments fall as demand softens
Shipments of hardcopy peripherals (HCP) in Western Europe (WE) declined 11,6% YoY to 3,4-million units in Q3 2023, according to recent research by International Data Corporation (IDC). While the situation tends to differ by country and brand, supply chain issues have...
Setting SA’s maths whizzkids up for exam success
When the Siyavula and MTN Foundations teamed up to launch the Siyavula #1MillionMaths Challenge - aimed at sparking interest in maths and to help South Africa's high school students prepare for their final exams - they never realised the pivotal role it could play in...
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Use cheaper banking channels, consumers advised
As another large fuel hike kicks-in to compound the financial burden on South African households, consumers are advised to consider using efficient and cheaper banking channels to contain costs. Dr Christoph Nieuwoudt, CEO of FNB Consumer says banking has become part...
SUSE launches software-defined storage
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Power efficiency in data centre infrastructure
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Building credibility in the ICT sector
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New-look rAge kicks off this weekend
As gamers settle into three dedicated LAN areas to play games non-stop for 52 hours at the biggest and slickest LAN in Africa, visitors to rAge 2018 will be welcomed by the sight of a newly designed and larger show floor. The interactive and immersive gaming...
Securing credit card transactional data is crucial
Ever wondered where every credit card transaction is recorded and stored and how secure that data is, especially after the hardware on which that data is stored reaches end-of-life. If this data is compromised and lands in the wrong hands, it could have catastrophic...
BitCo debuts FTTH service
Less than a week ago, business connectivity solutions provider BitCo announced its debut in the fibre to the home (FTTH) market. The company says home customers can now expect an FTTH offering with competitive prices, coupled with 24/7 support. BitCo sales director...
BitCo debuts FTTH service
Less than a week ago, business connectivity solutions provider BitCo announced its debut in the fibre to the home (FTTH) market. The company says home customers can now expect an FTTH offering with competitive prices, coupled with 24/7 support. BitCo sales director...
Nology wins Zoiper distribution
Nology has been appointed as the official distributor for Zoiper, the softphone developed by Securax. Alex Bantjes, product manager for Nology, comments: "Nology constantly strives to provide a comprehensive product portfolio that caters to the needs of our ITSP,...
Fitch revises Angolan growth down
Angola's GDP growth was reviewed on 20 September, below expected, by the consulting company Fitch Solutions. From the expected 2,8% growth, the country is now expected to have a 1,5% GDP growth this year given the growing tendency for the declining trend witnessed in...
Senior Specialist Business Analyst (12 Months) – Gauteng Braamfontein
Non negotiables are:Candidates must have built an online platform (Customer interface applications)Integrating systems with the aim of solutions for customersCandidates with experience in long term insuranceFinancial Background/ Telco systems/Banking...
Cobol Developer at Standard Bank
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