Digital companies’ emission reductions lag climate commitments

Despite progress in climate reporting and renewable electricity use, digital companies are falling short in cutting emissions at the pace required to achieve global climate targets, according to the new report Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and...

Transport costs keep millions away from work and education

As South Africans face sharply higher fuel prices from yesterday, new Ipsos research shows that transport affordability is already affecting access to work and education for a significant number of people. The nationally representative findings, from the Ipsos...

ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

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Second quarter of growth for hardcopy peripherals

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Power key to data centre growth

The global data centre power market size is anticipated to reach $42,35-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13,2% from 2025 to 2030. The factor driving the market growth is the shift in focus...

Microsoft takes the ‘permeate the platform’ approach to GenAI

While the on-boarding of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will significantly boost Microsoft's GenAI ambitions, GlobalData say that the company's current capabilities continue to impress. Occupying centre stage at Ignite 2023 was Microsoft Copilot, the company's virtual...

Global leaders advance responsible AI development

The World Economic Forum's AI Governance Summit brought together more than 200 influential leaders from the Forum's AI Governance Alliance (AIGA) and the broader artificial intelligence community to exchange insights and collaborate on the establishment of action...

Rapid digitisation of SA companies not without risk

According to a recent Kaspersky Business Digitisation survey, 78% of companies in South Africa feature a high level of digitisation which simplifies work processes and makes business more efficient. However, there are significant challenges that accompany this,...

Robust growth for fleet management systems in the Americas

The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in North America was 15,3-million in Q4 2022 and, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12,6%, this number is expected to reach 27,6-million by 2027, according to new...

Telkom’s infrastructure-focused strategy progresses

Telkom has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2023, showing steady progress in its strategy to position itself as the leading digital infrastructure company at the heart of South Africa's digital future. The results show improved...

How Red Hat aids NASA’s Artemis missions

Last week (16 November 2023) marked the one-year anniversary of the successful launch of NASA's Artemis I mission to the moon - the first in a series of missions that will ultimately see the space agency return humans to the moon. Preparations for Artemis I required...

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...

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The state of cybersecurity in sub-Saharan Africa

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Is the cloud the answer for everything?

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Kaspersky Lab recognised for online banking security excellence

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SkyGroup appointed Barco ClickShare Training Centre

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Adapt IT reports 36% turnover increase

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ESET launches new endpoint security

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We are looking for a UI Front End Developer who will join the cloud migration project.Working in an integrated Agile environment Take part in Agile Meetings (Stand-Up, Refinements etc) Meet with end users to understand Business requirements. Contribute to the...

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We're looking for a Intermediate Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for Java-related technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, join us, and let's create...

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Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

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SQL Developer – Gauteng Centurion

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Bachelor's degree in computer science / accounting / Banking / Commerce / Management.Good experience/knowledge on Flexcube web services and integration with third party applications.Experience in Oracle SQL,PL/SQL, Java, web logic.Good understanding on Flexcube...

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