Aviation industry increases investment in cybersecurity
SITA's 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report reveals how airlines and airports are increasing investment in cybersecurity, biometrics and sustainable IT solutions to cope with growing digital threats and rising passenger numbers. Seventy-four percent of airlines and...
Vehicle market shows signs of recovery
The latest TransUnion South Africa Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI) for Q4 2024 reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook for the country’s automotive sector, with improving economic conditions encouraging consumer confidence while affordability challenges continue to shape...
Software engineering leaders require oversight of generative AI
By 2025, more than half of all software engineering leader role descriptions will explicitly require oversight of generative artificial intelligence (AI), says Gartner. "Outside of generative AI's impact on technology implementation, it also changes the managerial...
PMI ticks up in August
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) improved somewhat in August, rising by 2.4 points to 49.7 - just below the key 50-point mark. The increase in the headline PMI was driven by the business activity index, which jumped by almost 12 points to...
Vodacom, Eskom in historic virtual wheeling agreement
Vodacom has signed a virtual wheeling agreement with Eskom which, it says, will help accelerate efforts to solve the country's energy crisis. In addition to adding capacity to the nation's power grid, the agreement will also play a significant role in moving Vodacom...
UJ team takes July honours in JSE Investment Challenge
The University of Johannesburg's VK 29 MMS team emerged as the July monthly winner of the JSE Investment Challenge under the Speculator Portfolio of the University competition. Team members Madoda Hlatshwayo and Sebolaishi Manamela Manamela demonstrated their...
AI association opens in Cape Town
The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South Africa, has launched in Cape Town, in partnership with Wesgro. SAAIA seeks to encourage stakeholders to adopt responsible AI...
Chip innovations key to the future of AI/ML
Dramatic gains in hardware performance have spawned generative AI, and a rich pipeline of ideas for future speedups that will drive machine learning to new heights. This is the word from Bill Dally, Nvidia’s chief scientist and senior vice president of research,...
AMD shares tech behind confidential computing in the cloud
AMD has published the source code for AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) technology, the backbone of AMD EPYCTM processor-based confidential computing virtual machines (VMs) available from cloud service providers including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google...
Global smartphone shipments set to plummet
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 4,7% year over year in 2023 to 1,15-billion units, the lowest volume in a decade, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This is a downward revision from...
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Blue Turtle Technologies is Redgate Software Master Reseller
Blue Turtle Technologies is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as a master reseller for Redgate Software. The appointment will offer customers within the local market access to a host of database development and deployment tools for SQL Server, .NET and...
Acer unveils Chromebook Tab 10,
Acer today launched the first education tablet running Chrome OS, the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 (D651N). The new Acer Chromebook Tab 10 is designed for Acer's education customers and will be used in classrooms to expand and enhance student learning by bringing the speed,...
Voice communications take a new direction
Eliminating expensive physical infrastructure, enabling a work-from-anywhere environment and improving customer service are all benefits of the transition to the cloud. By Peter Flischman, head of business development at Contineo Virtual Communications We live in a...
Fortinet names SADC Regional Partners of the Year
Fortinet has announced the winners of its 2017 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Partners of the Year. The awards recognised the accomplishments of Fortinet's growing partner community in the region. Paul Williams, country manager: southern Africa...
Siemens contributes to African skills
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is having a disruptive effect on economies and the development of digital skills is vital. There is an opportunity, especially in Africa, to embrace new and exponential technologies combined with human talent to accelerate...
BCX achieves ISO 20000-1 ITSM certification
BCX has achieved the coveted ISO 20000-1 IT Service Management certification, becoming only the second South African owned company to achieve this international standard. The ISO 20000-1 certification is the globally recognised international standard for IT service...
New technologies change the business landscape
Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton – New technologies are going well beyond helping businesses to improve or change their processes – they are fundamentally changing the business itself. According to Nigel Moulton, EMEA chief technology officer: converged...
A modern data centre enables transformation
Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton - The structure of the data centre hasn’t really changed a lot over the years, and is still there to service applications. In some respects, however, the platforms today support the cloud where applications are hosted, says Dell...
Disrupt the business with IoT
Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton - Internet of Things (IoT) is not a thing – it’s a concept. This is the word from Benjamin Vernooij, from Dell EMC EMEA, who points out that it is about sensors, data, connections and computation/storage, all of which add up to...
Dell EMC to sponsor the Springboks
Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton - Dell EMC South Africa will sponsor the Springbok rugby team for the next three years. "We want to invest in human potential," says Doug Woolley, GM of Dell EMC South Africa. "We talk about transformation, and discovering the...
Solutions Architect – (JHB – Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A Software Company with a focus on digital transformation is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect – Sales Enablement to join its Sales and Marketing team. This role is pivotal in crafting client-focused solution proposals, preparing detailed costing...
Data Analyst/Insights Specialist (Pharmaceutical Industry)
ROLE: Will be responsible for analysing internal business and external market data to identify opportunities, gaps, and problems within the organization. This role includes evaluating the performance of the Marketing, Sales and Prescription (Rx) teams against their...
Intermediate Web Developer – Remote Remote
As an Intermediate Developer you will be required to write and test code for various applications, ensuring it meets the required standards and functions correctly, beyond the basics of coding to take on more complex tasks and responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:-...
Solutions Architect – (JHB – Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A Software Company with a focus on digital transformation is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect – Sales Enablement to join its Sales and Marketing team. This role is pivotal in crafting client-focused solution proposals, preparing detailed costing...
Data Analyst/Insights Specialist (Pharmaceutical Industry) – Gauteng Parktown
ROLE: Will be responsible for analysing internal business and external market data to identify opportunities, gaps, and problems within the organization. This role includes evaluating the performance of the Marketing, Sales and Prescription (Rx) teams against their...
Excel Analyst at Exclusively Remote
Excel Analyst (remote hours 3pm- 11pm) We are seeking a highly analytical Excel Analyst to join our team.The ideal candidate must possess excellent Excel skills, with expertise ranging from above average to expert level. Proficiency in utilizing various Excel tools,...
IT Help Desk Support at Phoenix47
Job Description: This is a superb opportunity to join a fast-growing SME, Global IT services provider expanding to Cape Town Central. The company is growing and can offer an excellent opportunity for candidates that are looking for a role that will expand their IT...
Python Developer for Hardware Integration
. This role involves developing and optimising software for Moxa IO devices and HikVision CCTV systems, requiring strong expertise in Python, hardware-software interfacing, and a range of communication protocols.The ideal candidate will work closely with hardware...
Excel Analyst at Exclusively Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Excel Analyst (remote hours 3pm- 11pm) We are seeking a highly analytical Excel Analyst to join our team.The ideal candidate must possess excellent Excel skills, with expertise ranging from above average to expert level. Proficiency in utilizing various Excel tools,...
IT Help Desk Support at Phoenix47 – Western Cape Century City
Job Description: This is a superb opportunity to join a fast-growing SME, Global IT services provider expanding to Cape Town Central. The company is growing and can offer an excellent opportunity for candidates that are looking for a role that will expand their IT...
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