High prevalence of critical illness in African hospitals
One in eight hospital in-patients (12,5%) are critically ill in Africa, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in collaboration with international partners. Of these, one in five (21%) die within seven days, compared to 2,7% of...
Microsoft adds R5,4bn to R20bn data centre investment
Kathy Gibson reports – Microsoft has committed to invest an additional R5,4-billion in its South African cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. At the same time, the company has significantly expanded its skills development programme in the country....
Huawei phone surprises with 7nm SoC
Huawei's newest smartphone includes a sophisticated system-on-chip (SoC) that analysts didn't expect to see. When TechInsights, the authoritative information platform of the semiconductor industry, analysed the new Huawei Mate 60 Pro smartphone, they expected it would...
MediaTek to debut 3nm SoC in 2024
MediaTek has successfully developed its first chip using TSMC’s leading-edge 3nm technology, taping out MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity system-on-chip (SoC) with volume production expected next year. “We are committed to our vision of using the world’s most advanced...
Healthy growth for global security appliance sales
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, total market revenue in the overall security appliance market grew 7,6% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) to more than $4,2-billion. This represents...
SA on the cusp of a BPO boom
Kathy Gibson reports - The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in South Africa is booming, with significantly more growth ahead. Thanks to years of investment by government and the private sector, the BPO sector already accounts for around 100 000 jobs and has...
Impact sourcing helps unemployed build solid careers
Kathy Gibson reports - As one of South Africa’s largest business process outsourcing (BPO) providers, CCI faces a perpetual challenge in staffing its contact centres with skilled agents and managers. Conventional wisdom dictated that the best agents fitted a narrow...
BPO: powered by technology and IT skills
Kathy Gibson reports - Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a complex business requiring sophisticated and stable technology that integrates seamlessly and securely into clients’ operational systems. “We handle 80 different technology stacks and the associated...
1,5-degree increase as Earth records three hottest months
Earth just had its hottest three months on record, according to the European Union-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) implemented by ECMWF. Global sea surface temperatures are at unprecedented highs for the third consecutive month and Antarctic sea ice...
Slight uptick for business confidence
The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) survey of private business sentiment shows that the Business Confidence Index (BCI) for Q3 improved slightly to 33 from 27 in Q2. While the small gain is encouraging, BCI remains at sharply depressed levels with the Q3 reading...
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Rectron adds Norton Security
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DataProphet secures Knife Capital funding
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Rise of the robots adds new risks
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Avaya Happiness Index makes Edison Awards cut
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Spotlight on Labour Laws Amendment Bill
The Labour Laws Amendment Bill, first introduced to South Africa's parliament in November 2015, and has been passed by the National Assembly. If it passes the review process by the National Council of Provinces and authorised by the President, it will ensure that...
Time for broadcasters to adopt cloud
Cloud and virtualisation technologies have the potential to entirely reshape the local broadcast industry - changing how broadcasters create, distribute and monetise their video content. "In recent years, cloud computing architectures have shown clear value in so many...
Huawei in strategic partnership with IATA
Huawei has joined the Strategic Partnerships Program of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), aiming to use ICT in the development of airports and airlines of the future, enhancing the passenger experience and optimising air cargo operations. IATA is the...
Trends transforming the local security landscape
The South African security industry has been described as cutting-edge, comprising a number of segments from physical- to cybersecurity. The sector boasts a current growth rate of around 15% per annum, and is estimated (in its entirety, including commercial, industry...
Call for data scientist sponsors
South Africa's first dedicated data science facility Explore Data Science Academy (EDSA) is appealing to corporate South Africa to sponsor 300 data science interns in 2019. The Cape Town-based academy was launched just over six months ago, with founder sponsor BCX...
Kaspersky Lab clinches AV-Test triple crown
Kaspersky Lab products have won awards in three different categories following the latest tests carried out by independent IT security institute AV-Test. Kaspersky Lab's small business, endpoint security and internet security solutions all triumphed, highlighting the...
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What we're looking for: Currently working as a Cybersecurity EngineerCertifications: Network+ (N+) & Security+ (S+)Solid understanding of Cybersecurity Compliance Desired Skills: Cybersecurity Engineer About The Employer: Exciting Opportunity for a Cybersecurity...
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Strategic Information Data Officer (Contract – Wits RHI – Gophelega – Tshwane) – Gauteng Arcadia
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Cybersecurity Engineer – Western Cape Tyger Valley
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Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
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