SAWEA hails public procurement programme reforms
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has acknowledged the key interventions to reform the public procurement programme, announced by the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Developed through extensive stakeholder consultations,...
Seacom offers colocation, IP transit with Equinix
Seacom now offers colocation and IP transit services via the JN1 International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre owned and operated by Equinix in Johannesburg. The new data centre, which came into service in July 2024 and was officially opened on 23 October, offers...
Medusa, Nevada lead the ransomware charge
Data reveals that a total of 167 new ransomware groups were discovered in Q1 2023. BitcoinCasino's financial expert Edith Reads comments: "This is a clear sign of the growth in ransomware activity. Many of these groups are trying to exploit security flaws, especially...
Big drop in Bitcoin trading volume
Historically, April has been one of the strongest months for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, bringing the biggest average monthly returns. However, this year, that wasn't the case. Although Bitcoin topped over $30 400 on 18 April, reaching the highest level since...
Demand for innovation, resilience, security drove European software growth
International Data Corporation (IDC) confirms continued resiliency of the European software market despite economic uncertainty and an unstable socio-political situation. IDC's recently published Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker showed an overall 15% year-on-year...
Fears that AI could cause a nuclear-level catastrophe
More than one-third of credible AI experts believe that AI will cause a nuclear-level catastrophe within this century, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. The findings are part of Stanford's 2023 Artificial Intelligence Index Report, released in April 2023....
Global semiconductor revenue to drop 11% in 2023
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to decline 11,2% in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. In 2022, the market totaled $599,6-billion, which was marginal growth of 0,2% from 2021. The short-term outlook for the semiconductor market has...
IT market resilient as cloud slows, non-cloud spend declines
IT market performance remained patchy in April, with some vendors and resellers experiencing a sharp decline in growth while others continued to benefit from long-term enterprise commitment to cloud, digital transformation and security investments. In its latest...
Nvidia partners with Teraco
Nvidia has partnered with Teraco as a DGX-ready data centre facility and colocation provider. As a select member of this programme, Teraco can deliver robust infrastructure that meets the ever-increasing demands of AI-powered applications, machine learning, and...
Open Banking set to surge
A new study from Juniper Research has found that Open Banking usage will grow by 470% over the next four years, with the total number of API (application programming interface) calls generated via Open Banking to exceed 580-billion by 2027, from 102-billion in 2023....
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The science of securing cyber skills
Urgent measures need to be taken to bridge the rapidly increasing cybersecurity skills gap, says Martin Walshaw, senior systems engineer at F5 Networks. A recent scientific report found that our memories simultaneously generate two forms of personal experience. The...
Cybersecurity is a strategic issue
As organisations embark on their digital transformation journeys, they are seeking to tap new business opportunities, improve operational efficiencies, and deliver better services to customers, writes Paul Williams, country manager: southern Africa at Fortinet....
A 360-degree customer view is key
Having a comprehensive view of customers in a digital environment is essential to being differentiated from competitors. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, says insurers must prioritise this or risk becoming irrelevant. "While it is not specific to...
Top tips when renting a MFP
A multifunctional printer (MFP) is an office machine which incorporates the functionalities of multiple printing, copying, scanning and faxing devices into one, so as to have a smaller footprint in a home or small business setting or to provide centralised document...
Nedbank issues BEE affidavits, certificates
Nedbank is offering business registrations together with black economic empowerment (BEE) affidavits or certificates, endorsed by the Department of Trade and Industry (dti), in one seamless process for new businesses with an annual turnover of less than R10-million....
Backups the missing element in BYOD strategies
Over the past few years, bring your own device (BYOD) has entrenched itself in many large companies' IT policies and become a part of their organisational culture, writes Kathryn Tindale, director: sales, Tarsus On Demand. CIOs acknowledge that BYOD has enabled the...
Opera Reborn modernises the browser
Opera has launched a new version of its browser for computers that includes a fun snapshot editing tool, a search pop-up tool, integrated popular social messengers and support for watching online video content using VR headsets. "We believe today's browsers are...
IoT data and the conversion to insurtech
Gartner predicts that there will be about 500 smart, connected devices in the average home by 2022. This prediction opens opportunities for a host of digital businesses to capitalise on the Internet of Things (IoT) trend. However, few stand to benefit more than...
Wanted: more entrepreneurs to secure economic growth
It has been a difficult year for South Africa. In September the World Bank downgraded South Africa's 2017 growth forecast to 0,6%, down from 1,1% at the beginning of the year. To get ahead the South African economy is in urgent need of more entrepreneurs to boost...
PartServe to distribute Samsung printer parts
PartServe has been appointed as the authorised spare parts distributor for Samsung printers in South Africa. This is an extension of an existing agreement with Hewlett Packard prior to its acquisition of Samsung's printing business. Samsung printer spare parts will...
Networking and Systems Engineer – Tier 3
The purpose of the position is to deliver senior level technical support, network design and architectural expertise, network maintenance, incident and problem management for the company and its customers within agreed timelines and SLA. This position will also be...
SAP ABAP Developer (Expert) 0759 TT
Based on a strong technical ABAP background, play a technical solution architect role for all change requests.Mediate between developers and functional team members and will engage directly with product owner(s) and external partner feature team(s) for the respective...
DevOps Engineer (AI and Services)
DevOps Engineer (AI and Services)Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Employment Type: Full-time and Office-based Reporting Line: General Manager - AI and ServicesContact: Chanel Lubbe – Associate Talent Specialist ([Email Address Removed])Job PurposeThe DevOps...
Networking and Systems Engineer – Tier 3 – Remote Remote
The purpose of the position is to deliver senior level technical support, network design and architectural expertise, network maintenance, incident and problem management for the company and its customers within agreed timelines and SLA. This position will also be...
SAP ABAP Developer (Expert) 0759 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Based on a strong technical ABAP background, play a technical solution architect role for all change requests.Mediate between developers and functional team members and will engage directly with product owner(s) and external partner feature team(s) for the respective...
DevOps Engineer (AI and Services) – Gauteng Midrand
DevOps Engineer (AI and Services)Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Employment Type: Full-time and Office-based Reporting Line: General Manager - AI and ServicesContact: Chanel Lubbe – Associate Talent Specialist ([Email Address Removed])Job PurposeThe DevOps...
Application Support Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT) (EE)
ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Investment Firm seeks a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to fill a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract where your will provide optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
ICT NETWORK AND SECURITY SPECIALIST
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Role: The purpose of the position is to deliver senior level technical support, network design and architectural expertise, network maintenance, incident and problem management for the company and its customers within agreed timelines and SLA. This position will also...
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