Are MNOs perpetuating the digital divide?
Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA), voices his opinion on mobile network operators and the digital divide. Much ink has been spilled over the so-called digital divide”, “connecting the unconnected”, and “digital exclusion." But...
AI, innovation should be top budget priorities
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to present his revised Budget Speech in a few days. At Sage, we hope his new Budget Speech and government policy go beyond the usual and focuses on digital technologies and the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI)...
Enterprise wireless LAN continues strong growth
The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market increased revenues 43,3% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) to $3-billion, according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...
AMD powers Hitachi Astemo AI vehicle camera
Mobility supplier Hitachi Astemo has selected AMD adaptive computing technology to power its new, stereo-format, forward-looking camera for adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking, improving the vision capabilities and helping to increase the safety...
What are the key characteristics of sovereign cloud?
The approach to sovereign cloud by leading vendors is as diverse as people’s understanding of what sovereign cloud is, according to Omdia research. The term sovereign cloud is a nebulous concept that means different things to different people. At its heart it is about...
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The Department of Health in collaboration with various local and international stakeholders including CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa and the World Health Organization (WHO) will spend the month of September creating awareness of the impact of cancer in...
Employees believe Metaverse will revolutionise industries
According to Kaspersky research, the majority (61,3%) of employees surveyed in South Africa believe that the Metaverse is the future of the Internet and will revolutionise entire industries, with only a few sceptical of it and labelling it a passing trend (21,5%)....
Digital media revenue to hit $800bn by 2027
Over the past five years, nearly 1-billion people have joined the digital media space in search of entertainment and knowledge, helping the entire market practically double its revenues. In 2023, the digital media industry is expected to gross more than $576-billion,...
AI platform predicts stock market with 70% success rate
Over the years, alternative data has become a powerful tool in stock trading helping investors get an inside scoop on companies, stay ahead of the curve, and make informed stock picks. However, these non-traditional data sources like job postings, social media...
Remote physical goods fraud set to mushroom
A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that the greatest merchant losses to fraud will be via remote physical goods purchases, with losses reaching $5,1-billion across emerging markets in 2028, up from $1-billion in 2023. The research group anticipates fraud...
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IMImobile SA launches mVideo
IMImobile SA has announced the launch of mVideo, a high-resolution mobile video delivery solution available across South Africa. mVideo allows mobile marketing and enterprise customers to streamline the creation and delivery of high-resolution video content across...
Velocity Group adds Check Point
The Velocity Group is adding Check Point Software Technologies, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, to its growing list of vendors, providing local customers access to the superior security solutions within the Check Point portfolio. The...
Realise your digital future
By Doug Woolley - In the future, when historians look back at our age, I believe they will characterise it for its mix of progress and uncertainty. We are currently undergoing some of the greatest shifts in humanity's story. From individual rights to new political...
Solutions for unemployment, economic stability
With the South African Government renewing its commitment to ensure stability following a series of economic outlook downgrades by global ratings agencies - while a major shift in political leadership saw newly instated President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation...
Take mobile print to the next level
By now, nearly every business has either enabled or considered enabling their employees to work remotely - whether from 9-5 or just while they're on the road. Mobile is increasingly becoming the way we work, and it's happening fast. By A Zimmer, channel and SMB...
Altron’s ACS uses tech to protect customers
In a world where 40% of CEOs globally consider information security one of the greatest risks to business, Altron unit ACS has become the first company in South Africa to offer retailers a PCI validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) solution to protect consumer...
What you need to know about IoT attacks
Something major happened in 2017. Internet of Things (IoT) devices were exploited by cybercriminals and turned into a rogue and malevolent army. A series of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks affected websites connected to the cloud-based internet...
Growth for African capital markets
Overall, African equity capital market transaction volume and value improved in 2017 over 2016. In terms of value, 2017 saw the largest initial public offerings (IPOs) over the trailing five-year period, and an increase in the total value of equity capital market...
Mastercard acquires Oltio
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of mobile payments technology company Oltio from Standard Bank Group. The acquisition builds on Mastercard's longstanding relationship with Oltio, a startup that pioneered and patented several mobile payments and banking...
Get on top of dubious debit orders
As March is Consumer Awareness Month it's a good time to turn information into knowledge. Start by checking your bank statement and make sure that you understand all the transactions. Make sure you authorised all the debit transactions that reflect as minus numbers....
Cybersecurity Engineer: Penetration Tester – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A South African #Cybersecurity company driven by the principles of empowerment and innovation is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer: Penetration Tester. This key role involves safeguarding both the company's and its customers' digital assets by...
Junior IT Technician (Somerset West)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE end-user support, provisioning hardware & software, and troubleshooting end-user IT systems as the next Junior IT Technician wanted by a dynamic provider of cutting-edge products based in Somerset West. Applicants will require at least 2 years'...
ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic consultancy at the forefront of software and data innovation is currently seeking a ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer) with certification and experience in PPM implementation. This role is focused on providing top-tier services to...
Junior IT Technician (Somerset West) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE end-user support, provisioning hardware & software, and troubleshooting end-user IT systems as the next Junior IT Technician wanted by a dynamic provider of cutting-edge products based in Somerset West. Applicants will require at least 2 years'...
ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic consultancy at the forefront of software and data innovation is currently seeking a ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer) with certification and experience in PPM implementation. This role is focused on providing top-tier services to...
Associate Systems Support Engineer at PnP
IntroductionSystem support within the I&T Frontline (POS) Team, performing various entry level duties such as monitoring of the POS estate and resolving technical queries regarding the different applications relating to the POS system. This includes management and...
Senior Support Engineer (VMware) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE virtualisation infrastructure support as your technical expertise as a Senior Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will serve as the VMware Support Specialist while providing proactive analysis of...
Business Analyst
Business Analyst - 12 Month Contract Requirements:Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document detailed business requirements for enhancements and maintenance of the Central System.System Analysis: Analyze the existing bespoke system to...
Associate Systems Support Engineer at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth
IntroductionSystem support within the I&T Frontline (POS) Team, performing various entry level duties such as monitoring of the POS estate and resolving technical queries regarding the different applications relating to the POS system. This includes management and...
Senior Support Engineer (VMware) (CPT) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE virtualisation infrastructure support as your technical expertise as a Senior Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will serve as the VMware Support Specialist while providing proactive analysis of...
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