ISPA renews call for open access fibre
Residential estates with high-end fibre connectivity are valued by owners and tenants, particularly those with open access fibre infrastructure that provides a neutral platform for Internet service providers (ISPs) to compete with each other. "First prize should be...
Mandrake spyware campaign found on Google Play
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new spyware campaign distributing Mandrake malware through Google Play under the guise of legitimate apps related to cryptocurrency, astronomy, and utility tools. Kaspersky experts have discovered five Mandrake applications on...
Radical transformation needed for future healthcare crises
Two years on from the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world's healthcare systems may never 'return to normal' as a perfect storm of underlying challenges and future crises emerge. KPMG's new Healthcare Horizons report warns that systems around the world - from...
Advertising codes aim to protect against crypto misinformation
The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has added a new clause which deals with cryptocurrency products, to the Code of Advertising Practice. The new rules are aimed at protecting consumers from being misled by unethical advertisers and are the result of consultation...
Top priorities for effective chief data, analytics officers
The most effective data and analytics leaders focus on creating business value, nurturing data and analytics talent, and changing culture, according to Gartner. The role of the chief data and analytics officer (CDAO) is growing in influence as it becomes required for...
Update on the Energy Action Plan
The National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) has released a six-month progress update on implementation of the Energy Action Plan. This update follows a period of load shedding which was escalated to stage 6 due to a high number of breakdowns across Eskom's generation...
2Africa subsea cable lands in the Eastern Cape
The 2Africa subsea cable, the largest subsea cable system in the world, has landed at the Vodacom network facility in Gqeberha. This is the first submarine cable landing in the Eastern Cape region, promising greater internet capacity and acceleration of connectivity...
Israel, Italy have the lowest mobile Internet costs
Mobile internet traffic almost doubled in the last eight years, and today, more than 60% of all website traffic comes from people using mobile devices. But, as the global mobile data coverage gap continues to narrow, the price gap remains wide. According to data...
WEF wrap: speed, co-operation, resilience can mend a fragmented world
World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in the first major international gathering of the year to address ongoing economic, energy and food crises while laying the groundwork for a more sustainable, resilient world. While many economists...
Bluebottle cybercrime group is active in Africa
Over the past several months, cybercrime group Bluebottle has been targeting companies in the financial sector in French-speaking African countries with a combination of spear phishing attacks and malware centred around job opportunities, Kaspersky warns. "The...
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ECM/BPA lets HR focus more on humans, less on paperwork
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Connecting an unconnected Africa with wireless technology
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Mobile entrepreneur takes reins at TotalSend
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Fujitsu PrimeQuest server sets world SAP record
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Cosmo Awards on Instagram launches in SA
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Demystifying security analytics
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The opportunity for local presence of global solutions
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Domino’s Pizza launches the Feast Fixer
Domino's Pizza has added a new tool to their online ordering platform. The Domino's Feast Fixer allows customers to calculate the amount of pizzas required for a group of people and then easily place an order for delivery or collection. "Feast Fixer is pure genius! It...
The true value of IT asset disposition
Should companies use a professional IT asset disposal (ITAD) provider instead of disposing of redundant IT equipment themselves? Local ITAD specialist Xperien says this should be a key consideration and must form part of any IT asset disposition strategy. Most...
PLC Technician at Xelvin – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced PLC / Siemens Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, programming, and implementing automated control systems using Siemens PLCs. Your work will directly...
C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Leading online betting company seeks an experienced full stack developer. This is a permanent position with hybrid working 3 days in office and 2 days work from home. Company is based in Randburg. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, with 6 years...
Systems Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a company that provides an extensive array of digital health solutions, including clinical decision support, laboratory systems, mobile health, and data management. Their comprehensive suite of healthcare IT offerings is dedicated to driving...
Mobile Developer
Meet with project managers or clients to understand the app's requirementsUse programming languages to develop appsDevelop and run user interface (UI), or user experience (UX) testsDesign and implement interfaces to improve users' experiences on an appModify computer...
Business Analyst (Credit Risk)
Must have credit risk and balance sheet risk experience ESSENTIAL: Must have credit risk and balance sheet risk experience Our client is looking for a Business Analyst. The Business Analyst acts as a bridge between the business and the IT development teams and will be...
Fullstack Developer
As a Fullstack Developer your role will be to contribute to the development and maintenance of both the front-end and back-end components of web applications working with DevOps.Job responsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship...
Backend Developer (NodeJS, TypeScript, SQL) (PTA Hybrid OR CPT/DBN Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a Backend Developer to join its team and develop and maintain high-quality APIs for web & mobile applications. In collaboration with internal teams, you will help to develop...
Mobile Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Meet with project managers or clients to understand the app's requirementsUse programming languages to develop appsDevelop and run user interface (UI), or user experience (UX) testsDesign and implement interfaces to improve users' experiences on an appModify computer...
Business Analyst (Credit Risk) – Gauteng Sandown
Must have credit risk and balance sheet risk experience ESSENTIAL: Must have credit risk and balance sheet risk experience Our client is looking for a Business Analyst. The Business Analyst acts as a bridge between the business and the IT development teams and will be...
Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a Fullstack Developer your role will be to contribute to the development and maintenance of both the front-end and back-end components of web applications working with DevOps.Job responsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship...
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