Microsoft unveils autonomous agents, tools to make your own
Moore’s Law has been overtaken by scaling laws, according to which the power of technology is doubling every six months. This is the word from Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft, who says this empirical law refers to technology overall – including compute...
Supply disruption is top procurement risk
Supply disruption is the top threat to procurement’s future success, according to a new survey by Gartner, followed by macroeconomic, geopolitical, and compliance risks. The survey, conducted from June through July 2024 among 258 sourcing and procurement leaders, was...
Zero-day in Windows used in Nokoyawa ransomware attacks
In February, Kaspersky experts discovered an attack using zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft Common Log File System (CLFS) whereby a cybercriminal group used an exploit developed for different versions and builds of Windows OS - including Windows 11 - and...
Dispelling myths in the lithium supply chain
Rare earth minerals finds in India and falling prices could inform future lithium demand, but one should never underestimate the resilience of the supply chain. That’s the view of Oliver Chapman, CEO of supply chain specialist OCI, who says: ““Supply chains adjust,...
New MD for Vertiv Africa
Digital infrastructure specialist Vertiv has appointed its former South East Africa regional director, Wojtek Piorko, as its new MD for Africa with immediate effect. Piorko takes over the reins on the continent from Pierre Havenga who will be leaving the company at...
Economic activity deteriorates again in March
South Africa’s economic activity, measured in the monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), declined on a monthly and quarterly basis in March and reached its lowest point in almost two years. “The BETI reached an index level of 130,2, the lowest...
ISPA announces Inspires 2023 winners
The Internet Service Providers’ Association of South Africa (ISPA) has announced the recipients of its Inspires 2023 award - Thembelihle Mzobe, a 24-year-old Durban University of Technology graduate with a Diploma in ICT business analysis; and Mduduzi Shangase who is...
SA companies unprepared for today’s cybersecurity risks
A mere 19% of organisations in South Africa have the “mature” level of readiness needed to be resilient against today’s modern cybersecurity risks, according to Cisco’s first-ever Cybersecurity Readiness Index. The index has been developed against the backdrop of a...
AI spend set to boom in MEA
Spending on artificial intelligence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) - including Israel - will reach $3-billion in 2023, according to the latest Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide from IDC. While this will account for just 2% of the global total for...
AICE looks to explore AI value in emerging economies
The Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence Africa (AICE) is hosting its second AI For Leaders’ Summit in Kenya on 27 April for industry leaders to explore the growth and transformative value of AI technology in emerging economies. AICE’s mission is to champion...
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Learnerships aid SA’s disabled workforce
An integrated, robust effort from the public and private sector is required to boost employment levels among the country's disabled workforce. According to data by Statistics SA, around 2,9-million South Africans are living with disabilities, yet only one percent have...
Strengthening the human weakness
Insider threats are one of the trickiest threats to detect and fight effectively, and are a top concern for businesses of all types, particularly those that house sensitive customer data. Insider threats are even more dangerous, because unlike hackers, they don't have...
Modern trading floors must transform
In 2002 the Johannesburg Stock Exchange adopted SETS, the London Stock Exchange's flagship electronic order book. When a 2013 research paper studied the impact of this, it found the JSE was more liquid, had doubled its trade and lowered trading costs. There is no...
Dutch eLearning specialist launches in SA
aNewSpring, a Dutch learning technology company has opened a Johannesburg-based office with exclusive distributor New Leaf Technologies. "We have been working with New Leaf Technologies for over a year. The company has been instrumental in the success of aNewSpring in...
Managing hybrid, multi-cloud environments
The vast majority of companies have moved at least parts of their business to the cloud. The benefits in terms of cost savings, improved operations and similar are too great to ignore. Some have gone either a public or private cloud route, but most have a hybrid...
eSports economy drives gaming screens growth
The fast-growing billion dollar global eSports economy drove worldwide gaming monitor sales up 175% in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the previous year, while worldwide shipments of desktop monitors declined by -3%, driven by lower sales in China, according to...
Aruba modernises network security
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has announced the Aruba 360 Secure Fabric, a security framework that provides analytics-driven attack detection and response to help organisations reduce risk in today's changing threat landscape. Aruba is also innovating...
Dell EMC debuts SC Series entry arrays
Dell EMC has extended a full range of enterprise-grade capabilities to its entry-level SC Series models, providing unprecedented access to advanced storage technology for businesses of all sizes and budgets. The affordable new Dell EMC SCv3000 arrays complete an...
Ins and outs of progressive employment equity
In reality, employment equity represents a regulatory challenge for South African businesses and the only truly effective way to ensure compliance and benefit is to have a plan in place and follow it proactively. This is according to HR and HCM experts at services and...
Belgium Campus joins Infor Education Alliance
Effective skills development is the answer to unemployment, which is why Belgian entrepreneurs Jan Rombouts and Enrico Jacobs established the Belgium Campus in 1999. The Campus strives to alleviate the educational and unemployment challenges in South Africa,...
Dynamics 365 Developer – Gauteng Centurion
We are looking for a Bsc IT graduate that would like to develop their career in Microsoft ERP development. The client is fantastic at mentoring and growing their employees and you will be able to learn a lot in a supportive environment. You will learn how to tailor...
Network Support Engineer
Network Support Specialist Wanted! Are you a network mastermind who loves keeping things connected, optimized, and secure? If you have a knack for Aruba and Cisco equipment, and you're looking to bring your expertise to a fast-paced, dynamic environment-then we need...
Test Automation Engineer
Leading SA bank requires the skills of Intermediate level QA engineers.12 month contract3-5 days work from the office Own laptop is required. Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable...
PHP / Laravel Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and...
Network Support Engineer – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth
Network Support Specialist Wanted! Are you a network mastermind who loves keeping things connected, optimized, and secure? If you have a knack for Aruba and Cisco equipment, and you're looking to bring your expertise to a fast-paced, dynamic environment-then we need...
Test Automation Engineer – Gauteng Sandown
Leading SA bank requires the skills of Intermediate level QA engineers.12 month contract3-5 days work from the office Own laptop is required. Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable...
PHP / Laravel Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and...
IT Support Engineer
Exciting IT Support Specialist Opportunity! Do you thrive in the fast-paced world of IT support? Are you the go-to person for tech issues and love solving problems with cutting-edge tools? If your answer is a resounding "YES," then we have the perfect opportunity for...
Field Support Engineer
Join the iOCO Infrastructure Services Community: Where Work is an Adventure, Not Just a Job.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer who will provide on-site support for various systems, equipment, or software, ensuring that clients' technology operates smoothly and...
Senior Python Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Hey there! A top online retailer in South Africa is on the hunt for a Senior Python Software Engineer to join their Cape Town crew. In this role, you'll be diving into the design, implementation, support, and maintenance of scalable services across various...
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