Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

CEOs optimistic about global economic outlook

Almost 60% of CEOs around the world expect global economic growth to increase over the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey. The report, which surveyed 4,701 CEOs across 109 countries and territories, also finds that 42% expect to increase...

WEF charts a path to equitable AI

The World Economic Forum has released a new report outlining how AI can drive inclusive economic growth and societal progress. While AI has the power to reshape economies and societies, ensuring that its benefits are shared equitably remains a major challenge...

The top three vacation scams to look out for

With the international vacation season in full swing, people around the world are searching for enticing travel destinations, affordable accommodation, and reasonably-priced flights. But Kaspersky researchers have seen an uptick in fraudsters taking advantage of...

SAIA issues warning on fake insurance certificates

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has cautioned potential customers about signing up non-life insurance policies with companies claiming SAIA status. In a statement issued by the industry body, it says: "It has come to our attention that there are some...

Wireless network security market to reach $59,66bn by 2030

The global wireless network security market size is estimated to reach $59,66-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 12,5% from 2023 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The wireless network security market growth can be attributed to the...

Digital infrastructure key to Africa’s future

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei Eco-Connect 2023 - Industry digitalisation is critical for Africa, promising to help the continent leapfrog other regions to achieve its potential. Leo Chen, president of Huawei sub-Saharan Africa region, points out that the African...

Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022 open for comment

The Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022 which introduces a number of significant amendments to the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 (the ECA), has been published. Interested parties have until 23 July to submit written comments regarding the Bill....

Enabling environment critical to building a digital economy

Kathy Gibson reports - The world is forging ahead with a digital agenda, but African countries - including South Africa - are still battling to achieve the basic connectivity needed to join the revolution. "The world is mutating before our eyes," says Philly Mapulane,...

Nuclear fusion space rocket will be hotter than the sun

UK aerospace company Pulsar Fusion has started constructing the largest practical nuclear fusion rocket engine ever built. The eight-metre fusion chamber is being assembled in Bletchley and, when fired in 2027, will temporarily become the hottest place in the solar...

Tips on using ChatGPT

While ChatGPT has taken the world by storm and many people are eager to see how it works and use it themselves, others have questions on how to actually use it. With this in mind, AI expert and Iterate.ai co-founder, Brian Sathianathan, has compiled five tips and...

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Encryption, key management for Google customers

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announced it is providing Google Cloud Platform customers with the ability to manage and maintain full control of their encryption keys on Google Cloud Platform. Gemalto's SafeNet Luna...

SaaS to transform the insurance industry

Software as a Service (SaaS) and the cloud have become essential components to grow a business in the digital environment. Patrick Ashton, managing executive of Cirrus, a subsidiary of the SilverBridge Group, believes that insurers across Africa will significantly...

Making child’s play out of entrepreneurship

Ask any child what they want to be when they grow up and they'll likely say a fireman, a nurse, a doctor or an astronaut. Becoming an entrepreneur and starting their own business is not usually top of mind for children. Yet, it's been estimated that, in five years'...

Celebrating outstanding SA solutions

Microsoft has announced the winners of the 2017 Partner of the Year Awards at a gala function that took place last week Tuesday at Sandton Convention Centre. These annual awards recognise the cream of the crop in terms of Microsoft partners, who have demonstrated...

Small businesses can punch above their weight

IoT and ERP is a powerful combination that gives African SMEs the agility to enter large supply chains and compete head-on with the big guys, says Deirdre Fryer, Product Manager for Africa at Syspro Africa. Stop for just a minute and take a look at your office...

Telkom offers new Huawei Mate 10 devices

The new Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design devices are available on Telkom FreeMe contracts. The devices are available on FreeMe 1GB, 2GB, 5GB, 10Gb, 20GB, and Unlimited for both new and existing Telkom subscribers, on prepaid, post-paid and hybrid...

How to master the multi-cloud landscape

Overcoming reticence and an aversion to change is pivotal to benefiting from the multi-cloud world, says Martin Walshaw, Senior Systems Engineer at F5 Networks. The artist John Constable once said that "we see nothing 'til we truly understand it". This is a timely...

Howler takes care of matric Ragers

As matrics prepare to wrap-up their final exam and celebrate the end of 12-years of school at the annual Rage Festival in Durban this December, their safety is the number one concern for their parents. Event-technology platform Howler, the festival's cashless partner,...

Discover Digital launches digitally interactive EPG

Discover Digital has developed an advanced new digitally interactive electronic programme guide (EPG) system for broadcasters and digital TV streaming services. Stephen Watson, MD of Discover Digital, says the EPG was developed internally to address the need for an...

OpenWeb rewards clients with Avios

OpenWeb.co.za has announced a partnership with travel rewards company Avios to enable its clients to collect Avios on their connectivity purchases. OpenWeb provides affordable high quality ADSL, fibre and LTE connectivity across South Africa. Currently, customers in...

Senior DevOps Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Are you a Senior DevOps Support Engineer looking for an exciting new adventure? Our client has an amazing opportunity for a permanent role based in the Western Cape on a great hybrid model and fantastic benefits. Minimum Requirements: Matric6-8 years of experience as...

Junior Web Developer (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Digital Transformation Specialist seeks an ambitious & talented coder to fill the role of its next Junior Web Developer. You will be responsible for configuring / building and customizing systems according to company specifications, building...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Software Developer

A senior software developer is needed to join our dynamic company. The developer will be part of an agile development team and will have a dual role of responsibility, namely, to be responsible for all deployment functions and to assist with the development of...

Network Engineer

Network Engineer with valid CCNP Certification. A) Herewith is a summary of the position: The offer will be dependent on your current/ latest incomeThis is a 5-year Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of extensionB) Should you consider this an opportunity to...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof

A senior software developer is needed to join our dynamic company. The developer will be part of an agile development team and will have a dual role of responsibility, namely, to be responsible for all deployment functions and to assist with the development of...

Network Engineer – Gauteng Modderfontein AH

Network Engineer with valid CCNP Certification. A) Herewith is a summary of the position: The offer will be dependent on your current/ latest incomeThis is a 5-year Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of extensionB) Should you consider this an opportunity to...

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