Public cloud to hit $1trn by 2026
The public cloud industry has experienced explosive growth over the years, as billions worldwide rely on cloud storage to manage and safeguard their data. Since 2020, the sector has nearly tripled and is set to reach a remarkable $934-billion value in 2025, 20% more...
When IT cost optimisation fuels innovation, ROI improves
There is a significant opportunity for companies of all sizes - but in particular for those with revenue between $500-million and $5-billion - to optimise their IT costs and surge ahead in innovation. SoftwareOne Holding’s “Driving Business Outcomes through...
Most businesses with AI lead new use cases with it
A massive 55% of organisations that have previously deployed AI always consider AI for every new use case that they are evaluating, according to a new Gartner survey. More than half of organisations (52%) report that risk factors are a critical consideration when...
Key genAI announcements affect global IT economies
Key generative AI (genAI) announcements made in recent weeks have the potential to significantly threaten cloud platform rivals and reshuffle the industry's AI ecosystem, while directives by national governments will impact global IT economies. This is according to...
Mobile a bright spot for Telkom
Telkom has reports group revenue up 3,8% to R10 668-million for the quarter ended 30 June 2023. Group EBITDA was down 4,2% to R2 235-million. Telkom Mobile saw positive growth, with mobile revenue up 5,2% to R5 448-million This comprises a 6,5% increase in mobile...
APT threats continue to evolve
Kaspersky's latest report on Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) trends for the second quarter of 2023 has uncovered new threats. Researchers analysed the development of new and existing campaigns. The report highlights APT activity during this period including the...
Computer Applications Olympiad winners named
The national winners of the 2023 Applications Olympiad have been named, featuring a cohort of new rising computing stars. The Computer Applications Olympiad is part of the South African Computer Olympiads, a project of the Institute of Information Technology...
Applications open for ISPA Inspires sponsorship
South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) is inviting applications for its ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship for the 2024 academic year. Applications open tomorrow (Tuesday, 1 August 2023) and will close on Friday, 1 September 2023. Sponsorship...
MTN, JRA partner to alleviate loadshedding traffic delays
MTN, in a public-private partnership with the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), is set to tackle the challenges posed by load shedding on South Africa's roads. A service level agreement (SLA) between the two parties will see MTN SA providing backup power to Soweto...
EV adoption restricted by slow infrastructure roll-out
A new study from Juniper Research has found that lack of public infrastructure is severely limiting electric vehicle (EV) adoption in urban environments. In particular, as flat and apartment owners typically cannot have home chargers fitted, the lack of public...
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HCL in IT infrastructure service deal with JLT
Global IT services company HCL Technologies has announced a five-year IT infrastructure services contract with Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT), one of the world's leading providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and...
black launches smart set-top box
Entertainment platform black has launched its blackBOX, a smart easy plug-and-play multimedia box that turns any television into a smart TV. black, which officially launched this week, brings customers a diverse suite of content from renting to buying the latest...
Rapelang Rabana to join BCX
BCX has appointed Rapelang Rabana as chief digital officer. "We are excited that Rapelang is joining us," says Ian Russell, CEO of BCX. "Rapelang is a true maverick and disruptor. She has done truly amazing work to advance technology in this country, and I know she...
Collaboration makes flexi-working feasible
Flexi-working is a new reality thanks in part to disruptive digital technologies. But misconceptions cause some organisations to either do it poorly or avoid it for fear of failure, says Teresa Badenhorst, HR director of Ricoh SA. Flexi-working is an old concept that...
Ignite relaunches SME e-commerce platform
Technology is the business leveller that enables South African small and medium businesses to become global organisations -- but not if internet and communication technology services are over-complicated or beyond the reach of entrepreneurs. To address what is...
Banking boards must hone their digital IQ skills
Banks and other financial institutions need to bolster the digital IQ around their boardroom tables if they want to deliver true digital solutions to customers, says Simon Blissett, Cisco's head of financial services and innovation, EMEAR. A decade ago, digital IQ was...
Altron sells off Powertech Transformers
JSE-listed Allied Electronics has reached an agreement to dispose of its 80% interest in Powertech Transformers Proprietary Limited (Powertech Transformers) to a B-BBEE consortium comprising of Europe's number one medium-sized manufacturer of transformers, SGB-SMIT,...
Winning formula for Minuteman Press
Minuteman Press has created a winning formula based on a successful franchise model, in-depth training and the best technology available. After more than 40 years in the global printing industry and more than 20 years in the local market, Minuteman Press can be...
Jasco acquires Reflex stake
Jasco has acquired a 51% share in Reflex Solutions, a specialist in IT managed services, hosted IT infrastructure, cloud services and fibre-to-the-X (FTTX) solutions. This move will bolster the Jasco Enterprise offering, enhancing its existing services and solutions...
SDN enables today’s business cases
Computer networks are the heart of modern communication, and software-defined networking (SDN) is considered revolutionary in terms of how today's networks are designed, built and operated. "SDNs are far more agile than the LANs and WANs of the past. Their elasticity...
Senior Cloud Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Hire Resolve's client, an established media company, is looking for a talented Senior Cloud Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Cape Town. You'll work extensively within the Google Cloud Environment, wielding tools such as BigQuery, Dataproc, and Vertex AI to...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
DescriptionThe Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with SAS, SQL and Oracle, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and...
Senior System Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: To advance the maturity of the SKA Mid Dish through assembling, integrating and verifying the SKA Mid Dish systems and products while applying systems engineering leadership and recognised engineering competence and skills across multiple domains,...
Cloud Engineer at Tipp Focus Group
Job Opportunity: Cloud Engineer ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled Cloud Engineers for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications required: Relevant OEM qualificationsExperience required: Cloud engineers...
Business Analyst
We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team. As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate within a cross- functional team. What you'll do:Consult stakeholders, to...
SAP HCM Consultant (BIB)
Are you fluent in SAP HCM with expert knowledge of BIB? Join us to harness your technical skills, drive SAP HCM transformation, and design flawless HR integrations. We're looking for a Consultant who knows the ins and outs of BIB, with the enthusiasm to make our HR...
SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with BI Portals
We are looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator with a strong background in managing and optimizing SQL databases and Business Intelligence (BI) Portals. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the organization's database systems, ensuring...
Cloud Engineer at Tipp Focus Group – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team. As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate within a cross- functional team. What you'll do:Consult stakeholders, to...
SAP HCM Consultant (BIB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you fluent in SAP HCM with expert knowledge of BIB? Join us to harness your technical skills, drive SAP HCM transformation, and design flawless HR integrations. We're looking for a Consultant who knows the ins and outs of BIB, with the enthusiasm to make our HR...
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