Very few security leaders balance data security, business objectives
Only 14% of security and risk management (SRM) leaders can effectively secure organisational data assets while also enabling the use of data to achieve business objectives, according to a survey by Gartner. While 35% of survey respondents secure data assets and 21%...
Cloud a key driving force for TMT deal activity
Amidst the rising mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity in the tech, media, and telecom (TMT) sector, the cloud has emerged as one of the dominant themes. However, persistent inflation, relatively high interest rates, regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical...
NASA to test humanoid robot in Australia
NASA’s Valkyrie robot is beginning a new mission half a world away from its home at the agency’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston. As part of a reimbursable Space Act Agreement with Woodside Energy in Perth, Western Australia, NASA plans to use a Valkyrie robot to...
Technology and the future of business
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila - There has never been a more important time to talk about artificial intelligence (AI). "AI is making headlines all over the world," points out Kholiwe Makhohlosi, newly-appointed MD of SAP southern Africa, opening Saphila 2023 in...
Qbot tops global malware table
The Trojan Qbot has been the most prevalent malware so far in 2023, ranking first in five out of the six months to date, says Check Point Software in its latest Global Threat Index for June. Meanwhile, mobile Trojan SpinOk made its way to the top of the malware list...
Massive growth for genomics market
The global genomics market size is expected to reach $94,96-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16,5% in the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for...
Growth in digital wallets transactions driven by advanced services
The total value of digital wallets transactions will rise from $9-trillion in 2023 to $16-trillion in 2028, growth of 77%, according to a new report from Juniper Research. This trend is driven by growth across both developed and developing markets, as the increased...
Helping South Africans save in National Savings Month
South Africans are notoriously poor savers and the nation's household saving ratio dropped to 0% in the fourth quarter of 2022 - actually an improvement over the trend of the past decade which has been largely negative since 2006, dropping to a low of -2% in 2008 and...
‘Buy Meta Stock’ searches skyrocket 390% after Threads launch
Meta's stock increased nearly 4% last week - reaching its highest share price in 18 months - following the launch of the company's Instagram Threads, dubbed the "Twitter Killer" app. A new finding by UK financial services provider CMC Markets reveals that online...
AI, accelerated computing promise faster, more efficient weather predictions
The increased frequency and severity of extreme weather and climate events could take a million lives and cost $1,7-trillion annually by 2050, according to the Munich Reinsurance Company. This underscores a critical need for accurate weather forecasting, especially...
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NetApp helps make faster decisions with data
NetApp has introduced a powerful system that set new records for price/performance, alongside new software added to its big data analytics portfolio, including the first available NVMe-enabled solution in the market and a NetApp Converged Infrastructure Solution for...
Smartphone and notebook sales hold up
Retail growth in South Africa's mobile computer market has flattened out, though the market is performing reasonably well considering the tight economy, according to point of sale data from market research firm, GfK South Africa. However, the media tablet market has...
Banking Trojan returns to Google Play
A dangerous Android banking trojan that was first reported by ESET earlier this year has found its way to Google Play, now stealthier than ever. Dubbed BankBot, the banking trojan has been evolving throughout the year, resurfacing in different versions on and outside...
Intact Software Distribution adds Veriato
Specialist security solutions distributor Intact Software Distribution has added Veriato's range of intelligent solutions to its portfolio. With 60% of all cyber-attacks coming from "the inside", Veriato provides organisations with visibility into, and understanding...
Digital document management in the cloud
An increasing number of companies are readily adopting digital solutions to automate and enhance critical processes, most prominently document management. Experts in the field say the advent of innovation and rise of mobile-first and digital-centric businesses has...
Mauritius Telecom to use IOX Cable system
Mauritius Telecom has signed an agreement as an anchor tenant for ultra-high speed connectivity on the IOX Submarine Cable System, a new cable that will connect Mauritius, La Reunion and Rodrigues Island to South Africa and India. The IOX Cable System is the third...
Orange Microsoft to deliver IoT solutions that
Orange Business Services and Microsoft are collaborating to deliver large-scale, end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that boost the digital processes of companies in the manufacturing sector. Enterprises can use the Orange modular IoT solution, Datavenue,...
Orange shows high-speed Internet in CAR
Orange Central African Republic, in partnership with SES Networks, unveiled its new high-speed internet connectivity solution for enterprises, prior to the launch of the service in the country. The solution, enabled by SES Networks, uses IP Transit architecture and...
Progess adds Reach and Vue support
AIGS, Progress distributor, sub-Saharan Africa, has announced that Progress Kendo UI, its most complete UI library for data-rich web applications, now includes support for React and Vue, adding to its existing support for jQuery and Angular. The new release gives...
FCM invests in next-generation technology
FCM Travel Solutions is taking its technology offering to new levels with the launch of FCM Connect, an innovative, next-generation suite of interconnected business travel tools. The global travel management company has invested significantly in research and...
Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer will be required to develop software and applications using mainly C#, ASP.NET and Client-side technologies. The candidate will also be required to have solid experience in Frontend and backend. Details of RoleWrite, develop and...
Project Manager
A large renewable company with offices around the world is looking for a Project Manager.Join a firm with a reputation for excellent management and recognised as a leader in their industry worldwide. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related...
Technical Services ITSM Consultant
We are seeking a Technical Services Consultant specializing in CA Service Management (CA SM) to join our ITSM consulting team. The role requires in-depth knowledge of CA Service Management (formerly known as CA Service Desk Manager) to assist clients in implementing,...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
A large renewable company with offices around the world is looking for a Project Manager.Join a firm with a reputation for excellent management and recognised as a leader in their industry worldwide. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related...
Technical Services ITSM Consultant – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We are seeking a Technical Services Consultant specializing in CA Service Management (CA SM) to join our ITSM consulting team. The role requires in-depth knowledge of CA Service Management (formerly known as CA Service Desk Manager) to assist clients in implementing,...
Solar PV Project Manager
A large renewable energy company with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Kenya is looking for a Solar PV Project Manager to oversee their C&I projects. Minimum requirements: A minimum qualification of [URL Removed] Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical,...
C# Developer
We are seeking an experienced Senior C# Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in C# development, along with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for creating high-quality software solutions. As a Senior C#...
Solar PV Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
A large renewable energy company with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Kenya is looking for a Solar PV Project Manager to oversee their C&I projects. Minimum requirements: A minimum qualification of [URL Removed] Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical,...
C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking an experienced Senior C# Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in C# development, along with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for creating high-quality software solutions. As a Senior C#...
Solution Architect
We're seeking an experienced Solution Architect to select and implement a group-wide HR platform, including the transition and decommissioning of multiple existing systems.The ideal candidate would need to have previous experience in the implementation of HR...
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