China’s smartphone market rebounds in 2024
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 76,4-million units in 4Q24, a 3,9% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was driven by new product launches and...
WLAN market set to surge in 2025
Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue is expected to grow 11% in 2025 after the 2024 contraction finally comes to an end, according to Dell’Oro Group, with WiFi 7 adoption shooting up and representing over a third of Indoor AP revenues. “The growth of WiFi 7 shipments has been...
Companies tempt Gen Z workers with early Fridays
Skills are a hot commodity in virtually every industry across all sectors globally. The emerging workforce, and so-called Gen Z workers in particular, are in demand and more employers are offering early finish Fridays or summer Fridays as a perk to attract...
Threats to healthcare incident response a matter of life or death
Ransomware attacks are the most disruptive and destructive type of cyber incidents threatening healthcare, with clear impacts on the systemic functioning of hospitals in service delivery and surgeries. However, ransomware is not the only threat facing healthcare...
Apple looks to break free from iPhone dependence
Apple has unveiled a new Vision Pro mixed reality headset at WWDC 2023, as it moves beyond the iPhone ecosystem and enters the extended reality realm. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, comments: "Apple's much-awaited Vision Pro headset is a beta...
Watch: Intel pays tribute to Gordon Moore
Intel and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation hosted a tribute to celebrate the life of Gordon Moore, Intel’s co-founder. In addition to leading Intel, Moore was a giant of the technology industry, author of Moore’s Law and one of America’s leading philanthropists....
Tsunamis could be detected by their rumble in the atmosphere
Triggered by earthquakes, undersea volcanoes, and other Earth-shaking forces, tsunamis can devastate coastal communities. And when it comes to providing advance warning, every second counts. Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are testing a novel approach...
New GM for WASPA
The Wireless Application Service Provider's Association (WASPA) has announced the appointment of Noelan Rungasamy as the body's new GM, effective 1 June 2023. Rungasamy takes the baton from long-serving GM, Ilonka Badenhorst, who is leaving WASPA to pursue alternative...
Data centre virtualisation to reach $23,14bn by 2030
The global data centre virtualisation market size is anticipated to reach $23,14-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16,5% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The requirement for unified and centralised management of data centres and...
Finance leaders urged to embrace AI as an organisational role
To build an AI-driven finance organisation for the future, it will require a combination of technical and business skills that many finance teams do not have today, according to Gartner. "We're seeing a profound shift in how finance teams work based on the...
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Anatomy of a ransomware attack
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SA’s first cause-based online pop-up store
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Lexmark unveils new range of laser printers
Lexmark International has announced the launch of its new four-year guarantee SMB line. Nathan Nayagar, MD of Lexmark South Africa and English speaking Africa, says: "Our newest line of printers helps small and medium companies compete in a big business world. This...
Protect your system from ransomware
Another round of ransomware assault has just hit over 2,000 global targets, including Danish shipping company Maersk, US pharmaceutical company Merck, and many private and public institutions in Ukraine. Unlike WannaCry attack that hit seven weeks ago, the latest...
The unstoppable rise of the public cloud
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TFG collaborates for e-commerce value
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Metacom to provide communications for Lewis Stores
Lewis Stores has selected Metacom as its exclusive South African communications service provider. The retailer has a South African footprint of more than 645 stores nationwide with a further 116 stores in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland, which Metacom has...
Intelligent analytics: use your data properly
Big data, analytics, business intelligence - these terms define a trend that has found its way into almost every business conversation. They also define the era of data and the need to harness the possibilities it presents. Everybody wants to know what the data is...
Top tips for preventing invoice fraud
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In Africa, fintech waiting game is on
The advent of fintech has blown Africa's unbanked market wide open but no one knows yet who the big winners will be in capturing this massive emerging opportunity. Will it be the banks? The telcos? Fintech companies themselves? Will maverick players like the messenger...
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We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle GoldenGate Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing Oracle GoldenGate solutions to ensure seamless data replication and integration across...
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Are you a talented .NET Developer seeking a new challenge? We're looking for a full-time Intermediate .NET Developer 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 with a...
Solar PV Project Manager – Gauteng Midrand
We help businesses reach their energy goals by designing and constructing premium, bespoke solar energy systems. We offer full-service commercial solar power systems for businesses across Africa. Responsibilities and Duties Owner of project budgets and must be updated...
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Direct and manage project execution and development from beginning to end.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications...
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Leading sports betting company requires the skills of an experienced Power BI Developer.Contract to perm role (based on performance)Hybrid working with offices based in JohannesburgMove of legacy reporting into modern reportingCurrent Power BI knowledgeWill be vetting...
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SKA Mid -Jnr Verification System Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
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