Allianz pegs cybersecurity as top risk
Cyber incidents such as data breaches or ransomware attacks, and IT disruptions, such as the CrowdStrike incident, are the biggest worry for companies globally in 2025, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. Once again, business interruption is also a main concern...
New poll shows mixed reactions to Trump presidency
Donald Trump’s return to the US White House next week is seen by many – including South Africa - as a “good thing” for peace in the world, American influence, and dialogue between leading powers. However, this feeling is not shared by some of Washington’s closest...
African banks remain resilient and committed to digitalisation
African Banker magazine and banking platform Backbase have released the third edition of their annual report on the ongoing digital banking revolution in Africa, exploring the major trends shaping its future on the continent. Surveying 153 African banks, the report...
UN roadmap to cut global plastic pollution
Plastic pollution could be reduced by 80% by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market shifts using existing technologies, a new report states. The report has been written by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with plastic pollution...
Tourism on track for full recovery
International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period last year. The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year shows that the sector's swift...
Like unemployment, time-related underemployment is on the increase
South Africa's unemployment rate in the first quarter of 2023 was recorded at 32,9 % and remains among the highest in the world, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, which says this figure is an increase of 0,2 of a percentage point compared to the fourth...
Prof Barry Dwolatzky dies
Professor Barry Dwolatzky, Emeritus Professor in the School of Electrical and Information Engineering at Wits University, has died following a short stay in hospital. Among his lasting legacies was the foundation of Wits University’s Joburg Centre for Software...
Small businesses are resilient, despite economic adversity
South African small businesses are determined to face a challenging economic environment with optimism and resilience. New research from global small business platform Xero reveals the three main concerns for small businesses are political and economic instability...
The trends shaping cloud, data centre, edge
Gartner has highlighted four trends impacting cloud, data centre and edge infrastructure in 2023, as infrastructure and operations (I&O) teams pivot to support new technologies and ways of working during a year of economic uncertainty. Paul Delory, vice-president...
Intel, BCG partner on secure generative AI
Intel Corporation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have announced a strategic collaboration to enable generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) using end-to-end Intel AI hardware and software. The GenAI solution delivers fully custom and proprietary solutions to...
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Ninzi-Connect appoints new MD
Ninzi-Connect has announced the recent appointment of Martin Haines as MD. Haines is married with two children and resides in Sandton Johannesburg. In addition to being a travel addict, he is a qualified safari field guide and spent much of his spare time leading...
iLearn pioneers blended IT learnership in SA
Learning solutions company, iLearn will be offering the first MICT SETA-approved blended learning learnership this year. nnovatively merging all the advantages of online learning with the tried and tested benefits of classroom learning, the new IT learnership will...
Rockwell Automation introduces STEM initiative to SA
The Rockwell Automation Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiative for senior schoolchildren made its South African debut in May this year. This STEM initiative aims for school-goers to "make the connection" and discover how knowledge from STEM...
HP Inc ships secure A3 printers
HP Inc has announced its new A3 multifunction printers (MFPs) are now available in South Africa. The next generation portfolio includes 34 SKUs and is designed to provide qualified channel partners the ability to offer higher levels of customisation that meet a wider...
Creating a ‘digital twin’ assists with asset management
The twin concept has fascinated human beings for centuries, especially identical twins. There is something intriguing around the awareness that, somewhere out there in the physical world, there is another version - to the naked eye - of yourself. In this vein, it's...
Netgear’ Nighthawk X10 router scoops European award
Netgear's Nighthawk X10 'smart router' featuring 802.11ac and 802.11ad WiFi technology has bagged one of the top awards presented by the European Hardware Association (EHA). At the Association's third annual awards ceremony, held last month at the Taipei International...
Cycling enters the digital era
It is well recorded in business citations that the adoption of digital technology provides a much-needed boost to stay ahead of the innovation curve and give the desired competitive edge. Breaking records, however, by racing alongside big business into this digital...
Driving customer choice with open access networks
Abraham van der Merwe, co-founder and MD of Frogfoot Networks, writes about how creating competition in the buoyant Internet service provider (ISP) space plays a crucial role in driving customer choice. Consumers can go anywhere to get their home or business...
Collaboration a sought-after corporate skill
It's often said that 90% of success is just showing up. In 2017, it might equally be said that success is a function of one's ability to collaborate. That's the word from Andre Vermeulen, a codeX mentor who says the rise of today's hyperconnected society means...
Fujitsu Eternus all-flash storage speeds HANA workloads
Fujitsu today announced that its Fujitsu Eternus AF650 all-flash system is now certified by SAP as an enterprise storage solution for the SAP HANA platform. Available as a stand-alone solution or as part of the integrated system PrimeFlex for SAP HANA, the Eternus...
Technical Support (German & Spanish & French) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
Junior Technical Test Analyst (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services seeks a strong & ambitious Junior Technical Test Analyst who is able to thrive under pressure to join its team. You will make a critical contribution to the Technical...
Desktop Engineer I
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.Join our dynamic team as a Desktop Engineer I, where you'll be the go-to expert for resolving technical issues and enhancing user experiences. You'll support end-users, troubleshoot hardware and...
SNR Software dev C#.Net
Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed applications Tech...
Security Engineer
Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: We are seeking a Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security systems that protect an organization's IT infrastructure and data. This role involves identifying...
Junior Technical Test Analyst (CPT) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services seeks a strong & ambitious Junior Technical Test Analyst who is able to thrive under pressure to join its team. You will make a critical contribution to the Technical...
Desktop Engineer I – Western Cape Cape Town
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.Join our dynamic team as a Desktop Engineer I, where you'll be the go-to expert for resolving technical issues and enhancing user experiences. You'll support end-users, troubleshoot hardware and...
SNR Software dev C#.Net – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth
Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed applications Tech...
Security Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: We are seeking a Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security systems that protect an organization's IT infrastructure and data. This role involves identifying...
Junior Software Developer TT
Role:Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions. Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions. Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems. Analyse, diagnose and resolve software...
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