These were the largest service outages in 2024
Ookla has released its latest analysis on the largest internet outages during the first nine months of 2024. The report, based on Downdetector data, aims to analyse the largest challenges associated with service disruptions, as dependence on digital services...
Campus switch market drops again
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group 3Q 2024 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues dropped by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the fourth consecutive quarter of Y/Y contractions. The Americas region dragged down market results, after...
Consumer goods companies boost tech budgets for sustainability, operations
A new global study by IBM and The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) says 61% of consumer goods leaders are purposefully aligning their sustainability and operational goals, with 77% of respondents agreeing sustainability investments will accelerate business growth....
How to attract and retain software developers
The digital age we now live in has been characterised by a rapid transition from traditional industries to an economy centred on digital advancement and, whether companies realise it or not, most businesses are increasingly relying on tech in one way or another. To...
3D printer shipments sag but revenues rise
In the last quarter of 2022, global 3D printer shipments continued the trend established earlier in the year with volumes flat or falling, according to the latest research from Context. “While industrial unit shipments dipped, system revenues rose again thanks to...
SA auto industry under threat as global markets commit to EVs
14 February this year marked a turning point in the evolution of the global automotive manufacturing industry when the European Parliament gave the long-awaited go-ahead to ban all internal combustion vehicles by 2035. And, as Europe is South Africa’s primary market...
SA’s biggest mall-based gaming tournament kicks off
Five months, seven malls, one national finale! Gamers … are you ready … for the SHIFT Gaming Experience, one of the largest national gaming tournaments in South Africa. Sponsored by MTN and Hyprop – and hosted in partnership with Computer Mania, Gizzu, and Redragon –...
Checkmate! How cybercriminals catch chess players in a gambit
Along with the growing number of chess players online, the risk of related cyberattacks are also increasing with Kaspersky cybersecurity experts discovering that chess players have been targeted by a range of different attacks from cybercriminals spreading malicious...
Intel, Arm collaborate on leading-edge SoC design
Intel Foundry Services (IFS) and Arm have announced a multigeneration agreement to enable chip designers to build low-power compute system-on-chips (SoCs) on the Intel 18A process. The collaboration will focus on mobile SoC designs first, but allows for potential...
Cassava Technologies ups investment in SA
In support of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s investment initiative, Cassava Technologies has pledged a total of R4,5-billion in investment in South Africa at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC). The investment will be made through Cassava’s business...
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Bytes Security adds Performanta solutions
Bytes Systems Integration, a specialist outsource service provider and end to end ICT systems integrator and part of the JSE-listed Altron Group, has announced a joint venture with the Performanta Group to provide information security services to South African and...
Red Hat debuts latest version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9. The latest update to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 platform, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 builds upon more than six years of enterprise-proven success, offering a more secure, stable and...
Data-centric approach to drive insurance
Insurers today face a myriad of challenges especially when it comes to finding product differentiation in a highly competitive market. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, believes one of the best ways to overcome this is to embrace a data-centric...
Smallest-ever Fujitsu Primergy leads new server line-up
Smaller than ever yet delivering extraordinary performance, the new entry-level Primergy TX1320 M3 server is introduced today by Fujitsu. The ultra-compact tower server model is more powerful than ever, yet is whisper quiet in operation and small enough to fit on a...
Microsoft SA unveils the Microsoft Classroom of the Future
Microsoft South Africa in partnership with the Cape Town Science Centre have launched the Microsoft Classroom of the Future, an exhibition that showcases the latest and greatest educational tools available to teachers today. This interactive showcase at the Cape Town...
Enterprise operational intelligence accelerates decision-making
Most organisations are coming under growing pressure to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, deliver more value to customers and other stakeholders, and respond quickly to a fast-changing business environment, writes Thabo Ndlela, non-executive director of IFS South...
Jasco adds to fire solutions with R52,3m acquisition
Jasco Electronics Holdings has announced the acquisition of 65,4% of Cross Fire Management Proprietary Limited (Cross Fire) for a maximum aggregate purchase price of R52,3-million. Cross Fire was established in 1990 in Johannesburg and specialises in the design,...
IDx and IBM Watson Health partner on eye health
IBM Watson Health and IDx have announced a five-year strategic alliance to advance eye health through cognitive computing applications. The alliance aims to help primary care providers, hospitals, health systems, and integrated delivery networks deliver value-based...
CaseWare aids compliance reporting in Kenya
CaseWare Africa has announced the launch of an innovative software suite that automates the entire financial reporting process for public entities. George Pinto, R&D product manager at CaseWare Africa, says that the suite of products is designed to help Kenyan...
Samsung powers Motswatemeng High School
Samsung Electronics South Africa has enabled more than 400 learners from the Motswatemeng High School in Moretele, North West, to power-up and join the global digital disruption revolution with the installation of the state of the art Solar Powered Internet School...
SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst
Join Africa's Leading Bank in Johannesburg! SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst Wanted Elevate our supply chain with your expertise. Drive Excellence: Optimize processes and enhance efficiency. Innovate: Lead groundbreaking projects in a dynamic financial environment....
Java Developer (Entry) 0687 TT
Coordinate with internal team members, including QAS and BADesign, development and maintenance on platform / applicationReview code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirementsEnsure software maintainabilityAdhere to governance, security directives...
Full Stack Software Engineer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town
Develop robust, scalable services using Python, Flask, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, jQuery, AJAX, React, and AWS cloud services. Participate in system architecture design and solve complex tech stack problems. Guide junior developersSoftware development security...
SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join Africa's Leading Bank in Johannesburg! SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst Wanted Elevate our supply chain with your expertise. Drive Excellence: Optimize processes and enhance efficiency. Innovate: Lead groundbreaking projects in a dynamic financial environment....
Java Developer (Entry) 0687 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Coordinate with internal team members, including QAS and BADesign, development and maintenance on platform / applicationReview code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirementsEnsure software maintainabilityAdhere to governance, security directives...
Mobile Developer 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...
Cloud & DevOps Engineer
We are searching for a Senor Cloud DevOps Engineer who specializes in managing, troubleshooting, and deploying solutions on Hyperscale platforms, cloud-based infrastructure, and services across leading cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure,...
Full Stack Developer
12 month contract with possible conversion to permfull time in office based in Sandton Job Summary: We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer with expertise in .NET Core and React to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing...
Paint Application Robot Programmer – PE
Hire Resolve is seeking a dedicated Paint Application Robot Programmer to join our client's team in Port Elizabeth. Our client is an industry leader in advanced manufacturing solutions, with a strong emphasis on automation and robotic applications in the painting and...
Mobile Developer 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...
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