Nokia, du in first MEA commercial 5G standalone cloud RAN deployment
Nokia and du have deployed the first commercial 5G Cloud RAN solution in the Middle East and Africa region, in Abu Dhabi, supporting the UAE’s evolving digital requirements and advanced use cases, including AI, machine learning, and industry-specific applications in...
Africa Investment Forum 2024 garners $29,2bn in deals
The Africa Investment Forum 2024 Markets Days recorded a total of $29,2-billion in new investor interests after three days of boardroom discussions in Rabat, Morocco. The Chair of the Africa Investment Forum, President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi...
Smart warnings could protect against flooding
According to a new international study, engaging communities in developing a realtime early-warning system could help to reduce the often devastating impact of flooding on people and property - particularly in mountainous regions where extreme water events are...
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore has passed away at the age of 94. Intel and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation report that he died peacefully on Friday, 24 March 2023, surrounded by family at his home in Hawaii. Moore and his longtime colleague Robert Noyce founded...
Smartwatches spur strong regional growth for wearables
The Middle East and Africa wearables market experienced strong annual growth in both unit and value terms for the whole of 2022, according to newly-published insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The latest edition of the firm's Worldwide Quarterly...
New phishing method drives 40 000 new attacks
An evolution in phishing attacks now leverages popular businesses and services to infiltrate people's inboxes. Named "Phishing Scams 3.0", this method involves attackers using actual legitimate services to execute their attack, according to Check Point Software...
SA consumers use digital-only money transfers, but want choice
Two in three (64%) consumers in South Africa prefer using digital-only platforms when transferring money internationally, according to Western Union's inaugural Global Money Transfer Index. But looking to the future, being able to choose between digital and in-person...
Cloud diversity adds data management complexity
IT infrastructure is increasingly diverse, with organisations challenged with integrating data management and control. This is according to Nutanix's fifth Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, which measures enterprise progress with cloud adoption....
Waning consumer confidence drives renewed rental opportunities
The national vacancy rate - the number of residential rental properties standing vacant - increased from a low of 6,92% in the third quarter of 2022 to 8,13% in the fourth quarter, according to the TPN Vacancy Survey for the fourth quarter of 2022. The survey...
SA researchers win gold for plastic pollution mitigation study
Two young scientists from the Cape Town Regional Expo have made an impact in the global scientific research arena, earning gold medals at the prestigious International Festival of Engineering, Science, and Technology in Tunisia (I-FEST2). The research by Joseph Gibbon...
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Veeam and partners give away $200m in services
Veeam Software has announced a new initiative to give away up to $200 million through an exclusive Veeam Free Cloud Services program. Effective immediately, every customer using Veeam for on-premises backup and recovery is now eligible for up to $1 000 in free cloud...
Taking GRC solutions to the cloud
Risk management (RM), a component of the governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platform, has become an increasingly critical tool for the majority of organisations, particularly in light of expanding regulatory and compliance demands, not to mention companies' own...
Are SA companies ready for tax disruption?
There is no doubt that tax authority activity has been rising steadily in recent times as financially strained governments press for higher revenue collections and media and public attitudes harden against perceived corporate tax avoidance, writes Roula...
Carbon tax is no silver bullet
Reducing greenhouse gases is a commitment under the Paris Agreement, but the proposed carbon tax will not yield the desired results on its own. The delay in implementing the proposed legislation provides a great opportunity to come up with a better solution. Ettiene...
Trend Micro TippingPoint adds machine learning
Trend Micro has announced the latest enhancements to its network defense solutions, leveraging the company's powerful XGen security. Continuing its smart, optimised and connected security strategy, Trend Micro has infused patent-pending machine learning capabilities...
Tips to see your business through 2017
The beginning of the year is the perfect opportunity to give your business insurance portfolio a good review and clean-up. When you're in the thick of running your business, and tending to day-to-day work responsibilities, it's easy to leave aspects such as insurance...
Redstor enhances business continuity at Bidvest Steiner
Redstor's cloud backup and disaster recovery services are giving Bidvest Steiner the peace of mind that its business continuity needs are taken care of in the event of a data loss. Health and hygiene services provider Bidvest Steiner has been using Redstor backup and...
Managing organisational knowledge to be agile
Today's workplace is very dynamic, requiring companies to up their knowledge management game in order to drive efficiency, productivity and compete effectively within their respective markets, writes Lionel Moyal, office business group lead at Microsoft South Africa....
Kaspersky Lab debuts Kaspersky Operating System
KasperskyOS is a specialised operating system designed for embedded systems with strict cybersecurity requirements. By design, KasperskyOS significantly reduces the chances of undocumented functionality and thus mitigates the risk of cyberattacks. A massive...
Lesotho insurer digitises business with SilverBridge
Cirrus, a subsidiary of the SilverBridge Group, has completed a digitisation project for the Lesotho National Life Assurance Company (LNLAC), a member of the Regent Group of companies. This has seen the scanning of 1.7 million documents to improve business processes...
Senior Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Hybrid position We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our Technical Consulting team. This is an opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist who will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining advanced AI and machine learning...
Systems Administrator (Teamcenter) – Remote Remote
Join a leading Engineering R&D company dedicated to innovation and excellence. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT Related Qualification and advance your career in a dynamic work environment.A skilled Teamcenter Systems Administrator is needed to...
Systems Engineer
Join our team as a Systems Engineer and be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology! You'll design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure systems that drive business success. With a focus on optimization and reliability, you'll troubleshoot complex issues,...
Senior or Intermediate .Net Developer (Full-stack with Angular) (CH1049) – Fully Remote
Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented and experienced Senior or Intermediate level .NET Full-Stack Developer with Angularto join their dynamic team.The ideal candidate should be proficient in C#, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, XML, SQL,...
IT Auditor – to relocate to Malta
Our client, a leading professional services firm in Malta, seeks a talented IT Auditor to join their Technology Advisory team. This fast-growing business area offers excellent opportunities for professional development, further training, and career progression. Job...
Scala Developer
This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager. We are an energetic team that is fully responsible for all the systems required to support the Takealot groups delivery network as well as the unique challenges that come with logistics and scale. We have...
Systems Engineer – Mpumalanga Mpumalanga
Join our team as a Systems Engineer and be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology! You'll design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure systems that drive business success. With a focus on optimization and reliability, you'll troubleshoot complex issues,...
Senior or Intermediate .Net Developer (Full-stack with Angular) (CH1049) – Fully Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented and experienced Senior or Intermediate level .NET Full-Stack Developer with Angularto join their dynamic team.The ideal candidate should be proficient in C#, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, XML, SQL,...
IT Auditor – to relocate to Malta – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client, a leading professional services firm in Malta, seeks a talented IT Auditor to join their Technology Advisory team. This fast-growing business area offers excellent opportunities for professional development, further training, and career progression. Job...
Scala Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager. We are an energetic team that is fully responsible for all the systems required to support the Takealot groups delivery network as well as the unique challenges that come with logistics and scale. We have...
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