Is this the start of a ‘crypto arms race’?
The Trump administration’s exploration of the creation of a national Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) could signal the dawn of a global “crypto arms race”. The prediction from the deVere Group CEO Nigel Green comes after President Donald Trump announced that his...
Meta ups the infrastructure stakes with $65bn investment
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company plans to spend up invest in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure to the tune of $65 billion this year. Part of this investment will include more AI hires and a new 2-Gigawatt data centre....
Dealmaking activity declines as M&A value drops 45%
Uncertainty continues to weigh on dealmaking as global M&A activity and equity issuance remained depressed in the first quarter of 2023, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence's newly released Global Q1 2023 M&A and Equity Offerings Market Report. The...
NASA launches rocket 3D-printed with new alloy
In March, the Relativity Space Terran 1 rocket lit up the night sky as it launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the first launch of a test rocket made entirely from 3D-printed parts, measuring 100 feet tall and 7.5 feet wide. A form...
How the way we watch TV has changed
"If you keep watching so much TV your eyes will turn square!" is a phrase every baby boomer will be familiar with as their parents scolded them for spending long periods passively staring at the television. But this generation of kids is now all grown up - and so has...
Internet boost for the Eastern Cape
In a boost for business and for the growth and development of the Eastern Cape Internet ecosystem, the Nelson Mandela Bay Internet Exchange Point (NMBINX) is the newest addition to INX-ZA's community-run Internet Exchange Point (IXP) services. INX-ZA operates SA's...
Data centre infrastructure sustainability programmes about to become the norm
Gartner says that 75% of organisations will have implemented a data centre infrastructure sustainability programme driven by cost optimisation and stakeholder pressures by 2027 - up from less than 5% in 2022. "Responsibilities for sustainability are increasingly being...
AI should prompt IT professionals to upskill
The emergence of next-generation AI should not be seen as a direct threat to IT professionals, but rather as an opportunity to upskill and master the new technology, says Admire Gwanzura, president of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa...
New investigation into Tomiris APT group targeting government entities
Kaspersky has released a new investigation on the Tomiris APT group that focuses on intelligence gathering in Central Asia. This Russian-speaking actor uses a wide variety of malware implants developed at a rapid pace and in all programming languages imaginable,...
Let’s face it … face-swiping biometrics are taking off
The global face-swiping payment market size is expected to reach $18,46-billion by 2030 expanding at a CAGR of 19,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The rise in digitalisation led by the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing...
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T-Systems SA wins two SAP Partner Awards
T-Systems South Africa has received two SAP Partner Awards, including the coveted MD's Award, for its role in transforming clients' businesses and accelerating innovation in Africa. "We're delighted to have picked up two awards," says Shubna Harilal, head of SAP sales...
Seychelles Xerox distributor VCS celebrates 25 years
The VCS Group of Companies celebrated its 25th Anniversary at a red carpet event at the Kempinski Seychelles Resort in Mahé, which was attended by over 200 employees and guests. VCS, A Xerox distributor, is also accredited to provide managed print services (MPS),...
Cisco, IBM speed digital and cloud transformation
Cisco and IBM have announced new solutions for VersaStack, converged infrastructure jointly developed by the two companies. VersaStack helps organisations reduce complexity and automate processes to accelerate the delivery of applications. The additional technologies...
Weaponised IoT attacks: what does the future hold?
The explosion of connected devices onto our networks is fuelling our imaginations and inspiring incredible visions for the future. There is limitless potential in being able to connect and integrate our cars, houses, appliances, and everything else we own. We're...
How to be successful with IoT and big data in the cloud
It is predicted that by 2020, 25 billion devices will be connected to IoT and 600 zettabytes of information will be sitting in the cloud. The cloud is the big enabler if you want to leverage the new IoT economy in business. Cloud has created the capacity, scalability...
SAP Hana helps Kenyan telco thrive
The era of rapid technological growth has forced technology and telecom companies to adopt multifaceted approaches to survive and thrive in a challenging environment. Each new innovation brings a new wave of disruption, forcing companies to innovate and meet...
Direct Pay Online Group expands into Botswana, Namibia
The Direct Pay Online Group, (DPO Group is acquiring 100% of the equity in Virtual Card Service (VCS) in Botswana and Namibia. This will be closely followed by the acquisition of 100% of VCS business in South Africa. VCS was established in South Africa in 1996 and...
Commvault partners with Pure Storage
Commvault is integrating its Commvault Data Platform and IntelliSnap technology for FlashStack, a flexible, converged infrastructure solution offered jointly by Cisco and Pure Storage. By providing the data protection layer for FlashStack with IntelliSnap integration,...
Lasetu to buy up 51% of AppCentrix
AppCentrix, a managed services company in the monitoring and analytics as a discipline (MaaD) space, has announced that Lasetu Trading and Projects will procure a 51% shareholding in its business. The deal is in line with the revised ICT sector B-BBEE codes gazetted...
MTN unveils revamped online music platform
MTN has unveiled its revamped online music platform, MTN Music+, which offers a couple of first to market functionalities. Maxwell Nonge, chief digital officer at MTN SA, comments: "The revamped Music+ strengthens our focus on developing local content and contributing...
Senior Fullstack Developer
Details of Role: You will be required to develop software as required by business. Translate business feedback and requirements into working software solutions. Mentor more junior developers. Advise, manage and implement software, infrastructure and cloud security...
Senior Developer
The senior developer will also be involved in cross functional projects to develop integration and straightthrough processing solution from Wealth management systems into the investment administration andManco systems. The technology used is Angular, C#, .Net, .Net...
IT Engineer – Kathu, Northern Cape
Kathu, Northern Cape Main Requirements:The company is looking to hire professionals, that is passionate to resolve IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for the company's clients. The candidate must have project management skills as...
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (10 Months Fixed Term Contract – Wits PHRU) – Western Cape Cape Town
Main purpose of the job:To assist with monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions of the projectTo ensure that all monitoring and evaluation strategies are implemented to maximise the collection of good quality of dataAssist in strengthen the M&E capacity of...
Test Analyst (Senior) 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...
Senior Python Developer (Flask) LW – Gauteng Johannesburg
Python programming language, Modules Flask, Pandas, mathlab DB SQL knowhow Azure or eXtollo knowhow CI/CD automation knowhow for Azure to integrate covertity scans. WebService Remote Procedure Call API knowhow + GraphQL API knowhow Github knowhowMinimum...
Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and...
Systems Developer (SAP FI)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP FI with other SAP modules and external systems.Participate in data migration activities and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data in the S/4HANA system.Configure and customize SAP FI modules to...
Test Analyst (Intermediate) 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...
Senior UI Designer
3 Month contract with possibility of renewal. BASED IN CAPE TOWN OR JOHANNESBURG. Hybrid role (2 days in office and 3 day work from home). The delivery team is based in a Cape Town and Johannesburg, so the candidate can be based in anyone one of those geographical...
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