Microsoft unveils autonomous agents, tools to make your own
Moore’s Law has been overtaken by scaling laws, according to which the power of technology is doubling every six months. This is the word from Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft, who says this empirical law refers to technology overall – including compute...
Supply disruption is top procurement risk
Supply disruption is the top threat to procurement’s future success, according to a new survey by Gartner, followed by macroeconomic, geopolitical, and compliance risks. The survey, conducted from June through July 2024 among 258 sourcing and procurement leaders, was...
RSAWeb slowly brings services back online
Internet service provider (ISP) RSAWeb is still dealing with a sophisticated cyberattack that brought many of its services down a week ago. The “service-impacting event” is believed to have been a sophisticated cyber-attack, possibly ransomware. As a result of the...
Pop culture the biggest influencer of African youth
Pop culture is the biggest influencer of African youth, according to the "Who is Influencing Who? Unpacking Youth and Influence in Africa" report. The latest report by Africa No Filter investigates Africa's influence on the world, its influences on African youth, and...
Attack on unpatched systems causes nationwide outage in Italy
A global ransomware hacking attack brought Italy's Internet to its knees yesterday (Sunday 5 February), with attackers exploiting unpatched VMware systems. The country's Internet had been restored by last night, but the Italian National Cybersecurity Agency is warning...
Global tablet, chromebook shipments saw sharp 2022 decline
Worldwide tablet shipments posted flat growth of 0.3% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22), totaling 45,7-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....
Top semiconductor buyers dropped chip spend
The top 10 global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) decreased their chip spending by 7,6% and accounted for 37,2% of the total market in 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner. Global inflation and recession pressures sharply weakened demand for PCs...
Operator 5G revenue to double as 6G shows promise
Juniper Research forecasts that operators will generate $625-billion from 5G services globally by 2027; rising from $310-billion in 2023. The new report, "Operator Revenue Strategies: Business Models, Emerging Technologies & Market Forecasts 2023-2027", predicts...
Plastic-eating enzymes could combat waste polyester clothing
Scientists at the University of Portsmouth aim to develop 'plastic-eating' enzymes that could help solve the ever-growing problem of waste polyester clothing. Polyester is the most widely-used clothing fibre in the world but is currently not a sustainable textile...
Chinese mobile service revenue set for growth
The total mobile services revenue in China is poised to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5,5% from $144,3-billion in 2022 to $188,2-billion in 2027, mainly driven by the robust growth in mobile data services segment. GlobalData's latest China Mobile...
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‘Tis the season to scam
As more people start shopping online, and with a bumper online season predicted, it doesn't pay to not have safeguards warns Sarel Lamprecht, MD of cyber-insurance company Phishield. 2016 is slowly winding down, and everyone is gearing up for a well-deserved break....
Datacentrix strikes gold with Huawei
Datacentrix has achieved gold level partnership status with Huawei Enterprise, allowing the organisation to provide Huawei's portfolio of cloud computing, enterprise networking, datacentre, collaboration and enterprise LTE solutions to local clients. Says Brian...
Bitdefender 2017 offers protection across any OS, device
Today's evolving threat landscape, where the criminals are getting more and more sophisticated and cunning, is driving the need for total security solutions that protect all devices, irrespective of operating system or manufacturer. With this in mind, Bitdefender has...
Internet of Things or Internet of Threats?
Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks, outlines five security trends to ensure businesses are adequately protected over the Christmas break. As businesses unwind for the holidays, many may take stock of the multiple data breaches, which exposed both corporate...
In2IT’s new office boasts Global Operations Centre
Global technology services firm, In2IT Technologies, has opened and unveiled its innovative Global Operations Centre (GOC) at its new, larger office located in the heart of Sandton. The move provided additional real estate not only for the GOC but also to cater to the...
The data explosion heard round the world
Massive forces are at work in the world of global communications that are driving, and will continue to drive, an explosion in data. According to John Biebelhausen, senior OEM marketing manager at Mellanox Technologies - a leading supplier of high-performance,...
Keep pace with the changing fraud landscape
While many businesses acknowledge the growing threat of fraud, more can be done to beat this crime - and win customers, writes Keith Wardell, head of commercial strategy for Experian South Africa. In the current day and age, it is surprising that businesses still...
Hackathons provide platform for innovation
Events like the recent 24-hour Blockchain Hackathon, run by Santam in conjunction with IBM and the Blockchain Academy, play an important role in the ongoing development and improvement of the software industry. This is according to SilverBridge senior software...
HP delivers new security services for MFPs
HP Inc has redesigned HP Managed Print Services (MPS) to help protect corporate print environments against cyberattacks with the world's most secure printing. New HP Secure MPS capabilities include advanced security professional services, software solutions and...
Detail, clarity in the new Philips Brilliance 4K range
Philips has introduced two new 4K Ultra HD monitors to the South African market: the Philips Brilliance 28-inch 4K Ultra HD LED Backlit Monitor and Philips Brilliance 43-inch 4K Ultra HD LCD. These monitors deliver four times the resolution of full HD. Both monitors...
Senior SQL Developer- Fully Remote (CH1031b)
Our client, offering loyalty programs to retailers, is looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join their team. The purpose of the role is to assist with a re-write of their system, migrating data from Oracle to Microsoft SQL. The candidate will work closely with the...
Data Specialist (12 Months Contract – Wits Planetary Health Research)
Main purpose of the job:To support the integration and alignment of diverse datasets across the HEAT projectLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey performance areas:Ensure data consistency and contribute to the project's research objectivesData Harmonization and...
IT Support Administrator – Gauteng Menlyn
Job Purpose: To provide essential support to the IT department, ensuring smooth operations and efficient management of administrative tasks. Qualifications MatricA+ CertificationDiploma in Office Administration or a related field (advantageousTechnical/Legal...
Senior SQL Developer- Fully Remote (CH1031b) – Gauteng Bryanston
Our client, offering loyalty programs to retailers, is looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join their team. The purpose of the role is to assist with a re-write of their system, migrating data from Oracle to Microsoft SQL. The candidate will work closely with the...
Data Specialist (12 Months Contract – Wits Planetary Health Research) – Gauteng Parktown
Main purpose of the job:To support the integration and alignment of diverse datasets across the HEAT projectLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey performance areas:Ensure data consistency and contribute to the project's research objectivesData Harmonization and...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
Senior Software Developer – C#
Where will you work? We spend 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.You will work within a great and respectful environment· You will work with friendly and helpful people· Bottomless coffee at the office· Regular training/courses relevant to your role.·...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
Senior Software Developer – C# – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Where will you work? We spend 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.You will work within a great and respectful environment· You will work with friendly and helpful people· Bottomless coffee at the office· Regular training/courses relevant to your role.·...
Solution Architect
We are seeking a Solution Architect who will actively provide the technical lead and architecture solutions to have the sales department benefit both the customer and company. The Solution Architect will support the sales team by providing the "technical close“ of the...
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