Enterprise WLAN market continues to recover
Enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues increased quarter-on-quarter for the second time in a row - reaching $2,3-billion in 3Q 2024 - according to research group Dell’Oro Group which adds that the adoption of WiFi 7 continued its ascent, with shipments of the...
Black Friday drives traffic to malls
There were 4,3-million vehicle stops at 1 850 monitored malls/shopping centres on Black Friday this year - marginally up by 2,5% on last year - but the 25,7-million vehicle stops during Black Friday week were up by 10% compared to 2023’s Black Friday week, and 12%...
Consumers labour under debt burden
Sunday (26 March) will mark three years since South Africa went into lockdown, which had a devastating event had on the local economy. To add to this, South Africa was recently placed on the money laundering grey list, and economists are predicting a 45% chance of a...
What’s holding East African start-ups back?
A new regional survey of tech start-ups across East Africa reveals that while investment levels remained relatively stable over the last 12 months, the heart of Africa's start-up ecosystem perceives many roadblocks as having the potential to disrupt the region's...
NAPAfrica hits 3Tbps milestone
On the evening of 15 February, Internet exchange point (IXP) NAPAfrica reached the 3Tbps traffic threshold. This peak in Internet traffic was experienced globally on the back of some significant new gaming releases and software updates. This increase in NAPAfrica's...
Men and women control smart devices differently
A recent survey by Kaspersky reveals there is gap regarding those typically in charge of maintaining and buying smart devices at home. In particular, 72% of men surveyed are the ones who set up smart devices in their home, while just under half (47%) of women do so....
Applications for AWS Fintech Africa Accelerator open
Amazon Web Services’ Startup Loft Accelerator team has announced the launch of its inaugural AWS Fintech Africa Accelerator. Pre-seed and seed stage fintech founders operating in Africa and building companies to solve fundamental issues in payments, open/embedded...
SA firms are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks
A paltry 19% of organisations in South Africa have the 'Mature' level of readiness needed to be resilient against today's modern cybersecurity risks. This is according to Cisco's first Cybersecurity Readiness Index, developed against the backdrop of a post-Covid,...
Load shedding drives manufacturer confidence lower
Confidence levels in the manufacturing sector dropped 9 points to 17 in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Absa Manufacturing Survey. "Manufacturers are feeling pessimistic as load shedding, especially at higher levels such as stage 6, continues to have a...
Ethernet founder wins AM Turing Award
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has named Bob Metcalfe as recipient of the 2022 ACM AM Turing Award for the invention, standardisation, and commercialisation of Ethernet. Metcalfe is an Emeritus Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at...
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Don’t risk employee anger over payroll errors
It's not uncommon for a payroll to be consistently managed so poorly that workers threaten to strike over incorrectly administered pay. Often, the person administering the payroll is not adequately qualified for the job. Lavine Haripersad, a director of the South...
OVH is a Red Hat Certified Cloud and Service Provider
OVH has joined the Red Hat Certified Cloud and Service Provider (CCSP) program, offering customers and independent software vendors (ISVs) greater confidence from a partner ecosystem when building their next-generation IT projects using Red Hat solutions. As a Red Hat...
Healthcare analytics could revolutionise the industry
South Africa has an estimated R350-billion annual health care industry, with the department of health moving towards e-health solutions in line with World Health Organisation guidelines. However, despite the pervasive global trend towards digitisation, there is still...
Trend Micro TippingPoint launches 100Gb IPS
Trend Micro has announced the availability of the latest Trend Micro TippingPoint NX Series next-generation intrusion prevention systems (NGIPS). The series includes a first-to-market standalone NGIPS solution that delivers up to 100 Gb inspection throughput with low...
Just how seriously should you take digitisation?
Today's business environment is constantly being disrupted by new market entrants using innovative technology, writes Rick Parry, chairman and CEO of AIGS. There are the usual headline examples: The Uber app coordinates citizen drivers in a fleet-less taxi model that...
Qlik delivers advanced geoanalytics
Qlik has acquired Idevio, a provider of geographical-related software and services and a Sweden-based Qlik partner. This acquisition not only extends Qlik's current mapping capabilities, but also moves its offerings beyond visualisation with support for a broad range...
New HP PageWide Pro from DCC
Official HP distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has released the new HP PageWide Pro477dw MFP to the South African channel. The PageWide Pro477dw is a cost-effective, multi-function device that provides print speeds of up to 55 ppm (pages per minutes) coupled...
What’s the right price for a second-hand car?
How do you know if you are getting a fair price when selling a second hand car? Should you be aiming for book value, market value or trade-in price from a dealer? And what do those terms mean anyway? With more and more people downgrading their vehicles due to tough...
BT deploys digital store pilot for Thomas Pink
BT has announced that leading shirt-maker and luxury clothing retailer Thomas Pink has deployed the Acuitas Digital Internet of Things (IoT) platform, which helps retailers to digitise the physical store, at its Wall Street New York City store. Thomas Pink installed...
Email or SMS invoices let clients pay online
Small business owners that don't sell their goods or services online can now offer an online payment option to make payments much easier for their clients. In the small business environment, cash is not king - it can be a security or a business risk. This is why...
Test Automation Engineer
Leading SA bank requires the skills of Intermediate level QA engineers.12 month contract3-5 days work from the office Own laptop is required. Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable...
PHP / Laravel Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and...
Network Support Engineer – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth
Network Support Specialist Wanted! Are you a network mastermind who loves keeping things connected, optimized, and secure? If you have a knack for Aruba and Cisco equipment, and you're looking to bring your expertise to a fast-paced, dynamic environment-then we need...
Test Automation Engineer – Gauteng Sandown
Leading SA bank requires the skills of Intermediate level QA engineers.12 month contract3-5 days work from the office Own laptop is required. Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable...
PHP / Laravel Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and...
IT Support Engineer
Exciting IT Support Specialist Opportunity! Do you thrive in the fast-paced world of IT support? Are you the go-to person for tech issues and love solving problems with cutting-edge tools? If your answer is a resounding "YES," then we have the perfect opportunity for...
Field Support Engineer
Join the iOCO Infrastructure Services Community: Where Work is an Adventure, Not Just a Job.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer who will provide on-site support for various systems, equipment, or software, ensuring that clients' technology operates smoothly and...
Senior Python Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Hey there! A top online retailer in South Africa is on the hunt for a Senior Python Software Engineer to join their Cape Town crew. In this role, you'll be diving into the design, implementation, support, and maintenance of scalable services across various...
IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
Exciting IT Support Specialist Opportunity! Do you thrive in the fast-paced world of IT support? Are you the go-to person for tech issues and love solving problems with cutting-edge tools? If your answer is a resounding "YES," then we have the perfect opportunity for...
Field Support Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
Join the iOCO Infrastructure Services Community: Where Work is an Adventure, Not Just a Job.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer who will provide on-site support for various systems, equipment, or software, ensuring that clients' technology operates smoothly and...
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