Software-defined, AI powered vehicles coming soon
The automotive industry is grappling with an erratic transition away from current products and business models. An IBM Institute for Business Value study, “Automotive 2035”, highlights that over the next decade, 80% of new cars will have a powertrain that will be...
PSC to investigate SITA’s inability to deliver
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has asked the Public Service Commission (PSC) to investigate a range of critical issues affecting the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). This follows Malatsi’s oversight visit to the SITA offices...
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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T-Systems offers simplified application landscapes
T-Systems has released its Application Modernisation and Management to Go (AMM2Go) service to South African businesses. As local companies look to transform digitally, to compete in the modern digital era, AMM2Go allows clients to focus on their strategic business...
Is flash poised to kill disk for primary storage?
Flash is now the only realistic choice for primary storage with the performance and bottom line benefits it brings. The historic concerns over cost and stability are now a thing of the past, meaning all-flash arrays are well on their way to becoming the dominant force...
Keep track of your kids with Tracker
The new school year has begun and for most parents with active kids, this means waiting in the parking lot - sometimes for hours - for your child to return from his soccer match. But thanks to Tracker, the waiting will soon be a thing of the past. Tracker has...
Alcatel-Lucent aims to boost cloud adoption
ALE, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand has announced that they are making it easier for their business partners to help customers adopt enterprise communications services in the cloud. The latest release of its Alcatel-Lucent OpenTouch Enterprise...
2017 heralds a brighter future for e-commerce
ICT professionals admit that 2016 was a tough year, but those who are positioned at the edge of technology trends application are confident the tide is about to turn. Next year South African businesses should prepare themselves for a digital wave spearheaded by smart...
FNB and RMB recognised for SA’s best forex offering
First National Bank (FNB) and RMB have been recognised as the Best Forex Provider in South Africa at the 17th annual World’s Best FX Provider for 2017 hosted by Global Finance Magazine. FNB and RMB represent the foreign exchange and cross-border payments offerings of...
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...
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...
Senior Python Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Low Code Developer (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:A global Logistics & Forwarding company seeks a highly meticulous Low Code Developer with exceptional UI/UX design skills and a strong understanding of Backend development to join its team. The role will entail a combination of SQL queries, Backend...
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