Avoid pressure purchases to guard against cyber attacks
This year marks a decade since Black Friday was first introduced to consumers across South Africa. With each year, the shopping event has gained popularity - and in many ways mirrors the shopping frenzy experienced across the US, where it originated. With Black Friday...
Alternative fuel cell technologies compete for market share
Alternative fuel cell technologies can be broken down into high and low temperature operation, writes Maia Benstead, technology analyst at IDTechEx High operating temperature FCs are generally utilized for continuous power generation, whereas low temperature operation...
African smartphone market declines
Africa's smartphone market declined for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q4 2022, with shipments down 17,8% year on year (YoY) to 17,6-million units. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), with the firm's Worldwide Quarterly...
So who’s going to recycle solar panels in 30 years’ time?
With more than R2,2-billion worth of solar panels imported into South Africa during the first half of 2022, and the pace of imports set to increase dramatically as the country's energy crisis mounts, the overlooked problem of recycling these panels could result in an...
The challenges facing women in the tech industry
A new global survey to coincide with International Women's Day reveals that parity for women in technology-related positions and industries is still a way off, and suggests that Covid-19, along with a skills shortage, has had a major role to play in blocking women's...
Cybercrime tops supply issues, inflation as 2023’s biggest business risk
Cybercrime has for years been one of the biggest risks to organisations, compromising sensitive data and causing brutal financial losses and - despite other headwinds and challenges the business sector faces in 2023 - it still remains the number one threat to...
Power, security bring new opportunities for Mustek
Alternative energy is a big opportunity for IT distributor Mustek, which today announced its interim results for the half-year ended 31 December 2022. Hein Engelbrecht, CEO of the Mustek group, says the green energy opportunity is already contributing about 10% to the...
Misconception on data protection responsibility can increase vulnerability
The latest Arcserve annual global study has found that 43% of IT decision-makers (ITDMs) falsely believe that cloud providers are responsible for protecting and recovering data in the public cloud. This misconception of data protection responsibility, the company...
SA credit card spend bounces back post-Covid
Aimed at identifying and understanding shifts in consumer spending behaviour during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, Visa and Discovery Bank have released their collaborative Spendtrend23 report, which reveals that South Africans' spending via credit card has bounced...
Raising awareness about stalkerware
In commemorating International Women's Day in 2023, societies around the world reflect on the local, national, and global gender issues relevant to their work and contexts. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about issues that disproportionately affect women, and...
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CyberLogic expands, takes new services to market
Cape Town-based IT services firm CyberLogic is set to refresh its brand, expand its footprint and take new services to market in 2017, following its successful acquisition of Stellenbosch-based IT services firm Space Age Technologies last year. CyberLogic’s...
Team benefits, integration with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise UC
ALE, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand, today announced enhancements to its OpenTouch Suite are now available. The enhancements deliver the real-time tools that improve productivity and customer services, while enabling fast business response and...
Morocco, Nigeria announce trans-Africa pipeline
In a major initiative to strengthen the West African economy, the Kingdom of Morocco and Federal Republic of Nigeria have announced that they will jointly develop a new regional gas pipeline connecting the two countries, bringing the resources of Nigeria to Morocco,...
Canon to acquire Toshiba Medical Systems
Canon board of directors has passed a resolution to acquire the shares of Toshiba Medical Systems and make the company a subsidiary, as the necessary clearance from competition regulatory authorities has been obtained. Canon concluded a shares and other securities...
Riverbed’s 2017 predictions for the channel
Hanli Wood, channel sales manager: sub-Saharan Africa at Riverbed Technology, offers her predictions for where the channel will move in 2017. Digital transformation redefines the channel’s role The traditional sales model used to comprise three distinct steps: the...
Africa shows huge appetite for e-learning
Just two months after going live, Africa’s pioneering online education portal and mobile application is boasting over 385 000 visitors, searching for trusted, professional courses, programs and degrees. Across Africa, educational infrastructure cannot meet the current...
Online shopper: the lessons of 2016
In a turbulent 2016 for the consumer, it’s the online shopper that may have escaped with the least scars, as the online environment has become more flexible and secure. While the estimated R8,9-billion spent annually online in South Africa may not be on a par with the...
Cloud security: More than just an IT problem
In 2016 we saw the rise of cloud adoption, with three new Internet-based companies created every second. With –Forester predicting that the global public cloud market expected to reach $236 billion by 2020. With this comes the evolution of cybercrime and the need to...
Commvault adds mobile access, control and automation
Commvault has launched its Automated Proactive Solution System (APSS) framework, bringing new innovations in mobile access, control and automation to customers. The new innovations coincide with the company receiving over a 98% customer satisfaction rating in its...
Kaspersky runs Tresorit holiday special
Given the cybercrime realities that mobile and Internet users are faced with, it has now become essential for consumers to pay attention to the protection of their mobile devices. However, with the added focus being placed in the cloud, where many consumers use it to...
Technical Support (Fluent in German or Spanish)
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
BIM Specialist
Our client based in Isando, Johannesburg is seeking a BIM Specialist to join their team. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:The BIM Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes for Companies Operational...
Linux Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior/Intermediate Linux Engineer. The ideal candidate must have foundational experience in Linux system administration and basic public cloud skills. This role involves maintaining and supporting our Linux-based...
Business Process Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
6-month contract (with renewal)Hybrid - Cape Town CBDWe are looking for a skilled Business Process Analyst to join our team in the retail industry. The ideal candidate will analyse, design, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce...
Technical Support (Fluent in German or Spanish) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
BIM Specialist – Gauteng Midrand
Our client based in Isando, Johannesburg is seeking a BIM Specialist to join their team. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:The BIM Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes for Companies Operational...
API Developer
Our Client is seeking a skilled API Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure APIs that drive seamless integrations across various applications and systems. You...
Senior Database Administrator
Demonstrate Technical expertise in maintaining and supporting MS SQL database and technical infrastructure8 years and above of average experience in all required qualifying criteria explained with specific projects undertakenDatabase Developer, MSSQLDatabase...
Technical Head: Care and Treatment (Doctor – Wits RHI – Bloemfontein)
Main purpose of the job:The Technical Head: Care and Treatment for Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Free State Province programme is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, implementation, and quality improvement of HIV and TB care...
Senior Java Software Developer – JHB
Hire Resolve is excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Java Software Developer to join our client's team in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for a seasoned developer who is passionate about crafting robust, scalable software solutions.As a Senior Java...
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