SA lags on SDGs, but private sector makes progress
Kathy Gibson reports - The private sector is making progress on attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), but there are still some significant challenges to overcome. Overall, South Africa has achieved just 17% of its goals, so there is still a tremendously...
Digitalisation a double-edged sword
Kathy Gibson reports - South Africa needs to keep up with global digitalisation, but the increased use of technology brings some serious challenges that need to be addressed. This is one of the conclusions from the 2024 Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable...
HUGSI embraced by more African cities
As the world's cities continue to expand, the value of green spaces is being recognised for the vital role they play, but it is also a major challenge - particularly for developing nations where there is pressure for space, resources and development. That's why, says...
Inflation fuels telecom services growth
Worldwide spending on telecommunications and pay TV services will be nearly $1,6-trillion in 2022, representing a year-over-year increase of 1,9%, according to the International Data Corporation's Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast is a...
Crypto needs serious regulation – deVere CEO
he crypto industry doesn't need saviours, useless meme tokens and absurd bubbles being created by celebrities - it needs serious regulation, says the CEO of one of the world's largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations. The...
African youth believe next Zuckerberg could come from the continent
Africa's youth prefer using local innovations and believe that the next tech billionaire could come from the continent, according to the recently launched Africa - innovator or imitator? Exploring narratives around Africa's technological capabilities report by Africa...
Families around the world set to splurge on Christmas
Families around the world can expect to spend up to 156% of their monthly income on Christmas this year, according to the latest results from the WorldRemitCost of Christmas study. With unique traditions, gift giving ideas, and seasonal meals in every region, the...
Reckless Black Friday spending could land users in a debt trap
It's that time of the year again. The holidays are almost upon us and retailers are trying make the most of consumer expenditure during Black Friday, which falls on 25 November this year, as well as the festive season. But Charnel Collins, CEO of National Debt...
More global attacks, regulations, and consolidation lie ahead for cybersecurity
Cybersecurity expert Check Point Software has detailed the key security challenges that organisations will face in the coming year in its cybersecurity predictions for 2023. Globally, cyberattacks across all industry sectors increased by 28% in the third quarter of...
Lion’s share of storage spend is on structured data management
The workload driving the largest share of enterprise IT infrastructure spending in the first half of 2022 (1H22) was Structured Databases/Data Management, according to the International Data Corporation Worldwide Semiannual Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker:...
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Aruba changes the way networks are delivered
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has announced new network procurement and consumption models to give enterprise customers more flexibility and choice in how they obtain and support their network infrastructure. The rapid introduction of mobile...
OutSystems, IndigoCube partner to deliver digitalisation
Digital platform provider, OutSystems, has announced a partnership with business transformation specialist IndigoCube aimed at enabling South African companies to maximise their existing SAP investments. The partnership leverages OutSystems award-winning rapid...
OutSystems, IndigoCube partner to deliver SAP
Digital platform provider, OutSystems, has announced a partnership with business transformation specialist IndigoCube aimed at enabling South African companies to maximise their existing SAP investments. The partnership leverages OutSystems award-winning rapid...
Building a server room with built in best-in-class protection
A lot goes into building a server room, from practical considerations like the building structural load limitations for that room, to cooling the space, powering the equipment, and selecting the technology. When it comes to the technology needed to store, protect and...
New top-level posts at Pinnacle
Pinnacle has made two new high-level appointments: Fred Saayman is taking over the role Huawei brand executive; and Shereen James will take over as the new channel sales manager. Saayman will continue as the channel sales manager until the end of September, when he...
Impact of insider security threats on financial institutions
By now, anyone that's involved in IT understands that today's cybercriminals aren't simply computer geeks attempting to crash websites and internet-connected devices from their homes. Instead, they're experienced professionals that identify and execute ways to tap...
Cyber insurance offers strategic advantages
Keeping an organisation's most valuable assets secure over an array of networks and connections is a collaborative and complex process, involving and impacting on all aspects of the business. In addition, despite increasingly strong security measures, breaches still...
Founding member of Jasco retires
After 40 years of service, Sir John Alfred Sherry, founder and independent non-executive director of Jasco is retiring as a board member and will be emigrating permanently to Malta. His involvement within the group is not entirely over as he will be consulting to...
Aruba HPE debuts developer-ready mobile first platform
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has announced the Aruba Mobile First Platform, a software layer that uses application programming interfaces (APIs) to provide third-party developers and business leaders network insights to improve applications and...
Dell EMC combines DSSD, PowerEdge for SAS analytics
Dell EMC has announced the new Dell EMC DSSD D5 Rack-Scale Flash solution leveraging Dell EMC PowerEdge R730 servers. This optimal solution for SAS applications delivers game-changing performance for SAS 9 analytics, enabling customers to take full advantage of new...
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.Net Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We're looking for a Full Stack .Net Developer to join our team. As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team of developers. The successful person will be responsible...
Software Engineer Full stack – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The position reports to the Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Design and build solutions to assist our business users, and improve customer experienceArchitect and design solutions with fellow team membersResearching how solutions are...
Application Support Engineer
Application Support To be the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your technical domain by providing solutions and advice to business across multiple complex problem sets, working with vendors to improve IT technical domain solutions Responsibilities: Ensure that...
Project Manager at Southern Wind Shipyard
Reporting to the Projects and Planning Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for project management of an allocated yacht ensuring production to required standard, deadline and quality. Duties will include pre contract planning and quote generation,...
HPE Non-Stop Support Engineer
Completed Trainings: HPE Technical and Software Training (2013 to Present)HPE Accredited Platform Specialist NetworkingCisco Routing and switchingActivities:Project Planning and Implementation, Escalations and Product Support for HPE ProductsDesign customer...
Senior Software Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...
Application Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Application Support To be the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your technical domain by providing solutions and advice to business across multiple complex problem sets, working with vendors to improve IT technical domain solutions Responsibilities: Ensure that...
Project Manager at Southern Wind Shipyard – Western Cape Athlone
Reporting to the Projects and Planning Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for project management of an allocated yacht ensuring production to required standard, deadline and quality. Duties will include pre contract planning and quote generation,...
HPE Non-Stop Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Completed Trainings: HPE Technical and Software Training (2013 to Present)HPE Accredited Platform Specialist NetworkingCisco Routing and switchingActivities:Project Planning and Implementation, Escalations and Product Support for HPE ProductsDesign customer...
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