New board for ISPA
Following the recent annual general meeting (AGM) and fourth quarter board meeting, the Internet Services Providers Association (ISPA) has unveiled its new board line-up for the next three years. The official internet industry body extends thanks to outgoing board...
Slower top line growth, talent issues worry CFOs
Chief financial officers (CFOs) anticipate slower top line growth and talent issues will be the biggest challenges for enterprise performance in 2025, according to December survey by Gartner. The poll of 250 CFOs and finance leaders, taken during The Top Priorities...
Year-over-year growth for global security appliance market
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, vendor revenue in the overall security appliance market grew 4,7% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22) to $6,1-billion, representing a $274-million...
Cisco breaks record for enterprise WLAN shipments
Enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues defied gravity in the fourth quarter of 2022, hitting a record $3-billion and, despite a marked contraction in sales to China, Cisco shipped more WLAN units than it ever has after supply constraints were alleviated, says...
AMD adds Zen 4 to Epyc embedded processors
AMD has launched the 4th generation AMD Epyc Embedded 9004 Series processors, powered by Zen 4 architecture to provide technology and features for embedded networking, security/firewall and storage systems in cloud and enterprise computing as well as industrial edge...
OEMs launch 4th Gen Intel Xeon systems
On 10 January 2023, Intel officially launched its 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (code-named Sapphire Rapids) for data centre customers around the globe. All major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) are now...
Leverage economics, sustainability of cloud in the digital era
Kathy Gibson reports - The move to cloud is recognised as necessary for most organisations, but the journey to cloud is complex and can be challenging. IDC held its Cloud and Datacentre Roadshow in Johannesburg today (15 March 2023) to examine some of the challenges...
Economic activity slowdown mirrored in lower transactions
After two consecutive months of encouraging growth, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) fell in February 2023, signalling the country's deteriorating economic activity. "At an index level of 131, the BETI for February slipped to October's level and...
Icasa regulations set to bring data relief
It's World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March and South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) is reminding the country's voice and data users of their new rights under the pro-consumer amendments to the End-User and Subscriber Service Charter (EUSSC)...
The next-normal state of the email landscape
After analysing data from more than 10-billion bulk emails from 2020 to 2022, the Everlytic Email Marketing Benchmark Report 2022 has discovered seismic shifts in user behaviour and engagement as the world returned to normal post-Covid. Unpacking insights, trends,...
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Mindset change required to mitigate cyber attacks
Network security is a global risk and enterprises are spending millions on securing their corporate networks, yet they are still being attacked. Greg de Chasteauneuf, chief technology officer at Saicom Voice Services takes a look at why there needs to be a mindset...
AWS announces new hybrid services
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced AWS Greengrass, software which allows customers to run AWS compute, messaging, data caching, and sync capabilities on connected devices. With AWS Greengrass, devices can run AWS Lambda functions to perform tasks locally, keep...
Enhance productivity, transparency in IT support
For local enterprises of all sizes, employee productivity and staff motivation are two of the biggest stumbling blocks on the path to growth and sustainability. Within the IT support environment, in particular, businesses often suffer from a lack of transparency, and...
Gemalto upgrades LinqUs Device Management
Gemalto has launched the latest version of its LinqUs Device Management solution, designed to help mobile operators provide subscribers with a seamless journey to LTE. It now offers operators real-time identification and automatic over-the-air configuration of their...
Raspberry Pi family arrives at takealot.com
RS Components is bringing the revolutionary Raspberry Pi 3 board and accessories to consumers across South Africa, by launching their products on takealot.com, South Africa's largest online store, for the first time. First released in 2012, the Raspberry Pi is a...
Dell unveils quad-core Wyse 5060 thin client
Dell has announced a new high-performance, highly-efficient thin client, the Wyse 5060, that is easy to deploy and manage, provides greater security options and complete virtual workspace compatibility with Citrix, Microsoft and VMware. Designed for knowledge workers...
AI takes root in recruitment
With increasing competition in attracting and retaining top talent presenting a significant challenge to businesses across industries, new innovative solutions in identifying candidates who are the 'right fit' for vacant positions have peaked the interest of the...
Modern licensing models look promising
As medium sized companies start to embrace the cloud, setting themselves up for faster growth and success, it is critical that they don't end up in a siloed software licensing situation that limits them. This is according to One Channel CEO Bernard Ford, who warns...
Be prepared – and honest – for a new job in 2017
While many South Africans see the New Year as the perfect time to look for a job, temptation to throw a few exaggerations - and lies - into your resume in order to stand out from all other applicants may be at an all-time high. "With a national unemployment rate of...
Why doesn’t a 13th cheque give me double my pay?
As the Christmas season approaches, some lucky employees will be looking forward to a bonus or a thirteenth cheque. Frequently, however, people express surprise that their thirteenth cheque doesn't translate into double their typical take-home pay. The reason for...
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Automation tester with a passion for testing software application, working on advanced technologies, Agile environment and healthy working environment.Experience in Selenium and JavaCI/CD experienceAble to work on Agile MethodologiesMin of 3+ experience with...
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Join our dynamic team as a Network Engineer III, where you'll design, optimize, and secure cutting-edge network systems that power critical business operations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex network challenges, and are ready to lead...
Automation tester – Gauteng Turffontein
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We need a Microsoft Dynamics ERP/CRM Developer specializes in tailoring and enhancing the Dynamics CRM/ERP platform to meet specific business needs. You must have expertise in adapting the system's vast capabilities to create efficient, user-friendly solutions.Must be...
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Dynamics 365 Developer – Gauteng Centurion
We need a Microsoft Dynamics ERP/CRM Developer specializes in tailoring and enhancing the Dynamics CRM/ERP platform to meet specific business needs. You must have expertise in adapting the system's vast capabilities to create efficient, user-friendly solutions.Must be...
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The Nintex K2 Developer plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing solutions using the Nintex K2 Ver. 5 On-Premises platform, with a focus on workflow automation and streamlining business processes. This role is essential in supporting the group's...
Senior Developer (Xamarin_MAUI) – EvdB – Gauteng Johannesburg
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