Modest rebound for the BETI in October
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a steady recovery in October 2024 following September’s weaker performance. The...
Fibre key to ubiquitous broadband rollout in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom - Globally, fibre has begun to dominate fixed broadband connectivity, and continues to expand. This is the word from Dobek Pater, ICT analyst at Africa Analysis, speaking at the Africa Broadband Forum on the sidelines of AfricaCom...
Webb reveals intricate networks of gas and dust
Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope are getting their first look at star formation, gas, and dust in nearby galaxies with unprecedented resolution at infrared wavelengths. The data has enabled an initial collection of 21 research papers which provide...
Edge computing investments forecast to reach $208bn this year
Worldwide spending on edge computing is expected to be $208 billion in 2023, an increase of 13,1% over 2022. Enterprise and service provider spending on hardware, software, and services for edge solutions is forecast to sustain this pace of growth through 2026 when...
Connected rep strategy will vastly improve contact centre efficiency
By 2026, Gartner predicts customer service functions that implement the "connected rep" will improve contact centre efficiency by 30%. The connected rep is a strategy that enables customer service reps (CSRs) to perform high-quality assisted service at scale. It...
Cybersecurity pros warn against romanticising digital stalking
This month saw the start of the fourth season of the popular Netflix series You, with viewers tuning in once again to follow the exploits of Joe Goldberg, an obsessive young man going to extreme lengths to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by....
Intel launches new Xeon workstation processors
Intel has announced the new Intel Xeon W-3400 and Intel Xeon W-2400 desktop workstation processors (code-named Sapphire Rapids), led by the Intel Xeon w9-3495X, Intel's most powerful desktop workstation processor. Built for professional creators, these new Xeon...
Strong security demand set to drive SASE market
The modernisation of networking and security for enterprise branches and hybrid workers is expected to drive total SASE revenue to more than $60-billion between 2022 and 2027, according to new research from Dell'Oro Group. The report further divides the total SASE...
Lessons to be learnt from Royal Mail ransomware attack
Following the leak of details of ransom negotiations between the UK's Royal Mail and ransomware group LockBit, David Bicknell, principal analyst in the Thematic Intelligence team at GlobalData, says other companies should learn some valuable lessons. "It is rare for...
IITPSA Talent Search is back to find future STEM and IT stars
The annual Computer Olympiad Talent Search, an initiative of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA), is back for 2023 and will be run nationwide from 6 to 10 March. The Talent Search is a fun challenge for school learners of all...
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Managing and optimising a digital customer experience
Companies and organisations today drive digital transformation through creating innovative systems of engagement (SoE), based upon rethinking how to engage with their target audience(s), writes Kristian Thyregod, senior vice-president: EMEA at Riverbed Technology....
Arbor Networks debuts virtualised internal network traffic analysis
Arbor Networks, the security division of NETSCONetScoutUT, has introduced version 2.2 of Arbor Networks Spectrum, to the African region. Arbor Spectrum v2.2 is a high performance network traffic analysis platform integrating Netflow, packet and threat intelligence...
Keep productivity in call centres up this festive season
The lead up to the holiday season can be daunting for those in the retail industry, particularly for contact centres who bear the brunt of the increased workload, and often heightened tempers. While managing this period might seem overwhelming to the staff and...
Protecting your personal credentials
It starts with innovative password selections, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. Data is the lifeblood of our business lives and is of paramount importance to corporations everywhere. Yet, we have recently seen another set of personal information...
Bytes Systems Integration recertified as Cisco Gold Partner
Bytes Systems Integration (SI) has been recertified as a Cisco Gold Partner in South Africa. Patrick Hastings, divisional MD at Bytes SI, says the recertification is particularly pleasing because it comes in after Cisco introduce several tough new criteria over the...
Google Shopping could shift SA e-commerce landscape
Google Shopping has delivered excellent results for global brands and with a South African launch immanent, Clicks2Customers Tich Savanhu and Andrew Smit, look at what local brands should be doing to ensure they are not left behind when the virtual doors open. What is...
Africa needs more software developers
Over the last year, all eyes have been on Africa's technology sector. And for a very good reason: infrastructure growth is booming, writes Brett Parker, MD of SAP Africa. Between 2010 and 2016, seven new undersea cables brought fast data connections to the continent,...
Fujitsu cloud IoT platform accelerates enterprise IoT
The Fujitsu Cloud Internet of Things (IoT) Platform is helping simplify and accelerate the design, delivery and management of high performance IoT-based solutions - and is now available in the Europe, Middle East, India and Africa region, as part of the Cloud Service...
How investigators used data to catch a ‘ghost’
A "ghost" wreaked havoc in South Africa's insurance industry for eight years by hitting different insurers with fraudulent claims worth over R2 million. Ghost was the codename used by the South African Insurance Crime Bureau (SAICB) in their investigation into this...
Preserving your standby generator investment
When faced with the potential losses involved in load shedding or general electricity outages because of poorly maintained infrastructure, many businesses in South Africa have made the investment in their own power management solutions. Central to these solutions is...
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Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect to steer the evolution of our banking systems. As a Solutions Architect, you'll ensure our technology is robust enough to support them, enhancing both efficiency...
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Implement, configure, administer, and maintain Identity and Access Management Platforms & Services. Serve as a subject matter expert on IAM-related matters. Collaborate with stakeholders and technology partners. Design and implement procedures and best practices...
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Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Senior Project Managers to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Ensure that the project charter / project management plan is adequately defined and aligned to the...
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Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect to steer the evolution of our banking systems. As a Solutions Architect, you'll ensure our technology is robust enough to support them, enhancing both efficiency...
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Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...
C# QA Manager – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Join our clients at the forefront of the Financial Sector who are on the hunt for a QA Manger! Work with the latest in technology with a dynamic team and enjoy a fantastic permanent, hybrid role based in Menlyn. Required Education and Experience: DevOps and/or Agile...
Cyber Security Engineer
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