AI key to creating jobs for African youth
Artificial intelligence (AI) innovation can play a key role in addressing Africa’s persistent youth unemployment challenges and shaping a more prosperous future for the continent’s workforce. This is among the findings of new report from Caribou Digital, in...
Developing economies to benefit from improved global trade
Global trade is set to reach a record $33-trillion in 2024, according to the latest Global Trade Update by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This $1-trillion increase, reflecting 3,3% annual growth, highlights resilience in global trade. Developing economies,...
Most major firms fail to disclose operational emission targets
New research from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Microsoft indicates that a massive 84% of major global companies have yet to set public science-based targets to reduce direct operational emissions from their supply chains - and that only 11% have actually...
US race for digital dollar fuels case for Bitcoin
With the US government's work on a potential digital dollar accelerating - meaning a digital greenback could soon be a reality in the US - the case for Bitcoin becomes "significantly stronger", according to deVere Group CEO and founder, Nigel Green. Green says his...
Trends influencing FP&A and controller functions in finance
Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and controllership leaders need to have a plan to harness the ways digital acceleration is disrupting legacy processes in their functions, says Gartner. "We're seeing widespread acceptance among finance leaders that...
This is why SA companies would outsource security
Kaspersky's annual IT Security Economics report reveals that the complexity of cybersecurity solutions forced companies to outsource some functions to external infosec providers: they have more relevant expertise and can manage the technologies more efficiently than...
Instant payment transactions to exceed 235bn by 2027
A study from Juniper Research has found that the number of consumer instant payments will exceed 235-billion in 2027; up from 74-billion in 2023. This growth of 218% will be driven by lower merchant acceptance costs when compared to traditional card schemes. This is...
This is what an asteroid looks like when hit with a spacecraft
Like a sports photographer at an auto-racing event, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a series of photos of asteroid Dimorphos when it was deliberately hit by a 1 200-pound NASA spacecraft called DART on 26 September 2022. The primary objective of DART, which...
Least developed countries face deepening digital divide
The digital connectivity divide separating the globe's least developed countries (LDCs) from the world as a whole shows no sign of narrowing. In fact, it is widening on key factors, according to ITU's Facts and Figures: Focus on Least Developed Countries. While the...
ISPA cautions against forced fibre upgrades
The Internet Service Providers' Association of South Africa (ISPA) has sounded a word of caution about fibre network operators (FNOs) forcing upgrades on consumers. While upgrades advertising "more for the same price", for example, are indeed good news for most...
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Understanding the modern webcam threat
On 21 June, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's CEO, posted a message on the social network celebrating an Instagram landmark. The photo and video-sharing platform, which is owned by Zuckerberg's company, is now enjoyed by more than 500-million active monthly users. This...
20 years of DDoS attacks targeting ISP networks
Arbor Networks, the security division of Netscout, has marked 20 years of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting the availability of Internet service provider (ISP) networks. In September 1996, New York City's original ISP, Panix, was hit by a SYN...
Vox launches Vobi, drives down telephony costs
Integrated ICT and connectivity provider, Vox, has launched Vobi, a mobile softphone that allows users to make and receive calls from their mobile phones, using the Vox Telecom network, for better rates than those offered by the operators. "For 20 years the mobile...
Fujitsu launches highly available, secure PRIMERGY
Fujitsu has announced the immediate availability of PRIMERGY servers shipping with the newly-released Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (WS16) operating system. This winning combination brings customers both increased flexibility and enhanced security features while also...
Zoona wins at African entrepreneurship awards
Zoona, an African mobile payments business that helps communities thrive, by enabling emerging entrepreneurs to provide much needed financial services in their communities, has accepted an award for Social Entrepreneurship at the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship...
Attacks on cloud services prove costly
Successful attacks against cloud platforms and infrastructure can be prohibitively expensive. The Dyn cyber attack that took place in October, for example, in which multiple denial-of-service (DoS) attacks targeting systems operated by DNS provider Dyn, rendered major...
Vodacom launches Business Booster for SMEs
Lack of funding is regularly cited as one of the major contributors to the widely accepted statistic that 80% of South Africa's small businesses fail in the first three years. What is lesser known is that this lack of funding is often a consequence of a weak deal...
Backup Exec 16 launches in SA
Official Veritas South African distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the immediate availability of Veritas Technologies' unified backup and recovery solution, Backup Exec 16. With over 2,2-million customers, Backup Exec has over the last decade...
A guide to mobile app community management
By now, most businesses understand the true purpose of an app within the business mix - apps should align with the objectives of a business to achieve an end goal. Following on from this, many businesses have found that a well-managed app community - much like a...
Workonline further unlocks European access
South African service provider Workonline Communications now also offers its customers a connection to the NL-ix peering fabric in Amsterdam, as well as peering on this themselves. NL-ix is a distributed Internet Exchange (IX) with over 100 interconnected datacenters...
Fullstack Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Description: Join a Titan in the automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Fullstack Java Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: AWS...
Database Administrator (SQL, Windows, Linux, NoSQL) (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic FinTech company, specializing in eCommerce, is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) who is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of database systems. This includes ensuring data confidentiality, integrity,...
T24 APPLICATION SPECIALIST AND DEVELOPER
Job Mission / Objective:To maintain smooth day to day operation of Access Bank's T24 environment and to ensure minimal to zero downtime. Overall management and co-ordination of all T24 software development, implementation and support. Impact on Business ResultsThis...
IT Technician at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
· Troubleshoot and resolve issues with CCTV software and hardware components.· Perform regular maintenance and updates on access control software and hardware.· Install and configure network switches, routers, and firewalls to support security systems.· Ensure the...
Database Administrator (SQL, Windows, Linux, NoSQL) (JHB) – Gauteng Brooklyn
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic FinTech company, specializing in eCommerce, is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) who is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of database systems. This includes ensuring data confidentiality, integrity,...
T24 APPLICATION SPECIALIST AND DEVELOPER – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Mission / Objective:To maintain smooth day to day operation of Access Bank's T24 environment and to ensure minimal to zero downtime. Overall management and co-ordination of all T24 software development, implementation and support. Impact on Business ResultsThis...
IT Technician at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
· Troubleshoot and resolve issues with CCTV software and hardware components.· Perform regular maintenance and updates on access control software and hardware.· Install and configure network switches, routers, and firewalls to support security systems.· Ensure the...
Websphere Server Application Engineer
Do you want to work with one of the largest Tech Giants in the world? Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned Websphere Server Application Engineer for a fantastic hybrid role based in Sandton. Requirements: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)Installing,...
Junior Business Analyst
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic management consulting firm specializing in the investment management industry is looking for a driven Junior Business Analyst to join their team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a BCom Informatics degree or an individual with up to...
SQL Developer
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a requirement with Wealth...
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