Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI, personalisation key to a healthy work relationship

Employees around the world are still not happy at work. The latest HP Word Relationship Index (WRI) reveals that just 28% of knowledge workers have a healthy relationship with work, a one-point increase compared to last year’s findings. However, new findings hone in...

CEO confidence rises on GNU, electricity supply

The Merchantec CEO Confidence Index has recorded a 7% increase in CEO confidence in Q3 of 2024, rising to a score of 55.0. This improvement reflects a cautiously optimistic outlook among South African business leaders, spurred by positive developments in the formation...

Sustained loadshedding puts pressure on network operators

South Africa’s protracted and more frequent power cuts are having a significantly negative impact on the country’s mobile network operators. Although the industry has proactively spent billions of rand in backup power solutions for network stability and continuity,...

ChatGPT produces malicious emails and code

Check Point Research (CPR) has warned of hackers potentially using OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Codex to execute targeted and efficient cyber-attacks. To demonstrate, CPR used ChatGPT and Codex to produce malicious emails, code and a full infection chain capable of targeting...

Study reveals the true value of elephants

New research examining the services and benefits of elephants has revealed many values are often overlooked when deciding how they should be protected. The collaboration between universities in England and South Africa, including the University of Portsmouth, found...

NASA’s Perseverance rover to begin building Martian sample depot

In the coming days, NASA’s Perseverance rover is expected to begin building the first sample depot on another world. This will mark a crucial milestone in the NASA-ESA (European Space Agency) Mars Sample Return campaign, which aims to bring Mars samples to Earth for...

Climate change played key role in dinosaur success story

Climate change, rather than competition, played a key role in the ascendancy of dinosaurs through the Late Triassic and Early Jurassic periods. According to new research, changes in global climate associated with the Triassic-Jurassic mass extinction – which wiped out...

META sees strong growth for smart home devices

The Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) smart home devices market continues to register significant gains on the back of increasing demand and better supply in the region. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), with the...

What the future looks like for operations

The top 10 predictions for the Future of Operations from International Data Corporation (IDC) illustrate how the next five years will be transformational for operations as organisations find new and more effective ways to manage, analyse, and collaborate around their...

SASE expected to hit $8bn in 2023

The ongoing need to modernise the network and security architecture for branch offices and hybrid users led to the vigorous 33% revenue growth in the SASE market. A report from Dell’Oro anticipates that enterprises will continue to place a high priority on SASE and...

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HP Inc streamlines Partner First Programme

HP Inc recently unveiled updates to its HP Partner First Programme, aimed at helping partners drive sales and increase the speed and ease of doing business with HP. The HP Partner First Programme updates include: * A simplified structure with streamlined membership...

DCC debuts Canon’s Pixma all-in-ones

The recently released Canon All-in-One Pixma inkjet printers, the Pixma MG3040 series and Pixma MG2540S - replacing the Pixma MG2940 and MG2540 respectively - are now available to the South African channel from official distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC)....

Business continuity in the public sector

While business continuity (BC) is mission-critical for any business, it is in the public sector where ensuring the continuation of services to citizens and the proper functioning of the country take on a new level of importance, writes Claude Schuck, regional manager:...

Are we running out of wireless bandwidth?

When you work for one of the world's biggest and best technology companies, you're always on call to provide tech support, writes Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. I remember fixing a family member's Wi-Fi connection that had slowed to a crawl. "Maybe...

Will your company be hacked next?

South Africa, like the rest of the world, is facing unprecedented cyber-attacks which have resulted in the crime being the fourth most reported economic crime in the country. In the past year alone, over R3 billion has been lost to cybercrime in South Africa. The...

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...

Full Stack Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer to join their team and drive innovation in their cloud-based solutions.Responsibilities:Lead and manage a team of software engineers, guiding them through the development lifecycle and...

Business Analyst (ILS) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

SAP FICO Consultant 2637 (KG)

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?Fair knowledge across all SAP modules Initial focus on master data. Ability to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debugging. The following functional skills are...

Senior Azure Cloud Support Engineer (LW)

Design and Deployment: Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of Microsoft Azure and Modern Workspace Solutions across multiple platforms. Microsoft Collaboration: Collaborate on Microsoft architecture projects to ensure successful outcomes. Project Leadership:...

Senior Mobile Flutter Developer at Lexis Nexis

About our Team Our team is a small, close-knit, group of senior-level mobile technologists. We use the latest, cutting-edge technologies to build mobile solutions to delight our customers. As a member of the mobile development team, you will be working across the...

Business Analyst (ILS) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

SAP FICO Consultant 2637 (KG) – Gauteng Midrand

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?Fair knowledge across all SAP modules Initial focus on master data. Ability to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debugging. The following functional skills are...

Senior Azure Cloud Support Engineer (LW) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Design and Deployment: Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of Microsoft Azure and Modern Workspace Solutions across multiple platforms. Microsoft Collaboration: Collaborate on Microsoft architecture projects to ensure successful outcomes. Project Leadership:...

Business Analyst

Are you passionate about translating business needs into actionable solutions? We're seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join our dynamic team on remote basis. Job Responsibilities:Requirement Elicitation and Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand...

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