Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

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...

Impact of Red Sea cable cuts severely underestimated

The impact of the February 2024 cable cuts in the Red Sea, which were reported to have affected 25% of Europe-Asia data traffic flow, was severely underestimated, according to network services provider RETN. Through its own network diagnostics and feedback from major...

Planetary defence mission heads for deflected asteroid

Hera, the first planetary defence spacecraft of the European Space Agency (ESA), has departed planet Earth. The Hera mission is headed to a unique target among the more than 1,3-million known asteroids in our Solar System – the only body to have had its orbit shifted...

Top tech predictions for 2023

2022 has been a rollercoaster. I don’t think any of us could have predicted what was coming. The constant through it all has been the importance of technology to overcome our near-term obstacles and to realize our long-term opportunities. By Jeff Clarke, vice-chairman...

Deutsche Bank, Nvidia bank on AI

Deutsche Bank has announced a partnership with Nvidia to accelerate the use of AI and machine learning in the financial services sector. The announcement follows months of testing to explore use cases that could support the bank’s strategic ambitions to 2025 and...

Higher gas prices increase viability of methane capture projects

Current natural gas prices, including record high global prices, and renewed concerns for energy security are making projects that capture and commercialize vented, fugitive and flared methane increasingly economic, with the potential to lower emissions and unlock...

Bitcoin balances touch 5-year low

Bitcoin balances on exchanges dropped to a five-year low of 2,2-billion as traders attempted to limit their exposure to further losses, according to StockApps.com. Regulators have begun investigating the alleged misappropriation of customer funds by FTX and its...

YouTube removed 5,8m channels in Q3 2022

Google’s video platform YouTube removed a record 5,8-million channels last quarter, according to Atlas VPN analysis. Prior to Q3 2022, the highest volume of removed channels was recorded during the third quarter of 2021, at 4,8-million terminations. Over 91.2% of all...

Merger of BT B2B units signals wider pressure on service providers

Following the announcement that BT will merge BT Global, the provider’s multinational corporation (MNC) facing business unit, and BT Enterprise, which sells to UK-based enterprises and public sector bodies, to form a unified BT Business division. Gary Barton, research...

AI, social toxicity, data privacy forge the future of marketing

As marketers face increased scrutiny over their operations, Gartner has revealed its top five predictions that marketing leaders must incorporate in their strategies in 2023 and beyond to drive results and regain the confidence of business leaders. “Against a backdrop...

DHL launches 2023 sustainability challenge for innovators

DHL, in partnership with Logistics Middle East, Dubai South, and EZDubai, has announced the launch of its new international innovation challenge, The Fast Forward Challenge: Sustainable Solutions. The challenge calls for individuals and businesses across four...

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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...

SAP receive global gender equality certification

SAP has become the first multinational technology company to be awarded the worldwide Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) certificate, recognising its global commitments and actions in achieving and sustaining gender diversity and equality in the workplace....

Junior Power Platforms Developer – EvdB – Gauteng Johannesburg

Delivery of solutions based on an agile methodology (scrum). Adopt the Microsoft best practices for delivery of business process automations. Participate in sprints to delivery minimum viable products (MVPs) to business. Conduct bi-weekly development reviews with...

Project Manager – Eastern Cape Gqebera

NEW VACANCY ALERTOur client operating in the NPO space is looking for a Project Manager, who is a high-performing individual, who is task orientated and has great leadership skills. They are looking for someone who has the confidence to connect with industry, can lead...

Cloud Engineer (AWS /Azure / Terraform) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Embrace a New Chapter Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a well-versedCloud Engineer (AWS / Azure / Terraform) to join our team. Must be proficient in AWS and Terraform and possess expertise in designing, implementing, managing, troubleshooting, and deploying...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

To successfully introduce and manage change into the business from project initiation through to project closure, by applying the RCS Strategic Project Office methodology.Project Manager - 12 Month Contract Minimum Requirements:Commercial/ Administration...

Senior SAP Specialist – Rosslyn – Gauteng Pretoria

SAP Specialist with SAP S/4 HANA Transformation & Integration and Cloud Infrastructure solutions required for a reputable global company based in PretoriaExpert knowledge in SAP S/4 HANA Transformation & Integration and Cloud infrastructure solutionsExtensive...

Mid-Senior Backend Developer (PHP Laravel) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:ARCHITECT, build and maintain high-performance and scalable web applications as the next Mid-Senior Backend Developer sought by a rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse. The ideal candidate will fit seamlessly into the team, taking responsibility for...

Project Manager

Our client is seeking for a Project Manager to join them in the Automotive Industry.Role and Responsibilities:Establish key customer contracts.Co-ordinate the timing plan and regularly monitor the performance of projects to ensure targets are being achieved.To ensure...

Software Developer (Grad / Junior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

Software Quality Engineer

The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for design and execution of all manual and automated tests required to ensure excellence in software quality delivered. This position holder will report to the Quality Engineering Manager. Key activities include:...

Data Architect: Wastewater Surveillance (Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:THE technical expertise of talented Data Architect with a passion for advancing Public Health through genomic epidemiology is sought by leading Public Health Consortium. You will work on a variety of projects in the area of Wastewater Surveillance. The...

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