Digitalisation puts African tech startups in a good position
With digitalisation as a key enabler of organic growth in greenfield projects in Africa, technology startups are well placed to capitalise on the desire of larger and established corporations wanting to move into various enterprise technologies in the region,...
Lack of privacy makes people want to disconnect
It’s estimated that 67,5% of the global population use the Internet – but many of them would like to ditch it. Compared to 2022, even more people would like to delete themselves from the Internet this year, according to joint research carried out this year by NordVPN...
Bluebottle cybercrime group is active in Africa
Over the past several months, cybercrime group Bluebottle has been targeting companies in the financial sector in French-speaking African countries with a combination of spear phishing attacks and malware centred around job opportunities, Kaspersky warns. "The...
African economic growth expected to outpace global forecast
Africa is set to outperform the rest of the world in economic growth over the next two years, with real gross domestic product (GDP) averaging around 4% in 2023 and 2024. This is higher than projected global averages of 2,7% and 3,2%, according to the African...
Amid a global energy crisis, the world should look to Africa
Amid the climate, energy and geopolitical crises that have been raging for some years now, it is time the world looked to Africa for energy. This is according to Samia Suluhu Hassan, president of Tanzania, speaking at a session on "Repowering the World" at the 53rd...
In search of an open and inclusive metaverse
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has established an expert focus group to work towards international technical standards for the metaverse. The focus group offers a venue to start laying the groundwork for technical standards that can help create an...
Phishing emails still popular with hackers
Phishing emails continue to be one of the most common and effective methods to maliciously impact a variety of organisations around the world - everyone is a potential victim. Cybercriminals constantly refine their strategies to outsmart end users and organisations by...
Geopolitical instability raises threat of catastrophic cyberattack
Geopolitical instability is exacerbating the risk of catastrophic cyberattacks, according to the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 report, which was launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos. Over 93% of cybersecurity experts and 86% of...
Personalisation, data security, speed drive customer loyalty amid uncertainty
A new global survey of 5000 consumers reveals critical changes to consumer spending amid inflation and economic uncertainty. These findings highlight current sentiment on spending and what it will take to earn consumer loyalty in 2023. Retail, travel, hospitality,...
2023 will see media blackmail, fake data leaks, more attacks via clouds
Cybercriminals will use media to blackmail organisations, alleged data leaks, and purchasing initial access to previously compromised companies on the darknet. These are among the threats that large business and government structures should prepare for in 2023,...
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9th BIT Consulting offers improved software release
9th BIT Consulting, the African partner of XebiaLabs, has announced the availability of a new version of XebiaLabs' XL Release and XL Deploy. These DevOps and Continuous Delivery tools help enterprises to orchestrate and control large and complex software releases,...
VoIP is finally ready for mainstream business
South Africa's ICT industry has long talked up the benefits of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) as an alternative to traditional mobile and fixed-line telephony, but it is only now that a wide rollout of last-kilometre fibre has made it a truly compelling option...
Cameroon tackles identity fraud
Gemalto is supporting DGSN, the General Delegation for National Security in Cameroon, in tackling fraud and document counterfeiting with the deployment of Sealys Colour in PC for polycarbonate eID cards, a first in Africa. This approach consists in laser engraving...
iConnect launches Business WiFi Calling
iConnect Voice subscribers can now receive even more value on their VoIP service by making use of iConnect's Business WiFi Calling, which officially launches this month. WiFi Calling enables users to make and receive calls over any data network, using their mobile...
Westcon-Comstor UCC solutions practice adds Polycom
As the unified communications-as-a-service (UcaaS) market transitions from early adopter to early mainstream phase, Westcon-Comstor customers are now ideally positioned to enable southern Africa enterprises to redefine the concept of teamwork. The value-added...
Ambition and opportunity in IT in Africa
Developments in Africa's tech infrastructure environment means it's all to play for, writes Brett Parker, MD of SAP Africa. The potential gains to be made from the rapid growth of the African digital economy cannot be overstated. An estimated 360 million mobile...
BT is a UC as a Service leader
BT has been named by Gartner as a Leader in the August 2016 Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Worldwide. BT has improved its position on last year, moving from the Challenger to the Leaders Quadrant, where it has been positioned the...
CV red flags to look out for
There are numerous ways in which a candidate can create a standout Curriculum Vitae (CV) that grabs the attention of a potential employer. From good formatting and layout to detailed experience and skills, a strong CV generally stands out from the rest. But there are...
Core business applications crucial for digitalisation
As digitalisation continues to entrench itself as an imperative strategic direction, it's important that organisations understand what true digital transformation should address, says Quinton Pienaar, CEO of Salesforce Platinum reseller Agilitude. "In order to make...
Using technology for better learning
Whether it be making the classroom a more interactive experience or working towards an effective and engaging distance learning model, the careful and correct choice of audio visual (AV) integration and collaboration tools are key. Modern AV technology means that...
Intermediate to Senior Java Developer at Reverside
Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for an Intermediate Java...
QC Tester
Multinational enterprise software company is seeking a QC Tester to join their team for a 6 month contract. The QC testing services required is to ensure the application meets quality standards and performs as expected in production. The testing will be conducted to...
Full Stack Developer (PWD) – Gauteng Pretoria Region
JOB PURPOSE To provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural design, and drive the implementation of complex software solutions....
Middle Front-End Developer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A specialist consultancy focused on developing competitive software and data visualization solutions is seeking a Front-End Developer. This role involves finding innovative ways to use technology to support the growth of their clients' businesses....
Data Analyst at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
A fast growing insurance, assurance and risk financing house that offers data driven solutions to its clients is looking for a strong and ambitious data analyst to join their team. If you have a completed 3 year degree and 3 - 5 years experience in data or financial...
Intermediate to Senior Java Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for an Intermediate Java...
QC Tester – Remote Remote
Multinational enterprise software company is seeking a QC Tester to join their team for a 6 month contract. The QC testing services required is to ensure the application meets quality standards and performs as expected in production. The testing will be conducted to...
Technical Head: Care and Treatment (Doctor – Wits RHI – Bloemfontein)
Main purpose of the job:The Technical Head: Care and Treatment for Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Free State Province programme is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, implementation, and quality improvement of HIV and TB care...
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