Opportunities and challenges for quantum comms
Quantum communication has seen some big announcements in 2024, with smartphone markets and data centres turning to the technology for secure and robust data security that can be trusted. IDTechEx’s report, “Quantum Communication Market 2024-2034: Technology, Trends,...
Alice & Bob aim for 100 logical qubits by 2030
Alice & Bob has launched a white paper outlining a clear path to achieving useful quantum computing through its cat qubit technology, which promises to deliver high-fidelity logical qubits while using significantly fewer hardware and energy resources compared to...
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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FNB expects good growth in contactless ‘tap’ payments
FNB has confirmed that all its credit and debit cards issued to customers are now contactless 'tap' enabled. This means customers are able to securely tap their cards at select merchants and pay for purchases without it leaving their hands. The bank started issuing...
For millennials, work-life balance trumps salary
As more millennials enter the workplace, the business environment continues to evolve. Not only do these individuals have different views on what it takes to be successful in the modern business environment, they also have a different outlook on what is important when...
Huawei Kathea partnership to change VC landscape
Kathea has become a specialised distributor of Huawei video conferencing (VC) and unified communications (UC) products. As an established visual collaboration specialist whose channel partners service more than 90% of South Africa’s top 40 listed companies, Kathea is...
Educational institutions under threat
Like any business, educational institutions are increasingly dependent on the internet and technology to conduct daily activities, from online learning and test platforms, to storing sensitive student and employee information. A data breach or cyber-attack can...
Digital journeys continue to evolve
As companies continue on their journeys of digital transformation, the way business is being conducted is fundamentally changing. Gone are the days when consumers had to wait for operating hours to get information, or when they required a physical, human interaction...
Digital transformation: threat or opportunity?
The accelerating pace of digital transformation is forcing us to question who we are and what we do – as individuals, as companies, and as a country, writes Mpumi Nhlapo, head of solutions and demand delivery at T-Systems South Africa This revolutionary shift towards...
Mobile shapes up as TV of the future
The days of TV only being pushed to viewers on a large screen in the living room are coming to an end. In future, viewers will dictate what they will watch, when, on what device, and even what they will pay for it. This is according to digital entertainment and video...
Agilitude partners with Qstream on Salesforce
Platinum Salesforce partner, Agilitude has announced a strategic partnership with Qstream, makers of a mobile sales capabilities platform for igniting high-performance teams. The move not only supports Qstream’s global rollout and footprint in EMEA, but strengthens...
Filling the IoT connectivity and security gaps
Internet of Things (IoT) devices are a critical component of the new digital economy, collecting and sharing information about a myriad of things – from smart appliances, irrigation systems and shipping containers, to wireless energy meters and mobile healthcare...
How to overcome SA’s connectivity challenges
The world of connectivity which surrounds South Africa is fraught with political charge, economic complexities and red tape longer than man can measure. There are challenges which trip it up and slow its expansion, and yet it is showing more momentum today than ever...
Senior Python Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...
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...
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