AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

Bolt commits to upgrading safety

Ride-hailer, Bolt says it will commit €100-million over three years to strengthen safety measures on its platform including product development, customer support, safety feature awareness, and preventative measures to minimise safety incidents. The company says its...

Battery material shifts in the Li-ion market

The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery industry is undergoing significant shifts in material usage - driven by the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary battery storage applications. And, despite some short-term concerns over EV adoption, the long-term...

Microsoft to lay off 10 000 workers

Microsoft is gearing up to lay off about 10 000 employees, equivalent to just shy of 5% of its workforce. According to the company's Securities and Exchange (SEC) filing yesterday, the cutting of about 10 000 employees by the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2023 is...

About $24bn of BTC permanently lost

The value BTC that is lost due to these forgotten passwords and private key loss stands at around $24-billion - or about 1,45-million BTC. This is according to research by BitcoinCasino.com, which adds there is no way to recover these lost funds. So crypto owners must...

Robotised production may be disrupted for weeks by a cyberattack

Robotics are used together with industrial control systems for production, replacing manual labour and improving business efficiency. However, according to recent Kaspersky research, the majority of employees surveyed in manufacturing companies in South Africa (73%)...

Backlog release and DX initiatives keep European server market afloat

Despite concerns about the general economic and geopolitical climate, the European server market continued posting strong growth in the third quarter of 2022 according to the Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). The...

Unchecked cyberattacks a growing threat to the fragile global economy

The Adoption of connected devices during the pandemic led to a dramatic increase in cyberattacks. And, according to a new report launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023, if left unchecked, the cost of cyberattacks will continue to rise, threatening a...

Critical infrastructure blackouts, cyber are top threats in SA

Cyber incidents and business interruption rank as the biggest company concerns for the second year in succession, both garnering 34% of all responses in the Allianz Risk Barometer 2023. However, macroeconomic developments such as inflation, financial market volatility...

SA consumers under the whip as economic pressure grows

Soaring inflation and economic pressures are taking their toll on South African consumers. According to research conducted by TransUnion at the beginning of November 2022, two in three consumers (67%) have cut their discretionary spending in the past three months -...

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Turrito Networks is Vodacom Convergence Partner of the Year

Turrito Networks, a MicroMega Group company, has been recognised as the Vodacom Convergence Partner of the Year, for the fifth consecutive year. "Turrito Networks is seen as one of our key partners in delivering the digital value chain to SMEs and this award is...

Biometrics standards for SA payments tabled

The Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) has announced a new standardised specification to facilitate biometric authentication on payment cards. Working in partnership with Mastercard and Visa, this technology framework is designed to ensure open interoperable...

IS offers performance-based storage tiering

NetApp SolidFire has announced that Internet Solutions (IS) has deployed its all-flash scale-out storage. Powered by SolidFire's next-generation infrastructure that delivers guaranteed, predictable performance, IS is the first provider to offer performance-based...

Agile Africa 2016 line-up unveiled

Agile Africa, an annual conference where African software professionals meet to uncover better ways of working and developing software, will take place on 22 - 23 August 2016 at Wanderers in Johannesburg, South Africa. In its fourth year, the conference promises to...

BlackBerry offers secure apps on Azure

BlackBerry has announced that more of BlackBerry's secure enterprise mobility solutions have been added to the open, flexible, enterprise-grade cloud computing platform Microsoft Azure. Enterprises can now opt to install and deploy the Good Dynamics Secure Mobility...

Tarsus Technology Group lifts Cloud On Demand stake

Tarsus Technology Group has bought the 49% of Tarsus Cloud On Demand it did not already own as part of its strategy to be a leading player in the cloud computing and software-as-a-service markets. Tarsus Cloud On Demand is a leading cloud enablement partner to the...

The challenge of securing IoT

Connected devices are already counted in the billions, and analysts predict these numbers will hit 6.4 billion worldwide by the end of the year. While there's plenty of business potential in these expanding connections, there's a big downside however - with security...

Swiss trials digital entertainment system

Swiss travellers from Geneva can now trial the new passenger digital entertainment system. The experimental new facility, which has been developed together with SITA and the Geneva airport authority, will be available in the departure halls and lounges, and will be...

Ultra HD 4K – a medical use case

The brilliance and sheer detail that come with Ultra HD 4K go beyond perceived traditional usage and today benefit users such as surgical practices and radiologists. In South Africa, a radiology practice based in the North West Province recently started using a...

Siemon launches new aisle containment solutions

Siemon has expanded its line of WheelHouse advanced data centre solutions in Africa to include comprehensive aisle containment solutions with both cold aisle containment (CAC) and hot aisle containment (HAC) options that significantly improve efficiency and...

ERP Specialist

The main purpose of your role as ERP and Systems Administrator is to offer IT related support to all employees. To control and co-ordinate the Information System's technical and support function by monitoring and maintaining the ERP systems in respect of breakdown and...

IT Desktop Support at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job Opportunity: IT Desktop Support TechnicianLocation: Pinetown A position has arisen with a leader in packaging for an IT Desktop Support Technician. This role is crucial in managing IT desktop support tasks and ensuring efficient service delivery. If you are...

Cobol Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Leading bank requires the skills of an experienced Cobol developer6 month renewable contractCobol IMS experience essential Desired Skills: Cobol ims Learn more/Apply for this position

2nd Line Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A vibrant IT Support company in Cape Town is in search of an ambitious and proficient 2nd Line Systems Engineer to become a part of its team. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience as a 2nd Line Systems Engineer, emphasizing expertise in...

ERP Specialist – Gauteng Houghton Estate

The main purpose of your role as ERP and Systems Administrator is to offer IT related support to all employees. To control and co-ordinate the Information System's technical and support function by monitoring and maintaining the ERP systems in respect of breakdown and...

IT DevOps Engineer

Qualifications and Experience Requirements: BSc/MSc in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent.Total 5+ years of solid experience in Oracle Cloud DR Implementations with strong technical skills in areas of SaaS Application Support, cloud engineering, infrastructure...

Senior Systems Administrator

Our client is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator who will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring the optimal performance, security, and reliability of systems, networks, and servers. This role involves...

System Administrator

Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Systems Administrator to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will assist in maintaining, monitoring, and supporting their IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and user support systems.Job...

Data Architect

Looking for a data-driven adventure? Join South Africa's leading mobile network provider as a Data Architect! Your mission: Design and implement cutting-edge data solutions that power our mobile network. What's in it for you? Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, a hybrid...

IT DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Qualifications and Experience Requirements: BSc/MSc in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent.Total 5+ years of solid experience in Oracle Cloud DR Implementations with strong technical skills in areas of SaaS Application Support, cloud engineering, infrastructure...

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