Power shortages will restrict data centres, AI adoption
AI and generative AI (GenAI) are driving rapid increases in electricity consumption, with data centre forecasts over the next two years reaching as high as 160% growth, according to Gartner. As a result, Gartner predicts 40% of existing AI data centres will be...
Businesses need to be prepared for fraud
As organisations grapple with increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes, International Fraud Awareness Week – which takes place this week (18-22 November) serves as a critical reminder of the significant financial and reputational risks posed by fraud. With global...
SOCs in the line of fire
In 2022, the number of incidents in government and mass media segments grew, and the trend will continue this year. Security operation centres (SOCs) from these - and other industries - are likely to face more recurring targeted attacks, as will supply chain attacks...
Cross-border B2B payments to top $40trn by 2024
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the global spend on B2B cross-border payments will exceed $40-trillion by the end of 2024; increasing from $37-trillion in 2022. This growth of $3-trillion (9%) will be driven by the rising popularity of e-commerce...
Big data and analytics set for strong growth
The Semiannual Big Data and Analytics Software Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC) expects current geopolitical developments to have a mild impact on market growth, with a positive outlook for the future. The trend of companies relying on data...
Challenges ahead for diversity, equity, inclusion
Fifty one percent of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leaders say their top challenge is business leaders failing to take ownership for driving DEI outcomes, according to Gartner. The survey of 181 DEI leaders conducted between September and October 2022 polled...
Africa embraces cloud, more growth forecast in 2023
Kathy Gibson reports – Although Africa has demonstrated pervasive cloud adoption over the last three years, the continent is still growing and maturing. This is according to Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, presenting the Cloud in Africa 2023 preliminary...
Average take-home pay falls by almost 5% in December
The average nominal take-home pay declined in December, ending the dismal compensation year at a low point, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI). “At R14 633, the average nominal take-home pay was 4.8% lower than the R15 403 reflected in...
Webb unveils dark side of pre-stellar ice chemistry
If you want to build a habitable planet, ices are a vital ingredient because they are the main source of several key elements — namely carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur (referred to here as CHONS). These elements are important ingredients in both...
Blockchain key to rebuilding African financial systems
Africa has an enormous cash and informal trade economy: however, at the root of many challenges that Africa currently faces is financial exclusion. An alarming 900-million people are unbanked in Africa due to numerous challenges, including accessibility to banks,...
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Kaspersky Lab tracks 100+ malicious campaigns
There used to only be dozens of threat actors, but the Kaspersky Lab Global Research and Analysis team now tracks the activity of more than a hundred threat actors and sophisticated malicious operations targeting commercial and government organisations in 85...
Sage sets out the vision for African businesses
Sage used its global Sage Summit 2016, held this week in Chicago, to outline its strong commitment to future technologies, with a focus on new and existing initiatives that power business growth. CEO Stephen Kelly spoke about how Sage is levelling the playing field...
Sophos debuts shared always-on file encryption
Sophos has announced Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 8, a new synchronized encryption solution that protects data against theft from malware, attackers or accidental leaks. All organisations can now choose to adopt the best practice of "always-on" file-level encryption to...
Palladium enters the cloud
Palladium Business Solutions has signed an Enterprise agreement with Microsoft to host client's data in the cloud. This means that clients are no longer required to purchase costly hardware in the form of servers or have upfront fees to purchase the MS SQL server...
GSMA unveils Tanzania rural connectivity project
At Mobile 360 - Africa, the GSMA announced the launch of the first active infrastructure sharing initiative in East Africa between mobile network operators (MNOs) Airtel, Millicom and Vodacom. The MNOs have committed to launch six 3G pilot sites across the country to...
Tarsus sponsors Joburg2Kili for Qhubeka expedition
Tarsus Technology Group, a leading distributor of IT hardware brands in Southern Africa has joined the Joburg2Kili for Qhubeka expedition as the headline sponsor. The Joburg2Kili Expedition involves four South African adventure enthusiasts, Warrick and Camilla Kernes,...
Credence Security adds five new products
Security solutions provider Credence Security has added five new products to its stable: Digital Guardian, Experian, Fidelis CyberSecurity, RedSeal and Solus. Credence delivers cyber and IT security technologies and solutions that protect organisations against...
Contact centre professionalism drives experience
A massive 91% of South African organisations view Customer Experience (CX) or the contact centre as a competitive differentiator (2016 Dimension Data Global Contact Centre Benchmarking Report) so it comes as no surprise that organisations, across different industries,...
HP ZenBook 15u mobile workstation debuts in SA
HP's third generation of the popular ultrabook mobile workstation range, the ZBook 15u is available immediately from official distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The new HP ZBook 15u G3 is considerably thinner and lighter than its predecessors at 19,9mm and...
Senior Angular Developer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software engineering and data science consultancy headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development presence. They serve a wide range of clients, including major enterprises and emerging startups across South Africa,...
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
Business Intelligence Specialist / IT BI Specialist – Remote Remote
Our client in Johannesburg is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Business Intelligence Specialist for a permanent hybrid role. You'll develop comprehensive reports, analyses, and dashboards, organize data, and create thorough documentation to support various...
Java Developer
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer science or otherrelevant qualificationJAVA certification, Agile certification8 years' experience in a similar role, including systems designs.8 years' experience with Java developerExperienced in Spring...
Database Administrator
ENVIRONMENT:A software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development reach, serves a diverse client base, including large enterprises and emerging startups across South Africa, the Middle East, and the United...
Junior Full Stack Developer (LM)
Design, develop, and implement high-quality, maintainable, and efficient software. Document the functionalities of new and existing software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design solutions. Collaborate with external clients,...
IT Technician at Innovative Staffing Solutions
Job Summary:The IT Technician is responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting services to ensure the efficient operation of an organization's IT systems. This role involves maintaining hardware and software, diagnosing and resolving issues, and...
Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer science or otherrelevant qualificationJAVA certification, Agile certification8 years' experience in a similar role, including systems designs.8 years' experience with Java developerExperienced in Spring...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Junior Full Stack Developer (LM) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Design, develop, and implement high-quality, maintainable, and efficient software. Document the functionalities of new and existing software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design solutions. Collaborate with external clients,...
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