Global IT spending set for 9,3% growth in 2025
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,74-trillion in 2025, an increase of 9,3% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Current spending on generative AI (GenAI) has been predominantly from technology companies building the supply-side...
From AI to the metaverse, ITU adopts new resolutions
Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have agreed on priorities for standards and capacity development in areas from artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, to sustainable digital transformation at the World Telecommunication...
FortiGuard Labs helps Interpol take down cybercriminals in Africa
FortiGuard Labs has provided evidentiary support to Interpol and African Member countries as part of the Africa Cyber Surge Operation (ASCO) to help detect, investigate, and disrupt cybercrime through co-ordinated law enforcement activities, using Interpol platforms,...
What to expect in the cybersecurity space in 2023
KnowBe4 has released its 2023 cybersecurity predictions from its team of industry experts. The top five predicted cybersecurity trends for 2023 include: * A shift in focus to creating a security culture within organizations across the globe - The need for security...
Data protection laws being put to the test
A global survey conducted in May 2022 by MARCO has found that the Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of online shopping, cashless payments, and the general growth of the digital ecosystem. As more and more transactions move online, the importance of privacy and...
Global smartphone shipments continue to be impacted
An updated forecast for the worldwide smartphone market from IDC is showing a more prolonged recovery than previously expected. According to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 9,1% in 2022, a reduction...
Intel fuels Moore’s Law paving the way to 1trn transistors by 2030
Intel has unveiled research breakthroughs fueling its innovation pipeline for keeping Moore's Law on track to a trillion transistors on a package in the next decade. At IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) 2022, Intel researchers showcased advancements...
Prevent Christmas cheer falling to cybercrime
Christmas is always a special time for millions of people around the world, but it is also a special season for cybercriminals as they take advantage of shopping days to intensify their phishing attacks, ransomware, and even dropping malware into emails. During this...
Downloads to crypto wallets on the decrease
Despite the massive volatility experience this year, cryptocurrencies hit 257-million users worldwide - up from 239-million a year ago. However, while the crypto user base continues growing, crypto wallets find it hard to beat 2021 figures as a record year for...
Cross-border innovations will drive instant payments
The number of instant payment transactions will increase from 97-billion in 2022 to more than 376-billion by 2027 - growth of 289% - according to a new study from Juniper Research. The company predicts that an increased roll-out of instant cross-border payment schemes...
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Dell takes thin client lead
Dell has confirmed its position as the number one provider of secure thin client solutions, with the latest IDC figures placing Dell as the leading supplier of zero clients and ThinOS solutions for 2015. The results reflect the increasing focus businesses are placing...
Network Platforms launches enterprise fibre special
Network Platforms has developed an impressively special offer to deliver enterprise-level connectivity to organisations in certain areas. The offer provides clients with high-speed, powerful and always-on connectivity functionality at a market-leading price point....
New tool frees CryptXXX-encrypted files
A Kaspersky Lab expert has developed a decryption tool to help victims of CryptXXX restore encrypted files. The particularly malicious CryptXXX ransomware targets Windows devices in order to lock files, copy data and steal Bitcoins. The CryptXXX ransomware is...
Microsoft empowers cloud partners
Microsoft South Africa has launched its Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) programme locally, enabling qualifying partners to take on complete ownership of the cloud service relationship with their customers. The programme provides partners with a platform to own the...
It’s 2016: why aren’t you using encryption?
Encryption has this kind of reputation that it's complicated. It's not. It's very, very simple. There should be no reason why an organization shouldn't be encrypting its data in 2016, writes Neil Cosser, identity and data protection manager: Africa at Gemalto. The...
Riverbed debuts SD-WAN solution
In a major move to revolutionise networking, Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, today launched Riverbed SteelConnect, an SD-WAN (software-defined wide area network) solution that offers a radically new approach to networking in a cloud-centric...
Can you afford apps that are functional and pretty?
With even the smallest of companies switching onto the power of being mobile and having an 'app' to engage and retain customers, it's no wonder that the technology development world is growing apace. While this is all well and good and the future careers of many are...
IQ versus EQ for employee performance
The Happy Manager reports that the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is often used to determine a potential candidate's ability to perform in the workplace. This begs the question - is being intelligent (of high IQ) enough when it comes to working with other people, in...
SAP opens office in Morocco
SAP Africa announced the official opening of its new office in Casablanca, Morocco. The office opening coincided with the 2016 SAP Africa Francophone Partner Forum event in Casablanca where approximately 100 SAP partners attended, and follows the announcement in...
Gabsten Technologies, Kibo Connect partner
Gabsten Technologies and Kibo Connect have formalised an new partnership whereby the companies are delivering a managed backup-as-a-service solution to the South African market, making this service more accessible to the SME. Gabsten is a data management company with...
Intermediate C# Developer – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve is currently seeking an Intermediate C# Developer to join their client in Johannesburg. As an Intermediate C# Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software applications using C# and related technologies. You will work on...
Intermediate Business Anayst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our clients seek a highly skilled and motivated Business Analyst with experience in Business Intelligence (BI) and reporting to join their dynamic team in Bryanston. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and...
BI Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Gather, analyse, and interpret large datasets Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Qlik). Work closely with business units to understand their needs and requirements. Translate business requirements into...
Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking to hire a Senior Developer who will be a seasoned member of the Front-End team. As a Senior Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable customer-facing applications. A solid techie with insight...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details: Our client is a leading IT services company with expertise in telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...
Full Stack Developer at Southern Oil
System Definition • Collaborate with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions • Design client-side and server-side architecture • Write technical documentation • Expand developers' toolset by creating and maintaining re-usable...
Full Stack Developer at Southern Oil – Remote Remote
System Definition • Collaborate with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions • Design client-side and server-side architecture • Write technical documentation • Expand developers' toolset by creating and maintaining re-usable...
ICT Desktop Engineer
The successful candidate will be responsible for various IT duties, e.g. helpdesk administration/management, asset administration, installation, operation, and maintenance of computer systems and other technologies, such as communication systems. Configuring hardware...
Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid)
Join our Automotive Powerhouse as a Senior Software Engineer!Drive innovation in luxury automotive technology with cutting-edge solutions.Collaborate with top talent to create the future of mobility ?? ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Computer Science degree or similar...
X2 Service Desk Agent I
iOCO Infrastructure Services: Where Challengers and Innovators Thrive.We are currently hiring for the position of X2 Service Desk Agents I to join our IT support team. As Service Desk Agents, your primary duties will include responding to user inquiries,...
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