Fibre operator ratings improve slightly
South Africa’s Internet service providers (ISPs) have a slightly better perception of the country’s fibre network operators (FNOs) compared to six months ago. This is according to the results of the latest six-monthly Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) FNO...
Vodacom, Maziv respond to Competition Tribunal ruling
The Competition Tribunal yesterday (29 October 2024) prohibited Vodacom’s proposed R14-billion investment into Maziv, the fibre holding company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA). Maziv has responded that it is disappointed by the outcome but respects the...
Advanced 5G.MIL capabilities hosted on flight ready hardware
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Intel, has accomplished what it believes to be an industry first by successfully integrating a 5G Core and Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) into Lockheed Martin's 5G.MIL Hybrid Base Station (HBS), providing decisive information...
Hardcopy peripherals see modest shipment increase
Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals grew 1,2% year over year to 21,2-million units in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22). Shipment value increased 7,5% year over year during the quarter to $9.8 billion, according to the latest results from the International Data...
US recession looking certain
Some 51% of business executives say the US economy is either already in recession or will be by the new year, according to the fourth-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polled chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controllers...
PMI sees November rise
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose firmly back into expansionary terrain in November. The index rose to 52.6 points, up from 50 in October and an average level of 49.6 recorded in the third quarter. On its own, this suggests that the...
Tobacco taxes could reduce cigarette use
In the context of declining tobacco use at the global level, sub-Saharan Africa is positioned to experience a tobacco epidemic. This is as a result of fast economic and population growth, coupled with intensive marketing efforts by the tobacco industry. Increasing the...
Poorest populations still shut off from online opportunities
The cost of Internet services has inched downward across the globe in 2022, according to Facts and Figures, the annual worldwide overview on the state of digital connectivity from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The Internet has become more affordable...
Strong growth expected for AR, VR
Worldwide spending on augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) is forecast to reach $13,8-billion this year and grow to $50,9-billion in 2026, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide. The...
How to improve employee misconduct reporting
As chief compliance officers (CCOs) continue to face challenges in restoring employee misconduct reporting to pre-pandemic levels, there are three strategies they should implement to increase confidence in their processes among employees, according to Gartner. "There...
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Public sector needs to embrace availability
Following the completion of the South African Budget speech in Parliament, it is clear that government is striving to create an enabling environment for its citizens. Gregg Petersen, regional director for the Middle East and Africa and the South Asian Association for...
Brace yourselves for business banking charges
South Africa's banking sector is experiencing just as many difficulties as every other business because of the deteriorating economic outlook, says Andries Kok, CFO of PayAccSys. And, just like every other business, banks are seeking ways of increasing their income....
Are we seeing the rise of the phablet?
While tablet sales seem to be stagnating at best, its smaller cousin - the phablet - seems to be moving to fill the breach. This is the word from Chistopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook Company, who says customers appear to be turning away from the iPad in favour of the...
Software AG improves revenue on transformation
Software AG has announced its preliminary financial figures (IFRS, preliminary) for the first quarter 2016. The company continued its successful transformation reaching further improvements on all key performance parameters. Total revenue improved by +9%, driven by...
Gumtree pilots password-free software
The digital world is buzzing off the back of last night's Facebook F8, where amongst other things the announcement of the launch of Account Kit, new software powered by Facebook that allows end users to sign into apps with just a phone number and no password, was...
Protect your big phish from whaling attacks
One of the largest online security threats to individuals and businesses today doesn't come from new sophisticated malware tools, but rather from distinctly low-tech phishing and whaling campaigns, writes Simeon Tassev, director and QSA at Galix Networking. A recent...
IndigoCube, Checkmarx partner to improve security
IndigoCube has been named a preferred partner for Checkmarx in South Africa. Founded in 2006 and Checkmarx provides solutions aimed at ensuring that software is released free of technical and logical security vulnerabilities. "A business and the applications it uses...
Silver Banana goes to town with Xerox
Silver Banana, one of Cape Town's best known digital printers, has upgraded its CBD operations with a new Xerox Versant 80 press from Cape Office and Bytes Document Solutions. The upgrade aims to greatly improve turnaround time, quality and reliability for walk-in and...
Customer functionality enriches TFG online experience
TFG (The Foschini Group) is enriching the world of online shopping with tech-savvy enhancements to their ever-growing online shopping mall, currently encompassing their @home, Duesouth, Duesouth Escapes, Totalsports, hi and Sportscene stores. TFG aims to customise...
Dell’s Pandora gaming laptop available now
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has launched the gaming-centric Dell Inspiron 15 7559 laptop, also known as the "Pandora", in South Africa. "Gamers know that performance usually comes at a hefty price," says Terence Narayanan, Dell consumer product specialist at DCC,...
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A consulting firm looking for a Senior Java Developer with enterprise environment experience. The candidate should have experience working in a delivery team together with other disciplines to deliver a product, have a solid understanding of software engineering...
Dynamics 365 Developer – Gauteng Centurion
We need a Microsoft Dynamics ERP/CRM Developer specializes in tailoring and enhancing the Dynamics CRM/ERP platform to meet specific business needs. You must have expertise in adapting the system's vast capabilities to create efficient, user-friendly solutions.Must be...
Data Analysis – Gauteng Bryanston
Role: Manage the Messaging data set.Manage the Data trapping points and elements.Define the data model to deliver Reporting, Monitoring, and SLA tracking.KPA / KPI Define data elements required for reporting.Document and maintain a repository of Data elements.Define...
Business Intelligence Data Analyst at Empower FS – Gauteng Midrand
Interpreting data, analysing results using statistical techniques. Developing and implementing data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality. Acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
A consulting firm looking for a Senior Java Developer with enterprise environment experience. The candidate should have experience working in a delivery team together with other disciplines to deliver a product, have a solid understanding of software engineering...
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A digital payment solutions company is looking to hire a Junior Software Developer with experience in mobile and web applications. This is a fully remote work model, with a hybrid landing station in Pretoria. Get in contact with me if meet the requirements....
Java/Angular Developer (Java8 Angular 2 spring frameworks Rest Git)
The CIB Trade team is looking for a Specialist Front End Java Developer to apply critical thinking & problem solving skills to contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle & quickly produce well-organised, optimized, and documented source code to...
Senior Java Developer
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Junior Technical Test Analyst – R315K – R290K
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Junior Developer (mobile and web) – Gauteng Centurion
A digital payment solutions company is looking to hire a Junior Software Developer with experience in mobile and web applications. This is a fully remote work model, with a hybrid landing station in Pretoria. Get in contact with me if meet the requirements....
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