5G drives changes in service providers’ FWA strategies
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in strength as a 5G use case for communications service providers (CSPs) globally with a sharp increase over the past year in the number of CSPs offering the service. This is among the findings from the June 2024 Ericsson...
Steady growth forecast for quantum computing
The global quantum computing market is anticipated to reach $4,24-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 20,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is an emerging field with the potential to revolutionise various industries...
Economic downturn is now the top emerging risk worrying executives
Concern about a macroeconomic downturn has quickly become the top emerging risk facing organisations. This is the headline finding from Gartner’s latest global Emerging Risks Report, conducted in the second quarter of 2022. “The top five risks reported by respondents...
Consumers reel under impact of inflation, interest hikes
Nearly half of South African consumers (44%) say they will not be able to pay at least one of their current bills and loans in the next three months, according to research conducted by TransUnion in late May and early June. And, with high inflation rates and...
First-time consumer credit defaults increase in Q1
The rate people defaulted on their loans for the first time increased in the first quarter of 2022, according to Experian South Africa’s Consumer Default Index (CDI). The CDI increased quarter-on-quarter, moving from 3.49 in 2021 Q4 to 3.68 in 2022 Q1. Year-on-year,...
Scientific breakthrough makes quantum information storage more reliable
By shining a laser pulse sequence inspired by the Fibonacci numbers at atoms inside a quantum computer, physicists have created a remarkable, never-before-seen phase of matter. The phase has the benefits of two time dimensions despite there still being only one...
Network upgrade a major boost for academia
The South African National Research and Education Network (SA NREN) has been upgraded to help all connected South African universities, colleges, scientific councils, researchers, innovation centres, and more access faster connectivity quicker. The CSIR, SANReN,...
Largest renewable energy PV and battery storage project signed off
Standard Bank and British International Investment (BII) have partnered with Scatec and H1 Holdings to successfully reach financial close on the first sizable battery energy storage and photovoltaic (PV) solar project in South Africa – believed to be Africa’s largest...
NTT leverages SA skills to deliver Tour de France data
NTT is using Dimension Data’s technology and innovation to enhance the fan experience across the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The 2022 event will see the inaugural women’s race which will start on the Champs-Élysées on 24 July 2022 , prior to...
Ericsson, Qualcomm, Thales to take 5G into space
Ericsson, French aerospace company Thales and wireless technology innovator Qualcomm Technologies are planning to take 5G out of this world and across a network of Earth-orbiting satellites. Having each conducted detailed research, which included multiple studies and...
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Leveraging the value of big data
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Protect yourself from a surge in cybercrime
Online fraud is on the increase in South Africa, with criminals seeing individuals' online banking accounts as particularly rich pickings. By Zane Renou, chief commercial officer at Cellfind Cybercrime, of which online banking scams account for significant portion, is...
Vox Telecom launches Sitebuilder for SMEs
Vox Telecom has launched Sitebuilder, a website development solution that enables end users and small businesses to create and maintain professional and fully responsive web sites, with ease. "Sitebuilder is the first of many new developments in our easy-to-use...
HelpOut app connects users with services
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Huawei partners with Rapid Response
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Destroy data with MAXXeGUARD
Local IT asset sisposal specialist Xperien has launched MAXXeGUARD, a mobile, low-noise shredder that can be used in every office environment to destroy a wide range of digital media quickly and securely. Xperien CEO Wale Arewa says data theft from digital media is...
Kemp offers load balancing as a service
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Carlton Hair launches mobile loyalty app with SWARM
Carlton Hair, South Africa's largest and most prestigious hair salon group, will launch a new digital loyalty app that offers clients easier, faster and safer access to their loyalty rewards at any Carlton Hair salon across the country. Designed by Cape Town-based...
Live Print brings printing to life with Xerox
Live Print, a full service walk-in and e-commerce print shop, has expanded its product portfolio with a new Xerox C70 digital press from Bytes Document Solutions, Xerox's largest distributor worldwide. The company recently opened its doors at Salt Rock's Tiffanys...
Altech Alcom Matomo rolls out Namdeb network
Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Namdeb), a joint venture between the Namibian Government and De Beers, has enhanced safety and security at its mines through the implementation of an integrated digital communications network from Altech Alcom Matomo (AAM), a division of...
Agile Project Manager – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Agile Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: Ensure successful...
Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Centurion
Our client based in Centurion seeks an Enterprise Architect responsible for setting the overall standards and direction of architecture within the IT organization's applications domain, as well as contributing to Enterprise Architecture Development. Permanent on-site...
Java Developer (Fully Remote) – Gauteng Sandown
Fully Remote! Candidates can work from anywhere in South Africa Seeking an experienced full stack java developer to join our growing team servicing local and offshore clients in the financial services space. You must have strong communication skills and the ability to...
Software Developer – Mobile (Junior)
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Automation Test Analyst (SAP)
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
Business Analyst [Legal Sector]
We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our esteemed legal institution in Pretoria to join our newly established department. The ideal candidate will excel in analyzing business processes and translating them into actionable technical and functional...
Full Stack Developer
Our client in the Wholesale and Distribution industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking to employ an experienced Full Stack Developer.To secure; proficiency in C#, SQL, and optionally PHP, with experience in Flutter considered a plus.An exciting career opportunity...
Software Developer – Mobile (Junior) – Gauteng Primrose
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Automation Test Analyst (SAP) – Remote Remote
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Business Analyst [Legal Sector] – Gauteng Centurion
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