Data centre storage set for rebound
Data centre (DC) storage revenue - including external storage from both arrays and server expansions - will climb to $103-billion by 2028, according to new research from Omdia. The DC storage market in 2023 experienced a downturn, primarily due to economic challenges...
Finalists for 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge announced
The 12 finalists in the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge have been whittled down from an initial 1 550 applications - and 40 other fintech semifinalists - to compete for the top prize of $50 000. "The finalists in this year's Ecobank Fintech Challenge have showcased...
Businesses under attack as Dark Web supercharges threat landscape
Cybercrime is being supercharged through “plug and play” malware kits that make it easier than ever to launch attacks. Meanwhile, cyber syndicates are collaborating with amateur attackers to target businesses, putting the online world at risk. These are among the...
Global smartphone shipments set to drop in 2022
According to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 6,5% to 1,27-billion units in 2022. The decline is due to record-breaking inflation, geopolitical tensions, and other...
Supply shortages, slow demand drive another African smartphone decline
Smartphone shipments across Africa declined quarter on quarter (QoQ) in Q2 2022, continuing a trend that has been ongoing since Q2 2021. The latest Quarterly Global Mobile Phone Tracker from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that smartphone shipments to...
Altron appoints Walter Kapp as chief executive
Altron has announced the appointment of Werner Kapp as group chief executive with effect from 1 October 2022. Executive chairman Stewart van Graan, comments: “After a rigorous search and recruitment process by the board, we are very pleased to appoint a...
PMI ticks up in August
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) ticked up to 52.1 points in August from 47.6 in the prior month. The business activity index rose back above the neutral 50-point mark for the first time since March. Since then, output was hampered by the...
Applications open for ISPA Inspires sponsorship
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) is inviting applications for its “ISPA Inspires Educational Sponsorship” for the 2023 academic year. Applications open today (Thursday, 1 September) and will close on Friday, 30 September 2022. Applications...
Multiplatform ransomware gains steam
In line with the trend for the cross-platform ransomware, Kaspersky has discovered new ransomware gangs that learned to adapt their malware to different operating systems at the same time - and therefore cause damage to more organisations. The recent investigation by...
New tools to build, run, manage cloud-native apps
Enterprises are under increasing pressure to digitise their businesses by modernising app development and IT operations, as traditional approaches simply cannot deliver the competitive advantages or rapid innovation that businesses need today. Developers and IT teams...
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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
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BT-SA partners with Aruba on workforce mobility
Local systems integrator BT-SA has partnered with Aruba Networks, a global leader in wireless communication solutions. BT-SA can now deliver enterprise WLAN solutions.
Eutelsat expands broadband offering in Africa
Eutelsat Communications has unveiled the next step in its broadband strategy for Africa with the order of a new-generation High Throughput Satellite that will increase reach and access; helping to bridge the digital divide gap in Africa. To be launched in 2019, the...
Kenyan bank partners with SimbaPay
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has partnered with SimbaPay, a digital money transfer provider, to offer international money transfer services to the bank's customers in the Diaspora. Co-operative Bank accounts receiving the funds will be credited instantly. The...
Sage launches unified Global Partner Programme
Sage is simplifying, harmonising and globalising its partner relationships with its new Global Partner Programme, providing partners with enhanced benefits and incentives. As the world's leading small and medium business accounting, payments and payroll solutions...
Is it time to find a new home for your data?
CIOs can't stay away from the cloud anymore. The cloud enables businesses to create new business models and accelerate innovation. The cloud also represents a new type of data management, as more and more companies are leveraging the cloud to implement new IT services...
Enable organisational change with a people-centric view
Imagine you own a coffee shop; it's been running for about a decade and is well known for great brew and delicious food. But sales are beginning to slump. You haven't changed your winning formula, so what's the problem? You consider the options, rally your staff,...
Check Point makes the Magic Quadrant again
Check Point Software Technologies has been positioned as a Leader in the 2015 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Data Protection. Celebrating its ninth consecutive year in the Leaders quadrant, Check Point continues to secure the mobile space and recently announced...
Build an efficient control centre for your digital business
How do you measure an e-commerce site? Which KPIs are good to have when running a digital business? What KPIs should control the daily e-commerce activities? How can e-commerce companies get a comprehensive view of KPIs from multiple systems? Sven Hammar, CEO of...
Junior Data Analyst
Ready to step into the world of Fintech with a Company and team that use data driven technology for their financial product ? Join a company where what they say they do - they mean! Summary:The Junior Data Analyst role focuses on assisting the data analytics team in...
Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Minimum RequirementsTertiary qualification in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fieldFamiliar with programming languages (Java, C++, PLC, Robotics)Basic understanding of PLC programmingBasic knowledge of PLC platforms and...
UX Specialist – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client is looking for a creative and analytical UX Designer to enhance their digital presence and improve the user experience of their website and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centered design principles,...
Senior Data Engineer (Full Stack) (CPT/JHB/PTA) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR thorough understanding of best practice business intelligence implementations as a Senior Data Engineer (Full Stack) is sought to play a crucial role in driving the business forward of a cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services....
Network Manager
The ability to configure, optimize and deploy Cloud based VPN's, SASE, SD WAN Management,Cloud Network Sockets, Wi-Fi, PPOE and infrastructure network components layer 1 to 6. Inaddition, skills around software defined firewalls, zero trust environments and management...
Senior JavaScript Developer (JHB/CPT/PTA)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services seeks the coding expertise of a Senior JavaScript Developer to join its team. As a Senior JavaScript Developer, you will play a key role in developing robust, high-performance web applications...
PROVIDER NETWORK MANAGER at MEDICAL SCHEME
Accountable for the provision of specialist knowledge, delivery plans and associated practices to minimise the Scheme's financial risk by developing and maintaining key relationships with health provider networks. This role is also accountable for identifying and...
Network Manager – Gauteng Turffontein
The ability to configure, optimize and deploy Cloud based VPN's, SASE, SD WAN Management,Cloud Network Sockets, Wi-Fi, PPOE and infrastructure network components layer 1 to 6. Inaddition, skills around software defined firewalls, zero trust environments and management...
Senior JavaScript Developer (JHB/CPT/PTA) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services seeks the coding expertise of a Senior JavaScript Developer to join its team. As a Senior JavaScript Developer, you will play a key role in developing robust, high-performance web applications...
PROVIDER NETWORK MANAGER at MEDICAL SCHEME – Gauteng Randburg
Accountable for the provision of specialist knowledge, delivery plans and associated practices to minimise the Scheme's financial risk by developing and maintaining key relationships with health provider networks. This role is also accountable for identifying and...
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