Intel debuts Core Ultra processors for the AI PC age
Intel has launched the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors, set to power the industry’s most complete and capable AI PCs with more than 80 consumer designs from more than 20 of the world’s top manufacturing partners, including Acer, ASUS, Dell Technologies, HP,...
AI makes salespeople more effective in B2B
Sellers who effectively partner with AI tools are 3,7-times more likely to meet quota than those who do not, according to a new survey form Gartner, which surveyed 1 026 B2B sellers in January through March to understand what skills are needed to excel in a changing...
Cross-border payments still vital for many families
The cross-border payments network was vital to the financial survival of families around the world at the height of the Covid-19 crisis and continues to play a key role post-pandemic, according to the 2022 Mastercard Borderless Payments Report. Mastercard surveyed...
AMD launches Ryzen Embedded V3000 Series processors
AMD has introduced the Ryzen Embedded V3000 Series processors, adding the high-performance "Zen 3" core to the V-Series portfolio to deliver reliable, scalable processing performance for a wide range of storage and networking system applications. With greater CPU...
PMI fell in September
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) once again declined in September. The index fell to 48.2, from 52.1 in August and averaged 49.3 points in Q3. More intense load-shedding during the month was likely to blame for the decline relative to...
SA student wins global innovation award
A digital application developed by an engineering student from Stellenbosch University (SU) that provides information about water quality in water supply systems, took third place at a recent international gathering in New York where more than 250 young leaders from...
Naspers terminates BillDesk purchase
On 31 August 2021, Naspers announced that an agreement had been reached between PayU Payments, a subsidiary of Prosus, and the shareholders of the Indian digital payments provider BillDesk to acquire BillDesk for $4,7-billion. Closing of the transaction was subject to...
DFA, Vumatel come together under Maziv umbrella
Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) and Vumatel are now running under a new parent company, Maziv. Pieter Uys, chairman of holding company Community Investment Ventures Holdings (CIVH), says both operating companies have demonstrated impressive growth, with DFA increasing...
Rain makes formal offer for Telkom – updated
Rain Group Holdings has made a formal proposal to acquire Telkom. This follows an offer on 15 July from MTN acquiring the entire issued share capital of Telkom in return for shares or a combination of cash and shares in MTN. Rain also made an offer in August, which is...
Cloud security a growing concern
A recent study has found that 81% of organisations experienced a cloud-related security incident over the last 12 months, with almost half (45%) suffering at least four incidents. The underlying issue for these security incidents is the dramatic increase in security...
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SES extends African satellite coverage
SES Techcom Services, a subsidiary of satellite operator SES, will be expanding its Astra Connect broadband service in Africa for the enterprise and oil and gas markets via the Newtec Dialog multiservice platform on SES's Astra 2G satellite. SES is extending its...
Consumers warned of computer takeover scam
Computer and banking fraud is not just prevalent in emerging markets: Financial Fraud Action UK (FFAUK) is warning consumers of a new telephone scam whereby perpetrators impersonate major companies and organisations to take over computers to steal money from online...
BDS boosts MPS delivery with key appointment
With the increased focus on the delivery of managed print services (MPS) to meet burgeoning market demand, Bytes Document Solutions (BDS) has appointed James Kelly to the position of MPS manager. Kelly brings extensive experience in the Xerox environment, having spent...
Ericsson Mobile Wallet wins AfricaCom award
The Ericsson Wallet Platform has been names as the 2015 winner of the AfricaCom Best Mobile Money Service award. The Mobile Money Service award is given in recognition of excellence in mobile financial services that have shown potential for both scalability and...
Samsung releases Gear G2 SDK
Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the public release of its Tizen Software Development Kit (SDK) for the recently unveiled Samsung Gear S2 wearable device. As smart technology becomes more commonplace, the uses for wearables in the workplace are...
HDS wins cloud storage kudos
Hitachi Data Systems has announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Hitachi Content Platform Anywhere as a 2015 Cloud Computing Storage Excellence Award winner, presented by TMC's Cloud Computing Magazine. The Cloud Storage Excellence Award...
Don’t get caught in the BMS trap
There's no disputing the value that a Building Management System (BMS) can add. It can be a big ticket item, however. This can make the idea of purchasing a scaled-down, "modular" BMS that can be expanded on a pay-per-feature basis attractive. Let the buyer beware -...
Handy things to do with your old smartphone
With the HTC Desire 626 now available at MTN stores nationwide, the company has put forward a few ideas from HTC on non-wasteful ways to get rid of your old mobile device: * Sell it to a buyback service - If you want to get some cash for your old phone, but without...
Mark Harris will lead XON’s marketing team
Mark Harris has been promoted from national sales manager to marketing director of XON as the company bolsters its marketing strength following NEC Europe's investment in it. The two companies created an integrated market approach through the NEC Africa office in...
Pinnacle Africa is official distributor for Nutanix Solutions
Pinnacle Africa, one of Southern Africa's largest ICT distributors, is proud to announce its appointment as an official distribution partner of hyperconverged infrastructure provider, Nutanix. Under the agreement, Pinnacle Africa will distribute Nutanix's...
Intermediate Software Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng
Don't stay stuck in a rut – this company needs you!Finding unique offerings and solutions, reacting to situations at critical moments, changes in the market and new opportunities even in and from the most unexpected places and businesses – is core to what makes us...
Intermediate Python Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a critical role in building the service for a new Forex product, owning projects end to end as the next Intermediate Python Developer sought by a cutting-edge Investment Platform. You will help enhance existing Forex products, develop new products...
Senior Java Developer
Calling all Java wizards! If you can whip up code faster than we can say 'interest rate,' we want you on our team-where every line of code counts, and every coffee break is a Java break Required Experience: In depth knowledge on Oracle Commerce Modules. And hands on...
Data Scientist
Urgently looking for a Senior Data Scientist with Oracle experience and Cloud Certification Minimum 5 years experience in machine learning ecosystem implementation from start to end.Well spoken and strong very communicator which can engage with business stakeholders...
Mid-Level .Net Full Stack Developer – Construction – Durbanville Cape Town (12-month contract)
My client, a leading construction company is looking to appoint a Mid-Level .Net Full Stack Developer to join their dynamic team based in Durbanville, Cape Town.The main purpose of the role is to develop in-house applications and must be familiar with full lifecycle...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Calling all Java wizards! If you can whip up code faster than we can say 'interest rate,' we want you on our team-where every line of code counts, and every coffee break is a Java break Required Experience: In depth knowledge on Oracle Commerce Modules. And hands on...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Sandown
Urgently looking for a Senior Data Scientist with Oracle experience and Cloud Certification Minimum 5 years experience in machine learning ecosystem implementation from start to end.Well spoken and strong very communicator which can engage with business stakeholders...
Mid-Level .Net Full Stack Developer – Construction – Durbanville Cape Town (12-month contract) – Western Cape Durbanville
My client, a leading construction company is looking to appoint a Mid-Level .Net Full Stack Developer to join their dynamic team based in Durbanville, Cape Town.The main purpose of the role is to develop in-house applications and must be familiar with full lifecycle...
BI Developer
Are you a BI Developer with a knack for making data dance and a sense of humor that keeps stakeholders entertained during those marathon dashboard reviews? Required Experience and Exposure: Minimum 7 years experienceProven experience as a BI Developer (SSIS,SSAS,...
Data Architect: Wastewater Surveillance (Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:THE technical expertise of talented Data Architect with a passion for advancing Public Health through genomic epidemiology is sought by leading Public Health Consortium. You will work on a variety of projects in the area of Wastewater Surveillance. The...
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