Impact of Red Sea cable cuts severely underestimated
The impact of the February 2024 cable cuts in the Red Sea, which were reported to have affected 25% of Europe-Asia data traffic flow, was severely underestimated, according to network services provider RETN. Through its own network diagnostics and feedback from major...
Planetary defence mission heads for deflected asteroid
Hera, the first planetary defence spacecraft of the European Space Agency (ESA), has departed planet Earth. The Hera mission is headed to a unique target among the more than 1,3-million known asteroids in our Solar System – the only body to have had its orbit shifted...
Healthy growth forecast for public cloud revenue
The public cloud market is witnessing healthy growth, according to new research from SafeBettingSites.com, and is expected to earn $398-billion in revenue in 2022 - a 20% year-on-year increase. According to the data provided by Statista, the public cloud market is...
eCommerce fraud on the rise
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total cost of ecommerce fraud to merchants will exceed $48-billion globally in 2023, from just over $41-billion in 2022. It predicts that this growth will be accelerated by the increasing use of alternative payment...
Avaya reaffirms faith in SA market
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - South Africa is a key market for Avaya, which counts the country's top organisations among its customers. Nidal Abou-Ltaif, president of Avaya International, tells IT-Online that customers are bullish about the future, as they look...
IoT: focus on the outcomes
While many believe that the Internet of Things (IoT) as a network of technology solutions can solve several real-world problems, the adoption thereof in Africa has been limited to a handful of industries to date and it has been slower than anticipated. According to...
Investment in digital transformation critical to remain relevant
With IT enmeshed in every facet of a business, CIOs believe that their organisations must continue to invest in digital transformation to remain relevant. At the same time, the role of the CIO has become increasingly important within a business, with CIOs being asked...
We need to act now to stop AI from deepening inequities
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a reality in business and society, but we should be doing more to ensure whole sections of the planet's population are not left behind or marginalised as it becomes mainstream. Maya...
September’s ‘Most Wanted’ malware
Check Point Research (CPR) has published its latest Global Threat Index for September 2022 which indicates that while Formbook is still the most prevalent malware - impacting 3% of organisations worldwide - Vidar is now in eighth position, up seven places from August....
Contact centres take CX into the future
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - As the business landscape shifts, the contact centre is becoming more important to businesses looking to leverage cloud computing and advanced analytics to redefine the customer experience they offer. Todd Zerbe, senior...
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HelpOut app connects users with services
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Huawei partners with Rapid Response
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Destroy data with MAXXeGUARD
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Kemp offers load balancing as a service
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Carlton Hair launches mobile loyalty app with SWARM
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Live Print brings printing to life with Xerox
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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...
Senior Business Analyst
B degree or equivalent (e.g., BTech/BSc/BCom Informatics/Computer Science/InformationSystem/Computer Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Operations Research); andDiploma in Business AnalysisMinimum eight years' experience in business analysisStrong business process...
Business Analyst (Contract)
Summary Leading Financial Services Company requires a Business Analyst to join their dynamic team on an initial 6-month contract Description Business Requirements specificationResponsible for Project managing small projectsStakeholder management and...
Senior Developer (C# SPA Angular React) at ExclusivelyRemote – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Job Title: Senior DeveloperLocation: UK (Remote/Flexible Working Hours from South Africa) Our UK-based client, a reputable company in the software development industry with 20 years of experience, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Developer to join their dynamic...
Principal Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Business Analyst to join us. As a Principal Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving the digital transformation of our banking services.You will primarily be responsible for:Coaching, and...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
B degree or equivalent (e.g., BTech/BSc/BCom Informatics/Computer Science/InformationSystem/Computer Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Operations Research); andDiploma in Business AnalysisMinimum eight years' experience in business analysisStrong business process...
Business Analyst (Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Summary Leading Financial Services Company requires a Business Analyst to join their dynamic team on an initial 6-month contract Description Business Requirements specificationResponsible for Project managing small projectsStakeholder management and...
Banking & Investment Support Administrator
Are you ready and eager to elevate your career within the Investment industry? Is this you?You've got your investment-related degree, gained some technical admin experience and now you want to get stuck into the real technical admin that makes the investment industry...
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This position requires troubleshooting, problem-solving and technical skills using various diagnostic tools. In addition, strong interpersonal skills are required to guide customers through situations, providing customer satisfaction. This may often be under...
Senior SQL Developer- Fully Remote (CH1031)
Our client, offering loyalty programs to retailers, is looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join their team. The purpose of the role is to assist with a re-write of their system, migrating data from Oracle to Microsoft SQL. The candidate will work closely with the...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions
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