Broadband Commission calls for enhanced global digital cooperation
The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development at its Fall Meeting today urged governments, industry, academia and civil society to collaborate to support the implementation of the forthcoming UN Global Digital Compact. Taking place in New York just days...
AI set to reshape the future of telecommunications
In a surprise appearance at T-Mobile’s Capital Markets Day last week, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang shared a bold vision for the future of telecommunications. “We’ve fused signal processing and AI,” Huang declared during a fireside chat with T-Mobile CEO Mike...
Intel debuts fastest desktop processor yet
Kathy Gibson reports - Intel has debuted its newest processor, which CEO Pat Gelsinger has dubbed the fastest desktop processor in history. The new 13th Gen Intel Core S-series processors, unveiled at last night's Intel Innovation event, boast up to 24 cores. "The...
Geopolitical risks drive financial crime compliance costs up
Geopolitical risk is one of the highest contributing factors to rising compliance costs, according to the latest EMEA True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Study from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Financial services institutions surveyed across EMEA indicate that 71%...
Township internet users switch to fibre
The last two years have triggered new Internet usage habits across South Africa, and the country's townships have been no exception. Vuma's 2021 Fibre Reach Survey indicates that considerably more homes are upgrading to fibre internet in these communities. In...
NullMixer puts user info at risk
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new campaign, spreading NullMixer, a malware stealing users' credentials, address, credit card data, cryptocurrencies, and even Facebook and Amazon accounts. Trying to download cracked software from third-party sites, more than...
Digital remittances to pass 2bn by 2027
The total volume of international digital remittances will exceed 2-billion globally in 2027, from just over 1,1-billion in 2022. A new study from Juniper Research predicts this growth will be accelerated by the increasing speed and low cost of digital remittances...
Short-termism trap could derail our political future
Tensions remain high in the lead-up to the ANC's elective conference, set to take place in December. While it is no secret that confidence in the ANC has decreased dramatically in the wake of the ongoing energy crisis, economic pressures and social challenges, trust...
Finance leaders plan to achieve touchless close by 2025
A majority (55%) of finance executives polled by Gartner are aiming for a touchless financial close by 2025. "Most finance functions want to close faster, cheaper, and with fewer errors," says Pritika Bhattacharjee, vice-president: research in the Gartner Finance...
Sharks have been around for longer than we thought
The first appearance of shark-like "jawed fish" may have happened about 15-million years earlier than previously thought, according to new evidence. A handful of fossil teeth from a completely new species, uncovered from rock samples found in China, suggest jawed fish...
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‘Energy management should be first priority for business’
Businesses in Africa, particularly small-to-medium sized organisations, continue to grapple with the challenge of acquiring reliable power supply while simultaneously having to comply with environmental regulation. Energy management strategies have become a must say...
Siemens solves paper trail challenge
Servicing its customers across the African continent, Siemens Service Centre had limited information to improve efficiencies and customer services. With little insight in the process flow of each service, it became frustrated with the inadequacies of a paper trail....
Kaspersky Lab helps to tackle bullying, nurture IT innovation
Kaspersky Lab has become an associated partner of ENABLE (European Network Against Bullying in Learning and Leisure Environments) and supported its Hackathon event in order to nurture youthful IT innovation and tackle the global issue of bullying. The ENABLE Hackathon...
Software AG unveils webMethods Agile process platform
Software AG has unveiled the webMethods Agile Process Platform, part of its Digital Business Platform, which enables citizen developers to more easily cooperate with strategic IT developers, eliminating the need for multiple and disparate application development...
Oracle expands its cloud services
Oracle has launched Oracle SOA Cloud Service and Oracle API Manager Cloud Service, new additions to Oracle Cloud Platform for Integration, a comprehensive suite of integration services that enable users to quickly integrate on-premises and cloud applications. These...
The ‘M’ in Core M stands for ‘mobile’
What is Intel's fifth generation Broadwell Core M processor series all about? You will find them in all current generation laptops and tablets - they boost mobility, portability and performance. What are they for? The 'M' in Core M stands for mobile. However, take...
Jasco helps e.tv implement digital archive
e.tv, South Africa's first private free-to-air television channel, is the largest English-medium channel in the country and the third largest overall, with a pan-African presence through e.tv Africa. When the organisation launched its multichannel offering in October...
South Africa to introduce new Cybersecurity Legislation
On 2 September 2015, local authorities published a 128-page draft Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill for public comment. The Bill is part of a set of laws and policy initiatives in South Africa that aim to regulate the ever-expanding online economy, and the surge in...
Rugby analytics solution with Qlikview and Dartfish
Decision Inc has supplied a new statistical analysis company called Rugby Analytics with the QlikView data analysis and reporting solution. Rugby Analytics is using the solution to provide a unique rugby analysis offering in the market. Rugby Analytics is powered by a...
CoAlliance named official fundraising partner for Qhubeka
On the back of its recent fundraising spinathon for Qhubeka, specialist marketing consultancy CoAlliance has been named an official fundraising partner to the non-profit organisation. Qhubeka is World Bicycle Relief's programme in South Africa, dedicated to advancing...
Mobile Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate
As a Mobile Full-Stack Developer at our innovative software development company, you will be a pivotal part of our dynamic team, tasked with solving complex technical challenges. Your role involves determining and identifying technical requirements through...
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ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic HealthTech company based in Pretoria is looking to hire a System Administrator. The role involves daily system monitoring to ensure the continuous operation of critical systems. Candidates should have an IT diploma or degree, knowledge of Linux...
Project Manager IT
Job Title: Intermediate to Senior Project ManagerLocation: Johannesburg, Hybrid (On-site and Remote)Employment Type: Full time (12+ months Contract)Industry: Foodservice Distribution Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Project Manager to...
System Administrator (Mikrotik) – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic HealthTech company based in Pretoria is looking to hire a System Administrator. The role involves daily system monitoring to ensure the continuous operation of critical systems. Candidates should have an IT diploma or degree, knowledge of Linux...
Project Manager IT – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: Intermediate to Senior Project ManagerLocation: Johannesburg, Hybrid (On-site and Remote)Employment Type: Full time (12+ months Contract)Industry: Foodservice Distribution Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Project Manager to...
Intermediate to Senior Front-End Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A software company based in Johannesburg is currently in search of a highly skilled Senior Front End Developer to join their team. This role necessitates a specialist in interaction animation, particularly with a focus on WebGL, 3D animations, and advanced...
IT Systems Administrator
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : PermanentSECTOR : Information TechnologyBASIC SALARY : Market RelatedSTART DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate Our client is looking for a Junior IT Systems Administrator to assist with maintaining all system infrastructure and user assistance. REQUIREMENTS:-...
Intermediate to Senior Front-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A software company based in Johannesburg is currently in search of a highly skilled Senior Front End Developer to join their team. This role necessitates a specialist in interaction animation, particularly with a focus on WebGL, 3D animations, and advanced...
IT Systems Administrator – Gauteng Bryanston
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : PermanentSECTOR : Information TechnologyBASIC SALARY : Market RelatedSTART DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate Our client is looking for a Junior IT Systems Administrator to assist with maintaining all system infrastructure and user assistance. REQUIREMENTS:-...
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Calling all Azure Security Gurus! Do you have a passion for securing cloud infrastructure and a proven track record on Microsoft Azure? Join a leading German multinational corporation's South African division and make a real impact! We offer a dynamic work...
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