TechNvst looks to transform Africa’s AI landscape
South African innovation commercialisation firm, TechNvst, is collaborating with Microsoft through the African Transformation Office (ATO) to launch the TechNvst AI Startups Uhuru Program. It says this new initiative is set to transform the landscape for AI-focused...
Modest Q2 growth for SA economy
The South African economy strengthened by 0,4% in the second quarter (April–June) of 2024. The finance, manufacturing, trade, and electricity, gas & water supply industries drove most of the economy’s momentum on the production (supply) side. On the expenditure...
Low-code development drives greater efficiencies
The increasing appetite for automation is driving the need for a better way of developing software – and low-code tools are stepping up to the plate. Gartner defines a low-code application platform as “an application platform that supports rapid application...
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...
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Logicalis finalises $42m acquisition
Following fulfilment of all conditions precedent, Datatec subsidiary Logicalis has completed the acquisition, announced on 29 July 2015, of Advanced Technology Integration Group from MCPc, for a total consideration of up to $42-million. The consideration is being...
Razer Kraken goes mobile in neon colours
Razer as announced the latest addition to its Kraken family of audio devices, the Razer Kraken Mobile. Available in six neon colors, Razer Kraken Mobile headsets are lightweight and designed for comfort during extended periods of use with the removable cable designed...
Nokia Networks safeguards network operations
As the complexity of mobile network security increases with 3G/LTE and telco cloud/SDN, a centralised identity and access control system able to authenticate operator staff and provide secure, granular access to network elements is required. Potential vulnerabilities...
Rectron does same-day repairs on Ricoh kit
The initial results of Rectron extending its services portfolio to include Ricoh printers and MFPs are in and they are extremely positive. In the most severe cases customers were waiting seven days to have their equipment repaired but with the switch to Rectron...
Microsoft partners on Nigerian cloud centre
MainOne's Data Center subsidiary, MDX-i, has announced the launch of its new cloud-based service offering with Microsoft. The solution, which is built on Microsoft Azure's enterprise grade infrastructure, provides flexible, highly available and fully secure private...
Ericsson software unlocks mobile connectivity
Over the last few years a major shift in connectivity has been gaining speed; we have moved away from a laptop era and into a fully mobile era, where we connect to our friends, family, and colleagues through multiple devices - growing to 4,3 devices per user by 2020...
Gemalto partners with Samsung on payment security
Gemalto has joined forces with Samsung to accelerate the deployment of Samsung Pay through Gemalto’s Allynis Trusted Service Hub (TSH).
New user interface for Eset security
Eset has announced the release of new generation of Eset Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Server with a redesigned user interface, new anti-spam engine, and antivirus with optional cloud-powered scanning. The product's new version comes natively supported by Eset...
Dell solutions for VMware
Dell has announced enhancements to its end-to-end solutions for VMware from the data centre to systems and device management to thin clients. These new offerings are designed to enable customers with right-sized, easy-to-manage cloud, virtualisation or VDI solutions...
CloudBerry Lab announces free desktop backup
CloudBerry Lab, a vendor of backup and management solutions for public cloud storage services, today announced the immediate availability of CloudBerry Desktop Backup Free as part of its CloudBerry Backup 4.3 release. CloudBerry Desktop Backup Free gives individual...
IT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera
A dynamic and fast growing IT company, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking an IT Technician. 2 years in the it support field with experience specific to the field of Desktop / Laptop / Server support secures.Must have a high work ethic and be passionate about a career...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Maitland
My client based in Cape Town (Maitland) is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Analyze sales data, perform various comparisons, and generate insightful reportsExecute sales operations activities to...
Data Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you an Excel guru with experience in call centre environment working with big data? Then please read on to see if you qualify for this exciting opportunity at a well-established Law Firm based in Pretoria East.EE: OpenMinimum Requirements:- Grade 12.- 5 years...
Senior Project Manager – Remote Remote
Role: Project ManagerLocation: Waverly, Johannesburg (hybrid role, 2 days office based)A leading ISP is looking for a Project Manager to join their dynamic team. You would be working on Voice, Connectivity (MPLS/SDWAN) and WIFI projects as well as other ICT projects....
Senior Support Engineer
Summary An established Client in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Support Engineer to join their team and be responsible for ensuring the IT Desktop Support function is managed efficiently and effectively across the Group. Description Ensuring endpoint software is...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
IT Technician
A dynamic and fast growing IT company, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking an IT Technician. 2 years in the it support field with experience specific to the field of Desktop/Laptop/Server support secures.Must have a high work ethic and be passionate about a career in...
Systems Engineer
Our Client is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team at their Cape Town head office. As a Systems Engineer you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organisation's computer infrastructure and networks. The ideal...
Senior Developer (.Net & Angular)
Are you a seasoned Senior .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...
Senior Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Summary An established Client in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Support Engineer to join their team and be responsible for ensuring the IT Desktop Support function is managed efficiently and effectively across the Group. Description Ensuring endpoint software is...
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