Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

SASE growth slows as economic pressures weigh

The worldwide Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market posted 10% year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth in 2Q 2024, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This is the lowest growth rate since Dell’Oro Group started tracking SASE in 1Q 2019. Economic pressures,...

Handheld radios detonated in Lebanon

A new wave of explosions has rocked Lebabon, this time as handheld radios (walkie-talkies) were yesterday detonated in a co-ordinated remote network attack. At last report, at least 20 people had been killed and about 450 others wounded when the devices exploded. The...

Skills registry aims to boost ICT development, employment

The Internet Services Providers Association (ISPA) has partnerd with the Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) and the Wireless Application Service Providers Association (WASPA) to launch phase 1 of the ICT Skills Registry, a searchable database that contains...

FormBook takes over as top malware for August

Check Point Research (CPR), in its Global Threat Index for August 2022, reports that FormBook is now the most prevalent malware, taking over from Emotet, which has held that position since its reappearance in January. FormBook is an Infostealer targeting Windows OS...

Healthcare and patient data security under the spotlight

In sub-Saharan Africa, making healthcare services more accessible can be achieved through digital services. Telehealth solutions have been well-received by the industry and patients alike, more so during the pandemic when it became a necessity. With World Patient...

Seacom, Broadband Infraco in strategic partnership

Seacom and Broadband Infraco (BBI) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership intended to improve available long-distance network infrastructure for government entities in South Africa. In this joint effort, SEACOM and BBI - a state-owned company and significant...

Robust growth globally for AI

Worldwide revenues for the artificial intelligence (AI) market, including software, hardware, and services for both AI centric and AI non-centric applications, totalled $383,3-billion in 2021, an increase of 20,7% over the prior year, according to the most recent IDC...

North Korea-linked groups target cryptos

According to data from TradingPlatform.com, North Korea is responsible for the theft of almost $1-billion worth of cryptocurrencies in 2022. "There has been a series of attacks on DeFi platforms," says TradingPlatform analyst, Edith Reads. "The attacks seem well...

Organisations consolidate security vendors to improve risk posture

A recent survey by Gartner has found that 75% of organisations are pursuing security vendor consolidation in 2022, up from 29% in 2020. "Security and risk management leaders are increasingly dissatisfied with the operational inefficiencies and the lack of integration...

COP27 names IBM as technology partner

IBM has been named technology partner of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference - or COP27 - to be hosted by the Egyptian government in Sharm-el-Sheikh from 6 to 18 November. At the conference, IBM will showcase how technology and consulting can help...

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Big data – it’s no longer about the technology

Big data is one of the most significant trends currently affecting organisations. As data volumes have continued to grow, enterprises have been challenged with the task of storing and managing it effectively. However, the value of big data can only be leveraged if...

BT ramps up cyber-attack protection

BT has announced the global launch of "BT Assure Ethical Hacking for Finance", a new security service designed to test the exposure of financial services organisations to cyber-attacks. The wealth of valuable and sensitive personal data held by financial...

Ransomware on the rise in 2015

In the second quarter of 2015 there was an average of 230 000 new malware samples created daily, totalling 21 million from April to June. This is a 43% increase in comparison to the second quarter of 2014. Trojans continue to be the most common type of malware and are...

Mixed bag for Oracle’s Q1 results

The strengthening of the US dollar compared to foreign currencies had a significant impact on Oracle's results for the first quarter of 2016. Total revenues were $8,4-billion, down 2% in US dollars but up 7% in constant currency. Cloud plus on-premise software...

Ricoh SA strengthens commitment to Africa

Ricoh SA has appointed Dinesh Desai as its business development manager - Africa, Indirect Operations. Desai has 12 years of experience in the industry and most recently developed consumables and toner business in several African countries that resulted in sales...

Aspect enhances cloud solution Zipwire

Aspect Software has announced significant customer and agent experience enhancements to Zipwire, the company's 100% cloud contact centre solution. The enhancements improve customers' ability to engage on a variety of communication channels and the new Agent Desktop...

For financial success, spend on employees

When it comes to HR, most companies budget for salaries, refreshments and, possibly, for skills development; but what about employee engagement? By Liane McGowan, founder of Happy Monday . Often employees are an organisation's greatest operational expense, yet rather...

Econz Wireless adds photos and signatures

Econz Wireless, a leader in mobile data collection, and time and attendance tracking, have added Photo and Signature Capture to the new release of Eservice GPS. Photo Capture enables customers who upgrade to the newest release of Eservice GPS allows their field staff...

Glocalisation in facilities management

Wholesale globalisation suits no one. While it may look great on paper, especially the numbers, in practice it can be patronising and restrictive. By Philip Gregory, senior regional executive: Johnson Controls GWS, Middle East & Africa Companies, with their Real...

App measurement now available to IAB members

Effective Measure and IAB South Africa have announced a new application measurement service that will enable IAB members to track the traffic to, and usage of their apps. Effective Measure provides web and mobile traffic data and audience profiles for all IAB...

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Hire Resolve is seeking a Business Analyst for their client. In this role, you will collaborate with senior analysts and stakeholders to design, develop, and implement systems using data and technology to enhance business excellence and strategic decision-making. You...

Senior Network Specialist – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

The Network Engineer is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing company network infrastructure to ensure efficient and secure communication.This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

System Integrator – Gauteng Houghton Estate

The System Integrator at ICS is in charge of designing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications and reports to the Senior Manager of Solutions Delivery. Throughout the production lifetime, this entails investigating, designing, documenting,...

Mid-Level Software Engineer (TypeScript/Node.js) (CPT Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-Level Software Engineer is sought to join the Recon Team of a fast-growing FinTech company. You will be working in the exciting space of automated reconciliation of transactions from the bank, finding exceptions and bringing...

Junior Data Engineer (Onsite – JHB)

About the Role:iOCO is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. This full-time, on-site role offers an exciting opportunity for a junior professional to grow their career in data engineering....

UX Web Designer

BackgroundThe main purpose of the UX Web Designer is to design the overall layout, usability, and aesthetic of websites for the Organisation, and its subsidiaries, with the objective of enhancing the organisation's digital presence.Objectives of this Scope of WorkThe...

IT Support Technician

We are seeking technical resources to assist with a new printer rollout (Zebra), an Originations platform upgrade (browser-based), and the implementation of a new signature pad process for a 6-month contract.IT Support Technician - 6 Month Contract Minimum...

Junior Data Engineer (Onsite – JHB) – Gauteng Kempton Park

About the Role:iOCO is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. This full-time, on-site role offers an exciting opportunity for a junior professional to grow their career in data engineering....

UX Web Designer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

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