Writing on the wall for robust digital signage growth
The installed base of connected digital signage displays reached 91,5-million in 2023 and, growing at a CAGR of 10,3%, the installed base of connected displays is expected to reach 149,4-million units in 2028, says Berg Insight. The research group says market growth...
Digitalisation on the cards for renewed Home Affairs
The rejuvenation of Home Affairs is top of new minister Leon Schreiber’s agenda – and digitisation will be key to this. “I believe that if we can demonstrate that even a department as maligned as Home Affairs can work and even thrive,” he says. “And the key to making...
Apple users urged to install emergency patches
Apple has released emergency security updates that it recommends users install to guard against zero-day vulnerabilities. Macs, iPads, and iPhones have been affected by two vulnerabilities that were detected: CVE-2022-32893, an out-of-bounds write that exists in the...
Voyager logs 45 years of space exploration
Launched in 1977, the twin Voyager probes are NASA’s longest-operating mission and the only spacecraft ever to explore interstellar space. NASA’s twin Voyager probes have become, in some ways, time capsules of their era: They each carry an eight-track tape player for...
Huawei debuts new consumer products
Huawei Consumer Business Group South Africa has launched a new range of product include the Huawei Mate Xs 2 foldable smartphone, the Huawei MateBook X Pro laptop; the Huawei MatePad 10.4 tablet, the Huawei MateBook D 16 laptop and the new Huawei Mesh Series. South...
Big decline in web3 startup funding
Web3 startup funding has seen a 92,7%decline since the last quarter of 2021, according to analysis by BanklessTimes.com. In the fourth quarter of 2021, web3 startups raised a total of $9,8-billion through various funding rounds. However, in the third quarter of this...
Threats increase as cyberattackers become more targeted, better at evasion
Ransomware is still one of the top cyberthreats, with the number of variants almost doubling in the last six months. Meanwhile, the work-from-anywhere trend is also attracting attention, with endpoints remaining a target for exploit trends. These are among the...
How supply chain leaders can respond to scarcity, inflation
As inflation rates rise in economies around the world, with the threat of a looming recession looming, there are four ways chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) can prepare their leadership response over the next months, according to Gartner. “While CSCOs primarily...
SA hit with wave of browser extension threats
Kaspersky researchers have analysed what risks innocent-looking browser extensions pose to users and the activities of cybercriminals hiding threats under add-ons. In the first half of 2022, more than 24 000 South African users were affected by threats, hiding in...
Russians step up VPN downloads
VPN downloads reached 215-million in H1 2022, according to the Global VPN Adoption Index created by Atlas VPN. The most significant shift in the market was recorded in Russia, where nearly one-fourth of the population downloaded VPN services. Prior to H1 2022, VPN...
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Nokia Networks launches IoT solution
Nokia Networks has launched its IoT connectivity solution for LTE core and radio networks which makes existing LTE networks IoT ready. Operators including those in Southern Africa can now prepare their current networks for the business opportunities of the IoT era and...
Are South Africans ready for mobile wallets?
Mobile wallet technology has been around for 10 years or so, but recently it seems the world is going wallet crazy. The global mobile wallet market is projected to grow at an annual growth rate of 36,8% over the next four years, according to RNR Market Research. The...
Camargue helps businesses with POPI
In 2014, 974-million company records were lost or stolen in South Africa alone – which is 31 records every second and according to Camargue Underwriting Managers, MD, Mitch Marescia, with more than a third of South Africa’s companies experiencing data breaches, it is...
Virgin Australia, Sabre expand agreement
Sabre Corporation has announced Virgin Australia has renewed its technology agreement and widened the scope of its relationship with Sabre. The renewal agreement expands the airlines' SabreSonic agreement. SabreSonic is an integrated suite of applications that...
Time is running out to get agile in Africa
The Jo'burg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) at Wits University is gearing up for its third annual Agile Africa conference on 24 to 26 August 2015. With headline speakers including renowned Agile expert, Kent Beck, ThoughtWorks CTO, Dr Rebecca Parsons, and...
BlackBerry launches BES12 Version 12.2
When BlackBerry launched BES12, we introduced our most complete, simplified and secure mobility management platform yet. Since then, our teams have been hard at work developing enhancements such as government and security advancements for BlackBerry 10 devices and an...
Electronic banking channels optimise savings
So you are rigorous with your budgeting and you already have a sensible savings plan? With July being National Savings Month in South Africa, it might be the right time to consider taking the next step in your savings journey. It’s time to ensure that you are moving...
Five considerations for virgin ERP customers
There comes a time for many growing companies when the accounting system is no longer up to the task. When looking at implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, the owners of these organisations are faced with a confusing marketplace, in an...
Mimecast extends spear phishing protection
Mimecast has announced two new measures designed to protect against spear-phishing. Attachment Protect and user awareness enhancements reduce the threat from malware-laden attachments, and help IT teams improve employee security awareness. They join Mimecast Targeted...
Transforming data from expense to asset
CIOs today are increasingly being asked to extract greater value from the data residing within the organisation – transforming information into a valuable asset that the organisation can use as the springboard to future success. This issue was explored in depth by...
Solutions Architect at Adapt IT
Introduction The Product Solution Architect is primarily responsible for the following:• Designing technical solutions that best meets the need of the Customer and Adapt IT, while considering the available technology frameworks, skills, and resources.• Performing...
Developer – .Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Developer – .Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Technical Agent – Gauteng Johannesburg
Technical Agent required for a transport & logistics company in Centurion Position Overview:Seeking a Technical Agent with specialized knowledge in commercial vehicles to join our team. This role requires someone with hands-on experience as a mechanic, preferably...
Technical Business Analyst at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Mount Edgecombe
SASA- Technical Business AnalystThe South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent vacancy for a Technical Business Analyst, based in Mount Edgecombe.Autolab a division of the South African Sugar Association, has a permanent opportunity available for a...
Business Analyst I Payments at IQbusiness – Gauteng Johannesburg
I Desired Skills: Elicitation user stories activity diagrams sequence diagrams uml diagrams process flows Process Mapping JAD sessions requirements gathering functional specification BRD About The Employer: IQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our...
Solutions Architect at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
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Project Manager
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Application Senior Developer at Accenture
Net Application Developer (Mid-Senior)Hiring RequirementsJob DetailsMain Responsibilities/Tasks:Design and DevelopWork with team members to gather and interpret user/system requirements into design specificationsDesign, build, assemble, and configure application or...
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