July winners of the JSE Investment Challenge
How do you marry the safeguarding of animal health and welfare with being savvy with investments in Africa's largest stock exchange? For University of Pretoria Veterinary Science students Esti Louw and Nicole Venter, it's a blend of managing emotions and incorporating...
The prickly issue of ethics and AI
Kathy Gibson reports - Ethics in artificial intelligence (AI) has been a long-running debate, but it is certainly not a new issue in the technology industry. “The question of ethics has been around for decades, in different technology formats,” says Ahmed Mahomed, CEO...
Campus switch sales to exceed $95bn by 2026
More than $95-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, with multi-gigabit switches (2.5/5/10 Gbps) expected to comprise 10% of the port shipments by 2026. The is according to a recent report by Dell’Oro Group. “Due to a number of unforeseen...
Microsoft Office flaws exploited in nearly 80% of malware attacks
One quarter after another, Microsoft Office remains the most widely exploited software for malware delivery. The primary reason is that a significant portion of Office users delay essential security updates, which keeps the doors open for fraudsters to inject...
Eskom Expo in Gauteng to host regional expos
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists in Gauteng will host a number of regional science fairs around the province to showcase the scientific brilliance of the province’s promising young scientists. The regional expos will be the first physical science fairs since 2019,...
What is hindering C-suite implementation of sustainability strategies?
Nearly two-thirds of the world’s business leaders expect to transform their sustainability strategy in the next three to five years, but businesses will need to prioritise the shift from planning to implementation if they are to make good on their promises. Now is the...
Economic downturn is now the top emerging risk worrying executives
Concern about a macroeconomic downturn has quickly become the top emerging risk facing organisations. This is the headline finding from Gartner’s latest global Emerging Risks Report, conducted in the second quarter of 2022. “The top five risks reported by respondents...
Consumers reel under impact of inflation, interest hikes
Nearly half of South African consumers (44%) say they will not be able to pay at least one of their current bills and loans in the next three months, according to research conducted by TransUnion in late May and early June. And, with high inflation rates and...
First-time consumer credit defaults increase in Q1
The rate people defaulted on their loans for the first time increased in the first quarter of 2022, according to Experian South Africa’s Consumer Default Index (CDI). The CDI increased quarter-on-quarter, moving from 3.49 in 2021 Q4 to 3.68 in 2022 Q1. Year-on-year,...
Scientific breakthrough makes quantum information storage more reliable
By shining a laser pulse sequence inspired by the Fibonacci numbers at atoms inside a quantum computer, physicists have created a remarkable, never-before-seen phase of matter. The phase has the benefits of two time dimensions despite there still being only one...
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Sophos ships UTM firewall
Sophos has announced the immediate availability of its UTM appliances with 802.11ac integrated wireless. The new SG Series SG 125w and SG 135w models tightly integrate wireless access with firewall protection to allow small and mid-sized businesses (SMB) to achieve...
CRS, lobosouthafrica power digital HR
Human resource (HR) and human capital management (HCM) specialist CRS Technologies has partnered with global enterprise content management (ECM) solution provider lobodms to release a range of products to the local market. As a result of the alliance, CRS Technologies...
Five ways to fight payroll fraud
Payroll fraud is one of the most common white-collar crimes in the business world. For that reason, every business must put in place sound policies and processes to address this growing risk. Here are some quick tips on how you can protect your organisation from this...
Nebula wins Microsoft Gold partner status
Microsoft has awarded Nebula Gold Certified Partner status with the Application Development Competency for its Enterprise Mobile Management Services (EMMS). The cloud-based mobile monitoring and lifecycle management platform provides companies, for the first time, the...
Egyptian tech firms expand African footprint
As a part of the country’s efforts to increase IT exports and achieve ambitious economic goals, Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) helped setting out a number of partnership protocols and concluding business agreements between Egyptian...
Ruckus introduces CloudManager for Xclaim
Ruckus Wireless has announced the availability of CloudManager for Xclaim, a 100% subscription-free cloud service to manage its Xclaim family of disruptively priced, cloud-ready, controller-free indoor and outdoor business-class WiFi access points (APs). The Xclaim...
Ricoh SA wins performance award
Ricoh SA has won Best Overall Support & Performance in Production Printing competing against 23 other Ricoh direct sales operations from 19 countries that fall under the European region of the company. Criteria for nomination are service performance,...
Aruba Networks boosts mobile collaboration
Aruba Networks has introduced the Aruba 320 series access points (AP). The 320 series is the industry’s first 802.11ac Wave 2 AP with dynamic multi-user multiple input/multiple output (MU-MIMO) grouping, significantly boosting network capacity. It is the only Wave 2 AP in its class to integrate a BLE Beacon that can help manage battery-powered Aruba Beacons from the cloud for firmware updates, battery life monitoring, and configuration changes.
Security analysis makes threats visible
are often a businesses’ first line of defence, forming a virtual checkpoint to protect computers and other network devices from attack. They act as sentinels, monitoring network traffic and enforcing rules regarding network use. However, traditional firewalls do not...
Workonline offers free IPv6 transit to ISPs
In a move to accelerate the deployment of IPv6 in Africa, leading specialised terrestrial network service provider Workonline Communications is offering 100 Mbps of free IPv6 transit to qualifying AfriNIC LIR members. The announcement was made at an AfriNIC IPv6...
Solutions Architect at Axiz(Pty)Ltd – Gauteng Midrand
Responsible for delivery of high quality, accurate design and implementation services of the company product portfolio across technologies to resellers and customers located within all areas in which we take solutions to market. Prospects and develops business with...
Solution Architect – Gauteng Sandown
Solution Architect - Retail Join our dynamic retail organization as a Solution Architect and play a pivotal role in defining and optimizing our architectural framework. We are committed to innovation and excellence in delivering retail solutions that enhance customer...
Network Administrator – Gauteng Turffontein
Job SummarySecure and maintain the organisation's computer systems' networkMaintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network Key Performance Areas Plan and Set Up Network InfrastructureMaintain High Availability Network InfrastructureConduct...
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer)
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm! About the job:This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role...
Senior Java Developer
Are you a seasoned Java Developer looking to elevate your career within a dynamic and innovative environment? We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Senior Java Developer. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and...
Data Scientist
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with experience in data science roles, including hands-on experience...
Project Manager (Junior to Intermediate)
Project Manager (Junior to Intermediate)World class Mentorship and specialisation!Our client is looking for a passionate and organised individual who loves driving delivery in a fast-paced environment. Do you have a knack for keeping projects on track, managing...
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm! About the job:This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Are you a seasoned Java Developer looking to elevate your career within a dynamic and innovative environment? We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Senior Java Developer. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and...
Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with experience in data science roles, including hands-on experience...
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