Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

Digital investments market to hit $2,8trn in 2024

The assets under the management of the digital investments market - including robo-advisors and neobrokers - have snowballed over the past years, rising from $3,8-billion in 2017 to a whopping $2,26-trillion in 2023. And the entire market is expected to continue...

How to fight stress across social media

Stress Awareness Month, observed every April since 1992, serves as a critical reminder of the importance of managing stress for maintaining users’ mental and physical health. Social media has emerged as a significant source of stress, contributing to the proliferation...

VPN demand in Russia surges

According to in-house aggregated Atlas VPN user data, Virtual Private Network (VPN) installs in Russia surged by 1 906% in the last few days. The interest in VPNs started to increase on February 16, 2022, after the first wave of cyberattacks against Ukraine occurred....

Shot in the arm for Covid-19 vaccine storage and delivery

Looking to boost Covid-19 vaccine storage and distribution, the Department of Health is rolling out new cold-chain equipment throughout the country, thanks to a R74-million donation from Vodacom and the Vodafone Foundation. Vaccine storage is a challenge for various...

The future of the telco is in software

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - Open software-defined technology is rapidly becoming the foundation on which telecommunications operators (telcos) are building modern networks that offer agile and flexible new services to customers. Both traditional...

Telia delivers software-defined network slicing

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - Software-defined services are at the heart of new network slicing capabilities that Telia launched today with its customer Sandvik, a Swedish multinational engineering company. Rainer Deutschmann, group chief operating...

Telecoms is ‘the gateway to the future’

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - Despite the many benefits that technology has brought us, people still don't really trust it. That's according to José María Álvarez-Pallete, chairman and CEO of Telefónica, and a board member of the GSMA, addressing...

Culture shifts, innovation required for new digital norm

While companies are building better digital habits and systems, a shift is needed from digital culture to value realisation, according to a Nutanix-commissioned CXO survey from IDC. Surveying leaders across EMEA, the IDC InfoBrief, From Digital Culture to Value...

SA publishers challenge Google and Meta at Competition Commission

The media industry association Publisher Support Services (PSS) yesterday presented its challenge of Google and Meta (Facebook) to be compensated for their content used on these platforms at an in-camera hearing of the Competition Commission's market inquiry into...

Ransomware remains relentless … and more destructive

Cybersecurity specialist Fortinet's latest FortiGuard Labs Global Threat Landscape Report Threat reveals an increase in the automation and speed of attacks, demonstrating more advanced persistent cybercrime strategies that are more destructive and unpredictable. In...

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Offer MDM solutions that won’t be opposed

When tracking data on employee’s mobile devices, the deployment of a mobile device management (MDM) solution that can be rejected, deleted or ill configured by staff and users is simply no longer enough, so business needs to change its approach to managing mobile...

PayGate offers payment collection service

An e-commerce hurdle for smaller businesses in South Africa has fallen with the launch of a new payment collection service from PayGate. “For a small company that’s turning over less than R100 000 a month, getting an e-commerce merchant account through a bank can be...

HDS to acquire oXya

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS) has announced its intent to acquire oXya, a leading provider of services for cloud and SAP solutions. The acquisition of oXya is expected to close by the end of March and is subject to customary closing conditions. Upon the close...

Budget 2015 may see personal tax increase

Both the president, and the Minister of Finance in his 2014 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), set out an ambitious expenditure mandate for South Africa, says Anthea Scholtz, tax partner, Deloitte.  In the MTBPS (which communicates to parliament and the...

IndigoCube, LearnQuest offer IBM training

IndigoCube has become one of only two South African partners of LearnQuest. As a result of this deal, IndigoCube will be able to offer all IBM training to South African companies and developers. LearnQuest is an Authorized IBM Global Training Partner. “This is an...

Canon offers connected photo printing

Print stunning high-quality photographs as well as everyday documents while leveraging the advantages of copy and scan capabilities in one versatile all-in-one device with the new Canon PIXMA MG5640 and MG7540 printers from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC)....

What to look for in a data centre partner

As enterprises digitise their businesses and adopt technologies such as social media, mobility, analytics (including big data), cloud and machine learning, along with an increasing amount of open source, their computing needs have evolved, says Milind Halapeth, Global...

The Parlotones in live high-res audio first

Leading rock outfit The Parlotones has collaborated with Sony Mobile South Africa to be the first local band to provide live high-res audio recordings to their fans. The four tracks will be available exclusively to Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact users through the...

Streamline cloud communication with MiCloud

Mitel has added new features to its MiCloud portfolio aimed at helping service providers quickly deliver cloud communications to their customers. Additionally, the latest release of the MiCloud solution contains a number of enhancements to help service providers lower...

DCC offers HP EliteDesk 800 Desktop Mini PC

The HP EliteDesk 800 Desktop Mini PC from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is the next evolution of the desktop. Featuring enterprise-class performance, security and manageability in HP’s smallest desktop yet, this highly compact mini form factor PC packs...

Senior Developer – Gauteng Turffontein

To manage and oversee the Bank's operational and tactical development initiatives which include the execution and, implementation of application delivery programmes and projects against the Bank's standards, policies and procedures and governance guidelines and...

Business Analyst – Digital

As a business analyst you serve as a liaison among stakeholders. The incumbent is required to analyse underlying business needs (from what is being requested) and recommend solutions that enable the organisation to achieve its goals via the use of technology or...

Business Analyst – Digital – Remote Remote

As a business analyst you serve as a liaison among stakeholders. The incumbent is required to analyse underlying business needs (from what is being requested) and recommend solutions that enable the organisation to achieve its goals via the use of technology or...

Ionic Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A company headquartered in Germany that emphasizes innovation for growth is on the lookout for a talented and passionate Midlevel Developer. They're seeking someone with solid expertise in both Ionic and ColdFusion to become part of their vibrant...

Ionic Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A company headquartered in Germany that emphasizes innovation for growth is on the lookout for a talented and passionate Midlevel Developer. They're seeking someone with solid expertise in both Ionic and ColdFusion to become part of their vibrant...

C#.Net Developer at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Join the dynamic team at our client, a leading provider of innovative accounting software solutions. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, we empower businesses worldwide to streamline their financial processes and achieve their goals....

Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

ENVIRONMENT:SUPPORT the delivery of application while conducting tests and supporting business through Change Management, Training & Monitoring as the next Business Analyst sought by a dynamic Beverage Brand. You will also monitor the progress of systems projects...

Data Analyst -Lead – Western Cape Oakdale

Fantastic position for a mid-level analyst aspiring to leadership. My client is a leading & stable medium sized FMCG company who requires a Data Analyst / Customer Insights Analyst to provide data/dashboards and reports on both existing as well as forecasted...

Senior Software Developer at Accenture

Senior Developer Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to...

Desktop Developer

Windows Desktop DeveloperRemote position - Work from homeR50 000 - R80 000Develop and maintain Windows desktop applications.C#Utilize relational databases (Sqlite and SQL Server) for data management.Implement unit testing for ensuring code quality and...

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