A layered AI approach yields dividends
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - AI is not a silver bullet for all applications - it is a layered approach and there are many nuances to the technology. This is the word from JP De Villiers, brand lead of SuperMicro, who believes AI technology...
Infrastructure at the core of AI success
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - Artificial intelligence (AI) must be built on a solid foundation that includes cloud, servers, storage and networking. Matamela Aubrey Mashau, chief technology officer: sub-Saharan Africa enterprise network...
SA consumers are digitally empowered
Just a few years ago, it would have been inconceivable that so many people would be using online channels for so many services. But as people become more comfortable with digital platforms, and with Covid providing a push, the era of the empowered South African...
Beware of ransomware attacks from Black Basta Gang
Cybereason has issued a global threat alert advisory, warning global organisations about a rise in ransomware attacks from the Black Basta gang. The Black Basta gang emerged in April 2022 and has victimised nearly 50 companies in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and...
Inkjet SFP revenue surges in Q2 as consumer demand increases
Revenues from sales of inkjet single-function printers (SFPs) through European distributors have been largely on the rise since Week 15 of this year on the back of improved supply and consumer demand. Context’s Index Revenue Trend clearly shows weekly average revenues...
Consortium bids to buy Alviva in massive deal
The biggest deal in the history of the South African IT distribution channel, and indeed the local IT industry, could be on the cards if a proposal by a consortium to buy Alviva gets the go-ahead from shareholders. In a SENS announcement this afternoon, the country’s...
New MFA threat highlights our security negligence
Despite the growing levels of cyber threats, adoption of even basic multi-factor authentication (MFA) remains depressingly low amongst organisations. And, with new techniques such as prompt bombing being used to beat older versions of MFA, the need to beef up how...
Loadshedding the biggest constraint on economic growth
PwC's baseline scenario for the country, according to its sixth South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2022, has deteriorated since the start of 2022 as a combination of local and international factors caused a weaker rand, higher consumer price inflation, a faster...
Metaverse emerges in SA
South Africans are dipping their toes into the waters of the “metaverse”, the vast array of virtual worlds accessed through immersive experiences in games and through virtual reality headsets. This is one of the surprise findings of the SA Social Media Landscape 2022...
Mixed road to recovery for SA consumer credit market
Rising stagflation risks on the horizon, characterised by high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant demand, means the consumer credit industry is facing new challenges to return back to pre-pandemic norms of activity. TransUnion's Q1 2022 South...
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Security is no longer just an IT concern
Security breach headlines make the idea of data protection and security more real for many people, says Gary Newe, Director for Field Systems Engineering for the UK, Ireland and sub-Saharan Africa at F5 Networks.If – and it’s a big if – there is a positive to the...
Designing at the speed of thought
Manufacturing and design are two of the rare industries where small companies have the ability to take on large corporations globally and vice versa. In this climate, the harsh realities of business are exposed and the importance of a competitive advantage is...
Linksys sells 100m routers
Linksys has announced it has sold 100-million wired and wireless routers globally. Linksys pioneered the home router back in December of 1999 when it shipped the first consumer grade router, the EtherFast Broadband Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch – BEFSR41. This...
Security and public WiFi
Public WiFi is almost everywhere nowadays. Coffee shops, libraries and even airports have installed hotspots to feed the growing demand for ubiquitous WiFi. While convenient to use, there are hidden security risks you should know about, says Aaron Thornton, MD of Dial...
Peripheral devices require security
Plugging in peripheral devices into work computers and other assets like printers is pretty commonplace in today’s businesses. Employees in a lot of companies literally have free reign to plug in whatever they want – be it a smartphone that needs charging, an MP3...
Intelligent video can mitigate crime
While South Africa’s high crime rate has been a point of concern for two decades, law enforcement has only recently started looking at implementing technology solutions that provide for pre-emptive engagement through actionable intelligence.Today, strategic sensors...
Dell boosts open networking data centre
Dell Networking has expanded its data center portfolio with the new Z9100, S4048, and the S3038, giving customers operating system choices with low latency and high density, flexible 1, 10, 25, 40, and 100GbE switching to address the shift to next-generation...
Businesses need to increase level of support
The rise in development and innovation within the VoIP and satellite technology space will continue to have a substantial impact on trade and commerce; but it can only be successful if service providers increase their level of support. This is the view of management...
Network Alliance wins Microsoft competency
ICT services provider Network Alliance recently attained the Microsoft Silver Cloud Productivity competency certification offered to qualifying members of the Microsoft Partner Network. The certification process is stringent, and requires service providers to not only...
BTO launches BTOVault solution
BTO Solutions has launched BTOVault. BTOVault is delivered in partnership with CommVault, leveraging CommVault’s leading Simpana software, a core software platform that provides data analysis, replication, protection, archiving and search functionality in a flexible...
ICT Support Technician – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent Telecommunications Solutions provide seeks a strong technical ICT Support Technician, whose primary role will be to provide support for personnel and their related work equipment and services and other ICT infrastructure services of the company...
IT Project Manager – Gauteng Samrand Business Park
Sizwe Africa IT Group has a vacancy for an IT Project Manager, based at our Sizwe Samrand, Gauteng offices. The purpose of the position is to manage and execute projects from inception to completion, according to project management fundamentals. Focus on defining...
.NET Tech Lead – Gauteng Gauteng
Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated .NET Tech Lead to join our team. In this role, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality software solutions...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a seasoned Business Analyst looking for an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate within a cross-functional team? We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic and growing organization. In this role, you'll have the...
Senior .Net Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Join the dynamic team a cutting-edge IT products & business solutions based in Durbanville who is seeking your coding expertise as an innovative & solutions-driven Senior .Net Developer. You will be working on a magnitude of fresh & exciting...
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Our client, based in Pretoria, is seeking a dynamic Marketing and Web Manager to join their team on site and propel their brands forward. The ideal candidate will be very well presented and well-spoken. If you possess a keen eye for detail, a strategic mindset, and a...
IT Technical Support Learnership – Cape Town
Ready to kickstart your IT Career? Join our exclusive IT Technical Support 12-month Learnership with a free AWS Cloud Practitioner course in the Western Cape. Apply today to secure your spot!! Start date of program: 1 July 2024 - End date: 30 June 2025 Learner Profile...
Technical Business Analyst
ENVIRONMENT:An independent Asset Management firm seeks the expertise of a Technical Business Analyst to join the Centralised Services team, which collaborates with various departments globally. The ideal candidate should have expertise in data integration, process...
Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 2456 TT
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Senior .Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
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