Does Africa have the skills to benefit from AI?

Africa stands to reap substantial benefits from artificial intelligence (AI) – but only if organisations are able to skill up in time. This is among the findings from a new SAP report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African...

Webb telescope confirms frozen water among the stars

Is frozen water scattered in systems around other stars? Astronomers have long expected it is, partially based on previous detections of its gaseous form, water vapour and its presence in our own solar system. Now there is definitive evidence: Researchers confirmed...

Gender gap in mobile Internet adoption stagnates

Progress in closing the gender gap in mobile Internet adoption across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) stalled in 2024, according to the “Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025” published in London today by the GSMA. The report shows that women are 14% less likely than...

These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future

Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...

What South Africans searched for in March

In a month that brought us a cabinet reshuffle,  protests, a Hollywood-style prison break and the deaths of two high profile musicians, South Africans looking to make sense of the world, turned to Google to find out more. Google Search data shows exactly what kept...

CIOs brace to do more with less in 2023

A new study reveals that, despite 93% of CIOs expecting IT budgets to increase in 2023, 83% say they are under pressure to make their budgets stretch further than ever before - with a key focus on improved cloud cost management and tackling the reduction of mounting...

How 2020 searches defined the SA trading environment

The trading environment is very much affected by socio-economic conditions. And what's trending online is generally a very good indicator of what those conditions are. Daniel Kibel, co-founder and Director of CM Trading, discusses some of the most popular searches in...

SA’s first patient-led cancer registry launched

When Belinda Wagner, a facilitator, marketing consultant and life coach, was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2016 called Angiosarcoma, she looked for information about cancer and support groups to help her navigate the immense challenges that lay ahead. "When I...

Intel wins Academy award for rendering technology

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded the Intel Embree ray tracing library, a component of the Intel oneAPI Rendering Toolkit, a Scientific and Technical Achievement Award. The Academy, which hosts the annual Academy Awards, recognizes Intel Embree's...

Pandemic drives privacy concerns and benefits

The importance of privacy protections is enhanced during the pandemic, and there are increasing benefits for businesses that adopt strong privacy measures. This is according to Cisco's 2021 Data Privacy Benchmark Study, which analyzed the responses of 4 400 security...

Covid puts pandemics squarely in the risk spotlight

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that it will be imperative for businesses to reprioritise risk and to innovate and explore new risk management strategies. An Aon survey, "Reprioritising Risk and Resilience For a Post-Covid-19 Future", finds that 82% of respondents...

The ongoing race for drones in the upper atmosphere

In 2017, after four years of setbacks and crashes, Alphabet shut its project flying solar-powered fixed-wing drones in the upper atmosphere to beam the internet to those cut-off. Facebook then exited its similar project. And Alphabet has now dumped its...

Huge set to make a firm offer for Adapt IT shares

Adapt IT has confirmed that Huge Group intends to make a firm offer to acquire or any of its shares. The company has constituted independent board of directors, consisting of Craig Chambers, Oliver Fortuin, Zizipho Nyanga and Catherine Koffman for the purpose of the...

5G phones will account for 35% of sales in 2021

Worldwide sales of smartphones to end users will total 1,5-billion units in 2021, a 11,4% growth year over year, according to Gartner. "In 2020,consumers reduced spending on smartphones but availability of new products, will see users drive significant uptick in...

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False Bay College expands with OLG

False Bay College has selected private provider – the Open Learning Group (OLG) to support its expansion strategies for student enrolment across five Western Cape campuses. False Bay College is a leading provider of Education and Training, mainly within the Technical...

New version of Enterprise Manager released

Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Release 4 lets organisations rapidly adopt Oracle-based, enterprise-scale private clouds. New capabilities provide advanced technology stack management, secure database administration, and enterprise service governance, enabling Oracle...

The benefits of managed services are clear

The adoption of managed services can enable organisations to greatly improve efficiency and lower costs, not to mention improve the security and stability of their technical environments. Gerald Naidoo, CEO of Logikal Consulting takes a look at some of the chief...

Adapting to change in a virtual world

It should come as no surprise that the biggest technological impacts on IT departments in 2013 were mobile and big data. Both issues also dominated conversations in the storage arena last year and with employees now increasingly working remotely, it’s highly likely...

Securicom named logMojo distributor

Securicom, a managed IT security services vendor, has been appointed as the value-added distributor for logMojo’s innovative, cloud-based reporting service for Fortigate Firewalls for the African continent. As the value-added distributor of logMojo for Africa,...

Cisco expands malware solutions

Addressing the needs of South African customers to combat zero-day attacks and advanced persistent threats (APTs), Cisco is broadening its Advanced Malware Protection and Data Centre security offering. This will help in protecting against threats across the full...

Using hard drives for video surveillance

In 2014, the total market in Africa for video surveillance equipment is expected to exceed $200-million (over R2-billion), says Kalvin Subbadu, components sales manager at WD South Africa. This surging growth is largely driven by the continuing transition from...

Businesses need data protection, recovery

Most businesses today are “always on” — but the systems needed to support 24/7/365 availability are not always up to scratch, says Veeam Software Southern Africa regional manager Warren Olivier. “Even quite small businesses have to grapple with what it means to be...

Kaspersky offers World Cup travelling tips

If you still haven’t decided on how you plan to pay your bills while you’re in Brazil (should you be going) – cash or credit card – it is time to do so. Kaspersky Lab warns that Brazil has some of the most creative and active criminal’s specialising in credit card...

Nomosphere opens office in Johannesburg

Nomosphere, one of the leading French players in the carrier Wi-Fi ecosystem, a division of Nomotech Group, has announced the first step in its planned worldwide expansion - the opening of its first international subsidiary in Johannesburg, South Africa: Nomosphere...

Senior Business Analyst

GoldenRule is recruiting for one of their major clients that are renowned in the insurance industry. We are in search for a Senior Business Analyst for a 12 month contract, renewable based on performance.The Analyst will be required to help the team members to map,...

Cloud Data Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

We are seeking a talented and experienced Cloud Engineer to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Windows Server OS, Linux, SQL, and Docker/Kubernetes, as well as a strong background in DevOps tools. If you are passionate...

C# Technical Lead at Sabenza IT – Western Cape Bellville South

Our client who has booming track record in growing in the soft drink manufacturing space not only gaining popularity in supplying SA, but Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique too.......and is growing even more, this amazing company seeks a Technical Lead for a...

Software Engineer- Cape Town – Western Cape Pinelands

Introduction:Our client is South Africa's premier independent ATM deployer installing convenience ATM's into shopping centre, retail, petroleum, leisure and hospitality locations countrywide Responsibilities / Duties: Develop systems to enhance business productivity,...

Business Analyst (Logistics) (CH950) – Gauteng Kempton Park

Our client, Logistics solutions company, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their team. The Business Analyst will form part of the continuous improvement team based at the Client. The aim of the team is to provide their Operations and the client with the...

UI Front End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

As a UI Front End Developer, you will play a pivotal role in enabling the business to achieve its objectives efficiently by designing, maintaining, and enhancing the IT systems, databases, and reports.Key Responsibilities:Designing, developing, enhancing, and...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

GoldenRule is recruiting for one of their major clients that are renowned in the insurance industry. We are in search for a Senior Business Analyst for a 12 month contract, renewable based on performance.The Analyst will be required to help the team members to map,...

Intermediate Device Integration Developer

We are looking for an Intermediate Device Integration Developer to join our client on a Hybrid basis in Rosebank. The business provides flexible software solutions to network owners & Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to effectively manage their networks, allowing...

IT Support Manager

Our client is looking for a skilled IT Support / Service Manager to join their dynamic team. Requirements: Relevant Diploma / Degree.Managing support team as well as operations.5+ years' experience in support and services management.3+ years' experience in...

Software Engineer Python

Our client is a leading tech company specializing in remote monitoring systems and power solutions. They provide innovative design, engineering, and procurement services to the mobile telecommunications sector across Africa and Asia. Their technology is known for its...

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