Updated global treaty to optimise radio spectrum management
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released an updated version of the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the global use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. Entering into force on 1 January 2025, the 2024 edition of the...
Supply chain under siege
Supply chain cyberattacks have become a huge concern for companies and organisations in recent years due to their potential to cause widespread disruption. And although these malicious attacks have significantly dropped since 2019, they still affect hundreds of...
SIU welcomes arrest for R215m IT tender
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of former municipal manager of Moretele Municipality in the North West province for allegedly contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act and the irregular awarding of a multimillion-rand IT tender....
Treasury reports on payment non-compliance
National Treasury has released an annual report on non-compliance with payment of suppliers’ invoices within 30 days. The report shows that there was an improvement in the payment of invoices by government to service providers within 30 days in the 2021/22 financial...
Heatwaves and fires scorch Europe, Africa and Asia
In June and July 2022, heatwaves struck Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, as temperatures climbed above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in places and broke many long-standing records. The map pictured here shows the surface air temperatures...
Digital payments could ignite the kasi economy
According to the World Bank, the majority of South Africa’s urban population resides in townships and, with an 18% contribution to GDP, the informal sector within it is one of the most important parts of the economy, both as a means of employment and how millions of...
Put people first for AI success
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic and big buzzword in business today – indeed, Infoholic Research predicts that AI in the logistics and supply chain markets will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 42,9% until 2023. According to author, AI and...
Despite complexity, SA manufacturing sector still resilient
The manufacturing landscape in South Africa has undergone a fundamental shift over the past two years thanks to several complexities that have had an impact, both locally and globally. In the country, the power supply remains a significant obstacle, while global...
Tokenised payments set to soar
A new study from Juniper Research has found the total number of tokenised payment transactions will exceed 1-trillion globally by 2026, rising from 680-billion in 2022, and representing growth of 58% over the next four years. It attributed this growth to the rise of...
Nvidia joins the list of brands favoured by fraudsters
To reach a specific community, scammers often act under the guise of well-known companies. In new malicious activity discovered by Kaspersky experts, the attackers were hidden behind technology company Nvidia. These attackers launched a fraudulent website to...
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What’s your data doing in the cloud?
Kathy Gibson reports from Reimagine 2015 – as the cloud becomes more pervasive, companies and individuals are growing concerned about how much of their personal data is held in the cloud; and whether it’s secure. Privacy has different connotations for different people...
Why cool is important in manufacturing
Kathy Gibson reports from Reimagine 2015 in Johannesburg – The factory floor tends to be the last place that organisations implement cutting-edge IT systems – but there are many good reasons to do so. Steve Rodgers, EMEA sales director for Microsoft Business...
Retailers invest heavily in omni-channel
A new JDA study reveals an enormous amount of money; energy and time retailers and consumer goods manufacturers are spending to improve their omni-channel sales capabilities. While this may not be surprising given the current business environment, the report reveals...
Yellowfin helps bank be Basel III compliant
Following the worldwide financial crisis that started in 2008, the Basel Committee of Banking Supervision responded to the deficiencies in financial regulation by creating a regulatory framework that strengthens bank capital requirements. Basel III, also known as the...
Compliant call logging to resolve disputes
The potential for “he said/she said” disputes between companies and their customers is growing exponentially as an ever increasing number of transactions and interactions are undertaken over the telephone. And this, says Matthew Balcomb, CEO of Call Cabinet Southern...
Microsoft introduces Lumia 540 Dual SIM
Microsoft has unveiled the Lumia 540 Dual SIM, designed for young, ambitious people looking for their first serious smartphone. The Lumia 540 Dual SIM features the latest Windows Phone 8.1 innovations and boasts a 5-inch HD display and crafted design details. It helps...
Trends shaping the future of music in Africa
Typewriters, rotary dial telephones, cassette tapes, video stores and spools of film- just some items of which next-generation children won’t experience or understand, says Hennie Theron, GM at Red Touch Media Africa. Technology is a major progress driver in every...
Schneider helps SAP France with data centre
Schneider Electric has worked alongside SAP France to design the new data centre hosting its information system and professional applications. Installed on the 14th floor of its new French headquarters in Levallois-Perret, its 80 square meters house an 18-rack...
Uniclox, Bodet in strategic partnership
Uniclox Technologies and global time and attendance leaders Bodet Software are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic partnership agreement for southern Africa at a customer event on 16 April. Bodet Software, with its head office in Cholet Cedex, France, is a...
Huawei helps to build a better Africa
Huawei, a global leading ICT solutions provider, attended the Innovation Africa Digital (IAD) Summit 2015 hosted in Vitoria Falls, Zimbabwe. As an official partner of the IAD Summit 2015, Huawei showcased its cutting-edge ICT solutions as well as its consumer devices....
Project Manager IT at Direct Transact
Role: The Project Manager will oversee, and coordinate projects related to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, internal and external audits, and various internal company projects.This role involvesmanaging all aspects of these projects, ensuring they are completed...
Full Stack Developer – Chanel – Gauteng Menlyn
Role: Operate and maintain the existing financial payments system.Assess, develop, upgrade and document procedures for systems, communications environments, and application software.Consult with internal stakeholders and fellow colleagues concerning,...
Mobile Developer (Xamarin / Maui) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Approximately 5 years of hands-on development experience. Proven track record in creating applications that can scale to accommodate thousands of users. Experience in building iOS and Android applications. Significant experience in developing and integrating REST...
D365 F&O Functional Specialist (6 month contract) – Gauteng Centurion
The D365 F&O Functional Specialist will be responsible to lead the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) system. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes and the ability to...
Project Manager IT at Direct Transact – Gauteng Menlyn
Role: The Project Manager will oversee, and coordinate projects related to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, internal and external audits, and various internal company projects.This role involvesmanaging all aspects of these projects, ensuring they are completed...
Azure Full Stack Developer
Urgent: BSC Degree Graduates from Belgium / TUKS Role: Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing...
Junior Software Engineer
We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer for a client based in the U.S.A. The successful candidate will bring new software to life as well as maintain our existing product catalog. Great communication is essential, as you will work closely with various teams. This...
Field Support Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent industrial IoT company in South Africa that specializes in AI-augmented solutions for digital productivity, workplace safety, and employee healthcare is currently in search of a Field Support Engineer. The role involves the installation and...
Azure Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
Urgent: BSC Degree Graduates from Belgium / TUKS Role: Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing...
Junior Software Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer for a client based in the U.S.A. The successful candidate will bring new software to life as well as maintain our existing product catalog. Great communication is essential, as you will work closely with various teams. This...
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