Demo shows holographic calls with a smartphone dialer
Integrating holographic calls directly into dialer apps would allow users to access and use this advanced communication technology seamlessly without the need for additional applications. Now, Telefónica, Ericsson and Matsuko have successfully completed one of the...
Seabirds show sea plastics are close to 1980s levels
A new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology shows that the amount of plastic in petrels breeding at Inaccessible Island in the central South Atlantic Ocean has remained constant since the 1980s. The findings...
Ensuring the safe rollout of 5G networks
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to work closely with the aviation industry to ensure that aviation and incumbent aviation safety systems can safely co-exist with new 5G services. While IATA recognises the economic importance of...
The world’s leading vehicle telematics hardware suppliers
Close to 42-million aftermarket telematics devices were shipped globally during 2021, a market valued at approximately € 2,2-billion, according to new research from Berg Insight. The performance of the market was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the supply chain...
Where do distributors stand in the digital economy?
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA - Shift happens. This is the message from Anton Herbst, CEO of Tarsus on Demand, who points out that events out of our control happen all the time, but we can control our attitude towards it, and choose what changes we...
5G set to hit 1bn subscriptions this year
Global mobile network data traffic doubled in the past two years, and 5G is scaling faster than all previous mobile technology generations. These are among the findings of the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, the twenty-second edition of Ericsson's network traffic...
Digital growth, global opportunities drive SME growth
Data from Mastercard's 2022 Borderless Payments Report has revealed that two in five (42%) of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in South Africa are earning more money than before the pandemic. Online business and international sales are key drivers, with...
African business leaders expect higher GDP growth
African business leaders are confident sub-Saharan Africa will beat International Monetary Fund forecasts for GDP growth this year and next, according to new research for blockchain-based mobile network operator World Mobile. The IMF is predicting real GDP growth of...
Top cybersecurity predictions for the years ahead
Executive performance evaluations will be increasingly linked to ability to manage cyber risk; almost one-third of nations will regulate ransomware response within the next three years; and security platform consolidation will help organisations thrive in hostile...
Just $2k could buy cybercriminals access to your company
With the rise of cybercrime as a service business model, the information necessary to organise an attack is in demand among cybercriminals. Kaspersky's experts analysed nearly 200 posts on the dark web offering to buy information for initial access to companies'...
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The mobility gap in corporate security
Mobility and BYOD are some of the fastest growing trends, both locally and across the globe, says Fred Mitchell, software division manager, Drive Control Corporation. From laptops and notebooks to ultrabooks, smartphones and tablets, the sheer number of mobile devices available today is driving the requirement for networks to open their borders, potentially creating significant holes in the fabric of corporate security.
Veeam’s predictions for 2015
Veeam predicts that 2015 will see fundamental changes across the IT industry, driven by end-users demanding 24/7 access to data and applications, with recovery times of minutes, not hours and days. The pressure being placed on today’s IT infrastructure has never been greater. But what does 2015 have in store? Warren Olivier, regional manager of southern Africa at Veeam Software, outlines the top technology trends for 2015.
The business case for satellites
Surprisingly, the debate surrounding satellite as a feasible and sustainable communication technology continues. Usually these debates discuss satellite as an alternative option to fibre cable networks and how fibre will replace satellite and then, almost inevitably,...
Gain a competitive edge with VoIP
Today's unpredictable economy is demanding new levels of insight and innovation from company executives, and they need to work together to meet new strategic and tactical challenges. This is according to local entrepreneur and Euphoria Telecom CEO George Golding. In...
DCC offers HP 250 and 3500 devices
Get all of the performance you need for essential productivity both at your desk and on the go at a price that suits even the tightest budget with the new HP 250 Notebook and the HP Pro 3500 Microtower Business PC. Available from distributor Drive Control Corporation...
Jasco Rooftop Solutions boosts telecoms
The rooftops of multi-tenant buildings such as malls and office towers are typically home to a wide variety of different telecommunications infrastructure, from masts and antennas to satellite dishes, security cameras and communication transceivers. Managing this...
Aruba expands EMEA channel programme
Aruba Networks has announced that it is expanding its EMEA Aruba PartnerEdge Programme to better address the needs of small to mid-sized enterprises (SME) and the channel partners that serve them with recently introduced 802.11ac products designed for the SME, a wide...
Why small contact centres need cloud
Cloud technology holds just as much, if not more, power for small businesses and their call centres as it does for large ones, says Jed Hewson, director at cloud contact centre technology provider, 1Stream. “A lot of people think that cloud technology is best suited...
MainOne unveils MDX-i
MainOne, Nigeria’s leading provider of innovative telecom services and network solutions for businesses in West Africa, has announced the opening of its premier Tier III Lekki Data Centre to address the growing demand for Colocation, Cloud and Disaster Recovery...
Deploying networks in municipalities
Following a recent string of legal battles between municipalities and several telecommunications companies, most notably the judgement of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in favour of Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) over the Msunduzi municipality, a number of companies are...
Full Stack Developer – Remote Remote
Position: Full Stack DeveloperHire Resolves client is seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer to join their team in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development, as well as experience with a...
.NET Developer – Western Cape Somerset West NU
Full stack .Net developer 4-Day Work Week: We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our employees, offering a compressed work week to promote greater productivity and employee satisfaction.Hybrid Work Model | FlexitimeEducation and Experience:...
Intermediate Quality Automation Engineer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:SUPPORT product development and quality software delivery by implementing and maintaining automation using modern continuous integration and automated testing approaches as the next Intermediate Quality Automation Engineer sought by a global provider of...
Full Stack Developer – Chanel
Our Client is looking for a Full Stack Developer - Chanel to join their teamArea: Menlyn Maine, Pretoria Role:Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research...
Cyber Security Engineer at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Implement and manage security controls to prevent unauthorised access to FIC data and infrastructure and to protect against Cyber Security threats and attacks.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Conduct reviews of all systems to ensure that effective IT (Information...
Software Engineer
A well-established business is seeking a Senior Software EngineerQualification:B.Tech/B.Sc (Comp Sci) with 5+ yearsB.Eng/B.Sc Hons (Comp Sci) with 4+ yearsM.Eng/M.Eng/M.Sc (Comp Sci) with 3+ yearsPhD with 2+ yearsEngineering (with a software focus) or related...
BI Manager
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE MANAGER (TALENT POOL)PERMANENT POSITIONOur client, in the financial industry, has a permanent position available for a Business Intelligence Manager. The Company seeks Business intelligence Manager who will be responsible for executing the...
Intermediate Software Developer
This role is fully remote We are looking for a talented Software Engineer How you'll be making a difference: Work alongside the team and be a part of the full software development life cycle. Building features for our 4 user groups, Merchants, Customers, Developers...
Full Stack Developer – Chanel – Gauteng Pretoria
Our Client is looking for a Full Stack Developer - Chanel to join their teamArea: Menlyn Maine, Pretoria Role:Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research...
Cyber Security Engineer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Implement and manage security controls to prevent unauthorised access to FIC data and infrastructure and to protect against Cyber Security threats and attacks.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Conduct reviews of all systems to ensure that effective IT (Information...
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