Wiz won’t be taking Google’s $23bn offer
Google's proposed takeover the cybersecurity startup Wiz, for a record $23-billion, won't be going ahead. According to reports, Wiz has decided to reject the offer and rather pursue a public listing. The acquisition would have been Google's largest ever. The startup...
AMD president Victor Peng retires
AMD President Victor Peng is retiring effective 30 August 2024. He will continue to serve on the AMD executive team in an advisory role and support the transition until his retirement date. "Victor re-joined AMD in 2022 following the acquisition of Xilinx and played...
Clusters of weather extremes will increase risks to corn crops
Troubles never come singly, the proverb says. A new NASA study shows that the old saying will become increasingly true of climate troubles in a warmer world. The study shows that extreme weather events such as floods and heat waves will increasingly cluster closer in...
Cybersecurity skills gap contributed to majority of breaches
The cybersecurity skills shortage continues to have multiple challenges and repercussions for organisations, including the occurrence of security breaches and subsequently loss of money. As a result, the skills gap remains a top concern for C-level executives and is...
Semiconductor revenue set for 13,6% growth
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to total $676-billion in 2022, an increase of 13,6% from 2021, according to Gartner. "The semiconductor average selling price (ASP) hike from the chip shortage continues to be a key driver for growth in the global...
Double-digital growth to continue for global smart home devices market
The worldwide market for smart home devices grew 11,7% in 2021 compared to 2020 with more than 895-million devices shipped, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. Notwithstanding the market volatility due...
Women have a significant role to play in citizen development, corporate prosperity
The embracing of citizen developers by the IT industry could herald significant changes to the development of South Africa's digital future. However, the question is whether this future will involve more women. Ideally, says Joanna Baidu, sub-Saharan Africa youth lead...
What APT actors have been getting up to
According to Kaspersky's latest APT trends report for Q1 2022, advanced persistent threat (APT) actors had a busy quarter. Both recently uncovered and ongoing campaigns conducted by new and well-known operators made significant changes to the APT threat landscape....
Only one in 10 workers have automated office tools
New research suggests employers are missing the opportunity to automate workflows and upgrade office spaces as part of their hybrid work strategies - despite employee calls to digitalise manual processes. Employers aren't taking the opportunity to automate workflows...
Printer volumes, revenues slump despite business rebound
Volume and value sales of printers through European distribution fell by double digits year-on-year (YoY) in the first three months of 2022, although business revenues have remained largely above the 2021 average so far this year, according to Context. Context's...
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Service improvement hinges on SMOs
The IT department of any organisation has traditionally operated in a silo, viewed as a cost centre rather than a driver of value, and not seen as a customer-facing activity of the business. However, as IT has become increasingly important for the daily operations for...
Innovation key in shifting telecoms market
The advent of cloud computing, the digital era and the growing phenomenon of bring your own everything or BYOx has caused a dramatic shift in the telecommunications market, says Dean Young, portfolio manager: Connectivity Services at T-Systems in South Africa....
EOH’s Bohbot wins entrepreneur award
Asher Bohbot, CEO of EOH, has walked away with the Master entrepreneur award in EY’s 2014 Southern Africa Chapter of the World Entrepreneur Awards programme.
Cloud is not just about hosting
Cloud computing is not just about moving your data to the internet. Hosting, virtualisation, and storage are all vital components when it comes to something that has become an accepted part of business conversations, says Muggie van Staden, MD of Obsidian Systems. But...
New biometric solutions from OneVault
OneVault announced the launch of their hosted Proof-of-Life voice biometric solution which assists companies to confirm identity and life via a remote channel. ‘Proof-of-Life’ or ‘Certificate of Existence’ is a requirement of many organisations, specifically the likes...
Why your company should consider BCM
It’s hard to imagine, but some companies still don’t see any positive value in implementing a business continuity management (BCM) programme. For many, it’s just a box to tick in order to comply with King III or other governance codes to which the board adheres. “The...
Pick n Pay launches Christmas site
Pick n Pay has launched its Christmas campaign, designed to encourage South Africans to embrace the traditional Christmas festivities.The online destination offers everything consumers could need for a hassle-free, South African Christmas.
SunGard leverages GPU technology
To help banks in South Africa address evolving risk requirements, SunGard has developed an advanced analytics engine that enables rapid, credit risk reporting and analysis. The technology is driven by parallel computing and graphical processing unit (GPU) technology,...
Handle content with push video-on-demand
In developing markets where high quality and affordable broadband availability is limited, viewers are looking for alternative ways to obtain current entertaining and educational content. While broadband and Internet service providers are looking to deliver media...
Steps to take before implementing VoIP
Convinced by how far the technology has come in recent years and that the quality of the calls have become just as good as that of calls taking place over landlines, as well as by the freedom and the amazing savings you will have on your phone bill, you have finally...
Senior Full Stack Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting company in Durban. The ideal candidate should be able to design, develop and test the products required for the company's needs. This position is office based.Responsibilities:Develop and designing relevant code on...
Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client, Financial Services Company based In Newlands, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Full Stack / Web Developer join their team. Preferred tech stack includes Go for the backend, React for the frontend, Google Cloud for infrastructure, and GitHub for...
Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
My client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement new systems and features, as well as modify and maintain existing systems to adapt to business and technology changes. This role involves direct engagement with management, development teams,...
Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement with...
Intermediate Test Analyst (Contract) LW
Analyse/ assimilate project documentation to build a thorough understanding of the business and technical requirements of systems to be tested. These typically include business requirements, functional specifications, process/data flow diagrams, and use cases. Liaise...
Test Automation Technician
Responsibilities/Tasks:Test planning and test case automation.Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.Create and execute automated test plans on demand.Manage automated script storage and versioning. Minimum Requirements:Relevant tertiary...
Software Tester
Our client is looking for a technical, entry-level Software Tester to help test their application and build test/demo databases. This role offers growth opportunities into positions such as Customer Support Manager, Developer, or Supply Chain Consultant. Key...
Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement with...
Intermediate Test Analyst (Contract) LW – Gauteng Johannesburg
Analyse/ assimilate project documentation to build a thorough understanding of the business and technical requirements of systems to be tested. These typically include business requirements, functional specifications, process/data flow diagrams, and use cases. Liaise...
Test Automation Technician – Western Cape Somerset West
Responsibilities/Tasks:Test planning and test case automation.Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.Create and execute automated test plans on demand.Manage automated script storage and versioning. Minimum Requirements:Relevant tertiary...
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