IaaS public cloud services revenue on growth trajectory
The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 16,2% in 2023, to total $140-billion, up from $120-billion in 2022, according to Gartner. Amazon retained the number one position in the IaaS market in 2023, followed by Microsoft, Google, Alibaba and...
Coalition aims for AI that is secure by design
The new Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI) is an open-source initiative designed to give all practitioners and developers the guidance and tools they need to create Secure-by Design AI systems. CoSAI will foster a collaborative ecosystem to share open-source...
Sunrise across the world
The crew aboard the International Space Station has a window on Planet Earth, affording them glimpses of extraordinary beauty. In this image an orbital sunrise beams across Earth's horizon revealing silhouetted clouds above the South China Sea. Every 24 hours, the...
Elon Musk to acquire Twitter
Elon Musk has succeeded in his bid to acquire Twitter, with a definitive agreement reached yesterday (25 April) between Musk and the Twitter board. Twitter will be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash, in a transaction valued...
Ukraine cyberwar drives DDoS attacks to record levels
The first quarter of 2022 saw a sudden increase in attacks in late February as a result of the crisis in Ukraine. DDoS attacks are designed to interrupt network resources used by businesses and organisations and prevent them from functioning properly. They become even...
No end in sight for new cables connecting Africa
Africa gained new undersea cables with a combined construction cost of $12-billion between 2016 and 2021, with every major subsea deploying new cables during this timeframe. Investment is expected to continue across all global routes. Following three straight years...
After some tough years, private wealth in Africa is poised for growth
The total private wealth currently held on the African continent is $2,1-trillion and is expected to rise by 38% over the next 10 years,. This is according to the latest 2022 Africa Wealth Report by Henley & Partners in partnership with New World Wealth. It...
Installed base of fleet management systems in SA to reach 3,6m units
According to a new research report from the leading IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in South Africa reached an estimated 2-million in Q4-2021. Growing at a compound annual growth rate...
Digital wallet transaction value set for huge global growth
A new study from Juniper Research has found the value of digital wallets transactions will exceed $12-trillion in 2026, from $7,5-trillion in 2022. To capitalise on this substantial growth, the research predicts leading digital payment vendors will diversify their...
Executives start to shoulder responsibility for AI ethics
There has been a radical shift in the roles responsible for leading and upholding AI ethics at organisations. A new IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study asked which function is primarily accountable for AI ethics, 80% of respondents pointed to a non-technical...
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Projects fail ERP
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An Agile testing paradigm shift
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Fak’ugesi Digital Africa to explore tech
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Jasco delivers Avaya Fabric Connect
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Integrated security a must
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Muvi TV uses EUTELSAT 7B satellite
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Plug and play Internet from DCC
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Senior Data Engineer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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Project Manager – Western Cape Oakdale
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Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
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SAP CO Consultant (SvW) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client in Johannesburg is recruiting for a SAP CO Consultant to join them on a contracting role.Minimum Requirements:Qualification:Relevant SAP Certification Experience:Solid SAP CO work experience Experience in financial business or controlling processes Strong...
Senior BI Data Analyst (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:ANALYSE complex data sets and create insightful visualizations to help make data-driven decisions as your expertise is sought to fill the role of a Senior BI Data Analyst for a fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent. You...
Senior Server Administrator
Our client is looking for a Senior Server Administrator to join their team!!The following are the requirements: Minimum of an NQF level 6 National Diploma in IT or relevant qualificationAzure Administrator Associate CertificationVMware certificateServer +...
Mobile Fullstack Developer
Why You'll Love Working With Us:100% Remote.Exciting Projects: Work on an amazing mobile app that's making waves in the industry.What We're Looking For:Full Stack Expertise: 3+ years of experience in full stack software development.Tech Savvy: Proficient in Flutter...
Operating Systems Engineer (SvW)
Install, configure and upgrade servers and related hardware and software in a LAN, WAN and stand-alone environment to ensure optimal and efficient functioning. Support equipment in a operating system environment, from implementation through to support. Install,...
Senior BI Data Analyst (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:ANALYSE complex data sets and create insightful visualizations to help make data-driven decisions as your expertise is sought to fill the role of a Senior BI Data Analyst for a fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent. You...
Senior Server Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
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