Strategy for Africa to unlock tech benefits set
Regulators have endorsed a set of guidelines to maximise the benefits of transformative information and communication technologies (ICTs) at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24) in Kampala. The "GSR-24 Best Practice Guidelines" agreed by ICT regulators include...
Google Translate adds more SA languages
Google Translate has expanded its support to include 110 new languages, including South Africa's TshiVenda and siSwati, bringing the total number of South African languages available to nine. Part of Google's 1,000 Languages Initiative, which uses AI models to support...
National Water Week – an opportunity to tap into new standards
South Africa can significantly improve water and energy efficiency by aligning its tap labelling programme with international standards, according to a new study released ahead of next week's National Water Week. The week aims to raise awareness and call to action...
The time is right for businesses to move into the metaverse
Organisations should start thinking about their metaverse strategies now, as the new paradigm advances quickly and inevitably. According to Accenture's Technology Vision 2022, the "Metaverse Continuum" - a spectrum of digitally enhanced worlds, realities and business...
South Africans are most worried about identity theft
As more payments are made online, new research from global analytics software firm FICO suggests that South Africans are concerned about fraudsters using their information to hijack their financial personas. When asked about what fraud practices concern them the most,...
Your data could be more exposed than you think
Check Point Research (CPR) has found sensitive data from mobile applications unprotected and available to anyone with a browser. By searching "VirusTotal", CPR found 2 113 mobile applications whose databases were unprotected in the cloud and exposed, all throughout...
How to spot misinformation
During uncertain times, such as the current Ukraine-Russia war, clashes are happening not only for territorial gains, but for public opinion as well. Misinformation has been a worrying issue long before the advent of the internet, but the technology has made the...
Cell C to be restructured, refinanced
Blue Label has concluded a non-binding term sheet with Cell C and various Cell C financial stakeholders, whereby Cell C will be restructured and refinanced. The purpose of this is to deleverage Cell C's balance sheet, providing it with liquidity with which to operate...
AMD adds fastest gaming processor, extends Ryzen line-up
AMD has announced the pricing and availability of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor, the first Ryzen processor to feature AMD 3D V-Cache technology. With this technology, the 5800X3D delivers 15% more gaming performance compared to processors without stacked cache...
Local travel businesses predict a bumper Easter holiday
The local travel sector has been hard-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, but things are looking up. This is according to data and insights from local payments provider Peach Payments and its travel industry merchants. Data from Peach Payments shows that its travel industry...
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VC analysis improves customer service
Vivotek, locally distributed through Westcon Security Solutions, has released its first video content analysis (VCA) application package, following the debut of the Vivotek Application Development Platform (VADP), an open platform that integrates video analytic within...
Metadata key in backup, recovery
Metadata is data about data. It tells us who authored a document, when, what the document contains and where the file "fits" in relation to other data. Metadata is important because it is a key enabler of data storage, retrieval and/or restoration – a vital...
ATI invests R50m in growth
Black owned artisan training company, Artisan Training Institute (ATI), has announced that it will have invested R50-million on building satellite training facilities, refurbishing buildings, establishing new accommodation, and buying new equipment by the fourth...
Is POPI valuable to SA legislature?
The industry remains abuzz with talk around the recently gazetted Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act, yet the compliance rate of South Africa’s enterprises varies significantly. For SMEs the pace to become compliant is considerably slower, according to the...
IndigoCube sponsors speakers at business summit
IndigoCube has announced that it will be a bronze sponsor of the forthcoming International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) SA Chapter Business Analysis South Africa Summit (BASSA) on 16 to 18 September 2014 at the Sandton Convention Centre. Also participating at...
IoT is all about the data
Before we can understand the Internet of Things (IoT), we need to know a little more about where the information that is used comes from – after all, the IoT is all about the data, says Hennie Lessing, team lead: Software Development at Entelect Software. Gathering...
Five trends shaping the future of ERP
In a world where IT is evolving at such a rapid pace and where trends such as the consumerisation of IT are undermining the CIO’s ability to regulate which technologies are used alongside the corporate network, says Gawie van der Merwe, MD, IFS South Africa. But IT...
High speed fibre from iWayAfrica Uganda
Pan African telecoms operator, Gondwana International Networks (GIN), has announced that its iWayAfrica Uganda business has launched its new fibre connectivity service in Uganda. Ken Mwai, MD, iWayAfrica Uganda, says that the demand for high capacity Internet...
Cultural differences in ITSM
There are two areas of culture we need to look at. The first is an understanding of the role of ITSM and the need to challenge the business perception that looks upon the IT department or division in an organisation as a separate entity rather than an integral part of...
Oracle introduces new CRM solution
According to a recent IDG Enterprise report, enterprises that invest in consumerised, easy-to-use technologies experience a 56% increase in employee productivity and a 46% increase in customer satisfaction. In order to deliver that simple and intuitive experience...
Cyber Security Specialist – Gauteng Primrose
Cyber Security SpecialistKey Roles and Responsibilities:Determine who requires access to which information & Plan, coordinate, and implement information security programs.Help protect against Web threats that facilitate cyber-crime like malware, phishing, viruses,...
Technical Support Analyst – Gauteng Randburg
Purpose of the Position:Provide high quality application and systems supportUnderstand the nature and business impact of requests and perform the required analysesProvide second line support for technical and functional solutionsTechnical Support:Oracle, SQL ServerWeb...
Intermediate C# Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
Are you a passionate C# developer looking for a thrilling career opportunity? Look no further! Our client is on the lookout for talented individuals like you to join their dynamic team. Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or...
SAP ABAP Consultant
Leading global organization is seeking seasoned ABAP professionals with several years' working experience. You will provide technical solutions to the needs of stakeholders by interpreting business requirements, defining technical tasks, engineers' quality software,...
Cybersecurity Specialist
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Financial Services Group seeks your technical expertise to be its next Cybersecurity Specialist who will specify the parameters that security solutions require to function properly while contributing to the engineering of the security solutions....
Senior Applications Engineer – SolidWorks (JHB Based)
Our Client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Applications Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting our customers with the SolidWorks product portfolio, focusing on pre-sales, post-sales, onboarding, and...
Python Developer (1246)
Managing projects / processes. Ability to develop in Data Drive Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL etc. Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions....
BI Developer
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a BI Developer to join their team. They are dynamic leaders in Business Process Outsourcing, based in the vibrant heart of Umhlanga. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office daily.Responsibilities:Design...
Business Analyst
Be part of a growing organization that insists that, if work isn't fun then you're doing it wrong. The IT team is young, dynamic and passionate.We are looking for a Business Analyst with 3+ years' experience within an environment using SCRUM / KANBAN as...
Cyber Security Specialist (12 month contract)
Our client is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist for a 12 month contract based in the East Rand. The incumbment will determine who requires access to which information & Plan, coordinate, and implement information security programs.Determine who requires...
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