How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

AI key for effective security

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) has a huge role to play in securing our future. This is the word from Callan Abrahams, principle AI consultant at iOCO, speaking at the Veeam Unplugged event in Johannesburg. “We spend a lot of time talking about the...

Data resilience at the heart of business survival

Kathy Gibson reports – There are four key structural trends in the industry today, shaping the industry and making the role of IT more challenging. The first is explosion of data. “In the digital-first world, every company is a software business,” says Brendan...

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...

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...

Elon Musk, Twitter board discuss takeover bid

Elon Musk is one step closer to his goal of acquiring Twitter. The world's richest man met with the Twitter board yesterday, apparently to discuss details of a potential deal. Musk earlier this week announced his intention to acquire the company through a hostile...

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Seagate enhances storage portfolio

To address the dramatic growth in data creation and consumption, Seagate has announced a series of significant product updates that support its mission to lead the world in storing, sharing and protecting data. Amongst the releases is a new Cloud Systems and Solutions...

Realtime captioning platform from Ericsson

Ericsson has unveiled its realtime platform that supports live captioning in various languages for broadcasters around the world using speech-to-text, newsroom integration, and rapid offline content preparation. The live platform makes its IBC debut this year, and is...

Seven steps for safer banking

From ATM scams such as shoulder surfing and card skimming, to identity theft, credit card fraud and phishing, criminals have dreamed up a range of ingenious ways of defrauding and robbing bank account holders. Here are a few ways to keep yourself safe from criminal...

The changing role of malware detection

Today malware detection as implemented by what some still refer to as the anti-virus industry has three main components, and although each component has been regarded as its "primary" function by different commentators at different times, all three still have a part...

Prolonged sitting affects health

The saying “all things in moderation” also seems to apply to how much time we spend sitting down. Though sitting may seem harmless, research shows that if you have a desk job, you could have twice the risk of cardiovascular disease than people with jobs that require...

Kaspersky multi-device 2015 now in stores

Following the announcement of the Kaspersky Internet Security – multi-device 2015 product, the solution is now available for purchase from Saturday 13 September 2014, in leading technology retail stores. The device brings added protection to home users’ – safeguarding...

Control logistics processes with information

Cargo transport in South Africa is an industry faced with a number of challenges. Companies in this sector have one overriding objective – move their cargo as fast as possible to where it is required. However, infrastructure problems make this a difficult task, and...

Demystifying LTE

Data is being consumed rapidly and consumers require instant communication and access to information. This is mostly due to the emergence and increased availability of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets as well as more and less costly bandwidth. These...

The cost of false overtime payments

Recent news reports stated that OR Tambo municipality in the Eastern Cape has spent over R3-million on overtime in just three months, with some employees doubling their salaries.

Powermonkey Expedition now available in SA

Powertraveller has developed a world-first in off-grid power generation and Wintec Solutions is excited to announce its arrival in South Africa. The Powertraveller Powermonkey Expedition will be available from Powertraveller stockists nationwide. With an...

Back-End Developer – TypeScript at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Senior Backend TypeScript Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our client's backend systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising scalable and high-performance server-side...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Full Stack Developer"Exciting Opportunity for Full Stack Developers!Are you a coding virtuoso looking to make your mark in the digital realm? Join our conglomerate client's team as a Full Stack Developer and immerse yourself in a world of innovation and creativity. As...

Sales & Application Specialist – Nuclear – Gauteng Midrand

Well known and leading medical supplier requires a Sales & Application Specialist for their Nuclear division.Gr12 is a minimum requirement;Engineering or related equivalent degree with experience in Industrial and Mining IndustryMinimum of 3-5 years experience...

Hardware Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

PURPOSE The main purpose of this job is the hardware development of novel electronics components, modules, subsystems, and systems to further the goals of the Organisation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop circuits for various electronic systemsProvide input...

Senior Front End Developer – Western Cape Somerset West

Senior Front End DeveloperResponsibilities/Tasks:Implement new Front-End requirements using Angular/Typescript and Bootstrap with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS.Maintain existing Front-End applications written in Angular/Typescript.Implement the SARS ‘look and feel' and...

Software Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg

Test Planning: Define the scope of testing within the context of each release/delivery and create detailed, well-structured test plans and test cases.Ownership: The successful candidate will take ownership of testing and the testing environment to ensure the delivery...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

IT Technician

Well known medical supplier based in Midrand is looking for an IT Administrator to join their team.Infrastructure:Coordinate with IT Manager to ensure availability and reliability of servers to meet business demandsEnsure physical security, integrity and safety of the...

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