Boom period ahead for e-commerce
The global e-commerce market will reach $83,26-trillion by 2030 with a CAGR of 18,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The market has grown substantially due to the increasing popularity of omnichannel retailing in which companies...
Network security growth stalls as industry shifts to cloud
The network security market saw a modest single-digit revenue growth in Q1 2024 reaching $5,5-billion, according to Dell'Oro Group. This muted growth, down from double-digits a year ago was driven by a significant decline in hardware-based solutions and a contrasting...
Log4Shell exploitation still alive and well
Discovered in December 2021, Log4Shell quickly became infamous as the vulnerability of the year. Although the Apache Foundation released a patch for this CVE shortly after its discovery, this vulnerability continues to pose a huge threat for individuals and...
Telkom sees growth in mobile broadband, fibre
Telkom increased its customers by 10% during the quarter ended 31 December 2021, to 16,4-million with a blended ARPU of R91.45. Both prepaid and postpaid bases saw an increase in the period under review, with prepaid customers growing 12% year on year to 13,8-million...
Africa cannot outsource healthcare security
The most important lesson from the Covid-19 pandemic for Africa is the need to build a defense mechanism against external shocks, especially in healthcare and financial security. “Investing in health is investing in national security,” Adesi African Development Bank...
Supply issues put a damper on WiFi 6E
Supply constraints will be a “pin in the balloon” for WiFi 6E, as WiFi 7 Enterprise class wireless LAN becomes available in 2023, according to a reoprt from Dell-Oro Group. “Although manufacturers launched WiFi 6E products in mid-2021, products are either not...
NVidia GPUs enable simulation of a living cell
Every living cell contains its own bustling microcosm, with thousands of components responsible for energy production, protein building, gene transcription and more. Scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have built a 3D simulation that...
Search is on for the next generation of IT talent
Careers in IT are interesting, rewarding, and offer opportunities in a wide range of sectors. However, the global IT industry has skills shortages in many specialisations, meaning a skills pipeline of young IT professionals is urgently needed for organisations to...
Trinity offers R50k to boost an IoT project
South African Internet of Things (IoT) specialists Trinity IoT has announced a R50 000 prize for the most innovative IoT project idea. This funding will give the winning proof of concept a boost to becoming fully realised. “IoT has become one of the most significant...
Poor talent strategy, inability to meet worker expectations top risks in 2022
Executives are concerned about their ability to deliver value propositions that satisfy employees and a subsequent inability to retain and recruit talent, according to Gartner’s latest Emerging Risks Monitor Report. Talent risks topped pandemic-related concerns,...
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IT security imperative for business
IT security spend is too often seen as a grudge purchase by business management. But the fact is, effectively securing enterprise networks is a business imperative, says Networks Unlimited. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Arbor Networks distributor Networks Unlimited, points out...
Optimised Suse Linux server sets benchmark
By optimising Suse Linux Enterprise Server on HP ConvergedSystem 900 for SAP HANA, Suse has set record-breaking benchmarks, operating more than twice as fast as similar SPARC solutions. “We worked with HP to implement performance enhancing changes to the Linux kernel...
MTN launches dynamic mobile location app
MTN has launched the MTN Business Directory Services app. Affordable and well-designed, the app consists of a mobile location-based directory making it a requisite for customers interested in your product or service offerings to find you, from any location on mobile...
Payroll software is a necessity
The daunting complexity of today's labour and tax environment in South Africa means that an automated payroll solution has become a necessity rather than a luxury for SMEs that want to ensure the ongoing sustainability of their businesses. That's according to Anton...
JABRA appoints SMAC as local distributor
JABRA and SMAC are excited to announce their partnership with the addition of the JABRA product range to SMAC’s cutting-edge distribution line-up. With innovative headset and speakerphone solutions that enable effortless wireless communications, JABRA is about...
DCC offers Huawei Ascend Y330
Users can now have all of the benefits of a touch screen, Android operating system (OS) and impressive specifications, without the hefty price tag, with the Huawei Ascend Y330 smartphone from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). With a four-inch 480 x 854...
The omni-channel future of retail
Imagine for a moment what an electronics and appliance retailer might look like in the not-too-distant future. A customer walks into a bricks and mortar branch to check out a Nespresso machine she’s had on her wishlist on an e-commerce website, after the retailer has...
Take care with small business development
South Africa’s government has called on the market to offer more assistance to small businesses to help them develop and sustain their operations. However, HR and payroll experts at Accsys advise that the relationship between small businesses and their larger...
McAfee positioned in magic quadrant
McAfee, part of Intel Security, has announced that leading research firm Gartner has positioned the company in the Leaders Quadrant in its “Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways” as published on 23 June 2014. Gartner’s research examined leading companies offering...
AxizWorkgroup, EMC join forces
Leading IT hardware and software distributor AxizWorkgroup and EMC Southern Africa have joined forces on EMC’s entry-level programme. The programme centres around EMC’s industry-leading VNX family of hybrid storage solutions as well as the VSPEX Proven...
Junior ICT Support Technician
Our client, a prominent national brand, based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Junior ICT Support Technician. An awesome career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Minimum of a Higher Certificate / Occupational Certificate Level 5 (NQF Level 5) in...
Angular Developer (with BI project/course completed) 1 year contract – hybrid (TB)
Ensure that the applications/systems are operating efficiently, troubleshoot, resolve queries, sort out technical issues, maintenance, support etc. whilst having a good understanding of BI.Job will involve 80% reports and 20% application development (no new...
Developer – Front-End at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Senior Data Specialist
"Join us as a Senior Data Analyst/Specialist and drive strategic insights that shape the future of entertainment. Elevate your career with Africa's leading entertainment company - where innovation meets analytics!" Qualifications/Experience Required: Degree in...
Software Support Engineer T1
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a prominent player in CRM and Contact Centre solutions within the Southern African region, is known for its utilization of cutting-edge technology to serve an enthusiastic customer base. They are currently in search of a First Line Support...
Business Analyst (CPT/JHB Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A strategic-thinking Business Analyst looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and be part of a collaborative and dynamic team, is sought by our client, an EdTech company. You will take...
Junior ICT Support Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client, a prominent national brand, based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Junior ICT Support Technician. An awesome career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Minimum of a Higher Certificate / Occupational Certificate Level 5 (NQF Level 5) in...
Angular Developer (with BI project/course completed) 1 year contract – hybrid (TB) – Gauteng Gauteng
Ensure that the applications/systems are operating efficiently, troubleshoot, resolve queries, sort out technical issues, maintenance, support etc. whilst having a good understanding of BI.Job will involve 80% reports and 20% application development (no new...
Developer – Front-End at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Senior Data Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
"Join us as a Senior Data Analyst/Specialist and drive strategic insights that shape the future of entertainment. Elevate your career with Africa's leading entertainment company - where innovation meets analytics!" Qualifications/Experience Required: Degree in...
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