Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

IT spending set to grow 8% in 2024

Gartner has revised its forecast for global IT spending, projecting an 8% increase that will take the total to $5,1-trillion in 2024. While generative AI (GenAI) has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment in AI more broadly is supporting overall IT...

Routine malaria vaccinations get underway in Africa

Following a successful pilot programme, today the world's first WHO-recommended malaria vaccines are being administered through routine immunisation programmes across Africa, beginning with Cameroon. Vaccinations are taking place across 42 health districts, chosen in...

Spam still most popular way to get consumers’ cash

The business and private use of technology has been continuously growing for years, but the massive global switch to remote working has led to an explosion of attack surfaces, significantly increasing the opportunities for cyber-criminals to exploit. Recent local...

EMEA PC market grows despite supply constraints

EMEA shipments of traditional PCs (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) will reach 95,8-million in 2021, a 13,2% YoY growth, according to research by International Data Corporation (IDC). This includes 24,1-million PC shipments (+11,4% YoY) in 2021Q3. This can be...

Double-digit growth for global smartphone sales

Global smartphone sales to end users totaled 328,8-million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 10,8% year over year, according to Gartner. Overall global mobile phone sales grew 10,2% despite supply constraints due to Covid-19 related production disruption...

Science takes learner from the Klein Jukskei to Indonesia

He developed a protype to trap plastic and tested it in a local river - the Klein Jukskei in Johannesburg; then entered it as a project for the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists; won an award and represented South Africa at an international science fair in Indonesia....

Amazon posts higher revenue

The world's largest retailer Amazon is still enjoying the results of an uptick in engagement due to the lockdowns of 2020. According to data presented by OnlineCasinoMaxi.de, Amazon's quarterly net revenue experienced a 44% YoY growth in Q1 2021, to $108,52-billion....

Connected EV charging points set for growth

The number of connected EV charging points in Europe and North America reached an estimated 1,6-million units in 2020. According to research from Berg Insight, Europe represents the largest share comprising around 1,3-million of these charging points, corresponding to...

Mustek expects higher earnings

Mustek has posted a trading statement, referring shareholders to an earlier trading statement published on 28 July 2021 where it was announced that for the year ended 30 June 2021, Mustek's headline earnings per share and basic earnings per share are expected to be at...

Africa shines as a global business services destination

As the world continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, Africa is emerging from an otherwise crippling crisis as a favourable region for global business services (GBS) and outsourcing. The combined Africa domestic and international GBS sector is estimated to...

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The ultrabook: where laptop meets tablet

There can be no doubt that the emergence of the tablet changed the face of computing dramatically, offering unprecedented levels of portability, intuitive touch screen technology and the ability to complete certain tasks on the move with ease, says Farhad Alli, Dell...

ARM, NetClean fight child exploitation

Cybercrime is not new, and organisations across the globe have tools and systems in place to defend their networks against these crooks. However, there are far worse offenders out there. Ones that aren’t interested in stealing your money or intellectual property, they...

FAW SA roll out SAP solution

FAW SA will implement 4most Enterprise Manager for Automotive (OEM and DMS), powered by SAP Business One, to assist them with current operational needs and future growth expectations. As the local representative of FAW Group, China’s oldest and largest vehicle...

Customer, employee retention key for tourism

Taking a peek into the hospitality and leisure industry it looks like it is in much better fettle going deeper into 2014, with customer loyalty being the number one issue to aim at, says Nicolette Kruger, GM of NFS Technology, the software solutions company which...

Getting e-mail to be POPI compliant

Most businesses are becoming aware of the implications of the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act that will regulate the manner in which personal information is processed, says Craig Freer, head of Product at Vox Telecom. The Act requires, among other...

Diesel generators need regular maintenance

The reliability records of standby power solutions can often be correlated to their service and maintenance regimes. The quality and frequency of preventative maintenance is particularly relevant in the case of diesel generators. This is according to Jack Ward, MD of...

Sophos offers threat protection for SMEs

Sophos has updated its unified threat management solution, Sophos UTM. With more than 100 new features, the highlight of the new UTM platform is bringing Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) to the small and mid-market, capabilities that were previously only available to...

Acer TravelMate P645 wins Red Dot Award

Acer has announced that the Acer TravelMate P645 commercial notebook has been honoured for its product design, winning a 2014 Red Dot Award. This honour closely follows Acer’s four big wins at the 2014 iF Product Design Awards last month, which also included the Acer...

Ensure maximum business benefits from MPS

Companies sometimes go into managed print services (MPS) without realising its full value. Many vendors talk about devices, device consolidation and simplified management, but that’s just part of what MPS can offer. True MPS focuses on what helps an organisation’s...

Project firm rolls out Dac Systems solution

A leading multi-disciplinary multi-national project management house has invested in the expertise and technology on offer by Dac Systems, a Proudly South African national provider of turnkey solutions based on Microsoft products. The result has been an upgraded...

Senior Database and Applications Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Senior Database and Applications DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION Administering, managing and handling database management systems, such as the creation of databases, data warehousing, database performance and tuning and upgrades.Providing applications programming support in...

SAP Security Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Purpose of the role:The SAP Security PM role is responsible for the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the SAP Security module. The ideal candidate will have experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Authorizations, GRC Fiori.Skills Required:S/4 Hana...

SENIOR DATABASE AND APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER – Gauteng Midrand

SENIOR DATABASE AND APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER (X2) LOCATION MidrandPOSITION TYPE PermanentSALARY BETWEEN R405 200 - R769 900 CTC PER ANNUM CLOSING DATE : 7 MARCH 2024QUALIFICATIONS Desired Skills: Experience in an ICT applications development implementation support and...

Azure Data Engineer 2679 – Gauteng Centurion

Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent Azure Data Engineer (Advance)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Programming skills in data related programming languages and frameworks, such as Python, Spark, SQL, Kusto.Experience with Azure...

SAP BI BW Specialist

Are You Ready to Warp into the Future of Data Modeling? Join Our Galactic Team! Calling all SAP BW4/HANA Data Modeling Wizards! We're on the hunt for a stellar talent to join our dynamic crew and take our data game to infinity and beyond! Essential Skills: Masterful...

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Our client, a Company specialising in Intelligent Software Solutions is looking for a C# Backend Developer to join their dynamic team.Minimum Qualifications Applicable, 3-year BSc degree in computer science. NQF Level 7.Advantage Qualifications Applicable Microsoft...

Geospatial (Back-End) Developer

Develop on cloud and KubernetesParticipate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debuggingWrite clean code to develop functional web applicationsTroubleshoot and debug applicationsPerform UI tests to optimize performanceCollaborate with Front-end...

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Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments...

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ENVIRONMENT:A young & dynamic EdTech startup seeks the coding talents of a C#.Net Software Engineer to join its team where your core role will be to successfully develop, deliver, and maintain high quality software (requirements, design, code, documentation,...

DevOps Consultant 2709

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