R2bn funding positions Africa Data Centres for growth
Africa Data Centres has unlocked funding that will allow it to expand data centre capacity and meet the growing demand for cloud computing services in South Africa. This was facilitated through a bespoke financing solution arranged by RMB. "This funding is a...
BCX launches Africa Local Public Cloud in Mozambique
BCX has launched it Africa Local Public (ALP) Cloud services, powered by Alibaba Cloud's technology, at MozTech in Mozambique. Jonas Bogoshi, CEO at BCX, comments: "The collaboration between Alibaba Cloud and BCX allows us to bring the latest technologies through a...
Campus switch market returns to growth quicker than expected
More than $100-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, according to a report from Dell'Oro. Multi-gigabit switches (2,5/5/10 Gbps) are expected to comprise nearly 20% of the sales by 2026. “When the pandemic first hit the market and spurred...
IoDSA welcomes Molefe testimony in Zondo Report
The testimony of Popo Molefe, the current chairman of Transnet, as set out in Part 2: Volume 1 of the Zondo Report (Zondo 2) makes sensible and far-reaching suggestions relating to board and executive appointments at SOEs, according to Parmi Natesan, CEO of the...
SA is firmly in the ransomware sights
For a number of reasons, South African companies are the seventh most-attacked by ransomware in the world. This is one of the findings from the Trellix Advanced Threat Research Report: January 2022, examining cybercriminal behaviour and activity related to cyber...
Data centre industry bucks the trend despite supply chain crisis
Although the construction sector is in the midst of an international supply chain crisis, 70% of respondents to Turner & Townsend’s Data Centre Cost Index were optimistic that stronger-than-ever demand proves the data-centre industry is recession-proof. Now in its...
AI will help to accelerate sustainable development
A new community platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), launched today by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), aims to step up global collaboration on the use of AI to drive sustainable development. The AI for Good Neural Network is designed to...
Wearables could be tracking much more than your heartbeat
Kaspersky experts have found out that the most commonly used protocol for transferring data from wearable devices used for remote patient monitoring contained 33 vulnerabilities, including 19 “critical vulnerabilities” in 2021 alone. This is 10 more critical...
Study seeks to understand the impact of high crime stats
With crime ramping up across the country, South Africans feel unsafe so they access security services more often. Aura’s inaugural Crime Trend Report provides insights into South Africa’s crime stats in key categories from armed robberies to attempted hijackings and...
Project professionals must take a global view to stay relevant
South African project professionals will be increasingly required to build consideration for global events into their strategies and planned outcomes if they are to ensure that they remain relevant in an age that is changing at a pace that challenges society. This is...
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Veeam Cloud Connect available soon
Veeam Software has announced that Veeam Cloud Connect, part of the new Veeam Availability Suite v8, which will be generally available in Q3, 2014. The new functionality gives service providers a direct pipeline to benefit from the Veeam ecosystem, which includes over...
Gemalto launches mobile identity solution
Gemalto has announced that its LinqUs Mobile ID platform, compliant with the guidelines set by the GSMA Mobile Connect initiative, is now available for commercial launch. The solution allows mobile operators to offer all subscribers an unprecedented, single means of...
Data analytics transforms business
Today, every interaction with their customers is recorded and collected by businesses and stored for future use. More and more, companies are trying to find ways to translate these interactions into actionable insights, or data analytics. Gerald Naidoo, CEO of Logikal...
Genesys announces innovation award winners
Genesys has announced at G-Force London that Vodafone Germany, Groupama Rhône-Alpes Auvergne and DNB Bank are the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region winners of its ninth annual Customer Innovation Awards. All of the winners have made major breakthroughs in...
Cloud can grow local subscription economy
While there are pockets of South Africans, mostly high-end consumers in gated communities or high-tech office parks, that are ahead and have participated in the new subscription delivery model curve, the majority of the local population remains behind this curve....
Fintech finances Xerox digital printer
Fintech recently financed the first of its kind large format digital printer in South Africa that can do a five hour litho print job in only five minutes. The Xerox IJP 2000 digital wide format printer, replaces the heavy duty litho press, printing at remarkable...
Seychelles’ VCS wins BDS award
Seychelles-based company Victoria Computer Services (VCS) has won the coveted Africa Operations Distributor of the Year award from Bytes Document Solutions. The award celebrates VCS’s outstanding achievements in Xerox sales growth, services and innovation in the...
Online, mobile banking risks must be managed
Transforming Business and Driving Customer Centricity through the Intelligent Use of Technology and Data is the theme for this year’s GDS International CIO Africa Summit. Set to kick off tomorrow, in Cape Town, this event will bring together 70 senior decision makers...
ThyssenKrupp expands messaging platform
Local industrial solutions specialist company ThyssenKrupp recently identified a need to migrate its ageing messaging platform to the latest available Microsoft technology. They elected to partner with Westcon partner and specialist ICT solutions provider AVeS to help...
Siemon launches new mixed media panel
Siemon, a leading global network infrastructure specialist, has launched a new mixed media patch panel for the African market. The 1U Copper/Fibre Combo Panel allows copper outlets to be mixed with fibre ports in the same rack mount space to efficiently maximise rack...
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)
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
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...
Software Support Engineer T1 – Western Cape Cape Town
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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...
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