The rise and rise of AMD
Intel's market share has shrunk by 20%, while AMD has gained significantly - controlling nearly 22% of the global processor market by Q3 of 2024, according to new analysis from Stocklytics.com. "Intel's manufacturing fumble in recent years has resulted in long delays...
Visa, Absa roll out women advocacy programme
Visa, in collaboration with Absa, has rolled out its advocacy programme, She's Next, across South Africa. The initiative, which spans across the globe, aims to create an inclusive and equitable environment for women-led businesses with networking, mentoring and...
Wearables deliver double-digit growth
The worldwide wearables market hit a new record high in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) as shipments reached 171-million units, up 10,8% from the same quarter last year, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable...
Intel launches new vPro platform
Intel has announced the latest Intel vPro platform, powered by 12th Gen Intel Core, adding performance for business productivity. "The next gen of the Intel vPro platform was designed to deliver even greater security, performance and manageability for all businesses,"...
Strong gains for Ethernet switch market
The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew 11,8% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) with revenues reaching $8,5-billion. For the full year 2021, the market recorded $30,7-billion in revenues for a year-over-year growth rate of 9,7%. Meanwhile, the...
Global security appliance market sees Q4 growth
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, vendor revenue in the overall security appliance market grew 9,7% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) totaling more than $5,8-billion and representing...
Insight into the Russia-Ukraine cybersecurity conflict
By Kathy Gibson - The very visible war between Russia and Ukraine is taking place on the ground, but a fierce battle is also taking place in the cyber environment. And there’s a danger that these attacks – which vary widely in terms of complexity and sophistication –...
SA to lead continued PC growth in MEA
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations and tablets, is expected to see year-on-year shipment growth of 2,6% for the first quarter of 2022, according to industry analysis conducted...
These are the top government technology trends for 2022
Gartner has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2022 that can guide public-sector leaders in accelerating digital transformation and mitigating disruption risks. “Government and public sector CIOs now need to sustain the momentum of digital...
Hardware holds its own despite move to the cloud
Although many organisations have rushed to the cloud to support a new remote workforce, hardware remains the top IT spend category. Spiceworks Ziff Davis (SWZD) published its new Hardware Trends in 2022 and Beyond report shows that physical servers will continue to...
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Westcon Group celebrates sales kick off
In June, local value-added distributor, the Westcon Group celebrated its annual sales kick off at the Theatre on The Track in Kyalami, Johannesburg, South Africa. The theme for the event was The Wizard of Oz, and the team used the concept of the Yellow Brick Road as...
Research firms rank Ricoh tops for MPS
Quocirca has named Ricoh the leader of managed print services (MPS) for the third consecutive year. Ricoh saw double-digit business growth in 2013 by helping businesses improve their performance by digitising information, streamlining workflows and more quickly...
NFS Technology to focus on West Africa
NFS Technology, the specialist software company that supplies software for the hospitality industry, including for the conference and video conferencing markets, has announced it is to launch an aggressive campaign in West Africa, following the landing of its first...
A-tek Distribution launches in South Africa
Based in the heart of Cape Town’s City Centre, A-tek Distribution assists consumers, resellers and vendors in meeting the growing demand for quality products within the tech sector. Focusing on retail, channel and online sales, A-tek is able to offer a range of...
Huawei unveils Ascend P7 LTE smartphone
Huawei has unveiled the highly anticipated Huawei Ascend P7. Building on the success of Huawei Ascend P6, the new 4G LTE-enabled smartphone redefines smartphone excellence with top-notch features, ultra-fast connectivity, and easier navigation in a beautifully crafted...
Hybrid cloud solution from Suse, UShareSoft
Suse and UShareSoft have announced UForge for Suse Cloud, the first ready-to-run hybrid cloud solution based on Suse Cloud, the first enterprise OpenStack distribution, with an integrated store for enterprise application templates and easy-to-use tools for software...
Update for Opera Mini browser
Introducing Opera Mini 8 - the biggest update for the Opera Mini mobile browser on iPhone and iPad to date. Available for free in the Apple App Store, Opera Mini 8 will get you to anywhere on the Web faster, cheaper and with a brand new native UI look for iOS 7. Opera...
Endpoint security must not be forgotten
A centrally-managed endpoint security system is key for businesses who want to protect against vulnerabilities.
Sage VIP’s online ESS aids HR
Sage VIP Outsourcing has created a hosted online employee self-service (ESS) solution that enables companies to streamline the leave application and approval process, distribution of IRP5 forms, and other common human resources (HR) tasks and business processes. The...
Connecting cloud to the bottom line
Cloud and big data are more than the current tech buzz words. In my opinion cloud and big data are set to play a decisive role in determining which enterprises grow their profits and global market share during the Africa continent’s ascendancy and which don’t, says...
C# Full Stack Developer
A leader in the financial and Investments space is looking for Developers to join their dynamic team. As a Full Stack Developer, you will be required to utilise various development languages to build and maintain robust applications. You will also be responsible for...
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer)
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm! About the job:This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role...
Technical Business Analyst
ENVIRONMENT:An independent Asset Management firm seeks the expertise of a Technical Business Analyst to join the Centralised Services team, which collaborates with various departments globally. The ideal candidate should have expertise in data integration, process...
Full Stack Senior Software Developer
An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting company in Durban. The ideal candidate should be able to design, develop and test the products required for the company's needs. This position is office based.Responsibilities:Develop and designing relevant code on...
C# Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leader in the financial and Investments space is looking for Developers to join their dynamic team. As a Full Stack Developer, you will be required to utilise various development languages to build and maintain robust applications. You will also be responsible for...
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm! About the job:This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role...
Technical Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:An independent Asset Management firm seeks the expertise of a Technical Business Analyst to join the Centralised Services team, which collaborates with various departments globally. The ideal candidate should have expertise in data integration, process...
Full Stack Senior Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting company in Durban. The ideal candidate should be able to design, develop and test the products required for the company's needs. This position is office based.Responsibilities:Develop and designing relevant code on...
Business Analyst – Test Management (Expert) TT
Assists in establishing, implementation and steering of overall test management strategy from a business perspective across all financial accounting products (both manual and automated test strategy).Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across the...
Cyber Security Specialist
Our Client in the Telecommunications industry is hiring for a Cyber Security Specialist as an Independent Contractor for 12 months. This role will allow you to gain experience in working with one of the largest telecommunications companies in South Africa.The ideal...
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