Hormuz a tech chokepoint that heightens semiconductor, AI infrastructure risks

A functional impairment of the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly emerging as a critical yet underappreciated risk to the global technology supply chain, with specialty materials such as helium now presenting a larger immediate threat to semiconductors and AI infrastructure...

We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

Employees under the lash as financial stress grows

There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...

Businesses brace for long-term impacts from Iran conflict

Kathy Gibson reports - Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end tomorrow, the long-term impacts will continue to dog the world for months. That’s the key takeaway from KPMG’s latest Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook, which unpacked what some of the...

Africa has a key role in the global green transition

Each year, the call for climate action appears to be intensifying from scientists, activists, and civil society. As global leaders gather at this year's 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), a key aspect that is expected to garner attention is tangible measures that...

Energy transition needs to be expedited

With political and business leaders gathering in Dubai this week for this year's UN Climate Change Conference, S&P Global has released new research highlighting the need for an expedited energy transition, in a special edition of its quarterly sustainability...

Wireless technology isn’t just for connectivity anymore

The next generation of wireless is going to do far more than connect people and machines. Yes, 5G, Private 5G, and Wi-Fi 6 can augment existing enterprise networks and provide the necessary coverage, quality of service (QoS), and resiliency companies require. By...

Connectivity in SA: the numbers you need to know

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, people have been even more reliant on their Internet connections to stay in touch, educated, entertained, and productive. Although the effects of the pandemic have been and continue to be devastating, we can only imagine what life...

Richard Branson completes journey to space

Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity, with company founder Richard Branson on board, has successfully reached space, completing the company's fourth rocket-powered spaceflight. Yesterday's flight was the 22nd test flight of VSS Unity and the first test flight with a full crew...

PC demand remains strong

The surge in PC demand continued through the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) despite global component shortages and logistics issues. Worldwide shipments of Traditional PCs, inclusive of desktops, notebooks, and workstations, reached 83,6-million units in 2Q21, up 13,2%...

Employer roles on mandatory vaccination rollouts

Employers considering putting a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy in place need to take several factors into account, including appropriate steps if an employee refuses, write Dhevarsha Ramjettan and Shane Johnson from Webber Wentzel. Employers are currently faced...

Untrained users are ticking timebombs for cyber attacks

Every organisation, regardless of size and vertical, is susceptible to phishing and social engineering without computer-based training. This is among the findings of a new Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report to measure an organisation's phish-prone percentage...

Alternative financing industry set for 20% jump

Over the last five years, digital financial services like crowdinvesting and crowdfunding became an appealing alternative for thousands of investors and start-ups, connecting borrowers directly to lenders through online platforms and offering different models of...

MTN Business App awards open for entry

Marking 10 years since the launch of this national platform to recognise local champions of app development talent, the 2021 MTN Business App of the Year Awards are now officially open for entry. This year's prize money for the country's best digital developers is at...

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Avnet, SanDisk deliver flash solutions

SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash storage solutions, and Avnet, a leading global technology distributor, announced that Avnet will offer a wide portfolio of flash-based hardware and software solutions from SanDisk to its customers throughout North America,...

LG announces advanced AV line-up

In less than three weeks, LG Electronics (LG) will be showcasing its latest audio video line-up at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The premium selection of products includes the latest iteration of the much acclaimed, space-saving...

MPS boosts business productivity

Businesses are continuously innovating to streamline costs, manage expenses and trying to offer original products and services that differentiate it from competitors. However, this is often easier said than done and organisations find it challenging when faced with...

VMware updates cloud management solutions

VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced the general availability of new and updated offerings to the industry’s leading portfolio of management solutions purpose-built for the cloud era. These solutions – VMware vCloud...

10 online shopping cart tips from PayU

“Selecting the correct shopping cart for an online business is the most critical technical decision to be made for a start-up,” says Johan Dekker, chief operations officer of PayU, SA’s leading online and mobile payment solutions provider. “When deciding on your...

2014 IT predictions from CA Technologies

CA Southern Africa today revealed CA Technologies top five IT predictions for 2014. CA Technologies CTO, John Michelsen, says that in 2014 IT will drive stronger engagement models between business and the services it delivers. USA based, Michelsen, will be visiting...

Fighting DDoS attacks

Distributed denial of service, or DDoS, attacks can be hugely damaging to businesses that rely on their online presence for sales and new business - and DDoS attacks are undoubtedly on the rise. According to DDoS mitigation provider, Prolexic, the second quarter of...

Dell innovates to address tech challenges

Dell Software has announced technology innovations that address a host of pressing IT challenges. New solutions and technology integrations within Dell’s mobility/BYOD offerings provide customers the tools to increase workforce productivity, while also ensuring secure...

Kaseya launches BYOD Suite

Kaseya, a leading provider of IT systems management software, today announced the general availability of the Kaseya BYOD Suite, an enterprise-class platform that securely extends multiple corporate data sources to mobile users’ smartphone and tablet devices, while...

HP expands cloud portfolio

HP has expanded its cloud portfolio with new solutions and services that offer enterprises greater agility, simplified management and improved security for their hybrid environments. As enterprises embrace new delivery models, one of the biggest decisions chief...

Data Centre Engineer – Gauteng Edenvale

Data Centre Support Engineer - Taking the cloud phenomenon to another level! We are looking for a confident go getter individual who has an urgent sense of delivery looking for exposure to a variety of VMWare hosts with Windows servers! The Company: one of a few...

Senior Systems Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Join the digital revolution! Our client is looking for Senior Fullstack JavaScript Developer for a dynamic role in Midrand and Menlyn. Be part of an automotive innovator making waves in the IT space. If you're passionate about technology and ready for a challenge....

System Support – Gauteng Centurion

Load all new installs and ensure that they are registered on the respective systems.Ensure events are correctly set up and functioning as per the Needs Analysis Document.Ensure that all swap out units are registered to the correct client and operational.Allocate all...

Automation Tester (Contract)

Location: Pinelands, with a Hybrid Model Role:The Intermediate Software Quality Engineer is responsible for designing and executing test strategies, including automation and performance testing, to ensure high-quality software delivery. These engineers will take...

Automation Tester (Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town

Location: Pinelands, with a Hybrid Model Role:The Intermediate Software Quality Engineer is responsible for designing and executing test strategies, including automation and performance testing, to ensure high-quality software delivery. These engineers will take...

IT Risk Specialist

NQF level 6 B Degree in Risk Management/Audit/or equivalent Advanced DiplomaCISA/CISSP/CISM/CGERT/PMP or any other IT Governance related qualification2 years managerial/leadership experience4 years' experience in a risk and audit environment4 years Financial Business...

IT Risk Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg

NQF level 6 B Degree in Risk Management/Audit/or equivalent Advanced DiplomaCISA/CISSP/CISM/CGERT/PMP or any other IT Governance related qualification2 years managerial/leadership experience4 years' experience in a risk and audit environment4 years Financial Business...

SAP Consultant

Become an Integral Asset of Our Dynamic Team: SAP Technical Operations Specialist Are you ready to take your SAP expertise to the next level? We're seeking a passionate and skilled SAP Technical Operations Specialist to join our innovative team. If you thrive in a...

SAP Consultant – Gauteng Midrand

Become an Integral Asset of Our Dynamic Team: SAP Technical Operations Specialist Are you ready to take your SAP expertise to the next level? We're seeking a passionate and skilled SAP Technical Operations Specialist to join our innovative team. If you thrive in a...

DATA ARCHITECT (24 MONTHS CONTRACT) at Secondments Recruitment

Job Advert SummaryData architect's role strategically oversee the company's data migration activities, design and implement comapny EDW and Data Lake solutions, data marts, and data stores while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also...

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