Managed services deals tipped to increase in 2024
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Services Contract Database, about 1 800 managed services deals were signed in 2023 worth more than $100-billion in contract value. Although the total number of deals declined compared to 2022, the average deal size...
Intel aims for sustainable AI with world’s largest neuromorphic system
Intel says it has built the world's largest neuromorphic system. Code-named Hala Point, the large-scale neuromorphic system, initially deployed at Sandia National Laboratories, utilises Intel’s Loihi 2 processor, aims at supporting research for future brain-inspired...
Bitcoin price rise set to continue into 2022
The Bitcoin price is likely to continue its upwards trajectory until at least the second quarter of 2022 amid continuing global inflation fears. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere, as the world's dominant cryptocurrency hit an all-time...
Massive disconnect between workers and employers on the future of work
Business leaders are significantly more satisfied with how they have adjusted to new working norms than their employees are. Research points to the need for clearer organisational insight into how employees have re-evaluated what they need from their workplace. These...
Employee surveillance could threaten trust, increase staff turnover
The rise in employee performance and trust established in new hybrid working models could be under threat from an increase in the implementation of remote monitoring measures. This is according to a VMware study, "The Virtual Floorplan: New Rules for a New Era of...
Digital transformation takes off in higher education
A survey of more than 450 higher education professionals in South Africa has revealed an increase in digital transformation across the sector. The survey found that 55% of respondents are motivated by the need to enhance the student experience, 51% are driven by the...
Cyberthreats go mainstream in Africa
The increase in cyberthreats recorded by Kaspersky in the first half of this year across South Africa amounted to 31,5-million. Comparatively, Kenya experienced a similar situation with 32,8-million cyberthreats recorded, while these numbers are almost double the...
Is there a safe way to save banking details on your phone?
The latest survey by NordVPN has shown that 33% of users save banking details on their devices to use them on shopping apps and websites later. While many customers go for this option out of convenience, cybersecurity experts warn to be careful, especially during the...
Entrepreneurship hackathon takes place this weekend
The Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the largest celebration of entrepreneurs and innovators who bring ideas to life and empowers nascent entrepreneurs, startups and those who face systemic barriers to starting and scaling their own company. The Global...
SA sim-racers finish second in Team Fordzilla Nations Cup
As the chequered flag brought a close to the inaugural Team Fordzilla Nations Cup international sim-racing event this past weekend, it was the team from Iberia who scored the most points to emerge victorious, ahead of South Africa in second, with Turkey completing the...
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Meru’s market share grows by 7,9%
Meru Networks has announced that its 802.11ac Gigabit WiFi market share jumped more than six-fold from Q3 to Q4 2013, moving from 1,5%% to 9,4% of industry revenues for wireless access points, according to a report issued by from Dell’Oro Group on February 27, 2014....
MNOs must lower prices to survive
There is unprecedented pressure on mobile network operators (MNOs) to lower their prices. Yet a sober analysis reveals that the networks are really their own worst enemies, and can turn their fortunes around by simply lowering prices, says Rob Lith, director,...
LG launches the G2 Red smartphone
LG Electronics (LG) launched its LG G2 smartphone in South Africa late last year. As of April, the G2 will also be available in red in South Africa. It retains the comfortable, functional and convenient design, but in a vibrant colour. The LG G2 Red will share some of...
ESET launches Cyber Security for Mac
ESET Southern Africa has announced the release of brand new and improved ESET Cyber Security Pro and ESET Cyber Security. Both products come with added layers of protection to Apple’s built in Internet security features. Key new functionalities include: new...
Using SAM to optimise data management
Having a sophisticated data governance strategy is evolving from being an IT function, to become a true business enabler and a source of competitive advantage for insurers, says Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management. As the Financial Services Board progresses...
The endless revolution of VoIP
Voice over IP (VoIP) has changed telecommunications in dramatic and irreversible ways. And it’s only the beginning, says Rob Lith, director, Connection Telecom. Dramatic entrance When the Internet Protocol (IP) debuted in 1974, it became possible to transmit voice...
InfoBuild launches WebFOCUS Express upgrade
WebFOCUS Express from InfoBuild is a Web-based business intelligence (BI) solution that eliminates long, complex and expensive development cycles. It enables companies with limited technical skills to easily design, build and deploy comprehensive reporting and...
Tintri launches VMware vSphere client plugin
Tintri, the leading producer of storage for virtualisation and cloud environments, has announced the first ever Tintri vSphere Web Client Plugin to provide integrated VM-aware management in the VMware vSphere Web Client interface. It enables storage and server...
Rosy future for satellite Internet in SA
Ten years ago, few people predicted that satellite would be the tool to finally solve the problem of connecting small towns and rural areas to broadband Internet services - most people were betting on the cellular networks and microwave wireless technologies like...
RS a Fairchild Semiconductor distributor
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has secured a franchised distribution deal with Fairchild Semiconductor, a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions. The terms of the agreement license RS to...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
SQL Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Our client, a powerhouse in the Finance, Investments & Insurances space is urgently seeking a proficient SQL Data Engineer to join their team in Gauteng. If this role is in your wheelhouse, check out the below requirements and feel free to apply! Candidate...
Junior Support Engineer – Gauteng Rosebank
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Intermediate Software Developer (Office Based) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
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Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Data Engineer / BI Developer
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Data Engineer / BI Developer – Gauteng Sandton
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Mid Software Developer at Accenture
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Application Developer at Accenture
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