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...

Security outsourcing set to surge

Company bosses are boosting their cybersecurity following an alarming increase in cyberattacks. A new study commissioned by Kaspersky shows that 82% of companies surveyed in South Africa suffered at least one cyber incident over the last two years. One of the main...

Successful reinvention is good for the bottom line

Only 20% of South African enterprises are succeeding at digital transformation - yet those that are totally reinventing themselves to remain competitive are reporting 22% stronger revenue growth than those companies that have had limited or failed transformations,...

MS Teams saw 90% growth to 145m daily users

Microsoft Teams surged in popularity as a direct result of the Coronavirus outbreak in 2020. According to data presented by Tradingplatforms.com, the daily active users (DAU) of Microsoft Teams in April 2021 increased by over 93% compared to a similar period in 2020 -...

New approach needed to combat HIV-related stigma in SA

Globally, external HIV-related stigma is a major threat to all HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions - including the recently launched Universal Test and Treat strategy in South Africa and the 90-90-90 targets set by UNAIDS for the global response by 2020...

CompTIA members offer help to ransomware victims

CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, has announced several actions to help IT companies affected by the ransomware attack that has impacted organisations world-wide. CompTIA member companies are providing...

EOH responds to reports alleging imminent SITA blacklisting

Former local IT giant EOH has issued a statement following various media reports that it could be blacklisted by government's IT procurement arm, SITA. In a SENS statement this afternoon, the company gives an overview of how the situation arose, as well as its...

IXPs critical to improving Africa’s Internet ecosystem

A new report published by the Internet Society outlines the state of Internet interconnection in Africa and the critical role Internet Exchange Points (IXP) play in improving access and lowering costs. The report, entitled "Moving towards an interconnected Africa: the...

The rise of 5G and its impact on the next normal

Kathy Gibson reports - A massive 1-million 5G subscriptions are going to be added every day this year, taking the total to 580-million users by the end of 2021. Todd Ashton, vice-president and head of Ericsson South and East Africa, points out that 5G growth is...

REvil ransomware: 5 000 attacks in 22 countries

On 2 July 2021, it became known that the REvil ransomware gang perpetrated a large attack against Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and its clients around the world, leading to thousands of companies becoming potential victims of ransomware. At the time of writing,...

SA recycling platform gets global recognition

South African recycling company, Kudoti, has finished among the top five winners of the Nestlé 2021 Creating Shared Value (CSV) Prize for its innovative recycling impact through technology. The CSV Prize has been running for more than 10 years and has identified...

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Data quality is critical for IT projects

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Infrasoft accelerates core banking solutions

Infrasoft Technologies, a market leader with more than 130 core banking installations across more than 3 000 sites, accelerates the next generation cloud-based core banking solutions for the smaller financial institutions and co-operative banks. The solution helps the...

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Harnessing opportunities in the cloud

Local interest in cloud computing is steadily growing and we are beginning to see an uptake in this platform, says Sven Rathjen, VP Sales EMEA at WD. This is extremely positive for resellers as the cloud presents prospects for growth and increased market share....

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

SAP ARIBA – Systems Analyst

Our client is on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individual who shares a passion for service in the banking industry, a System Analyst: SAP Ariba.ResponsibilitiesInterpret specifications to construct SAP Ariba Contract Management System (CMS) solutions that...

Scrum Master

12 Month Contract role with top tier Financial Services company for a skilled Scrum Master. Purpose of role:The scrum master serves to facilitate scrum to the larger team by ensuring the scrum framework is followed. Be committed to the scrum methodology, agile...

Junior Support Engineer

Elevate Your Career with iOCO Infrastructure Services: Where Innovation Meets Impact. We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Junior Support Engineer to join our team. As a Junior Support Engineer, you will play a crucial role in providing technical assistance...

Technical Lead Infrastructure & Services

The purpose of this role is the integrative management of corporate and project ICT infrastructure, process engineering and service delivery incorporating outsourced vendors and subcontractors for overall contractual compliance and commercial...

Systems Analyst (.Net Development) – Centurion

Systems Analyst - Centurion Examining/maintenance checks current systems Incident/Request management Talking to users (requirements gathering) Liaising with other IT staff Implementing new systems / undertaking system deployments Travel is a key feature of the job as...

Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...

Junior Systems Engineer (24/7) SOC Environment

Are you a skilled Junior Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our Team is looking for someone like you to help shape the future of Tech!You will work in a dynamic iOCO Infrastructure Team as a Junior Systems Engineer by providing the monitoring on all...

SAP ARIBA – Systems Analyst – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client is on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individual who shares a passion for service in the banking industry, a System Analyst: SAP Ariba.ResponsibilitiesInterpret specifications to construct SAP Ariba Contract Management System (CMS) solutions that...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg North

12 Month Contract role with top tier Financial Services company for a skilled Scrum Master. Purpose of role:The scrum master serves to facilitate scrum to the larger team by ensuring the scrum framework is followed. Be committed to the scrum methodology, agile...

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