Shared cloud infrastructure spend drives overall growth
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment, spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments,...
AI takes centre stage in financial industry
The financial services industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the adoption of AI technologies, according to Nvidia's fourth annual State of AI in Financial Services Report. The report reveals that an overwhelming 91% of financial services companies...
Emerging markets could deliver better returns
South African investors shouldn't expect the same level of returns from US markets going forward, given the current state of the S&P 500, where returns are unlikely to match those of the past 10 years. Instead, investors should set their sights on local soil as...
African countries urged to accelerate E-band planning
To accelerate 5G in Africa, regulatory frameworks governing critical wireless backhaul spectrum, E-band (70-80 GHz), needs to be put on the agenda swiftly. This was the call made by ICT experts at the 6th Annual Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference which took...
Quantum leap for University of Tokyo
IBM and the University of Tokyo have unveiled Japan's most powerful quantum computer. The IBM Quantum System One is now operational for researchers at both scientific institutions and businesses in Japan, with access administered by the University of Tokyo. The IBM...
Cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated
There has been a significant increase in the frequency and sophistication of cybercrime activity, including a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools downloaded from underground forums and filesharing websites between H2 2020 to H1 2021. HP Inc's Threat Insights Report...
Household IoT devices don’t get security attention
New research shows that users don't take the security of their IoT devices seriously. Almost 88% of people have some kind of IoT device in their household, but almost one in six no measures to protect the devices. "As the research shows, the more devices people own,...
Transnet hopes to be back online soon
Transnet, still battling a cyberattack that hit its container port operations last week, is making progress on bringing systems back online and expects to lift the force majeure declared last week. The IT disruptions have been largely alleviated, the organisation...
Can you be fired for carrying a weapon during a strike?
Carrying a weapon during a strike action at your work premises could potentially be a fireable offence. A recent court case, Pailpac (Pty) Ltd v De Beer N.O and Others, confirmed that employees can be dismissed for having dangerous weapons during a strike and on...
Intel unveils new process and packaging technology
Intel has revealed one of the most detailed process and packaging technology roadmaps the company has ever provided, showcasing a series of foundational innovations that will drive its products through 2025 and beyond. In addition to announcing RibbonFET, its first...
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BlackBerry Z30 available in SA
The new BlackBerry Z30 smartphone is now available in South Africa from Vodacom. Featuring BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2, the new all-touch BlackBerry comes with a 5-inch display and the largest battery on a BlackBerry smartphone. The new BlackBerry Z30 smartphone is...
Interconnect offers compliance services
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Keep PINs safe this holiday season
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Cloud computing brings massive benefits
Today, cloud computing generates a lot of hype; it’s both promising and scary. Businesses see its potential but also have many concerns - one of them being security. This is according to Johann Evans, chief technical officer of Cherry Olive, the unified data...
AOC partners with new customers in SA
AOC, one of the global top brands in the display market and subsidiary of TPV Technology Limited, the world’s largest LCD manufacturer, has announced new distribution partnerships in South Africa. The new partnerships with Esquire Technologies and Pinnacle Africa will...
Capillary Technologies grows SA footprint
Capillary Technologies, a leading provider of cloud software solutions that help businesses to engage intelligently with their customers through mobile, social and in-store channels, has announced its entry into the South African market with new offices in...
MTN Rwanda deploys Ericsson solution
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G4S provides Zambian security solution
With a presence in over 125 countries and an extensive offering, G4S is the largest international provider of security solutions. Ranging from on-site manned security and cash processing solutions to cash in transit and ATM security, their services ensure that...
Zambian grant programme helps feed children
A two-year randomised control trial evaluating Zambia’s Child Grant social cash transfer programme found dramatic improvements in the amount of food and clothing going to infants and young children in high poverty families, and a 50% increase in the total value of...
Trillium supports Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Master Data Management, Trillium Software’s partner in South Africa, has recently announced Trillium’s support and seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics Content Resource Management (CRM) 2013. The support and integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM enables...
SQL Database Administrator
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree of equivalent IT qualification or DiplomaMin of 3 years in similar positionMandatory: Microsoft Training and Certification in Data Management ITIL CobITDUTIES: The DBA role serves as a "go-to" technical resources and advisor who offers...
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Our client, a large South African retailer, is looking for a seasoned Project Manager with experience in managing different project types including E-commerce/B2B implementations as well as CRM projects Responsibilities: Manage large, complex CRM and E-Commerce...
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Senior System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior System Engineer.Qualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 13+ years of relevant experience OR;B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 9+ years of relevant experienceM.Eng with 7+ years of relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 5+ years of...
SQL Database Administrator – Gauteng Randburg
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree of equivalent IT qualification or DiplomaMin of 3 years in similar positionMandatory: Microsoft Training and Certification in Data Management ITIL CobITDUTIES: The DBA role serves as a "go-to" technical resources and advisor who offers...
Project Manager – Gauteng Germiston
Our client, a large South African retailer, is looking for a seasoned Project Manager with experience in managing different project types including E-commerce/B2B implementations as well as CRM projects Responsibilities: Manage large, complex CRM and E-Commerce...
Containerization Specialist (.Net) Contractor | Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
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International IT company with offices in Pretoria seeks to employ an expert Java Developer to fulfill a fundamental role on a global project team.Role is long-term contract opportunity ; HybridRESTful API, SOAP, JSON, jQueryDeveloper IDE tools (NetBeans, IntelliJ, or...
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