5G FWA key to connecting the continent
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco – When we talk about using technology to unlock Africa’s potential, we can’t lose sight of the fact that this simply won’t be possible without better connectivity across the continent. Fixed wireless access (FWA) on 5G...
Can AI help to boost African economies?
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa 2024 – As the world’s economies become increasingly digital, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to play a major role in boosting GDPs around the globe. Lavina Ramkissoon, UN University Centre of Policy Research, points out...
More targeted cyberthreats coming in 2022
Kathy Gibson reports - South Africans can look forward to more advanced persistent threats (APTs) in 2022, driven by economic growth in the region. This is according to Maria Garnaeva, senior security researcher at Kaspersky, who adds that South Africa - along with...
First test mission to defend Planet Earth launches
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), the world's first full-scale mission to test technology for defending Earth against potential asteroid or comet hazards, launched yesterday (Wednesday) on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East at...
AI software market to reach $62bn in 2022
Worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) software revenue is forecast to total $62,5-billion in 2022, an increase of 21,3% from 2021, according to a new forecast from Gartner. "The AI software market is picking up speed, but its long-term trajectory will depend on...
SA needs to develop future-fit cities
The persistent global economic and social threat posed by Covid-19 has overlapped with the increasingly urgent need to address climate change to ensure our societies and economies remain stable. What is required is robust long-term planning to ensure that economies...
Black Friday drives higher credit usage
Despite struggling with increasing debt burdens, South African consumers can't resist the lure of a good deal. According to TransUnion data, consumers who open new credit facilities during the Black Friday period every year end up spending more than consumers with...
Bigger Black Friday expected this year
This year's Black Friday event, which has emerged to become a major highlight on the South African calendar, is expected to bring in higher sales volumes than last year as many retailers that were hard hit by decreased consumer spend in 2020 have started offering...
2021 a record year for Windows attacks
According to data analysed and presented by Atlas VPN, 2021 marks a record year for the development of new Windows malware. Even though 2021 has another month to go, cybercriminals have already developed a whopping 107,28-million unique threats targeted at Windows...
Pick n Pay adds chat commerce with WhatsApp
Pick n Pay has selected Clickatell to manage its WhatsApp customer communication channel. Customers can access Pick n Pay services by sending "Hi" to +27 60 070 3037. The easy to navigate menu then allows shoppers to choose which action they want to perform. The Pick...
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Verbatim Secure ‘n’ Go from DCC
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Fortinet highly rated by AV-Comparatives
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The finance sector banks on AIS
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Handheld sponsors Swedish biathlon team
The Swedish national biathlon team has sharpened its game preparations with the use of high performing ultra-rugged computers. According to the sponsorship agreement, the Swedish national biathlon team will use Handheld’s Algiz XRW ultra-rugged notebook for timing and...
FNB’s PS4 offer sells out
FNB’s Playstation 4 stock has sold out within a day of launching the gaming console to qualifying FNB Cheque account holders. “The uptake on the Playstation 4 deal serves as proof that there is a demand for devices other than tablets, smartphones and laptops and the...
Tongaat Hulet Starch revamps meetings
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DCC offers Targus Universal tablet cases
The new Targus range of Universal tablet cases is now available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Constructed of durable polyurethane, these water and stain-resistant cases are available in both flip case and folio-stand models in a variety of colours....
IT security resolutions for 2014
Each new year brings a slew of new year’s resolutions, but these need to be remembered on an on-going basis, else they will be forgotten in the course of daily life. Whether it is going to the gym, quitting smoking, or cutting down on the booze, the list is long, and...
Dell decouples hardware and software
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Citrix XenDesktop harnesses the cloud
Citrix has announced a new release of the Citrix XenDesktop product, the market-leading desktop virtualisation solution. XenDesktop brings hybrid cloud provisioning to enterprise desktop virtualisation deployments, allowing customers to use Amazon Web Services (AWS)...
SQL Production Developer (T-SQL)
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Junior Software Developer (JHB)
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VueJs & Web Developer at M&M Consulting
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Business Systems Analyst – Mpumalanga Middelburg
Hire Resolve, a leading recruitment agency, is currently working with a reputable mining company based in Mpumalanga. Our client is in need of a Business Systems Analyst to join their team of professionals and contribute to various projects.The successful candidate...
SQL Production Developer (T-SQL) – Gauteng Menlyn
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Junior Software Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Melrose
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious & strong problem-solving Junior Software Developer is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Financial Tools to join its Joburg team. Your core role will include participating in every stage of the development...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
GoldenRule is in search of a Senior Business Analyst to join a leading Digital Business Giant.A Senior Business Analyst will play a key role in identifying business needs, analysing processes, and developing solutions to drive organisational success. Business Analysts...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
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