Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

Unveiling the surge in fraud attacks

Fraud is on the increase, with a massive 76% of South African respondents to Experian's survey for its Defeating Fraud Report having seen an increase in fraud losses over the past year. The report surveyed 308 fraud managers in financial services, telecom, and retail...

New insights into cloud-powered data protection strategies

"Enterprises are starting to realise that it's not if or even when they will suffer from a ransomware or cyberattack, but how many times," says Dave Russell, senior vice-president of strategy at Veeam, following the release of the latest Veeam 2024 Cloud Protection...

No end in sight to the NFT craze

Despite some ups and downs, the market for non-fungible tokens has exploded this year, drawing more and more attention from investors on a global scale. According to data presented by BlockArabia.com, NFT's 30-day sales volume hit an all-time high of $3,75-billion in...

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...

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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...

14 security predictions for 2014

Check Point SA’s sales manager, Doros Hadjizenonos, looks back at how accurate security forecasts for 2013 proved to be, and gives his predictions for the year ahead. With the end of 2013 approaching, and in light of the signing into law of the recent Protection of...

Itec launches national resolution centre

Itec Group has launched its national resolution centre in a further move to centralise client interaction and streamline support. The national resolution centre provides a fully automated resolution process for clients and is an industry first as it cuts across the...

Qrent opens offices in Tanzania

To cater for the increased demand for pre-owned ICT equipment on a short-term or long-term rental basis, South African based company, Qrent, a fully fledged division of InnoVent Rental and Asset Management Solutions, has opened an office in Tanzania. “We have seen a...

Software AG to grow partnerships in 2014

In a challenging economic environment, corporates today face pressures to reduce costs and increase profits. Software AG believes that creating prosperous partnerships is key to remaining competitive. With the finalisation of its new 2014 Partner Programme, Software...

FastNet achieves PCI DSS compliance

In a bid to fight increasing card fraud, which is estimated to have cost $11,27-billion worldwide in 2012 (a 14,6% increase year-on-year), leading wireless data company, FastNet, has announced it has achieved Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)...

Database Administrator – Oracle – Gauteng Johannesburg

As a database administrator (DBA), your role involves managing and maintaining databases within an organization. Here are some key responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the role: Database Installation and Configuration: Installing and configuring...

Data Manager (CHAMPS) Wits VIDA – Gauteng Moletsane

Main purpose of the job:Wits VIDA Research Unit joined the multi-national Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Project (CHAMPS), led by Emory University, in 2017The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) program, supported by the...

Data Analyst – Durban

DUR002043 DATA ANALYST - DURBANAn opportunity has become available for a Data Analyst.Purpose of the job: To provide comprehensive data analysis and actionable insights on Sales & Media Metrics. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years experience in data...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript_Cloud) – 1627 EvdB

Design, Development and maintenance on platform Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsReview code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirementsAbility and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues...

Senior Software Developer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is always on the lookout for ways to make sub-metering prepaid services better for everyone involved, from installers to property managers, owners, and tenants. Right now, they need a top-notch Senior Software Developer to craft software that...

Data Analyst – Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North

DUR002043 DATA ANALYST - DURBANAn opportunity has become available for a Data Analyst.Purpose of the job: To provide comprehensive data analysis and actionable insights on Sales & Media Metrics. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years experience in data...

Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is always on the lookout for ways to make sub-metering prepaid services better for everyone involved, from installers to property managers, owners, and tenants. Right now, they need a top-notch Senior Software Developer to craft software that...

Systems Analyst (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:UNDERSTAND and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement of Applications as the next Systems Analyst sought by a reputable Retail Group. You...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript_Cloud) – 1438 EvdB

Design, Development and maintenance on platform Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsReview code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirementsAbility and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues...

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