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...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

Escalating fraud an increased risk for all South Africans

The South African fraud landscape has increased steadily over the past five years, making this one of the top risks South Africans face daily, according to the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS). "This increase is alarming and indicative of how South...

Data will ‘make or break’ workers’ trust in AI

A Salesforce survey of nearly 6 000 global knowledge workers suggests that AI has a data problem. Nearly six in 10 AI users say it's difficult to get what they want out of AI right now, with more than half claiming they don't trust the data used to train today's AI...

Building skills and competencies the top HR priority for 2022

Nearly 60% of HR leaders reported that building critical skills and competencies will be their number one priority in 2022, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey found the other top HR priorities for 2022 are organisational design and change management (48%),...

Resellers look forward to better business in 2022

Global IT resellers have mostly prospered during the pandemic and expect even better business performance over the next 12 months - but there remain major opportunities for closer collaboration with distributors on cloud and digital initiatives, according to Context....

Young scientists represent SA at Indonesia science fair

Two local young scientists are set to showcase their scientific genius at the 2021 International Science and Invention Fair held in Indonesia, following successful entries at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists. Danielle Pienaar who is Grade 6 at C&N Primêre...

Programming Olympiad 2021 winners announced

The winners have been announced for the 2021 national Programming Olympiad, a challenge for high school learners who can use a computer programming language. The Olympiad seeks to grow coding skills among young South Africans. The South African Computer Olympiad, an...

Digital leaders will embrace new operating models

When we went into our first lockdown in 2020, industry analysts predicted the rapid advancement of digital transformation. What was overlooked by many was that, while we knew the old world was in crisis, the new digital world was still forming - complicating...

Liquid scoops carrier award

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has been named as the Best African Wholesale Carrier for the 10th consecutive year at the Global Carrier Awards that took place in London last night (21 October). The awards aim to recognise innovation, vision, and excellence to award...

Snowden warns against weakening encryption

A global group of civil society organisations and technology companies has come together to promote the use of strong encryption and prevent dangerous attempts by governments and law enforcement agencies to undermine it on the first-ever Global Encryption Day....

FMF urges sound policy choices to improve SA’s trade barrier score

Government-imposed barriers to trade, such as tariffs, duties, and protectionist policies, inhibit the flow of goods and services and hurt low-to-middle income consumers the most. Where trade is more liberalised, people enjoy on average a higher quality of life. These...

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Reconciliation as a strategic advantage

Many retailers are implementing Value Added Services (VAS) in an effort to enhance the customer experience, to generate incremental revenue, and to ultimately gain a competitive advantage, says Ian Steyn, executive : Products and Sales at Innervation Value Added...

Cisco launches application-centric solutions

Application-centric infrastructure is set to help businesses in South Africa unlock new routes to innovation and profit, Cisco has announced. “A new paradigm shift driven by cloud, mobility and big data is redefining IT, with the Web-based economy shifting to an...

LG G2 offers new features

The LG G2 has officially launched in South Africa. Based on LG’s research of consumer lifestyles and behaviours, this smartphone offers users more real-life benefits than any other phone. One of the most outstanding changes is the practical user experience (UX) of the...

Water management solutions needed in SA

Wasting water in a country that’s as dry as South Africa is almost a sin, and a very expensive one at that. But while there’s growing awareness around the need to protect and conserve the country’s water resources, at consumer level,-millions of litres are lost every...

Standard Bank app arrives for Nokia Lumia

There is a rush of new great applications coming to the Windows Phone Store, and one of South Africa’s leading banks have added theirs to the growing catalogue. The Standard Bank app brings a wide range of features designed to make on-the-go banking easy and secure....

Secure operating environment key for cloud

Increasing levels of adoption of the cloud is driving urgency around the need for a secure operating environment and the skills necessary to maintain this environment. Cloud services experts like Gavin Lingenfelder, cloud services lead at Pamoja, believe good...

School-leavers do have choices

According to Statistics South Africa the country’s unemployment figure now stands at 25,06% and competition for jobs, particularly in sectors such as ICT, retail and manufacturing, is on the rise. HR and recruitment specialists believe that the more information about...

Ericsson to showcase Radio Dot System

The recently launched Ericsson Radio Dot System, a disc-shaped cellular radio that is small enough to fit a person’s hand, will be showcased at Ericsson’s stand during the 2013 edition of AfricaCom, scheduled to take place at the Cape Town International Convention...

Automotive industry needs SCM

The South African automotive sector is plagued by uncontrollable factors such as strike and labour action, port delays due to weather and congestion, unreliable rail infrastructure and high costs for road transportation. This is according to Rob Williams, Business...

Fujitsu redefines storage with Eternus DX

Fujitsu has introduced a new era of business-centric storage, with new-generation Eternus DX systems that are the industry’s first to put business priorities ahead of storage, easing IT challenges such as the management of ever increasing volumes of critical data....

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an innovative Software Specialist, is currently seeking skilled C++ developers who possess the ability and coding expertise to craft advanced, defect-free, and easily maintainable software solutions. As part of this role, you will be tasked...

Senior PowerApps Developer

Is this you?Are you a PowerApps virtuoso ready to steer enterprise solutions into the future? If you're enthusiastic about crafting and executing groundbreaking, step into a role where your contributions will set new benchmarks. What you'll be doing (and why you'll...

Senior SQL DBA

Our client is seeking a Senior SQL DBA to support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.Responsibilities:Operating SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot any issues impacting the environments as well as analyse error...

C++ Desktop Application Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an innovative Software Specialist, is currently seeking skilled C++ developers who possess the ability and coding expertise to craft advanced, defect-free, and easily maintainable software solutions. As part of this role, you will be tasked...

Senior PowerApps Developer – Gauteng Rosebank

Is this you?Are you a PowerApps virtuoso ready to steer enterprise solutions into the future? If you're enthusiastic about crafting and executing groundbreaking, step into a role where your contributions will set new benchmarks. What you'll be doing (and why you'll...

Senior SQL DBA – Gauteng Midrand

Our client is seeking a Senior SQL DBA to support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.Responsibilities:Operating SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot any issues impacting the environments as well as analyse error...

SQL and Oracle DBA

Become part of a leading technology company as an SQL and Oracle Database Administrator (DBA). This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, contributing to the maintenance and optimization of database systems. If you're a skilled DBA...

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client is searching for a skilled Software Specialist who excels in coding and possesses the capability to develop sophisticated software solutions with zero defects and effortless maintainability. This individual will take on the role of a C/Go/Rust...

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Is this you?Are you a BI developer and data wizard with a penchant for PowerBI? Do you thrive in transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights? Then this is for you! What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)You'll be the architect of our client's...

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