Deepfake frauds are on the rise
The artificial intelligence (AI) renaissance, which turned artificial intelligence into one of the hottest topics in both the consumer and business sectors, comes with its dark side, as more and more scammers use AI tools for cyberattacks and data breaches....
Right-to-repair law could cut e-waste
It's a frustrating scenario most South African consumers are all too familiar with: You purchase an expensive new electrical item or electronic device, and shortly after the warranty expires, a small part breaks. But when you take it into the manufacturer, they simply...
Dell, VMware add multi-cloud simplicity
Dell Technologies has announced new cloud and IT offerings, co-engineered with VMware, to speed how organisations consume, manage and act on critical data. "Organisations are increasingly relying on multiple clouds and other emerging technologies to remain competitive...
Teraco completes Cape Town hyperscale data centre expansion
Teraco Data Environments has completed Phase 1 of CT2, its new hyperscale data centre in Brackenfell, Cape Town, which becomes the largest data centre in the Western Cape. The new facility supports the growing demand by enterprises and cloud providers for data centre...
Google commits to $1bn African investment
Kathy Gibson reports from Google for Africa - Google has committed to invest $1-billion in Africa over the next five years. Making the announcement, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, says the funds will be used for initiatives ranging from improving...
VMware stakes its claim in multi-cloud
Kathy Gibson reports from VMworld - The multi-cloud world opens up a world of new possibilities for organisations - but it comes with extra complexity and cost. Raghu Raghuram, CEO of VMware, explains that the cloud journey has seen companies move from the...
Using the Moon to address Earth’s digital inequality
While most of the developed world takes access to reliable, fast wireless internet (WiFi) for granted, in underserved communities, reliable internet access can be as elusive as it is on the Moon. NASA is working to solve both challenges. Digital inequality or...
Cloud complexity, work from home drive increased attacks
A massive 84% of the organisations who took part in a recent survey suffered a significant security incident in the past two years. The State of Security 2021 report polled 535 security leaders in nine leading economies across multiple industries by research firm...
Black Storm attack threatens CSP networks
A new cyber threat, coined a Black Storm attack, could potentially wreak havoc on communications service provider (CSP) networks, according to new distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) research from Nexusguard: A New Threat to CSP Networks - The Impending Black Storm....
Strong growth for African mobile commerce
The African mobile app market continues to show strong growth, with more people accessing goods and services online than ever before. This is among the findings from the 2021 edition of AppsFlyer's State of E-commerce App Marketing report, which analysed over...
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Huawei launches agile network switch
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has launched the industry’s first agile network architecture technology and agile switch, the S12700. With a design that has been developed from a service and user experience...
Companies ignore Millenials at their peril
By 2025, Generation Y, also known as Millenials, will comprise more than half of the global population and 75% of the workforce. Employers will not be able to ignore the demands of these workers and many companies have already begun adjusting policies to attract and...
Automart gives digital car trading a boost
South Africa’s largest car site, Automart, believes that their unique mobile and online trader platform allows dealers to operate more efficiently – and cut down costs dramatically. The secret, says Automart product and marketing manager Edna de Sousa, is to...
Avaya offers new collaboration solutions
Avaya has unveiled a set of new software and cloud-based services designed to transform the way enterprises and organisations work. Avaya’s simple, intuitive solutions help employees to work more effectively, engage more easily, and make decisions faster so...
Cost-conscious cloud data storage for SMBs
Bernard Kur, head of product at Global Micro Solutions looks at the benefits and key considerations when utilising the cloud as a means of data storage and back-up and importantly distinguishes between these two fundamentals. No matter the means by which a company...
HDS enhances cloud portfolio
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS) has announced new private cloud services and portfolio enhancements that will help organisations transform their businesses and enable IT to get more from private cloud. HDS gives customers faster access to applications, better...
Namibian Polytechnic uses Adapt IT to vote
In keeping with its reputation as a progressive entity that recognises the value of technology in delivering a superior student experience, the Polytechnic of Namibia recently scored another technological first. At the end of September, the institution elected its...
DiData incubator programme shows results
Eighteen young entrepreneurs graduated from the Dimension Data Enterprise Development Incubator Programme at an event held at the Dimension Data offices in Durban. The Enterprise Development incubation programme was developed to promote entrepreneurial skills and to...
Britehouse to host group hackathon
The Britehouse Group will be hosting an internal hackathon on 1 November, which is the first event to kick off the Britehouse’s Innovations Factory. The objective is to encourage collaboration, innovation and creation of customer solutions across the different...
Bytes joins association to combat fraud
Bytes Universal Systems has announced that it has joined the South African Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE SA) as a corporate member. The ACFE is a leading global anti-fraud association, providing more than 70 000 members with...
Controls Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:An independent engineering firm seeks a Controls Software Engineer to join their team developing control/automation code for heavy construction equipment. Responsibilities include creating software requirements, coding, reviews, and testing. The engineer...
Financial Data Management Specialist – Eastern Cape East London
Job Overview:The purpose of this role is to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements as well as overseeing and providing guidance to junior staff members in the finance department.Minimum...
Senior Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Westville
Our client is seeking a talented Senior Software Developer to join their team. This role will lead into a team lead position, the ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office daily.Responsibilities:Designing new software solutions alongside existing...
Software Developer
Our client in the Engineering industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ a Software Developer. A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Minimum qualification requirement is a Bachelor's Degree in Computing Science. Proven...
Data Engineer/ETL Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Data Solutions Provider seeks a highly skilled Data Engineer/ETL Developer to join its team dedicated to transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business success. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing...
Data Engineer (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Retail and Consumer Finance Concern in Joburg seeks a highly technical Data Engineer whose core role will be to drive, design & build scalable ETL systems for a Big Data warehouse to implement robust & trustworthy data to support high...
Firmware Engineer
Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...
Software Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client in the Engineering industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ a Software Developer. A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Minimum qualification requirement is a Bachelor's Degree in Computing Science. Proven...
Data Engineer/ETL Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Tokai
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Data Solutions Provider seeks a highly skilled Data Engineer/ETL Developer to join its team dedicated to transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business success. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing...
Data Engineer (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Retail and Consumer Finance Concern in Joburg seeks a highly technical Data Engineer whose core role will be to drive, design & build scalable ETL systems for a Big Data warehouse to implement robust & trustworthy data to support high...
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