Finalists for Verto Awards 2025 announced
Financial technology company Verto has announced the list of companies that made it to the final stage of its Verto Awards 2025. Started on 6 February, applications were open to early-stage startups that have been operating for about two years in South Africa,...
New cloud platform looks to transform global air traffic
Air traffic control (ATC) authorities around the world continue to face challenges with messaging systems that are limited in their capabilities, operationally demanding, and slow to adapt to modern needs making it harder to coordinate across borders and keep pace...
Temu speeds up local deliveries
Shoppers in South Africa can now receive their Temu orders in as little as one day thanks to the e-commerce platform’s new local warehouse dispatch option. The rollout of local fulfillment in South Africa is part of a broader effort by Temu to cut delivery times...
Global data centres face rising climate risks
Data centres - the critical infrastructure powering banking systems, cloud storage, emergency services, communications, and logistics - are facing sharply rising risks from climate change-driven extreme weather, according to a new report from physical climate risk...
Consumer hunt for value reshapes SA market
Driven by emerging markets, replacement cycles, and premium innovation, global tech and durables (T&D) sales will reach $1,29-trillion in the year ahead, according to NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) latest Consumer Tech Industry Trends 2025 report. The value of the Middle East...
Global trade up $300bn in first half of 2025
Global trade expanded by an estimated $300-billion in the first half of 2025, despite a slower pace of growth, according to the latest Global Trade Update from the UN Trade a,nd Development (UNCTAD). Global trade rose by about 15% in the first quarter, with growth...
Xerox buys Lexmark for $1,5bn
Xerox has completed its acquisition of Lexmark International from Ninestar Corporation, PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre and says the transaction - valued at $1,5-billion inclusive of net debt and assumed liabilities - marks a significant...
IBM debuts next-gen Power11 servers
IBM has revealed IBM Power11, the next generation of IBM® Power servers. Redesigned with innovations across its processor, hardware architecture, and virtualisation software stack, Power11 is designed to deliver the availability, resiliency, performance, and...
A new take on change adoption by employees
Only one in three (32%) mid-to-senior level business leaders said that the last change they led achieved healthy change adoption by employees, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner defines healthy change adoption as the success elements that leaders can...
Musk’s proposed party accelerates Bitcoin’s political ascent
Elon Musk’s announcement that his proposed America Party will fully back Bitcoin marks a major leap in the digital asset’s political legitimacy - and directly builds on the momentum initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year. This is the view of Nigel...
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Digital world makes defending against more relevant
In a hyper-connected, always-on world, both citizens and businesses must develop robust, multi-layered cybersecurity strategies to combat the flourishing cybercrime ecosystem. By Michael de Neuilly-Rice, cyber security architect at NEC XON These illicit markets have...
SMEs, you are the low hanging fruit for cybercriminals
According to an IBM report, on average it takes nearly 287 days to detect and contain a data breach. A lot of damage can be done in such a long period of time. For one thing, your reputation can go down the drain along with your dream of selling this great little...
Cybersecurity an organisational responsibility given the threat from AI
While tools such as ChatGPT have caught the public imagination, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), a branch of AI, are now important tools in industries ranging from travel and insurance to media and finance. By Wendy Tembedza, partner, Dario...
Dealing with quiet quitting in a modern workplace
The traditional notion of physical presence as a measure of productivity and commitment is being challenged. Instead, there is a shift towards valuing emotional engagement and connection with work, even if it means employees are not always physically present. However,...
Solar power offers a reprieve from electricity tariff hikes
Steep electricity tariff hikes mean South African consumers are still battling electricity woes, making the switch to solar more sensible than ever, says Versofy Solar co-founder and CEO, Ross Mains-Sheard. South Africans are starting to feel the pinch of the 12,7%...
Manage the risks of public WiFi
Public WiFi is quite popular at cafés, airports, or abroad during vacations or business trips. Despite the convenience and perceived necessity of staying connected, these common situations require vigilance to ensure the safety and protection of personal data. To...
In2IT Technologies is Huawei’s IP Services Partner of the Year
In2IT Technologies has been named the IP Services Partner of the Year by Huawei at the recent Africa Connect 2024 conference. The award recognises In2IT's contributions and expertise in delivering innovative IP services to customers across Africa. "We are honoured and...
NTT Data a leader for cloud professional services
NTT Data has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cloud Professional Services 2024 Vendor Assessment report. The report evaluated 24 cloud professional services providers on key measures of success across two primary categories: capabilities and...
Kaspersky named as a leader in threat intelligence
Kaspersky has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Spark Matrix: Digital Threat Intelligence Management by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions for the second year in a row, reaffirming its technological excellence and customer impact. According to the 'XDR and SOC...
LG extends AI offerings with Athom acquisition
LG Electronics (LG) has acquired an 80% stake in Athom, a smart home platform company based in the Netherlands. The agreement includes plans to acquire the remaining 20% within the next three years. This strategic move aims to enhance LG's connectivity within open...
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Are you passionate about renewable energy and experienced in delivering solar projects from concept to completion? We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Solar Project Manager to join a growing team and play a key role in the clean energy transition.About...
IT Support Engineer – On site (Education Sector)
Senior IT Support Engineer – On-Site (Education Sector) position available in Sandton - available to start immediatelyCandidate must me available immediately for contract.Key Responsibilities:Deliver daily on-site IT support across the school campus.Manage and...
Tester (Mainframe Modernisation Program) – Remote Remote
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Solar Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Are you passionate about renewable energy and experienced in delivering solar projects from concept to completion? We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Solar Project Manager to join a growing team and play a key role in the clean energy transition.About...
IT Support Engineer – On site (Education Sector) – Remote Remote
Senior IT Support Engineer – On-Site (Education Sector) position available in Sandton - available to start immediatelyCandidate must me available immediately for contract.Key Responsibilities:Deliver daily on-site IT support across the school campus.Manage and...
Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSETo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimising it for better performanceKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• User Support - provide support to users who may encounter issues emanating from the...
QA Test Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science10+ years' experience in test analysis within software...
Business Analyst
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Degree in Business Information Systems or a related fieldExperience Minimum 5 years' experience as a Business...
Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
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QA Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science10+ years' experience in test analysis within software...
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