Axiz retains VMware distribution
Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware last November, and a period of uncertainty about the local channel, Axiz has confirmed it will continue to distribute VMware software in South Africa. The distributor has informed partners that their relationship with Axiz...
GenAI is not a silver bullet for supply chain woes
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) may be overly optimistic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI), and these misconceptions could have a negative impact on their talent strategies, according to Gartner. With 64% of supply chains set to implement GenAI in some...
Computer graphics hardware market to hit $138bn
The surge in the use of mobile phones, the explosive growth of the gaming industry, and the evolving web technology have all been major factors driving the computer graphics hardware market. Although the entire industry was affected by the Covid-19, with global...
SA educator makes shortlist for StartUp Company of the Year
South African online safety and digital life skills program, MySociaLife, has been shortlisted as the 2021 StartUp Company of the Year at the GESS Education Awards Dubai to be held on 15 November. "To make it to the final nine is truly exciting, especially in a...
2Africa now longest undersea cable
The 2Africa consortium, comprised of China Mobile International, Facebook, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone and WIOCC, have announced the addition of a new segment - the 2Africa PEARLS branch - extending to the Arabian Gulf, Pakistan and into India....
What can SA expect in the next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic?
The Delta variant of Covid-19 is key to understanding the current trends around the reopening of the global economy, and what we can expect in the next phase of the pandemic. This is the word from Mark Ainsworth, head of data insights and analytics at Schroders, who...
Half a million companies went under during Covid-19
The mass layoffs and office closures caused by the Covid-19 have affected almost every industry and sector. As a result, hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide were pushed out of the track, and many of them couldn't meet the challenges posed by the pandemic....
Small businesses need to focus on financial literacy, boosting revenue, tech adoption
According to research announced today by Xero, the top five priorities for South Africa's SMEs as they look to grow are: expanding revenue streams (63%), preparing for financial instability (62%), improving operations with technology (54%), improving financial...
Timid growth for EMEA external enterprise storage
The EMEA external storage systems market value was up 3,3% year on year in dollars but down 5,5% in euros in 2021Q2, according to International Data Corporation's (IDC) EMEA Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker. The trend was similar within the subregions, with...
SA brands dominate African value rankings
South African brands dominate the 2021 Brand Finance Africa 150 ranking once again, with the entire top 10 hailing from the country. In total, 81 South African brands feature with a cumulative brand value of $29-billion, equating to 73% of the total brand value in the...
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Is fibre only for the elite?
Imagine crystal clear video conferencing without any connection problems, or having immediate access to files in the cloud or streaming high definition videos without having to wait. If you are one of the lucky few to have a 100Mbps line, then you are living the...
The dark side of cloud
In every technology publication I open, every business symposium I attend, every CIO roundtable I facilitate, we hear about the next wave of change branded “cloud”, says Rudie Raath, chief technologist and country manager: Presales, Cloud & Strategic Pursuit, HP...
XON wins UbuntuNet tender
XON has been awarded the tender to supply and implement Juniper Networks and other equipment for IP routing, out of band equipment, traffic flow analysis software and ancillary equipment for the East African UbuntuNet network, currently funded via the AfricaConnect...
Cyberoam achieves EAL4+ certification
Cyberoam, the leading global provider of network security appliances, today announced its Layer-8 user-identity based Firewall has achieved Common Criteria certification at Evaluation Assurance Level 4+ (EAL4+). Common Criteria is an international set of standards...
PayGate streamlines UWC payments
Late payments are a cash flow nightmare for any organisation – which is why the University of the Western Cape (UWC) turned to payment services provider PayGate to make revenue collection easier and more effective. “Every year we need to collect millions in student...
QlikView, Informatica offer Webinar series
QlikView has announced that the company, alongside Informatica Corporation, the world’s number one independent provider of data integration software, will partner to host a three-part webinar series featuring two leading industry experts – Donald Farmer, VP of Product...
Ubank expands operations into Bloemfontein
For nearly 40 years, Ubank has successfully provided financial services to mineworkers and others in the worker market. The Bank’s dedication at strengthening their position in the country was highlighted when they opened their first branch in Bloemfontein (the Bank’s...
Fibre to the home an ISP revenue opportunity
Internet service providers (ISPs) are likely to benefit from a range of new revenue opportunities as fibre to the home and office becomes more commonplace in South African metros. That’s according to Mark Tinka, Head of Engineering at SEACOM. He says that the...
Kaspersky Lab analyses cyber-espionage
Kaspersky Lab’s security research team published a report that analyses an active cyber-espionage campaign, who Kaspersky Lab experts expect are primarily targeting South Korean think-tanks. This campaign, named Kimsuky, is limited and highly targeted. According to...
Nigerian mobile demands require Smart WiFi
Across Africa mobile is growing exponentially – and the demand for constant connectivity is becoming insatiable - specifically in strong mobile markets such as Nigeria, says Ruckus Wireless. According to the latest statistics from the Nigerian Communications...
Backend Cloud Developer (Advanced) 0226
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Senior QA and Tester (Remote Working)
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Network Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to...
Java Developer
Are you interested in working for one of the largest automotive industries in the world? We have an amazing long-term contract available for a Java Developer. This position is based in the Gauteng region with a hybrid approach being on-site and remote. With the hybrid...
Full Stack Developer (TypeScript/React/Node.js) (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of innovative Digital, Data and CRM solutions seeks a seasoned Full Stack Developer whose core role will be to build an MVP for a greenfield SaaS product. The ideal candidate must have 3+ years suitable work experience including full...
WordPress Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
An excellent opportunity has become available to join a leader in the IT industry is looking for a WordPress Developer, fully remote position. Requirements: Proven experience as a WordPress Developer or similar roleIn-depth knowledge of WordPressSolid experience in...
Backend Cloud Developer (Advanced) 0226 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior QA and Tester (Remote Working) – Remote Remote
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