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...

AI forces evolution in D&A operating models

A massive 61% of organisations are forced to evolve or rethink their data and analytics (D&A) operating model because of the impact of disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, according to a new Gartner survey. The annual Gartner Chief Data &...

Smart vacuum market takes off

Worldwide shipments of smart vacuum devices reached 18.5 million units in 2023 with a total market value of $7,8-billion, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. IDC defines smart vacuums as...

Bank customers under fire from digital, online threats

Covid-19, in conjunction with the implementation of regulations of the Disaster Management Act had a notable influence on financial crime trends in 2020. It triggered changes in human behaviour, human movement, and policing, creating new opportunities for criminals...

SA faces post-Covid skills gap

South African ICT employers and practitioners appear to have adapted well to the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns, with little to no negative impacts on working conditions or ICT skills demand and supply. However, significant digital skills gaps remain. This...

Millions of Africans lack basic facilities to curb Covid

An international study involving the University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers reveals that hundreds of millions of Africans don't have access to the most basic facilities to prevent the spread of the virus that causes Covid-19. The results show, for example, that...

Time for channel players to place their bets as product shortages bite

High quality market analysis is at a growing premium as European channel businesses try to make sound strategic decisions to minimise the impact of product shortages. The latest data from Context reveals, that for the past year, the supply of notebooks (two weeks),...

This is why most engineers leave their jobs

More than half of engineers have considered leaving or left a job because of technical debt. This is according to Stepsize, a development tool for the healthy codebase, which examines the challenges tech companies face in hiring and retaining developers. While...

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....

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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...

Zetes showcases supply chain solutions

The mounting concerns of counterfeiting, inefficiencies and growing customer and consumer demands across various industry sectors, have compelled the need to collaborate systems’ solutions to ensure a more visible and traceable supply chain process. Following the...

Accenture focuses on optimising data centres

Accenture and Oracle are launching a multi-year strategic initiative to bring the performance and flexibility of Oracle Engineered Systems to clients more quickly and cost-effectively. Accenture has created a set of solutions incorporating Oracle Engineered Systems...

Desktop Support Engineer I – Western Cape Cape Town

Yearning for More in Your Career? iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a Desktop Support Engineer I. If you're a master of all things tech and have a passion for solving complex problems, then we want you on our team. What...

Helpdesk/Remote Support Technician – Gauteng Randpark Ridge

Start NOW! Our client in the technology and telecoms industry is urgently looking to appoint an experienced Technician to handle 1st line, remote support. Position will suit someone who is passionate about IT and who wants to learn and grow! Must be able to work in...

Senior Project Manager – Remote Remote

Experience:8+ years in project management, complex software development projects. Responsibilities:Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the entire project.Mentor and guide the project management team.Resolve high-level issues and provide strategic...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

Agile Master (Advanced) 2263 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Guiding your team(s) and the organisation in its Scrum adoption.Guiding your team(s) and the organisation on Agile/Scrum best practices.Implementing Scrum according to the Scrum Guide.Collaborating with Product Owners and colleagues across multiple...

DevOps Engineer Remote

ENVIRONMENT:Develop & implement SOPs for all DevOps and Sysadmin related tasks, automating these as far as possible as the next DevOps Engineer sought by a dynamic GIS Software Specialist. You will be expected to be available outside office hours to respond to...

Project Manager at Air Products South Africa

Introduction The above vacancy exists in our technical department at our Kempton Park Facility, reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager. Suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of this role are invited to apply for this vacancy. Description The...

Senior Systems Administrator (ISP) LAMP_LEMP Stack

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Fullstack Java Developer

Calling all Fullstack Java Developers! Our clients who are a leading automotive company dedicated to revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge technology and innovation are looking for an Advanced Fullstack Java Developer located in the Midrand/Menlyn region....

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