How Meta is preparing for SA elections
Over many years, Meta has developed a comprehensive approach to elections on our platforms, writes Balkissa Ide Siddo, public policy director: sub-Saharan Africa at Meta. But we know that no two elections are the same. That's why our team is developing a tailored...
Hubble spots a galaxy hidden in a dark cloud
The spiral galaxy IC 4633, snapped here by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, is located 100-million light-years away from us in the constellation Apus. IC 4633 is a galaxy rich in star-forming activity and also hosts an active galactic nucleus at its core. From our...
Financial organisations under pressure to increase security
A massive 98% of IT decision makers working in banks and financial service institutions (FSIs) in South Africa are under pressure to level up their security protocols. According to new research from Citrix, this comes as 75% see IT security risks in the industry...
New MD for Altron Nexus
Altron has announced the appointment of Kennedy Chinganya as MD of Altron Nexus, with effect from 1 September, 2021. He succeeds Mark Harris, who will handle special projects until end of November 2021. Chinganya joined Altron Rest of Africa in August 2018 as the...
New Covid variants delay workplace reopening
A Gartner poll reveals that 66% of organizations are delaying reopening their offices due to new Covid-19 variants. “Leaders have been determining if and how to mandate employee COVID-19 vaccinations for the last several months, and the FDA’s full approval of the...
Global government spending set for 2022 growth
Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $557,3-billion in 2022, an increase of 6,5% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Governments will continue to accelerate investments in digital technologies to respond and recover from the...
Downward pressure on pricing drives wearables momentum
Global wearables shipments grew 32,3% year-over-year as volumes reached 114.2 million during the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Despite early signs of...
Local SMEs resilient despite instability
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are essential to the economy’s health and predicted to lead an economic recovery post-Covid. However, many of these businesses are fighting to keep their doors open since the onset of the pandemic, with 89% impacted by the recent...
Blockchain-related job postings surge
The cryptocurrency and blockchain labour market is still growing as various organizations continue to adopt the technology. However, recruiters in the space are increasingly sourcing talent in software development. Data acquired by cryptocurrency trading simulator...
Protecting the ozone layer also helps Earth sequester carbon
Protecting the ozone layer also protects Earth’s vegetation and has prevented the planet from an additional 0.85 degrees Celsius of warming, according to new research from Lancaster University, NASA, and others. This new study in Nature demonstrates that by protecting...
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Platco to launch OpenView HD
South African consumers will soon have more to choose from when it comes to digital television. Platco Digital (Platco) will be launching OpenView HD, a free-to-view direct to home (DTH) satellite offering in October. OpenView HD will carry licensed free TV channels...
Fujitsu release ensures messaging security
Fujitsu has launched a new cloud-based solution that minimises the risks, costs and complexity of ensuring robust messaging security. Combining the breadth of ICT security and cloud expertise from Fujitsu with messaging and web security technology from Symantec,...
Better data warehousing grows telco revenues
As telecoms operators look to optimise networks and create new revenue streams, advanced data warehousing and analytics solutions present the answers, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager at LGR Telecommunications. Telecom operators around the world are...
Combat fraud with biometric verification
Amid increasing levels of identity fraud, cybercrime and espionage, businesses are looking to technology to protect resources and help them forge a tighter relationship with their customers. Management at Ideco, an established leader in the application of biometric...
Video surveillance demands reliable HDDs
Governments and businesses of all sizes have invested in digital video surveillance and digital CCTV solutions over the years, as part of an all-encompassing security system to protect valuable assets, says Kalvin Subbadu, Components sales manager, WD South Africa....
Fujitsu rolls out ITMaaS offering
Fujitsu has helped enterprises of all sizes and ISVs to gain greater insight into their ICT operations – supporting the modernisation of their infrastructures and their innovation of new business services – with the global availability of Fujitsu IT Management as a...
Aloe named Xerox Dealer of the Year
Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), Africa’s leading document management technology and services company and the largest Xerox distributor in the world, has awarded the Xerox dealer of the year to Aloe Office and Business Equipment. Aloe Office and Business Equipment is a...
CA enhances mainframe performance
CA Southern Africa has announced the release of significant product innovations aimed at performance enhancement in the mainframe environment. CA Cross-Enterprise Application Performance Management 3.0 (CA CE APM) helps IT administrators achieve greater reliability...
Keeping WiFi networks safe and secure
The days of being tethered to a phone cord to be able to access the internet or tap into a company network are long gone. The advent of WiFi, the popular technology which allows electronic devices to exchange data wirelessly via radio waves, is having hotspots...
Panda strengthens cross-platform security
Panda Security has announced the release of Panda Gold Protection, a new solution designed especially to protect users’ data, regardless of the device they’re using - whether it is a PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet. Receiving e-mail, shopping online, staying in touch on...
Functional Analyst at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg, South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations,...
Senior C# Developer
SENIOR C# DEVELOPERJOB DESCRIPTION Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platformsBreaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasksSupport existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and...
Senior C# Developer
Senior C# Software Developer - 12 Month Contract - Western Cape Purpose of the Role:The Senior Software Developer will form a vital part of a team of C# Developers who are responsible for creating cutting-edge software that supports critical business processes. The...
Full Stack Developer
At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Web Developer to join our...
Developer – iOS at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Contributing to a meaningful product that helps people improve their lives.Being involved in design discussions, user testing and product strategy development.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design...
Functional Analyst at Accenture
Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg, South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations,...
Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
SENIOR C# DEVELOPERJOB DESCRIPTION Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platformsBreaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasksSupport existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and...
Senior C# Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Senior C# Software Developer - 12 Month Contract - Western Cape Purpose of the Role:The Senior Software Developer will form a vital part of a team of C# Developers who are responsible for creating cutting-edge software that supports critical business processes. The...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Web Developer to join our...
Developer – iOS at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Contributing to a meaningful product that helps people improve their lives.Being involved in design discussions, user testing and product strategy development.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design...
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