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...

Crypto exchange VALR gets regulatory CASP license

VALR, the Pantera-backed crypto exchange headquartered in Johannesburg, announced that it has been granted both a Category I and Category II license by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP). The FSCA...

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...

Electric vehicle sales see triple-digit growth

During the first half (H1) of 2021, 2,6-million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold on a global basis, up 160% on H1 2020, according to Canalys's latest report. EVs include fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The growth of EV sales far exceeded...

NFT market set for massive increase

The already booming NFT (non-fungible token) market will experience a massive increase in volume over the next 12 months as more major investors begin to pile in. The prediction from Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, follows the announcement by...

How concerned are users about privacy?

Kaspersky analysed anonymised data, voluntarily provided by Privacy Checker, a website that contains helpful advice on privacy settings for various Internet services and platforms. The results reflect which services and platforms' Internet users have the most privacy...

Eastern Cape’s young scientists shine

An astonishing 70% of people living in informal settlements want to use recycled wastewater to grow their own food. This is one of the findings of an award-winning research effort which was one of around 80 projects showcased at the provincial Eastern Cape Eskom Expo...

Northern Cape youngsters showcase innovation in science

Washing hands has become common during the Covid-19 pandemic – as it should. But not all soaps are effective. This is one of the findings of an award-winning research effort which was one of some 79 such projects showcased at the provincial Northern Cape Eskom Expo...

Speedcast wins mine connectivity contract

Speedcast has been selected by Mining Company Katanga for a three-year contract to deliver satellite connectivity services to its headquarters and a major mine complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Mining Company Katanga (MCK Sarl) is a Congolese mining...

Cloud trends set the scene for SA’s business growth

South African companies moved quickly to the cloud in 2020, and this momentum is set to continue in 2021, according to the IDC South African Public Cloud Market study 2021-2025. Cloud deployments underwent rapid growth in 2020 as enterprises raced to connect...

Tablet sales set to slow

Tablet market shipments reached 11,8-million units in EMEA in the second quarter of 2021, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). This represents a 1,7% YoY decline, the first negative quarter since the start of the pandemic. A slowdown in consumer demand...

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Affordable, powerful WLAN for SMEs

Africa is an abundant breeding ground for SMEs (small and medium enterprises). In fact, it is estimated that there are over 55-million SMEs across the continent, and while governments do provide SMEs with tax benefits, the ability of SMEs to succeed, both in the...

Virtualised backups ideal test environments

Virtualising IT environments isn’t just about optimising hardware resources and saving energy – it can shorten development cycles and help to make organisations more agile, according to Warren Olivier, territory manager of backup and virtualisation management company...

Blended solutions best for e-learning

Online education specialists believe as the market continues to embrace technology to digitise the learning experience, there is an increasing need to consider the merits of combining e-learning with instructor-led training workshops. Richard Rayne is the MD of...

20 years in SA for O’Keeffe & Swartz

O’Keeffe & Swartz, a leader in the South African telemarketing call centre industry, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, an achievement made possible by the support of its staff and clients over the years. Since its founding in 1993, O’Keeffe & Swartz...

The cost of data roaming

Picture this scenario: an executive is about to leave on a business trip to the United States. Whilst he is away, his colleagues decide to e-mail him a large video file. He goes about his business for two weeks, downloading e-mails, checking in with the South Africa...

New organisational structure for 3M Africa

In a move spurred by continuous economic development, steady population growth and the emergence of new consumers across diversified industry sectors, technology and innovation company 3M Middle East & Africa has announced a new structure for its Africa business....

Oracle announces new Exalytics system

Oracle has announced a new release of Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X3-4. The new system features significant software enhancements and hardware updates, dramatically expanding the capabilities of the industry’s first high-speed engineered system for business...

Hitachi Data Systems unveils new solutions

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has unveiled significant enhancements to three key infrastructure solutions: Hitachi Unified Storage VM (HUS VM) all flash system; Hitachi Unified Storage and Hitachi NAS Platform; and...

Speedy service key for Tracker

ClickSoftware Technologies, the leading provider of automated mobile workforce management and optimisation solutions for the service industry, today announced that Tracker Connect, South Africa’s leading vehicle tracking and recovery company with over 800 000...

Look to Africa to grow the channel

Africa’s image is rapidly changing as more foreign investors clamour to forge ties with African businesses. In the recent 2013 Africa Competitiveness Report, which was produced by the World Bank, the World Economic Forum and the African Development Bank, it is...

SharePoint Specialist (Re-Advert) at Mintek

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply. Description KEY...

Junior – Senior Support Engineer (KZN)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Durban team of a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeking your strong technical skills to be its next Junior - Senior Support Engineer. Your core role will be providing Senior-level Enterprise Server support to all the KZN...

Mid to Senior C# Developer

The successful candidate will maintain and stabilize the current software packages including new and or further development of the software. Key Requirements BSC Computer Science/IT or similarSenior: 5 Years solid software development experiencePrimary focus on...

Developer – Java (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details: Our client is a highly successful FinTech company that works with major banks, retailers and MNO's to find better ways to transact. They bring together committed people dedicated to delivering innovative enterprise solutions that help their customers...

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,...

SharePoint Specialist (Re-Advert) at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply. Description KEY...

Junior – Senior Support Engineer (KZN) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Durban team of a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeking your strong technical skills to be its next Junior - Senior Support Engineer. Your core role will be providing Senior-level Enterprise Server support to all the KZN...

Mid to Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The successful candidate will maintain and stabilize the current software packages including new and or further development of the software. Key Requirements BSC Computer Science/IT or similarSenior: 5 Years solid software development experiencePrimary focus on...

Functional Analyst at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

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