Cyber safety should be on the business agenda every day
Safer Internet Day (today, 6 February) is aimed at making both individuals and companies more aware of the ever-more prevalent cyber risks that they could fall foul of. And make no mistake: Cybercrime is a particularly serious threat to South African businesses....
Play your part in making the Internet better
Safer Internet Day is a campaign designed to encourage everybody - from kids to parents to educators - to play their part in creating a better Internet. Renee Tarun, deputy chief information security officer at Fortinet, highlights the importance of this initiative...
Finance moves to intelligent interconnection
Kathy Gibson reports – A digital world, with everything connected, will usher in new financial service scenarios and business needs. Jason Cao, president: global financial services business unit at Huawei Enterprise Business Group, points out that we have already...
SAP unveils its vision for the intelligent enterprise
Kathy Gibson reports – Over the last year interconnectedness has become key in helping people, relationships and resources come together to solve the world's greatest challenges. Christian Klein, CEO of SAP, points out that the last year has showed us just how fragile...
SAP expands world’s largest business network
SAP has unveiled a bold new vision to create business communities able to improve business outcomes, better navigate changing economic and geopolitical conditions and enhance sustainability contributions. The company today unveiled the first step toward creating the...
Rapid expansion of carbon capture vital for Net Zero targets
Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is an essential step on the journey to Net Zero - but capture capacity will have to at least double every five years for the next 30 years if we are to meet Net Zero goals. This is according to new research from the...
Connectivity enables Africa’s digital future
Kathy Gibson reports - Connectivity is vital for the future of Africa, enabling solutions that can drive digital inclusion. Liquid Intelligent Technologies is today celebrating a massive milestone, with its Africa-wide network now reaching 100 000kms. The network now...
Natural ‘eye makeup’ improves falcons’ hunting ability
Dark 'eyeliner' feathers of peregrine falcons act as sun shields to improve the birds' hunting ability, a new scientific study suggests. Scientists have long speculated that falcons' eye markings improve their ability to target fast-moving prey, like pigeons and...
NEDLAC agreement aims for vaccine persuasion
The South African government, together with members of both the public and private sector, have agreed at NEDLAC on Covid-19 workplace vaccine guidelines (Vaccine Guidelines). While the Vaccine Guidelines are yet to be signed and gazetted by the Minister of Employment...
Second-life batteries key to SA’s 4IR ambitions
Kathy Gibson reports - As South Africa aims to join the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), power is crucial - and the battery has a key role to play. Gaylor Montmasson-Clair, senior economist at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), points out that batteries...
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Mango launches BlackBerry 10 app
Low cost carrier Mango has become the first African airline to launch a booking, payment and brand engagement application on the BlackBerry 10 platform. The application will enable guests to search and book flights, receive push notifications and browse airline news,...
More BlackBerry Jam sessions in SA
BlackBerry is to host a new series of BlackBerry Jam Sessions for the African developer community, starting in South Africa in March. The sessions will take place in Cape Town on 25 March and in Pretoria on 26 March, giving developers a chance for more hands-on...
Embracing the cloud
While cloud computing has been touted as the next-generation architecture for enterprises, some channel players perceive it as a threat, cutting them out the channel supply chain and eroding their traditional product and value-added service margins, says Anamika...
Microsoft collaboration boosts East Africa
As part of the recently launched Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative, Microsoft has announced a strategic co-operation with business incubator iHub and the m:lab East Africa consortium to enable start-ups, innovators and the developer community of East Africa to grow their...
Senegal’s ICT skills can help Africa grow
SAP has reaffirmed its commitment to Senegal, applauding the country's superior ICT (information and communications technologies) skills that offer a significant pool of talent that could serve the entire region. The market leader in enterprise application software...
WD makes strategic investment in Skyera
Skyera and Western Digital have announced that Skyera has received strategic funding from Western Digital Capital as part of its recently announced Series B round of financing. Western Digital Capital co-invested in the $51-million round as an extension of the...
Nashua Mobile partners with Porsche Design
The flagship Porsche Design retail store in Johannesburg has selected Nashua Mobile as its exclusive cellular service provider partner for the iconic Porsche Design P9981 BlackBerry smartphone. Lovers of luxury brands will be able to purchase voice and data contracts...
Mobile apps deliver real business value
Mobile applications have become quite the fashion statement, with companies and individuals the world over spending time and money developing solutions for every conceivable problem. Even larger corporates and governments have been getting in on the act in the hopes...
Adobe VIP deal rewards Dax Data’s partners
Dax Data is offering partners Adobe’s Value Incentive Plan (VIP) subscription-based licensing programme for its newly launched Creative Cloud for Teams Suite. Designed for companies of all sizes, VIP membership marks a significant move on the part of Adobe away from...
Unison Communications, Aspivia join forces
Renowned for his ability to spot opportunities for communication enablement and for astute investment in up and coming IT ventures, Angus MacRobert has concluded another great match between two of the most influential telephone management service providers in southern...
Lead Angular Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
My client is seeking a Lead Angular Developer with at least 5 years' worth of experience in Front end development and familiarity with Architecture, Cloud Architecture and Container Architecture to lead the development and implementation of Angular-based applications....
Technical Integration Support Engineer (CH975) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a leading payments service provider, is looking for a Technical Integration Support Engineer to join their growing team. The Integration Support Engineer will be dedicated to supporting, testing, and managing our client's various online API integration...
BI Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity to join an Umhlanga based company as a BI Analyst. You will be responsible for enhancing and improving the top-line business understanding and decision-making processes by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to the various business...
UI Developer
SUMMARY:The main goal of this position is to combine technology and design to create inviting, easy-to-use websites for consumers. This role will form part of the IT Product team and will regularly engage with to design, develop, test, implement and support current...
Backend Developer
Our client is looking for a talented and highly motivated backend software developer with a strong interest in backend development and a desire to work with large complicated systems. Requirements: Engineering / IT degree or similar2+ years' industry experience - PHP...
Business Intelligence Analyst
Overview:Our client is seeking to hire a Business Intelligence Analyst to assist the Head of Product/Business Intelligence Analyst. The responsibilities for this position are divided between two major business units - one involving the management around product and...
Network and System Administrator, Springs
Network and System Administrator URGENTLY needed for a high end mining and earth moving company based on the East Rand.This candidate must be competent in the following:– Administering Windows Server Systems– Administering Active Directory– Supporting end users and...
UI Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
SUMMARY:The main goal of this position is to combine technology and design to create inviting, easy-to-use websites for consumers. This role will form part of the IT Product team and will regularly engage with to design, develop, test, implement and support current...
Backend Developer – Gauteng Faerie Glen
Our client is looking for a talented and highly motivated backend software developer with a strong interest in backend development and a desire to work with large complicated systems. Requirements: Engineering / IT degree or similar2+ years' industry experience - PHP...
Business Intelligence Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Overview:Our client is seeking to hire a Business Intelligence Analyst to assist the Head of Product/Business Intelligence Analyst. The responsibilities for this position are divided between two major business units - one involving the management around product and...
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