MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...

How will your career withstand the impact of AI?

New research from The TEFL Academy’s South African Career Resilience Report 2026 reveals that 57% of local respondents have questioned whether their chosen career or qualification will still be valuable because of artificial intelligence - while 84% say AI has already...

Cyber resilience the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth

Building strong cyber resilience will be the key to sustaining the current remarkable growth of Africa’s digital economy, according to a new white paper from Mastercard. The report – Africa’s Digital Defence Race - highlights that between 2016 and 2025, mobile money...

Cybersecurity training on the cusp of a boom period

The global cybersecurity training market is estimated to reach $13,7-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17,4% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research. Cybersecurity training empowers a wide range of professionals - from managers and IT...

IIoT device adoption to surge in oil and gas industry

The installed base of wireless devices featuring cellular, satellite, or LPWA connectivity in the oil and gas industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19,3% from 7,8-million units at the end of 2023 to 18,8-million connected devices by...

Smartphone shipments beat forecasts

The rebound from 2020 continued for smartphones in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) as overall shipment volumes grew 13,2% year over year, slightly beating IDC's forecast of 12,5% growth. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...

Chromebook, tablet growth defies ongoing supply concerns

The second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) was another strong quarter for both Chromebooks and tablets with both device categories recording growth despite a challenging year-over-year comparison. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...

Fewer DDoS attacks in Q2 2021

In the second quarter of 2021, the total number of DDoS attacks decreased by 3,.8% compared to Q2 2020, and by 6,5% in comparison to the previous quarter in 2021, according to Kaspersky research. China became the leader in the number of devices from which SSH attacks...

These are the trends shaping the future of public cloud

Four new trends in cloud computing are continuing to expand the breadth of cloud offerings and capabilities, accelerating growth across all segments in the public cloud services market, according to Gartner. The four trends are: cloud ubiquity; regional cloud...

Standard Bank has permanently removed ATM Saswitch fees

The Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) has come to an agreement with South Africa's banks that Saswitch fee, which customers pay for using other banks' ATMs, will be waived for a period of two months with effect from 1 August 2021, in response to the recent...

Global cellular IoT connections grew to 1,7bn in 2020

A new report from the IoT market research firm Berg Insight says that the global number of cellular IoT subscribers increased by 12% during 2020 to reach 1,74-billion. The regional markets Western Europe and North America recorded the highest growth rates at over 15%....

Marsh warns about financial danger of ransomware attacks

Marsh is warning clients that ransomware attacks across the region are intensifying in both frequency and severity and advising them to take additional measures to protect their businesses. With more people now working from home, cyber criminals are capitalizing on...

Intel debuts high-performance NUC

Intel has announced the Intel NUC 11 Extreme Kit (code-named Beast Canyon), a highly modular desktop PC engineered for gaming, streaming and recording. With the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors, support for full-size discrete graphics cards and a full range of...

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TWT rolls out Veeam solution

Virtualised IT environments bring new opportunities for cost savings and efficiency – but they also bring new risks to business continuity, and the need for new tools to manage those risks, as leading local automotive company Tiger Wheel & Tyre (TWT) has...

Fujitsu introduces LIFEBOOK AH562

Fujitsu has introduced a new multimedia notebook with multiple-touch display, designed to combine an intuitive touch-based Windows 8 experience with all-round performance for home and office use.  The attractive LIFEBOOK AH562 notebook offers excellent usability and...

Simple backup and recovery for SMBs

Threats to data abound these days. Data loss caused by hardware or software failure is even more common than malware attacks, so backing up computer data is essential. With words like business continuity and disaster recovery being bandied about on a regular basis,...

Businesses on new, info-driven trajectory

Data analytics is having a profound impact on business development within the current market. Specialists in HR and other business management disciplines believe the ability to extract and utilise information will be a significant contributor to business success going...

Samsung previews new Galaxy S4 content

At the Samsung Galaxy S4 local launch event, Samsung Electronics unveiled a suite of exciting new content services including Samsung Hub, an integrated multimedia content store offering a comprehensive media experience, providing, videos, books, games and learning...

Gijima wins NEC UCC award

Gijima, a leading JSE-listed IT company, has received the Best Unified Communication and Collaboration (UCC) Partner award at a Nippon Electronic Company (NEC) Partner Conference held in Dubai, in recognition of its accomplishments in the enterprise sector. “This...

Ninzi-Connect wins Softcom distribution

Ninzi-Connect, a telecommunications and contact centre solutions provider with over 20 years experience in the contact centre market, has announced that it has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Softcom in South Africa.  "Today’s contact centre business...

Preparing for winter power outages

Seasonal increases in the use of heaters, lighting and air conditioning systems, combined with uncertainty over the continuity of the municipal power supply this winter, are again placing the spotlight firmly on the efficiency of emergency, standby power supply...

IT outsourcing in emerging markets

A move into the emerging markets – particularly Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America – holds great appeal for many organisations. Rapid growth opportunities and little or no immediate competition in those areas are usually the drivers behind such...

BYOD demands policy update

BYOD, and changing legislation, means now is a good time for enterprises to update their usage policies, says Ian Goss-Ross, CEO at Elingo. The complexities of managing the bring your own device (BYOD) trend are top of mind for CIOs now. There are clearly advantages...

Developer – Front-End at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

Sage X3 Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Retailer of textiles and homeware seeks a highly technical and dedicated Sage X3 Developer to join its growing IT team. Your role will focus on the development, customization, and optimization of Sage X3 solutions, ensuring the seamless...

Lead Senior Developer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is currently in search of a Senior Developer with expertise in Fundraising to become part of their team at a Community Upliftment Programme located in Johannesburg. The role entails taking a leadership position in overseeing and documenting the...

Java Developer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Java Developer to contribute to the development and enhancement of our cutting-edge software solutions. Position Overview:As a Java Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance...

Senior Data Engineer

Skills required to contribute: Minimum 5 years experience as a Data EngineerProficiency in SQL, Python, and other programming languages commonly used in data engineering.Experience with data visualization tools such as Paginated reports (SSRS), Power BI, Tableau, or...

Sage X3 Developer – Western Cape Parow

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Retailer of textiles and homeware seeks a highly technical and dedicated Sage X3 Developer to join its growing IT team. Your role will focus on the development, customization, and optimization of Sage X3 solutions, ensuring the seamless...

Lead Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is currently in search of a Senior Developer with expertise in Fundraising to become part of their team at a Community Upliftment Programme located in Johannesburg. The role entails taking a leadership position in overseeing and documenting the...

Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Java Developer to contribute to the development and enhancement of our cutting-edge software solutions. Position Overview:As a Java Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Skills required to contribute: Minimum 5 years experience as a Data EngineerProficiency in SQL, Python, and other programming languages commonly used in data engineering.Experience with data visualization tools such as Paginated reports (SSRS), Power BI, Tableau, or...

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