Enterprise WLAN revenues tick up for 2023
The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market saw revenues grow 7,6% year over year in 2023 to $10,8-billion, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wireless LAN Tracker. However, in the fourth...
ChatGPT gets lawyer into hot water
In a judgment of 20 February 2024, by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, a lawyer who had relied on case law generated by ChatGPT dodged a figurative bullet when the court found that, given the circumstances of the case, she should not be slapped with a special...
Khula! scoops top tech innovator award
KPMG SA has announced the winners of its KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator in Africa competition, with South Africa-based Khula! coming out as the leading tech innovator and set to participate in the global leg of the competition in November. This global...
Rental and leasing car telematics set for strong growth
The installed base of telematics devices in the car rental and leasing market reached 5-million in 2020, according to new market research from IoT analysts Berg Insight. The Covid-19 pandemic and its effects on the world economy are believed to drive demand for...
Video game subscriptions to grow by 13,5% in 2021
Video game subscriptions are one of the fastest-growing segments within the gaming industry and are projected to have double-digit percentage growth from 2020-2021. According to data presented by Safe Betting Sites USA, video game subscription revenue is projected to...
Caution weighs on IoT VC funding
Low-value venture capital (VC) funding deals (investments less than or equal to $10-million) volume also shrank as overall VC funding activity in the Internet of Things (IoT) space declined during 2020 compared to 2019. The share of low-value deals as a proportion of...
Top semiconductor stocks deliver over 100% ROI
Despite the global shortage of semiconductors, the industry's stocks are recording significant returns for investors. The returns highlight the sector's potential despite the shortage. According to data compiled by Finbold, the top five selected semiconductor stocks...
Businesses go beyond VPN to secure hybrid settings
With the migration to remote and hybrid work over the last year, cyberattacks have increased at a rate of three to five times compared to pre-Covid. For a while now, VPNs have been a staple of a standard security setup and a fast track for mobile business security....
Telcos move to better services and choice
Innovation and technological advancements over the past three decades have resulted in more competition across the telecoms value chain (TVC), bringing with it better services, greater customer choice and lower prices. This is one of the key findings of a report...
SA uses double the resources Earth can sustain
South Africans are consuming beyond the capacity of Earth's ability to sustain us, using up resources at double the rate at which the Earth's ecosystem can recover. And we have been failing for 51 years. South Africa's Earth Overshoot Day (EOD) falls on 4 July 2021...
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BlackBerry Q10 features QWERTY keyboard
BlackBerry Q10 is the first BlackBerry 10 smartphone to feature a classic BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard. The new BlackBerry Q10 combines the power of the BlackBerry 10 platform with a large, re-engineered physical keyboard and stunning touchscreen display – the largest...
SAP takes aim fraud
To help companies worldwide address the estimated R32,39-trillion worth of fraud that occurs every year, SAP AG has announced the SAP Fraud Management analytic application. Powered by the SAP HANA platform, SAP Fraud Management aims to enable enterprises across...
WAN optimisation aids hyperconvergence
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Alcatel, Tunisie bring broadband to Tunisia
Alcatel-Lucent and Tunisie Telecom, Tunisia’s leading telecommunications provider, have successfully completed the trial of superfast broadband services using advanced Alcatel-Lucent’s VDSL2 Vectoring technology. The trial is a major step toward Tunisie Telecom’s plan...
LAWtrust wins WebTrust, Adobe certifications
South African cryptographic security provider LAWtrust has become the first provider in Africa to be certified by both WebTrust and Adobe. LAWtrust was certified by global certificate authority WebTrust in February, shortly after being added to the Adobe Approved...
Recordings: the contact centre security hole
The management and security of contact centre recordings tends to be sorely neglected, says Karl Reed, chief marketing and solutions officer at Elingo. Most contact centres record voice calls and interactions, but few manage and utilise the resulting data...
Samsung DVM offers cooling efficiency
Samsung Electronics has announced its latest generation of smart variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems, the Digital Variable Multi (DVM). Designed for large business or home spaces, the DVM allows different temperatures to be maintained in different...
DCC offers HP EliteBook Revolve
The new HP EliteBook Revolve, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is an ultra-thin, full-performance Windows 8 notebook that transforms effortlessly into a tablet, allowing users to choose what works best in any given scenario. This powerful...
NEC offer new LED display solutions
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Metalogix StoragePoint from Soarsoft
Soarsoft Africa, a specialist in archiving, migration, collaboration and messaging services,, has announced the release of Metalogix’ latest version of Metalogix StoragePoint that gives organisations the ability to store, access and backup files over 2Gb through...
Technical Lead (PHP) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE overall architectural guidance ensuring work is performed at optimal levels while offering technical Pre-sales support and oversight of the Conversation Automation stack as the next Technical Lead (PHP) sought by a cutting-edge Tech company in...
Migration Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Objective of the role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the Platform migration team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesManage, facilitate, and drive the extraction criteria,...
Integration Developer
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSQualification: An Appropriate IT Qualification (Diploma/Degree)Sc. or National Diploma in Computer Science (recommended).Industry recognised software development certifications.Experience: 2- 3 years' work experience as a software developer.2 - 3...
Network Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of IT Connectivity Solutions seeks an ambitious and technically skilled Network Engineer to join its team where you will be expected to travel to clients and provide exceptional support. Your role will also entail managing Data, VoIP...
Software Engineer Java
Seeking a candidate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Software Engineering, preferably based in Cape Town. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring attendance in the office once a week.We provide a flexible work environment, fostering a great...
Senior Angular and Vue.Js Web Developer at M&M Consulting
You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many websites using Angular and [URL Removed]You must be profound in understanding integration between front end and backend structures.We are looking for someone with the ability to conceptualise and...
Integration Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSQualification: An Appropriate IT Qualification (Diploma/Degree)Sc. or National Diploma in Computer Science (recommended).Industry recognised software development certifications.Experience: 2- 3 years' work experience as a software developer.2 - 3...
Network Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of IT Connectivity Solutions seeks an ambitious and technically skilled Network Engineer to join its team where you will be expected to travel to clients and provide exceptional support. Your role will also entail managing Data, VoIP...
Software Engineer Java – Western Cape Woodstock
Seeking a candidate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Software Engineering, preferably based in Cape Town. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring attendance in the office once a week.We provide a flexible work environment, fostering a great...
Senior Angular and Vue.Js Web Developer at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead
You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many websites using Angular and [URL Removed]You must be profound in understanding integration between front end and backend structures.We are looking for someone with the ability to conceptualise and...
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