EU’s AI Act sets a precedent
The European Union's groundbreaking AI Act sets a precedent in regulating artificial intelligence (AI), introducing stringent requirements for developers and deployers, says research group GlobalData. With the adoption of the landmark legislation, establishing...
Load shedding forces SMEs to shut down their servers
The national disaster that is load shedding is already costing the South African economy almost R1-billion every day, according to the Reserve Bank. Now SMEs across the country are shutting down their server rooms because unreliable power means that running costs are...
EOH responds to reports alleging imminent SITA blacklisting
Former local IT giant EOH has issued a statement following various media reports that it could be blacklisted by government's IT procurement arm, SITA. In a SENS statement this afternoon, the company gives an overview of how the situation arose, as well as its...
IXPs critical to improving Africa’s Internet ecosystem
A new report published by the Internet Society outlines the state of Internet interconnection in Africa and the critical role Internet Exchange Points (IXP) play in improving access and lowering costs. The report, entitled "Moving towards an interconnected Africa: the...
The rise of 5G and its impact on the next normal
Kathy Gibson reports - A massive 1-million 5G subscriptions are going to be added every day this year, taking the total to 580-million users by the end of 2021. Todd Ashton, vice-president and head of Ericsson South and East Africa, points out that 5G growth is...
REvil ransomware: 5 000 attacks in 22 countries
On 2 July 2021, it became known that the REvil ransomware gang perpetrated a large attack against Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and its clients around the world, leading to thousands of companies becoming potential victims of ransomware. At the time of writing,...
SA recycling platform gets global recognition
South African recycling company, Kudoti, has finished among the top five winners of the Nestlé 2021 Creating Shared Value (CSV) Prize for its innovative recycling impact through technology. The CSV Prize has been running for more than 10 years and has identified...
Smart home market on road to recovery
The smart home market in Europe accounted for almost 23-million units in the first quarter of 2021 -- growth of 25,6% over the same quarter last year, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). "The growth in smart home products was visible in all categories,"...
Change needed in combatting cybercrime
The global Kaseya attack is a reminder that the public and private sector need to change the way cyber conflict is fought, writes Lior Div, CEO and co-founder of Cybereason. The truth is that attackers still enjoy the advantage. The goal isn't to block and prevent all...
Contribute to SA’s ICT skills survey
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on ICT skills is expected to be revealed by the 2021 ICT Skills Survey carried out by the IITPSA and Wits University's Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE), which has gone live for the first time since 2019. The 2021 ICT...
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Fast Fashion implements SAP for Retail
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Fujitsu launches the PRIMERGY CX420
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m2m implements Hyland Software
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Challenges to Africa’s cloud adoption
In Africa, an emerging information technology industry is betting its future on serving customers and businesses through cloud based applications, says Christo Briedenhann, country manager of Riverbed Technology, Africa. At the same time, governments and...
Ericsson unveils preliminary market share data
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Secure Lab named Cyberoam Gold partner
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ESET launches Secure Authentication in SA
Proactive digital protection vendor ESET has announced the general availability of ESET Secure Authentication, a two-factor authentication (2FA) software solution for small and medium businesses (SMBs). This simple and highly efficient application makes use of remote...
Sophos advances MDM for Android
Sophos has announced the latest version of its mobile device management (MDM) solution, Sophos Mobile Control 3.0, which is offered on-premise and as-a-service. This version includes support for Samsung SAFE devices, granting tighter control over how devices are used...
OTEL launches TVNO 2.0
OTEL Telecoms, recognised for its vendor neutral VoIP and broadband infrastructure as a service provision to operators and Internet service providers (ISPs), is pleased to announce the release of V2.0 software for the company’s Terrestrial Virtual Network Operator...
Senior IT Engineer – Gauteng Bryanston
Job Purpose The role has responsibility for supporting Infrastructure Applications, Servers and Virtual Environments that enables business services across IT at VARIOUS Sites.This role will also be responsible for the implementation and management of new servers...
Full Stack Developer (Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg North
We are looking for a Medical Bureau Operations Specialist to join a big, leaading, tech company in the healthcare space. The position is niche and requires someone with Operations, Claims Administration and even some IT skills.The Operations and Retention Manager...
Integration Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client, a leading Financial Institution is looking for a Integration Developer to join their dynamic team.Job Purpose/ Job SummaryTo develop and support software that is specific to the needs of the organisation to help the business achieve its strategic...
Senior Software Developer-Artificial Intelligence at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Lynnwood
Key responsibilities:- Develop innovative solutions in AI and remain well-versed in new technologies in the evolving AI space;- design, develop and implement AI systems architecture and solutions- Supervise/mentor junior staff in the area(s) of expertise;- Generate...
Senior IT Project Manager – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Requirements:Grade 12Bachelors Degree in IT or equivalentTen years experience in an IT project management environmentIT experience in the logistics / warehousing industryProject Management qualification preferred, Duties:Consulting, Scoping, Supporting and managing...
SAP Solution Architect – Gauteng Centurion
Join Our Team as a SAP Solution Architect in Johannesburg! Are you ready to elevate your career and be a pivotal part of a world-leading IT company? We are on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced SAP Solution Architect to join our innovative team in Johannesburg!...
CATEGORY ANALYST (6 – 12 MONTHS CONTRACT) at Secondments Recruitment
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Controls Software Engineer
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Senior Application Engineer: Middle East & Africa
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