Data, fintech services key for MTN
MTN has reported that group service revenue grew by 6,9% (13,5% in constant currency after accounting for the impact of the pro forma adjustments) for the year ended 31 December 2023, to R210,1-billin (2022: R196,5-billion). EBITDA (before once-off items) was down by...
Campus switch market declines as backlog normalises
According to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group 4Q 2023 worldwide Campus Switch sales declined by 4% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the first quarter of decline since 4Q 2020 and signaling the onset of a multi-quarter digestion cycle in the market. Vendor performance...
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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Sophos recognised in Forrester report
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Integr8 supports BCX’s Nigerian cloud
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Fujitsu optimises Eternus DX S2
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McMethod.net supports project management
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Q-KON partners with Startel in Angola
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Vodacom Business debuts Cloud Monitor
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Bytes partners with Volante
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Software Developer-Artificial Intelligence at CSIR
Key responsibilities:- Develop innovative solutions in AI and remain well-versed in new technologies in the evolving AI space;- Supervise/mentor junior staff in the area(s) of expertise;- Generate and contribute towards science engineering and technology (SET)...
Software Developer: Artificial Intelligence (AI) at CSIR
Key responsibilities: Develop innovative solutions in AI and remain well-versed in new technologies in the evolving AI space;Supervise/mentor junior staff in the area(s) of expertise;Generate and contribute towards science engineering and technology (SET) activity...
SAP Project Manager
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Controls Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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2452_DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Application Engineer: Middle East & Africa – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a Senior Application Engineer for our client that specializes in photovoltaic and storage system technology.You will be responsible for the following:Serves as a technical product specialist and support for the utility, on grid, battery inverter and...
Software Developer-Artificial Intelligence at CSIR – Gauteng Lynnwood
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SAP Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion
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