Fibre provider choices are limited for SA users
Many South African consumers have no choice of fibre service provider. This is one of the findings of the Open Access Network (OAN) mapping project conducted by the Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) in partnership with mapping specialists 28East. An...
Global PC workstation shipments under pressure
The global desktop and mobile workstation market reported a slight recovery as it exited 2023, with unit shipments growing 6,1% year over year in the fourth quarter (4Q23). According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Workstation Tracker,...
Digital regulators must collaborate to build a better post-Covid world
Bold regulatory approaches are needed to guide ground-breaking technology uptake, foster collaboration, and drive digital transformation in the post-Covid world, This is according to participants at the latest Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-21) organised by the...
Merchants, developers invited to join VodaPay platform
Kathy Gibson reports - Vodacom is calling on merchants and developers to join its VodaPay platform. Shameel Joosub, CEO of Vodacom, describes the VodaPay platform as a super-app offering a range of shopping and payment services made possible by the agreement signed...
Banks set to form customer-centric ecosystems
A significant 65% of global banking executives believe branch-based banking will be "dead" within five years. This is according to a report written by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) entitled "Branching out: can banks move from city centres to digital...
New Intel XPU targets HPC and AI
At the 2021 International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) Intel is announcing advances in its Xeon processor for HPC and AI as well as innovations in memory, software, exascale-class storage, and networking technologies for a range of HPC use cases. "To maximize HPC...
To win, insurers need to navigate future factors
The insurance industry should aim to provide enhanced advice and assistance to a greater proportion of the country's population. This is among the finding of a PwC report on the future of advice and engagement in the South African insurance industry. Riaan Singh,...
NGOs could buckle under lockdown pressure
The pressure on non-governmental organistions (NGOs) since the first lockdown over a year ago has not subsided, and the news of another hard lockdown could cripple the sector entirely. This is highlighted in a survey by Tshikululu Social Investments in 2020, which...
Cell C on track for RAN decommissioning
Cell C has successfully decommissioned 34% of its physical Radio Access Network (RAN) sites, while seamlessly migrating prepaid and Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) customers to roam solely on its partner network, MTN, via a virtual RAN. In this first phase, the...
Partnership aims to reduce youth unemployment by 10%
As South Africa's youth unemployment rate reaches 46,3%, Accenture has announced a partnership with Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN) that aims to give youth increased access to the economy and address youth unemployement at scale. "South Africa has 7.2 million...
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Ericsson defines cloud evolution
Mobile networks have evolved through 2G, 3G and long term evolution (LTE). As mobility becomes part of the mainstream digital lifestyle, the next step is for the network to be the vehicle of cloud evolution. With an increasing focus on quality of experience among...
Adobe Creative Cloud available from Comztek
Local value added distributor, Comztek, is pleased to announce the immediate local availability of Adobe Creative Cloud for teams sold through its network of certified gold and platinum resellers. According to Comztek’s Adobe specialists, the new Creative Cloud for...
SerVision solution provides live monitoring
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F5 announces policy enforcement solution
F5 Networks has announced the newest member of its growing portfolio of solutions for fixed and mobile service providers. BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager (PEM) combines the strength of F5’s intelligent traffic steering functionality with a context-aware policy...
IPS, Oltio sign licensing agreement
Oltio, the South African technology company focusing on developing innovative mobile payment solutions, has signed an agreement with Integrated Processing Solutions (IPS), a transaction processing joint venture between Standard Bank and Absa. The agreement gives IPS...
Ensure power at mission-critical facilities
Constant power supply is fundamental to the operation of a mission-critical facility. Yet, according to Eben Owen, Enterprise and Solutions manager for South Africa at Schneider Electric, as power outages are not uncommon, certain electrical design considerations need...
Is BI an opportunity or a minefield?
According to Gartner, business intelligence (BI) has been the top action item for CIOs worldwide for the last year. Only recently displaced, BI remains a close second behind mobility. Since the largest driver for mobility remains BI, it seems the more things change,...
Effective measurement methods for BPM
Part four of a four part series by SoftExpert, Roger Tregear, a manager at Leonardo International and Ian Huntly, CEO of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, representatives in sub-Saharan Africa of SoftExpert, a market leader in software and services for enterprise-wide...
WiFi gives education a boost
As the only pure WiFi player in the industry, Ruckus Wireless is making strides in the education industry – providing WiFi access to hungry students across Africa. "Schools and universities everywhere are looking beyond the current generation of WiFi technology to...
Canon Powershot SX50 HS available from DCC
Capture the moment like never before with the new Canon Powershot SX50 HS from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Featuring an incredible 50x optical zoom, the Powershot SX50 HS is the pinnacle of the Canon Super Zoom compact camera range. Ideal as a family...
Infrastructure Architect – Gauteng Centurion
Join Our Team: Technical Lead Infrastructure & Services Are you ready to step into a dynamic role where your expertise in IT security and process engineering can make a real impact? We're seeking a seasoned professional with a passion for innovation and a track...
intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Angular / Frontend Developer (Senior) 2694 – Gauteng Pretoria
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SAP Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Unleash your IT potential! An exciting Senior Java Developer role available with a leading automotive disruptor in Midrand and Menlyn awaits. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of technology in the automotive space. Requirements: IT Degree / Diploma...
Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
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