SA channel partners say data is key to growth
Channel partners in South Africa see data as both their biggest challenge and a major opportunity as they look to achieve growth and transition to recurring revenue models, according to new research. Westcon-Comstor surveyed more than 500 senior decision makers at...
Multicloud provides the best of both worlds
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - The multicloud environment is gaining in popularity as IT leaders opt for best-of-breed capabilities to achieve differentiated outcomes. "They want the cloud experience, with its flexibility," says Ben Steyn, pre-sales at...
Cyber espionage targets mostly information and finance industry
Organisations worldwide are losing billions due to cybercrime each year. Although most of them significantly increased their cybersecurity budgets, cyberattacks like data breaches, phishing, ransomware attacks, or cyber espionage still represent one of the biggest...
Curious malware attacks users of pirated software
New research from Sophos, "Vigilante Malware Rats Out Software Pirates While Blocking ThePirateBay," details a curious cyberattack campaign that targets users of pirated software with malware designed to block access to websites hosting pirated software. The...
HPC the new battleground between IT vendors and cloud service providers
A confluence of developments including growing volumes of data generated by Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, and the emergence of new content and data-rich applications, some of which are incorporating the use of artificial intelligence (AI), is set to drive demand...
Tesla outperforms rival stocks with 224% ROI
Tesla is among the notable growth stocks that have recorded significant returns for investors. Despite the electric vehicle manufacturer's stock slumping in 2021, it has maintained an edge over competitors. According to data acquired by Finbold, Tesla stock registered...
Growth resilient for backup appliances
The EMEA purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) market has been resilient to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, with spending on traditional backup appliances reaching $366,9-million in 1Q21, up 10.3% from 1Q20, according to International Data Corporation's (IDC)...
John McAfee found dead
John McAfee was found dead yesterday in a prison cell in Spain. According to reports, is appears that the software developer committed suicide by hanging just hours after hi extradition to the US was authorised. McAfee was arrested in Spain over civil and criminal US...
IT and business stakeholders differ on cloud adoption process
As businesses seek technology solutions that help us prepare for a new post-pandemic normal, cloud adoption rates continue to rise. In fact, according to new research, 67% of all companies plan to adopt at least one new cloud technology by 2023. Spiceworks Ziff Davis...
Opportunities and challenges for Chromebooks, tablets
The Covid-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the tablet market in 2020 as consumers, businesses, and schools sought tablets to stay connected, entertained, or productive. According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...
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Workload-optimised solutions from Dell
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New insurance app offers instant assistance
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Syncrony operates online discount store
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Oracle announces MySQL 5.6
Oracle has announced the general availability of MySQL 5.6, the world’s most popular open-source database. With increased performance, scalability, reliability and manageability, MySQL 5.6 helps users meet the most demanding Web, cloud and embedded application...
Survey: SaaS customer support lacking
According to a global research from the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), businesses increasingly value software as a service (SaaS) applications, but many enterprises are facing significant customer support challenges with their SaaS vendors, leading to low customer...
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Realtime bidding to change Web ad sales
Realtime bidding for online display advertising could help South African publishers to sell more of their inventory at a lower cost and for a higher price if it is wisely exploited. So says Attila Bernariusz, divisional head at Kagiso Digital, one of South Africa's...
DVT develops mobile app for MUA clients
MUA Insurance Acceptances, a leading insurance underwriter specialising in tailored personal lines insurance solutions for high net worth individuals, has launched a mobile application developed by DVT in an effort to streamline communications with its clients and...
Does cost efficiency cost money?
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Financial institution uses Quintica solution
Organisations in Africa, and in particular financial services institutions, face unique risks all of which lend themselves to developing and cementing business continuity plans to help guard operations in the event of incidents that could threaten operations. Recent...
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SAP BI/BW Consultant
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SAP Business Analyst Lead
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