AI key in fighting new cyberthreats
During 2024, the world saw cyberthreats evolve faster than before primarily due to the rise in the number of and popularity of AI tools. These tools assist cybercriminals in refining and making attack tactics more sophisticated and more difficult to recognise, while...
How to grow our share of global supply chains
A new report released today by the World Economic Forum provides a comprehensive framework for governments and companies identifying the factors that make a location attractive for investment in manufacturing and supply chains. Ongoing geopolitical, technological and...
PC sales through distribution return to growth
Distributor revenue remained flat year over year at $19,5-billion in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). As expected, Network Infrastructure sales saw a double-digit...
Duxbury reaches 40-year milestone
Duxbury Networking celebrates its 40th birthday tomorrow (26 July 2024). The distributor, founded by CEO Graham Duxbury, a motor racing Hall of Fame inductee, has seen a number of changes and challenges over four decades in the IT industry. "This milestone wouldn't be...
A quarter of Paris open WiFi spots unsafe
Kaspersky experts have analysed nearly 25 000 free WiFi spots in Paris prior to the opening of the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic games. Their analysis has revealed that almost 25% of these networks had weak or no encryption, making users vulnerable to personal...
Bright young minds showcase their talents
A total of 262 learners from Johannesburg recently gathered at Wits University to showcase their innovative science and engineering innovations for the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Regional Science Fair. The fair was one of 38 regional science fairs planned in all...
The rise and rise of AMD
Intel's market share has shrunk by 20%, while AMD has gained significantly - controlling nearly 22% of the global processor market by Q3 of 2024, according to new analysis from Stocklytics.com. "Intel's manufacturing fumble in recent years has resulted in long delays...
Visa, Absa roll out women advocacy programme
Visa, in collaboration with Absa, has rolled out its advocacy programme, She's Next, across South Africa. The initiative, which spans across the globe, aims to create an inclusive and equitable environment for women-led businesses with networking, mentoring and...
AI and accelerated computing drive energy efficiency
AI and accelerated computing are delivering energy efficiency for many industries. It's progress the wider community is starting to acknowledge, writes Dion Harris, head of data centre product marketing at Nvidia. "Even if the predictions that data centers will soon...
AI tackles real-world issues, sparks inspiration
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) looms large in Google's product strategy. And it's no longer a future technology, but something that is being delivered right now. That's the word from Yvette Baez, director of business strategies at Google, who...
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Can virtual BPO operations remedy the jobs crisis?
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Data management must be top of mind for modern enterprises
Despite data being labelled as the “new gold” of the digital era, many organisations fail to harness its value and still have data that goes unused, often because it is inaccessible, siloed or lost. By Kate Mollett, senior director at Commvault Africa This wastes...
Environmentally friendly battery recycling for SA on the cards
A US business and a South African investment business have signed a term sheet to form a joint venture to build and operate two environmentally sustainable battery recycling facilities in South Africa. Through the joint venture, the companies aim to bring radical...
What to expect from AI in the new year
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Business communication compromise predictions for 2023
In 2022, cybersecurity further became a top priority for businesses around the world following critical attacks on both the public and private sectors and of course, the use of cyber warfare as a Russian tactic in its invasion of Ukraine. By Steven Spadaccini,...
Debt mistakes to leave behind in 2022
As most businesses and citizens were still weening off the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic this year, they were hit by a series of setbacks, without any real chance of recovery, let alone growth. By Charnel Collins, CEO of National Debt Advisors Throughout the year,...
Data centre predictions for 2023
At the forefront of the digitalisation age and the human need for stronger, faster connections to each other and our communities, data centres occupy a crossroads in today’s interconnected world. By Chris Pennington, director of energy and sustainability at Iron...
Telephony technology could boost ecommerce businesses in 2023
South Africans are embracing ecommerce in a big way, with PayFast reporting that Black Friday and Cyber Monday online transaction volumes surged by up to 30% this year. While growing sales volumes are excellent news for ecommerce businesses, there are still hurdles to...
Cloud-native the key to business agility in 2023
South African companies who adopted the cloud in the past few years have been better able to react quickly to changing market conditions, adapt their services, or create new ones. By Lisa Strydom, senior manager: channel and alliances for Africa at Veeam Africa Not...
Intermediate Software Developer (Java) (CH1070) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Intermediate Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This is a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided into...
Data Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
The purpose of the Data Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge data architecture and infrastructure for our business intelligence and analytics needs and to create robust data models, develop seamless ETL processes, and ensure data quality using the...
Microsoft Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Are you passionate about designing cutting-edge solutions that leverage the power of Microsoft technologies? Join us as a Microsoft Solutions Architect, where you'll lead the design and implementation of innovative, scalable, and secure solutions using the Microsoft...
Cyber Security Specialist
Cyber Security SpecialistDefend a digital fortress with cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions!R 1,000,000 - R 1,430,000 per annumJoin a leader in innovation and precision, offering advanced technology solutions in the aerospace industry. This is an ideal opportunity to...
BI Developer
Role: The BI Developer is responsible for end to end BI development, support, monitoring, analysis and maintenance within the BI and Data Warehouse environment/s, as well as general BI functions to assist the BI team in day-to-day operations and ad hoc tasks when...
Intermediate Software Engineer (React & NodeJS)
Want to work from home?! Our client develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform independence, and build upon an API-driven integration into any open BI software. With KPI-CHAT they take real-time data...
SAP Solutions Architect
Are you an experienced technical leader with a passion for designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions? Are you ready to lead high-impact projects and mentor teams to achieve excellence? If so, we're looking for you to join our dynamic team as a Senior SAP...
Cyber Security Specialist – Western Cape Western Cape
Cyber Security SpecialistDefend a digital fortress with cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions!R 1,000,000 - R 1,430,000 per annumJoin a leader in innovation and precision, offering advanced technology solutions in the aerospace industry. This is an ideal opportunity to...
BI Developer – Gauteng Parktown
Role: The BI Developer is responsible for end to end BI development, support, monitoring, analysis and maintenance within the BI and Data Warehouse environment/s, as well as general BI functions to assist the BI team in day-to-day operations and ad hoc tasks when...
Intermediate Software Engineer (React & NodeJS) – Remote Remote
Want to work from home?! Our client develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform independence, and build upon an API-driven integration into any open BI software. With KPI-CHAT they take real-time data...
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