Axiz extends Veeam backup protection with Ootbi distribution
Axiz has entered into a distribution agreement with Object First, the company behind the Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) appliance set up by Veeam founders Ratmir Timashev and Andrei Baronov. The partnership will provide African organisations with enhanced data...
OpenAI takes on Google with new browser
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser based on ChatGPT. The new launch adds more pressure on Google, following last year’s addition of search in ChatGPT. “Your browser is where all of your work, tools, and context come together,” reads a statement...
NFC tags pose smartphone risks
More shoppers than ever are using their mobile phone’s electronic wallet as a contactless payment system when buying items, replacing credit cards or electronic ticket smart cards. Smartphones increasingly rely on near field communication (NFC) technology for...
Digitalisation, automation key to boosting air cargo efficiency
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is driving forward the agenda of digitalisation and automation in air cargo, calling for streamlined trade processes and smarter infrastructure to enhance global efficiency and competitiveness. This is the word from ACSA CEO Mpumi...
Data centre construction market to hit $456,5bn by 2030
The global data centre construction market size is anticipated to reach $456,5-billion in 2030 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11,8% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is fueled by the increasing demand for...
Cameras help to drive down crime in Hatfield
Vumacam, in conjunction with the Hatfield City Improvement District (CID) in Tshwane, has demonstrated significant steps towards bolstering community safety and security in the area since the partnership began in May 2024. During this time Vumacam has assumed full...
Tariffs drive surge in Q1 PC shipments
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59 million units in the first quarter of 2025, a 4,8% increase from the first quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. US PC shipments grew 12,6%, reaching 16-million units in the first quarter of 2025. “The growth...
Trade tension skews smartphone shipments
Global smartphone shipments increased 1,5% year-over-year (YoY) to 304,9-million units in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The smartphone market...
Hisense SA launches locally-manufactured TV
Hisense SA has launched its high-end CanvasTV which is manufactured in South Africa. The CanvasTV range is produced at Hisense SA’s facility in Atlantis, in the Western Cape. The product is available in 55-inch and 65-inch models (55S7N and 65S7N), with a recommended...
Core banking software to hit $21,6bn by 2030
The global core banking software market size is estimated to reach $21,61-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 10,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The expansion of the market can be accredited to the upsurge in the embrace of...
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MTN SA appoints new tech leaders
MTN SA has announced the appointment of Rami Farah to the position of executive for network and Nomthi Nelwamondo as executive for information technology (IT). Farah joined MTN SA on 1 January 2023 from MTN Iran, while Nelwamondo's appointment is effective from 1 May...
Anker Innovations appoints Premium Brand Distributors
Anker Innovations has signed Premium Brand Distributors to be its official partner in South Africa. Under the agreement, the distributor will be responsible for the growth of two brands under the eufy umbrella - eufy Security and eufy Appliances - in addition to the...
Human connection key to retaining employees
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Active threat hunting a non-negotiable for the modern business
With South Africa being a favoured target for cyber attackers globally, and with the threats growing in both volume and sophistication, local organisations must do more to mitigate against these attacks. By Richard Frost, product head: cybersecurity at Armata In...
Unlearning is critical to building data skills
As part of our New Year's resolutions, we all have habits we wish we could eliminate, just as there are others we'd like to establish. It might be swapping a tendency for procrastination for productivity after lunch, exchanging nightly 'doom scrolling' for a book...
DR needs a strategy for people, products, processes
If you want to protect your data in an emergency - whether it's due to encryption from ransomware or after a natural disaster - you need to understand: disaster recovery (DR) and IT service continuity management (ITSCM) are indeed fully integrated into the technology...
Hit back at ransomware before it cripples your business
Ransomware is a global issue facing almost all organisations whose businesses depend on or leverage information technology, and organisations in Africa are no exception. In fact, businesses in growing emerging economies are often attractive targets because they do not...
A guide to choosing the right battery backup power solution
Loadshedding, while not new for many South Africans, has become more of a permanent fixture in our day-to-day lives. In response, more backup power solutions have become available to individuals, homeowners and businesses. From generators to inverters and solar, there...
What’s driving West African cloud adoption?
West African businesses are adopting cloud technologies at an unprecedented rate to unlock a range of competitive capabilities through digital transformation. According to Titilayo Adewumi, MD for West Africa at SAP, the past few years have seen a sharp increase in...
Axiz invites SMEs to connect with vendors
Axiz has kicked off its SME Connect-to-Connect programme what aims to provide a platform for SMEs in the ICT space to share and showcase their capabilities and experiences with leading vendors in the sector. "As the custodian of a superior technology-distribution...
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About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
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Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Business Analyst (Supply Chain Software) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Bellville
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Senior Python Software Architect at Neem Digital – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Job Title: Senior Python Software Architect Location: Remote, Global 10-15 years' experience in Python development, including metaprogramming Introduction: Neem Consulting is recruiting a Senior Python Software Architect to lead the design and development of a...
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Software Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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About our client:Our client provides cutting edge, cloud-based solutions to major banks, retailers, insurers and telcos, allowing them to process payments with ease. You will work with industry-leading experts and be involved in solving everyday payment problems that...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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