Global Internet expands, but disparities remain

An estimated 5,5-billion people are online in 2024 - an increase of 227-million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023 - according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU's Facts and Figures 2024 show...

AI infrastructure spend on track to pass $100bn

The global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market is on track for unprecedented growth, poised to surpass $100-billion in spending by 2028, according to the latest findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Artificial...

Adding value is key as mobile users shift to 5G

With global mobile network data traffic set for huge growth, and much of this 5G subscriptions, communications service providers (CSPs) are looking to add value to their offerings. 5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focuses for communications...

Leonardo supercomputer makes cooling sustainable

Kathy Gibson reports - One of Europe’s biggest supercomputers, Leonardo ranks number 9 on the latest global Top500 list. When the CINECA data centre in Bologna, Italy, went live in 2022, the Leonardo petascale supercomputer was the fourth-largest in the world. The...

New SteelFox malware targets popular software

Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new and ongoing malicious campaign that exploits popular software such as Foxit PDF Editor, AutoCAD, and JetBrains. The attackers employ stealer malware to capture victims' credit card information and details about their infected...

Vodacom reflects on 30 years, looks ahead to growth

As it celebrates its 30th birthday, Vodacom reports that geographic diversification is driving increases in service revenue and EBIDTA. Shameel Joosub, group CEO of Vodacom, comments that the company now connects 206-million customers and provides financial services...

Legaltech will augment, not replace, lawyers

Legaltech refers to the use of technology to deliver legal services and support various functions within the legal industry – and factors such as remote working, high inflation rates, changing client demands, and developments in technologies like artificial...

Zoom undergoes GenAI-driven renaissance

At its annual Zoomtopia 2024 showcase event, Zoom unveiled a wide array of new and upcoming platform enhancements powered by generative AI (GenAI) – compelling for their sheer volume, breadth, and substance in continuing its renaissance, according to GlobalData. Gregg...

A cybersecurity roadmap for the future

A multi-pronged approach to cybersecurity is essential, including strong authentication, regular data backups, security awareness and collaborative threat sharing across organisations to secure the increasingly vulnerable digital landscape. Dr Jaya Baloo, chief...

Microsoft unveils autonomous agents, tools to make your own

Moore’s Law has been overtaken by scaling laws, according to which the power of technology is doubling every six months. This is the word from Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft, who says this empirical law refers to technology overall – including compute...

Supply disruption is top procurement risk

Supply disruption is the top threat to procurement’s future success, according to a new survey by Gartner, followed by macroeconomic, geopolitical, and compliance risks. The survey, conducted from June through July 2024 among 258 sourcing and procurement leaders, was...

WEF takes collective action to tackle global crises

More than 500 experts gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai last week to address the world’s most pressing issues related to economic inequality, climate emergency and geopolitical tensions. Global Future...

Voting open for Channelwise Awards

It’s that time of year again, when South Africa’s IT reseller partners get to voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with. Voting is now officially open for this year’s prestigious Channelwise Awards right here. “As we do...

Rolling out robotics in rural areas

Looking to a future where robotics are integral to learning in South Africa’s schools, the education nonprofit Good Work Foundation (GWF) is expanding its successful Open Learning Academy robotics and coding programme to include high school learners in Grades 8 and 9....

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Assore enhances network transformation

Global mining holding company Assore has successfully deployed VeloCloud SD-WAN technology across its wide-area network (WAN) environment with the assistance of Redvine Networks. Assore is engaged in the mining, processing, and marketing of diverse ores, minerals, and...

Trend Micro stops deepfakes and AI attacks

Trend Micro has announced additions in its enterprise platform and consumer cybersecurity products focused on protecting all environments from the rapidly growing threat of AI-based attacks and fraud. Trend research shows that cybercriminals are catching on to the...

Olympic and Paralympic Games open new attack opportunities

The Paris 2024 Olympics games are here, and for the first time since 2020, spectators are welcome to attend, with an influx of 15-million people expected to attend the events. As the world's attention has turned to this prestigious event, experts and law enforcement...

What the shift from RMS to RM means for debit orders

The South African debit order landscape has undergone significant transformations to enhance security and efficiency. Central to this evolution was the introduction of the DebiCheck debit order system. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) dictated the implementation...

Qlik Answers offers insights from unstructured data

Qlik has announced the general availability of Qlik Answers, a self-service AI solution designed to help organisations remove the risk, embrace the complexity, and scale the impact of AI. Qlik Answers transforms unstructured data into actionable results through...

Lee Syse to drive Routed channel, product development

Routed, a vendor-neutral VMware cloud provider and now a VMware by Broadcom Premier CSP Partner, has appointed Lee Syse as its director of product and go-to-M=market (GTM). Andrew Cruise, founder and CEO of Routed, says that the appointment of Syse is part of the...

The practical implications of the ‘two-pot system’

With the 1 September implementation deadline looming, South Africa's 'two-pot' retirement reform is fast coming to the boil. However, while President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sign the new Pension Funds Amendment Bill in the coming weeks, for many employers and...

LexisNexis recognised for empowerment

LexisNexis South Africa has been recognised at this year's Oliver Top Empowerment Awards for its outstanding contributions to digital transformation. The company was honoured with the Top Empowered Company: Digital Transformation of the Year Award and achieved second...

Unpacking modern business transformation building blocks

Business transformation in South Africa is primarily defined by the transition from analogue to digital, from manual to automated, from traditional ways of working to those compatible with 4IR technologies and implementations. Transformation projects have accelerated...

Cybersecurity in the era of quantum computing

As quantum computing technology rapidly advances, businesses and governments around the world are facing a looming threat to their cybersecurity. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: technology services group at In2IT Technologies. Quantum computers, with their...

Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Exceptional grasp of the fundamentals of programming paradigms and solution designReact or React-Native development experience is essential, with a preference for React-Native Desired Skills: react Design ux redux restful Jira About The Employer: Minimum Requirements...

DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

CORE FUNCTIONS • Liaise with prospective DBA students, advising on inter-alia, programme structure, programme costs and admission requirements• Coordinate admissions and selections processes and liaise with the admissions and selections committee. • Arrange and...

Software Developer (Flutter) – Mpumalanga White River

ENVIRONMENT:A solutions based company, always striving to develop systems that make an impact, is looking forward to welcoming the next team member to their White River offices. They have an exciting opportunity for a young, passionate and self-driven Software...

On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager- 2024-28

On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager- HybridOur client in the mining industry requires an On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager who will oversee and manage projects related to their Active Directory infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud. The ideal...

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Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager- 2024-28 – Remote Remote

On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager- HybridOur client in the mining industry requires an On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager who will oversee and manage projects related to their Active Directory infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud. The ideal...

DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

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Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

Investment Data Reporting Analyst (12-Month Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:A critical thinking & solutions-driven Investment Data Reporting Analyst is sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm to fill a 12-Month Contract. Your role will focus primarily on high-quality quantitative data servicing of prospective...

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