AI fuels growing investment in data streaming platforms
Data streaming adoption is accelerating, but so too are the complexities and fragmentation that emerge as organisations adopt more platforms. This is one finding from a new research report by Conduktor. Data streaming enables organizations to improve their operations...
Data-led safety programme drives Limpopo’s aim of halving road fatalities by 2030
Limpopo has taken a major step toward safer roads, as the Office of the Premier and the Department of Transport and Community Safety officially assumed custodianship of the Limpopo Road Safety Programme (LRSP). The Custodianship 2026 event, recently held in Polokwane,...
Uptick in unemployment rate
The official unemployment rate was 32,9% in the first quarter of 2025. According to the Quarterly Labout Force Survey for Q1: 2025, there was a decrease of 291 000 in the number of employed people to 16,8-million from 17,1-million in Q4: 2024, while there was an...
Partnering with LEO operators benefits telcos and underserved customers
Airtel Africa is the latest in the line of telecoms operators partnering with LEO (low-earth orbit) operator Starlink to expand its reach and services. The deal was facilitated by parent company Bharti Airtel, which struck its own agreement with Starlink in India in...
Family-favourite brands used in cyberattacks
Ahead of the International Day of Families, observed on May 15, Kaspersky experts analysed cyberthreats that use popular family-focused brands, such as Disney, Lego, Toca Boca and others as bait. The research, based on selected keywords monitoring, revealed a steady...
These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future
Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...
First-party fraud now the leading form of attack
There’s been a significant swing in the composition of global fraud attacks, with first-party fraud now the leading type globally, representing a third (36%) of all reported fraud in 2024, up from 15% the year before. This is among the findings from the new LexisNexis...
Q-Kon brings the Outernet to Africa
Q-Kon has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Outernet provider Rivada Space Networks power network expansion and digital transformation across Africa. Q-Kon will leverage Rivada’s Outernet to provide resiliency for specialised data networks across Africa...
Even experienced users fall victim to AI phishing attacks
The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible...
Data, analytics key to AI strategies
Organisations’ AI strategy and operating model are being driven by chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) in 70% of cases, according to a new Gartner survey. The Gartner CDAO Agenda Survey for 2025 from September through November 2024 among 504 data and analytics...
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Commvault takes Kubernetes data protection honours
Research firm GigaOm has named Commvault a "Leader" and "Outperformer" in the new GigaOm Radar for Kubernetes Data Protection for the third year running. Commvault was evaluated along with 14 other vendors based on execution, roadmap, and ability to innovate....
Ricoh SA achieves DocuWare Diamond Club status
Ricoh South Africa has been awarded membership status of the DocuWare Diamond Club in recognition of its exceptional performance and exceeding revenue target by client onboarding, growth, satisfaction and retention. Ricoh SA's 2022 performance placed the company...
Embracing a distributed world of work
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Generative AI a game changer for people, business and government
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Every day should be Data Privacy Day
Data Privacy Day, also known as Data Protection Day, takes place annually on 28 January to raise awareness about the importance of data privacy and to promote data protection best practices. By Nadine Mather, partner at Bowmans South Africa This international event is...
Huawei showcases FusionSolar solution
Huawei used the launch of its new Mate 50 smart device to simultaneously introduce Power-M, an advanced digital back-up power solution to help households meet their power supply needs. Nick Lusson, senior sales consultant at Huawei Digital Power Southern Africa, says:...
Private equity firm drives digital inclusion in Africa
Convergence Partners has successfully closed its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) at $296-million, surpassing its initial target by over 18%. The recent close of CPDIF marks a significant milestone for the company, as it represents Convergence...
Saicom is VMware Cloud Verified
Saicom has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status. The Cloud Verified designation indicates that a provider offers the complete VMware-based software-defined data centre infrastructure delivered as a service. VMware Cloud Verified partner services enable customers to...
RS unveils next phase of DesignSpark engineering community
RS Group has announced the launch of the next phase of DesignSpark, RS' fast-growing online community for engineers. It offers a suite of design tools including DesignSpark Mechanical and DesignSpark PCB, plus comprehensive 2D/3D and electronics part libraries, and a...
Datacentrix named as Dell Storage Partner of the Year
Datacentrix has been presented with the Storage Sales of the Year Award for South Africa at the recent Dell Technologies Partner Awards. Rudolf van der Gryp, business unit manager for Dell Technologies at Datacentrix, comments: "Datacentrix brought home this award...
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About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
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About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Technical Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Provide high-quality application and systems support, perform analysis of business requests, and deliver second-line technical and functional support.RequirementsKey Responsibilities: Deliver operational and technical application/system support to internal teams and...
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