BBI and Huawei boost SA connectivity
Broadband Infraco (BBI) and Huawei have launched an upgraded intelligent backbone network aimed at bringing high-capacity, affordable broadband to millions of South Africans. “We are bridging the digital divide on two fronts - closing the digital inequality gap at...
NTT Data, AWS to deliver AI-powered contact centre solutions
NTT Data has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver AI-powered, industry-specific contact centre solutions built on Amazon Connect. As part of the agreement, NTT Data will launch Managed Customer Experience (MCX) for...
Five years on, Covid still impacts how we work
In 2020, a crisis that would change many things forever hit the world. Offices stood empty. Cars, previously stuck in motorway jams on the daily commute, idled on driveways. Trains and buses ran empty, if at all. Planes were grounded. As smog cleared from cities like...
SA young scientists to showcase research in Tunisia
South African young scientists are set to showcase their innovative research on the global stage, competing in the environmental science and computer science categories at this year's International Festival of Engineering, Science and Technology in Tunisia (I-FEST²)....
EFTCorp recognised for financial inclusion in Africa
EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) received the “Outstanding Contribution to Fintech Enablement” award at the 15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa, held in Accra, Ghana. The award recognises EFTCorp’s role in advancing fintech innovation and expanding financial inclusion...
Orange Social Venture Prize supports innovation in Africa, Middle East
The 15th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East is open for submissions. Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint have until 18 May to submit their project on the website. Since 2011, the OSVP prize has been rewarding innovative...
Black Friday is the king of retail bonanzas
South African retailers are already planning for a bumper 2025 Black Friday and holiday season. Black Friday, by its very nature, generates hype in the media and among retailers. However, a new index proves it is not hollow hype. South Africa’s first formal Black...
5G, AI to push IoT market past $1,8bn
The global Internet of Things (IoT) market is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,5% from $959,6-illion in 2023 to $1,8-trillion in revenue in 2028. This growth is driven by the rise of enterprise applications, enhanced by new technologies...
Banks double down on risk technology transformation
Having navigated the coronavirus pandemic’s disruption, the banking industry faces a new era of volatility and uncertainty. Soaring interest rate and liquidity risks have toppled eight banks since 2023. Credit risk looms large amidst geopolitical tensions and the...
SA-made AI chatbot improves childhood development
An AI-powered chatbot developed locally by Tregter and the Do More Foundation will be featured at the BRICS Youth Innovation Summit scheduled to take place in Cape Town in April this year. The Eat Love Play Talk (ELPT) chatbot is designed to effectively collect data...
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Local mobile game makes maths fun to learn
For many South African learners, maths is a major stumbling block. A young Western Cape-based entrepreneur - Thobeka Nkabinde - is changing this, one equation at a time, with the WhatsApp-based eRank Play app. Her vision? To make maths fun to learn for all South...
Grocery retail trends to watch out for heading into 2023
As retailers head into 2023, the industry must face many challenges, such as keeping stores and warehouses staffed in what many fear is a foundational readjustment in the labour market. With the food industry constantly evolving, the future of grocery retail is at the...
Recover from cyberattacks in minutes – not days, weeks or months
As cyberattacks continue to rise, enterprise storage cyber resilience and data protection is essential for enterprises – it is a matter of when and not if an enterprise will suffer from a cyberattack. By Hayden Sadler, country manager for South Africa at Infinidat The...
Network resources need to be maximised for 5G commercial success
At the Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2022 (MBBF 2022), James Chen, president of the Global Sales Department of Huawei Carrier BG, delivered a keynote entitled "Making Strides Towards 5G Success". In his speech, Chen said: "We've seen fast progress in 5G. To fully...
Paratus Mozambique expands northward
Paratus Mozambique continues its expansion apace with the opening this month of a new office in Nampula. This coincides with the establishment of two new PoPs (points of presence) in the north of the country, which greatly extends the coverage connectivity for its...
XR investment will advance the tech ecosystem in Africa
The rise of extended reality (XR) is transforming the way people experience both the physical and virtual worlds, creating new possibilities in different spectrums of life. By Sherry Dzinoreva; public policy programs director: Africa, Middle East & Turkey at Meta...
Football fans get crypto, NFT experience
Visa has unveiled Visa Masters of Movement, a first-of its-kind hybrid experience featuring a pre-event NFT auction and immersive activation for fans at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The Visa Masters of Movement auction features digital art inspired by iconic goals from...
FDOnline launches with Dell CSG portfolio
Leading value-added distributor First Distribution is making it easier for its Dell reseller partners to get quotes, check inventory, and order products with the launch of the FDOnline platform. “With everyone moving to buying online, FD has decided to join the trend...
As technology accelerates so do customer expectations
It’s no secret that we live in a time of unprecedented technological acceleration. Nowhere is that more true than in the customer experience space. Things that seemed totally implausible a decade ago are now commonplace and almost taken for granted. By Brent Haumann,...
Zero-day vulnerabilities need more than just a patch
WatchGuard Threat Lab’s recent Internet Security Report cites that 78% of zero-day malware threats evade basic detection. This trend was also seen in previous quarters, which makes a solid case for taking immediate step to safeguard organisations against zero-day...
Senior Back-End Developer – Gauteng Centurion
An established technology company is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our dynamic Development and Engineering Department in Centurion, Gauteng . This is a rewarding opportunity for a solutions-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Division: IT / Business Analysis Position Purpose: The Business Analyst will serve as a critical link between business stakeholders and technical teams, eliciting, analysing, and documenting business requirements to support project delivery and operational...
Technical Administrator – Gauteng Alberton
Job Objective: The purpose of the Technical Detailer and Administrator role at the Company is to use draughting and administrative expertise to assist the engineering department in achieving smooth and efficient workflow. This encompasses the drawing of products,...
Senior Back-End Developer
An established technology company is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our dynamic Development and Engineering Department in Centurion, Gauteng . This is a rewarding opportunity for a solutions-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and...
Project Manager
Division: IT / Project Management Position Purpose: The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects that align with organisational goals. This role will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while...
Business Application Specialist
Business Application SpecialistWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Business Application Specialist to support the stability and performance of critical business and POS applications. The successful candidate will ensure seamless operations across...
Senior Back-End Developer – Gauteng Centurion
An established technology company is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our dynamic Development and Engineering Department in Centurion, Gauteng . This is a rewarding opportunity for a solutions-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Division: IT / Project Management Position Purpose: The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects that align with organisational goals. This role will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while...
Business Application Specialist – Gauteng Braamfontein
Business Application SpecialistWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Business Application Specialist to support the stability and performance of critical business and POS applications. The successful candidate will ensure seamless operations across...
Senior Network Administrator
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Network AdministratorQualification:National Diploma Engineering/Information Technology 5+ years; ORB.Eng / B.Sc Hons (Comp Sci/Engineering or related field) with 3+ yearsExperience:Working as a technical...
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