Tech, data collection help NGOs effect social change
In April 2022, the multi-sector partnership Thrive by Five, led by the Department of Education and DataDrive2030, released their wide-ranging 2021 Thrive by Five Index, the largest open-source data set in the country of preschool child development according to early...
AI-enhanced attacks a rising cyberthreat
A new report from API (application programming interface) technology developer Kong, Security Perspectives 2025: AI-Enhanced Threats and API Security Report, highlights how new developments in AI will impact today’s API security landscape. A massive 25% of respondents...
Cellphone distractions the biggest culprit in SA road accidents
Cellphone distractions now top the list of risky driving behaviours in South Africa, according to new research revealed by Discovery Insure at the launch of the UN-JCDecaux Global Campaign for Road Safety. Discovery CEO Robert Attwell says that the short-term insurer...
Rakesh Parbhoo takes on Westcon-Comstor EVP role
Westcon-Comstor has announced the promotion of Rakesh Parbhoo to the newly-created role of executive vice-president of its Middle East and Africa (MEA) business. The appointment will see Rakesh drive the continued growth of Westcon-Comstor across the region....
SMEs are optimistic, but need more support
South African small businesses are feeling positive about the future, but need more support to tackle ongoing challenges. This is according to Xero's 2024 State of Small Business Report, which reveals that the top barriers facing small businesses this year are...
$277bn a year needed for Africa to achieve 2030 SDGs
Boasting 60% of the world's best solar resources, Africa's solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during this year's Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum explored...
Digital economy outperforms overall growth across OECD
The information and communication technology (ICT) sector grew by an average of 6,3% between 2013 and 2023 - about three times faster than the total economy across the 27 OECD countries analysed. The first volume of the newly-released OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024...
Chip industry may not be ‘fit-for-purpose’ by 2030
Next-generation chips represent the next frontier of semiconductor technology incorporating advancements in design, materials, manufacturing process, performance, and packaging - and, as computing tasks become more demanding and data-intensive, next-generation chips...
Careto APT resurfaces after 10-year hiatus
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered two new malicious campaigns operated by the notorious Careto Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, marking their first activity since 2013. Demonstrating a remarkably high level of sophistication, the actors conducted two complex...
Greener digital content needed for Net Zero goals
Websites and digital content can increase organisations' carbon emissions and hamper efforts to achieve Net Zero status. This is the view of Andri Johnston, digital sustainability lead at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, who was addressing a webinar on...
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Insurance risk managers must embrace technology disruption
The accessibility of sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms, enabled by the high-performance capabilities of cloud-based data centres, mean insurers can more readily embrace a culture of innovation when it comes to their...
AI is always listening, but are we?
Like so many other industries, logistics and supply chain management have had to evolve rapidly over the past year to reflect not only the latest technologies, but also meet the changing demand from stakeholders for more intelligently-driven solutions. artificial...
Renewables sector must educate users or risk their wrath
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SA banking needs to create end-to-end SME solutions
While traditional banks express the intention to service SMEs, the inherent challenges faced financing SMEs means that the approval rate of disbursements remains relatively low, with outstanding loans to SMEs lower in 2020 than in 2016. SMEs' access to credit is a...
Hardware-based remote access solutions key to hybrid work security
As South Africa continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, the outbreak of the fourth wave and the discovery of the new omicron variant of the virus have likely scuppered the hopes of businesses seeing their employees return to the office any time soon. By Benji...
2022 and the changing face of IT
Even though most organisations have found the past two years disruptive, their adoption of more agile technologies is positioning them strongly for the opportunities to be gained in 2022 and beyond. By Rowen Grierson, sales director at Nutanix Sub-Saharan Africa With...
The future of collaboration
Collaboration tools are nothing new – they have been around for many years, but the events of the last two years have accelerated their adoption as well as innovation around the offerings. By Ankush Joshi, service delivery manager at In2IT Technologies As the world...
Brickmaking plant boosted by digital upgrade
A local clay brick manufacturer has upgraded its brickmaking plant with the assistance of drive and control technology specialist SEW-Eurodrive. Using advanced digital solutions based on Maxolution for factory automation, a new and optimised plant for making high...
Differentiating from hyperscalers is key to MSP success in the African market
Customers across Africa face the challenge of accessing the technology, skills and services they need to drive their business forward. By Gerhard Fourie, channel lead at Commvault Africa Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are in an excellent position not only to provide...
Edge computing – it’s all in the detail
More than ever the speed, reliability and resilience of edge computing can unlock the benefits of the world’s current and quite rapid digital transformation. Together with the cloud, edge computing is a vital cog in hybrid IT architecture that is enjoying...
Senior BI ETL Developer – Western Cape Mowbray
ENVIRONMENT:THE technical expertise of a highly analytical & solutions-driven Senior BI ETL Developer is sought by a dynamic Financial Services Group where you will take charge of creating ETL processes for transforming data residing in various source systems into...
DevOps Engineer (Remote)
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Full Stack Developer (Flutter/FlutterFlow) (JHB Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a passionate Full Stack Developer with at least 5 years' work experience is wanted by a Joburg-based global Logistics & Forwarding company. Collaborating with IT Business Analysts, you will help develop internal and external...
Business Analyst (Asset Management)
Leading Asset Management company based in Cape Town seeks a smart, dynamic Business Analyst to work with their product team with their bespoke software products.Join leading asset manager. Completed BCom / BSc Honours with approx 1-2 years relevant experience working...
DevOps Engineer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
DevOps Engineer PositionFull-Time, Mainly US hours, Some SA hours (4pm-12am SAST)Remote, from South Africa (Citizen/Resident) Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize our deployment processes. The...
Full Stack Developer (Flutter/FlutterFlow) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Kempton Park
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a passionate Full Stack Developer with at least 5 years' work experience is wanted by a Joburg-based global Logistics & Forwarding company. Collaborating with IT Business Analysts, you will help develop internal and external...
Business Analyst (Asset Management) – Western Cape Cape Town
Leading Asset Management company based in Cape Town seeks a smart, dynamic Business Analyst to work with their product team with their bespoke software products.Join leading asset manager. Completed BCom / BSc Honours with approx 1-2 years relevant experience working...
Desktop Support Technician
Responsible for providing first level IT support including desktop, telephony, printer, hardware and general software support thus contributing to our clients staff productivity.Minimim qualification for the role is matric, A +, N + and MCITPKey Performance Areas:-...
Data Engineer
The purpose of the Data Engineer is to develop cutting-edge reporting solutions within a data landscape. You'll gather requirements, design, develop, and test SAP BW objects, and build end-to-end BI solutions. Expertise in data modelling, HANA integration, and SAP...
Data Analyst
The Data Analyst will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets to provide actionable insights that drive business decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive...
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