Openserve debuts SA’s first FTTR
Kathy Gibson reports – Openserve has launched its fibre to the room (FTTR) offering in partnership with Huawei - the first to bring this service to the South African market. “We believe FTTR will enhance how our customers experience connectivity,” says Makgosi Mabaso,...
Equinix plans $22m data centre in Lagos
Digital infrastructure company Equinix says it will open its next high performance data centre in Lagos – a $22-million investment it says marks the first phase of an ambitious investment plan of around $100-million to transform Africa’s digital landscape over the...
Unsettled regulatory, legal environment emerge as top risks
Concerns regarding the unsettled regulatory and legal environment moved into the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2025, according to a Gartner survey of enterprise risk leaders. The survey of 266 senior risk and assurance executives – taken in the...
PC market enters volatile 2025 on strong results
PC shipments during the first quarter of 2025 grew 4,9% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 63,2-million shipments, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....
BETI sees marginal improvement in March
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica on a monthly basis at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a slight recovery in March 2025. However, ongoing global uncertainty...
New Meta AI models available in SA
Meta’s new AI models, Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick, are now available in South Africa via WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and meta.ai. Built for high performance, the new models deliver faster, more factual and more conversational responses. South Africans can...
US legislation targets central Africa forex policy
On 25 March 2025, the proposed “Central African Exploitation and Manipulation of American Companies Act” was brought before US Congress, seeking to suspend US support for International Monetary Fund (IMF) actions involving member states of the Central African Economic...
IBM z17 mainframe is engineered for AI
IBM has announced the IBM z17, engineered with AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. Powered by the new IBM Telum II processor, IBM z17 expands the system's capabilities beyond transactional AI capabilities to enable new workloads. IBM Z...
Dell debuts AI-ready data centre infrastructure
Dell Technologies is introducing advancements across its industry-leading server, storage and data protection portfolios designed to help organisations achieve data centre modernisation. Organisations are rethinking their IT strategies to respond to the rise of AI,...
Eskom Expo’s District Expos add value to learners
Young scientists will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from a team of experts to help refine and improve their research projects at the upcoming Eskom Expo District Expos. School learners in Grades 4–12 and Technical and Vocational Education and...
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Grant Fraser is new Netstar MD
Altron has announced the appointment of Grant Fraser as MD of Netstar with effect from January 2023. Fraser, who has more than 14 years' experience in executive leadership, will assume responsibility for Netstar's strategic direction and growth. Fraser is currently...
Westcon-Comstor showcases Palo Alto Networks’ success
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has announed that vendor partner Palo Alto has been recognised as a leader for its offerings and its strategy in The Forrester Wave: Enterprise Firewalls, Q4 2022 report. According to research by Technavio, the global network...
Bridge the gap between CEO and CISO to achieve cyber resilience
In early September around 50 000 users had their personal details exposed when the fintech Revolut was breached in a cyber attack. The latest attack is one in a rising tide of breaches which are unlikely to subside until CEOs and CISOs can close the gap between how...
Leverage data to drive actionable insight
In today's digital world, where ecommerce platforms are becoming the de facto standard for many shopping experiences, the retail value chain has access to more data than ever before. By Andrew Dawson, MD of MACmobile The explosion of business intelligence and...
Smart software transforms business savings and compliance
When it comes to finance, reporting, governance and compliance, organisations have several very large balls in the air. In a complex juggling act that demands perfection and attention to detail, companies need to prioritise financial operations and governance, risk...
Public sector must up its game against cybercrime
South Africa needs a sustained national public awareness campaign to inform, educate and mobilise the South African public against a growing pandemic of cybercrime. By Moss Gondwe, public sector director at Mimecast While much progress has been made in educating the...
CISO role is more important then ever
The chief information security officer role has leapt from backroom to boardroom, just like the ever-evolving security threat, writes Wayne Olsen, managing executive: cybersecurity at BCX. The role of the CISO has traditionally been behind the doors of the Security...
Navigate the cloud with confidence
The 2022 Veeam Data Protection Trends Report found that 97% of South African companies have experienced unexpected outages within the last 12 months. This has spurred 84% of local businesses to indicate that they will increase their data protection budgets this year...
Tackle mental health issues in the tech industry
The rise in remote working has meant many in the tech industry are prone to working longer hours. This leads to less time spent relaxing and socialising, which can increase the risk of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. By Craig Williams, technical director at...
Get ahead with differentiated customer experience
In today's connected world, those companies capable of creating a unique experience for their customers and exceeding their expectations, are the ones that differentiate themselves and set the bar for their competitors to follow. By David Steyn, business manager:...
Senior Oracle Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Oracle Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Design and implement...
SAP Master Data Consultant (QM, PM, MM) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for precision and process excellence? We're on the lookout for a SAP Master Data Consultant to join our fast-growing team! This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge SAP systems and real-world...
IT Infrastructure and Network Engineer (DBN Hybrid) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal role in providing technical leadership and guidance to ensure the alignment of strategies and services as the next IT Infrastructure and Network Engineer sought by a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban. You will oversee high-impact, complex,...
Senior Oracle Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Oracle Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Design and implement...
SAP Master Data Consultant (QM, PM, MM) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for precision and process excellence? We're on the lookout for a SAP Master Data Consultant to join our fast-growing team! This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge SAP systems and real-world...
Full Stack Java Developer
My client is looking for a well versed Java developer to join thir dynamic team Must have extensive Java experienceMust have DevOps ExperienceMust have Cloud experienceMust have Containerization experience Please email cvs to [Email Address Removed] Desired Skills:...
Project Manager (Energy/Gas/Water – Metering and Utilities)
Our Client is looking for a Project Manager (Energy/Gas/Water – Metering and Utilities) to Join their teamLocation: Cape TownDescriptionWorking within the Delivery team, this role requires a proven Project Manager to drive success across virtual teams within a dynamic...
IT Administrator
If you can confidently steer a critical role to maintain the smooth operation and security of IT infrastructure, this is your chance to make a real impact in a high-pressure environment at a leading national legal firm.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain all...
Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
My client is looking for a well versed Java developer to join thir dynamic team Must have extensive Java experienceMust have DevOps ExperienceMust have Cloud experienceMust have Containerization experience Please email cvs to [Email Address Removed] Desired Skills:...
Project Manager (Energy/Gas/Water – Metering and Utilities) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our Client is looking for a Project Manager (Energy/Gas/Water – Metering and Utilities) to Join their teamLocation: Cape TownDescriptionWorking within the Delivery team, this role requires a proven Project Manager to drive success across virtual teams within a dynamic...
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