Lenovo delivers on its ‘pocket to cloud’ promise
AI is no longer coming – it is here. This is the word from Yugen Naidoo, GM: Lenovo Southern Africa, who says IT must be about innovation with a purpose. “In southern Africa, Lenovo has made real progress, bring smarter technology to customers, supporting the channel,...
How City of Joburg innovated to keep the lights on
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila Transcend in Sun City – When it started on its digital transformation journey, the City of Johannesburg had to not only update obsolete technology, but convince business users to adopt better processes. Having partnered with SAP since...
Environmental protections account for 10% of fish on coral reefs
New research from the University of Sydney, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and partners shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10% of fish on coral reefs. The global study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of...
SA’s carbon intensity worsened in 2023
Globally, we find ourselves at the threshold of irreversible climate change. Global warming - once a distant theory - has been an immediate and growing threat for some time, driven largely by greenhouse gas emissions as a result of energy consumption and industrial...
AI drives mainframe innovation
Mainframe computers are already playing a pivotal role in supporting AI innovation, hybrid cloud strategies, and the acceleration of digital transformation, according to a new survey from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV), which adds that, with unmatched...
Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to work on proteins and AI
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 to David Baker (half the prize) for work on computational protein design, and to Demis Hassabis and John M Jumper (sharing the other half) for protein structure prediction. Baker is...
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...
SpaceX demonstrates Starship launch and catch
SpaceX has successfully demonstrated Starship’s ability to launch and return, caught by the arms of the launch and catch tower. The test on techniques fundamental to Starship and Super Heavy’s fully and rapidly reusable design was performed yesterday (13 October...
Engie starts construction of second new solar PV power plant
One of the country’s leading independent power producers, Engie, has started construction of the 75 MW Graspan Solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Northern Cape. The solar plant will be built and operated by Engie in partnership with Pele Green Energy and is...
AMD launches 5th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs
AMD has announced the availability of the 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors, formerly codenamed “Turin”, designed for enterprise, AI and cloud. Using the “Zen 5” core architecture, compatible with the broadly deployed SP5 platform2 and offering a broad range of core counts...
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Why businesses should embrace a relational approach to customer service
The internet offers everyone an equal platform. In this competitive environment, it's challenging for retailers to differentiate. But there is also opportunity - new innovative players and disruptive business models are emerging and reshaping the market, pressuring...
Reduce your chances of getting scammed
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The changing and challenging nature of cyber risk
With so many companies in South Africa making permanent changes to working patterns, the need for strong cyber security and risk mitigation policies is becoming increasingly important. Right now, the corporate world is still adjusting - and as it does, it opens up...
MSP evolution needed to address increased cloud adoption, remote working
With businesses having to tackle a multitude of changes, including a growing preference for the cloud, a trend toward remote working, and the increased requirement to provide these employees with reliable and secure access, and managed service providers (MSPs) will...
Altron delivers solid results
Altron has announced its financial results for the year to February 2022, during which both revenue and operating income gained. Revenue grew 5.7% to R7.9 billion while operating income grew in the double digits at 34,2% to R498-million compared to the previous year,...
Why the healthcare industry should strengthen its cybersecurity
The Covid-19 pandemic fast-tracked digital transformation in South African healthcare systems, but this overnight evolution may have left infrastructures and patients more vulnerable to cyber criminals. Social distancing and the resulting rush to offer digital...
Integrating digital is critical for the future of recruitment
Recruitment has evolved over the years into niche spaces focusing on specific skills and industries. By Natasha Addison, GM: sales at Qunu Staffing However, while this narrowed focus is something that has changed from the broader approach of the past, what has always...
Tips to boost employee productivity
Companies are facing a significant rise in absenteeism and presenteeism, as employees buckle under the pressure of a difficult economic environment and growing financial strain, says Arnoux Maré, MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions. As a human capital and facilities...
How can NPOs guard against cybersecurity attacks?
As our dependence on digital goes up, for everything from banking to buying groceries, so does our vulnerability to cybercrime. Individuals and businesses are increasingly at risk from cyberattack, whether from ransomware, identity theft or other online scams....
Welcome to the era of hyperconvergence
The traditional view of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) sees it combining storage, computing, and networking into a single system. But in today's connected world, this definition must extend to now include integrating everything on a software layer. By Ralph...
SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...
Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Data Scientist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client, a reputable financial services firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), holds a strong belief in the transformative power of incremental progress. They are committed to empowering individuals and businesses alike, offering...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
CMS System Billing Administrator – Remote Remote
Legal Billing & Systems Administrator: Step into the heart of a dynamic legal finance environment where precision meets purpose. This exciting opportunity calls for a sharp-minded professional to take the reins of billing and systems administration in a fast-paced...
Websphere Server Application Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Do you want to work with one of the largest Tech Giants in the world? Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned WebSphere Server Application Engineer for a fantastic hybrid role based in Sandton. Requirements: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Installing,...
IT Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented IT Project Manager to lead and deliver technology-driven initiatives with efficiency and innovation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle, from planning through execution, while...
UI/UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a creative, innovative, analytical and experienced self-starter to join their dynamic company and to take responsibility for the full design process of web-based and mobile business applications, including user experience and user interface...
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We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. This role requires deep expertise in cloud technologies, automation, monitoring, and deployment...
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