Ethernet switch market surges on AI infrastructure
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $14,5-billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) - a 42,1% YoY increase - fueled by strong growth in the data centre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers race to build...
SA’s agriculture sector urged to rethink global strategies
In the face on ongoing geopolitical change, South Africa’s agricultural exporters are being encouraged to reposition their products into non-traditional markets. Speaking at an exclusive side event of the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting, Paul Makube, senior...
Finance app usage, revenue on the rise
There is a growing trend in finance app installs in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting the region’s strides toward economic recovery following a general rise in inflation and macroeconomic instability. This is among the findings a new report from AppsFlyer and Google....
DFA invests close to R1bn to upgrade network
DFA has invested over R800-million to upgrade and future-proof its national fibre network to address the growing demand for reliable, high-speed internet. DFA is part of the Maziv group, and DFA’s national network delivers connectivity and backhaul for mobile...
DeepSeek set to drive changes in AI and energy
It’s not just tech stocks that have been impacted by the popularity of the new DeepSeek AI model, energy stocks are tumbling because the new tool requires a fraction of the computing power of competitors. But Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group says this isn’t a sign of...
Discovery Bank analyses festive spending
Discovery Bank has released an analysis of its client transaction data during December 2024, highlighting interesting festive spend behaviours. Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, comments: “The December holiday period is known as a time of increased spending. So...
Hackers shut down SA Weather Service
The South African Weather Services (SAWS) web site (weathersa.co.za) is still down following a cyberattack on the weekend. The agency says its systems went down on Sunday evening (26 January 2025) following a security breach. This was the second attempt in two days,...
Global data centre energy consumption to rocket
By 2035, IDTechEx forecasts that the continued growth of artificial intelligence will result in over 2000 TWh of energy being consumed by data centres. By Eve Pope, technology analyst at IDTechEx The expected increase in CO2 emissions from powering these new data...
NTT Data launches Smart AI Agent
NTT Data has announced the international launch of its next-generation Smart AI Agent, which it anticipates could drive up to $2-billion in AI business by 2027. The AI tool is part of the compay’s strategy to accelerate the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). The Smart...
China’s DeepSeek shakes up the GenAI market
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) tool, is challenging OpenAI’s ChatGPT as the most highly-rated generative AI (GenAI) app. Today (27 January 2025) DeepSeek's AI Assistant surpassed ChatGPT as the highest-rated free app on the US App Store. The...
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Israeli bank turns to Stanchion for secure payments
Stanchion Payment Solutions has successfully completed HSM migration for one of Israel's top three banks. The bank has migrated from ARX hardware security modules (HSMs) to Futurex HSMs. HSMs power the bank's secure payments environments such as managing the...
App development tools for a new age
The war for tech talent is well and truly engaged, with South African organisations competing for scarce skills resources against companies around the world. The brain drain is nothing new and South Africa continues to lose skilled workers to international...
Taking data centres from power hungry to energy efficient
With the African data centre market expected to top $3-billion by 2025, and mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions around the world, Craig Blankers, regional director of WSP in Africa, answers the question: can we build net-zero data centres in Africa? The...
Don’t invest in a scam
The rising cost of living continues to tighten its grip on the economy, giving scammers, fraudsters and hustlers the green light to prey on those desperate enough (and potentially unaware of the dangers) to choose an easy way out of the financial hole they have fallen...
Digital twins reinvent how to harness data for business innovation
Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) have exponentially expanded the universe of identity points for organisations. By Lindokuhle Jele, junior software consultant at TechSoft International Whether it comes from a...
Digital experiences can help you grow your consumer base
Most organisations today understand that customer experience is vital to both their survival and growth. By Greg Gatherer, account manager at Liferay Africa They probably would've read that research has shown that customers are willing to pay more for a great customer...
The state of the cloud in Africa: a partner’s perspective
The cloud in Africa is undergoing massive transformation and acceleration. There has been a huge uptake in cloud services, especially when it comes to SMEs turning towards hyperscalers. Meanwhile, more prominent organisations and governments have been embracing the...
Fleet managers can prevent reckless driving while speed cameras are offline
Earlier this year, the Johannesburg Metro Police Department announced that motorists who have been exceeding the city's speed limits had not been fined for infringing the law for almost a year. That's because the city hasn't had any functioning speed cameras since May...
To create a world class supply chain, SA logistics needs better, faster KYC
Estimates suggest the logistics industry contributes around 10% to 12% towards South Africa's GDP. But in order for the country to command a larger market share for its products on the global stage, supply chains need to be world class to ensure efficient delivery of...
How manufacturers can unlock the value of data to drive BI
Data forms the backbone of any manufacturing enterprise. With continuous supply chain disruptions, the allure of data and business intelligence (BI) is the ability to look deeper into production, performance, and efficiency. For today's industries, the issue isn't...
Software Tester (Manual and Automation) – Gauteng Centurion
Key Responsibilities:Perform manual testing on various software applications, ensuring the functionality, usability, and performance meet specified requirements. Develop, maintain, and execute test cases and test plans based on software requirements. Collaborate with...
1st Line Support Technician (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based IT services provider is looking for a 1st Line Support Technician to join their remote support team. The candidate should possess proactive problem-solving skills and a substantial understanding of business network technologies. Demonstrating...
BI Developer
Searching for a BI Developer, that will be collaborating with other developers (sometimes on your own, sometimes in a team), to help deliver solutions for one of our clients. Key Requirements BCom degree or BA in Finance.Microsoft Data engineering and data analysis,...
1st Line Support Technician (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based IT services provider is looking for a 1st Line Support Technician to join their remote support team. The candidate should possess proactive problem-solving skills and a substantial understanding of business network technologies. Demonstrating...
BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Searching for a BI Developer, that will be collaborating with other developers (sometimes on your own, sometimes in a team), to help deliver solutions for one of our clients. Key Requirements BCom degree or BA in Finance.Microsoft Data engineering and data analysis,...
Full Stack Developer
Our client is an agile and rapidly scaling digital solutions provider, focused on building high-performance applications that solve real-world problems. With a collaborative team culture and a strong emphasis on innovation, they offer developers the space to work with...
Senior DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join an elite tech hub powering global digital transformation in the automotive world, without the need to wear a tie (unless you're into that). We're looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who's passionate about automation, scalability, and infrastructure...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Parktown North
Our client is an agile and rapidly scaling digital solutions provider, focused on building high-performance applications that solve real-world problems. With a collaborative team culture and a strong emphasis on innovation, they offer developers the space to work with...
Senior DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Join an elite tech hub powering global digital transformation in the automotive world, without the need to wear a tie (unless you're into that). We're looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who's passionate about automation, scalability, and infrastructure...
SharePoint Specialist at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible to provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users and designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per...
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