Regional factors set to disrupt vendor engagement
Fifty percent of CIOs and technology executives outside the US anticipate changes in vendor engagement due to regional factors - compared to only 31% of their US-based counterparts, according to an annual global survey of more than 2 500 CIOs and technology executives...
FirstRand takes 20% stake in fintech Optasia
Coinciding with the IPO of Optasia – one of the world’s largest AI-powered fintech platforms providing financial access to people in emerging markets - FirstRand says it is acquiring 20,1% of the firm. “FirstRand believes that this investment in Optasia represents an...
SA a top target for cybercrime
South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa when it comes to infostealer and ransomware attacks, according to ESET’s bi-annual Threat Report. Data and expert insight collected between June and November 2024 reveals that over 40% of ransomware attacks, and just...
Stealer malware leaked over 2m bank cards
Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2,3-million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024. On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information,...
GDP figures point to a need for economic growth
Following a contraction of 0,1% in the third quarter of 2024, the South African gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0,6% in the fourth quarter (October–December). Growth was led by agriculture, finance and trade on the supply (production) side of the economy....
Cravings Report reveals Saffers’ food preferences
When it comes to food delivery, South Africans know exactly what they want - and they’re not afraid to ask for it. Data from Uber Eats’ 2024 Cravings Report reveals the country’s top food delivery trends, showcasing a love for luxury with orders of an expensive...
TSMC invests $165bn to make chips in the US
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced is expanding its investment in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the US by an additional $100-billion. Building on the company’s ongoing $65 billion investment in its advanced semiconductor...
Internet Society extends multi-year Meta partnership
The Internet Society - a global charitable organisation championing an open, globally connected, and secure Internet – has expanded its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative. The initiative aims to scale up efforts to expand...
ITU coalition hits $73bn in connectivity pledges
ITU has announced new industry commitments to its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition, which has reached $73-billion in pledges for universal, meaningful connectivity. The latest commitments, presented during Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25), reflect growing...
MTN announces Win Win Summer winners
MTN South Africa has announced the 10 grand prize winners of its Win Win Summer campaign. The campaign, which ran from 6 October 2024 to 6 February 2025, offered customers an opportunity to win a share of R75-million in prizes, including hourly 1GB data rewards, daily...
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MTN SA supplements battery rollout with generator sourcing from SMEs
As load shedding escalates across the country, MTN South Africa is working around the clock to protect customer's connectivity, with an aggressive rollout of batteries, generators and alternate power supplies. MTN is also reaching out to small businesses to supply...
Argantic helps Saheti School enter the cloud
Saheti School has partnered with Argantic to assist with its digital journey by moving to the cloud and eradicating all paper processes. The school's mission is to provide excellence in education and believes digital transformation is key to achieving this. Saheti has...
SAS wins 2022 Microsoft Global Independent Software Vendor Partner of the Year award
SAS has announced it has won Microsoft's Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) 2022 Partner of the Year Award. The company was honoured among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer...
RACS Achieves VMware Cloud Verified Status
RA Consulting Services (RACS), an ICT solutions provider focused on growing the cloud sector in Africa, has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status. Botswana-based RACS delivers a range of technology solutions, support and consulting and software development services to...
Cisco launches AppDynamics Cloud
Cisco has introduced AppDynamics' all-new observability platform that cuts through the complexity of modern applications to give technologists a seamless, unified view of their cloud native technology landscape. The new AppDynamics Cloud solution is purpose-built to...
Want a business solution? Do it yourself …
In an increasingly digital world, automation is quickly becoming a prevailing requirement for processes and workflows with a host of low-code and no-code tools coming on to the market in response. The idea is that the business owner/user can use these tools to create...
Changing market dynamics demand a new partner engagement model
Organisations of all sizes are speeding up their move to digital transformation as business and working landscapes experience rapid and dramatic changes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Companies both large and small are not only transforming their businesses,...
Huawei’s recommendations for operators’ security best practices for 5G
By Syed Jawad Imam Jafri, Cyber Security and Privacy Officer (CSPO), Huawei South Africa - For operators' 5G security, the security and resilience of their networks need to be enhanced, network data and basic user data need to be protected, and network security...
VMware unveils vSphere+ and vSAN+
VMware has launched VMware vSphere+ and VMware vSAN+ to help organisations bring the benefits of the cloud to their existing on-premises infrastructure with no disruption to their workloads or hosts. Introduced at VMworld 2021 as a technology preview known as Project...
Cloud adoption vital for SME survival, but many are held back
Technology adoption has played a huge role in how small businesses navigated the past two years. Some businesses have used their tech to stay connected to their team and customers, while others found digital solutions to be the difference between closing their doors...
Application Architect – Gauteng Centurion
JOB PURPOSE:To design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Application Architecture domain establishment Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture principles,...
Software Developer (Java & Delphi)
An established and innovative technology company based in Irene, Gauteng is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer (Java & Delphi) to join their Software Development Department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team working on...
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My client is looking for a Java developer with: Extensive experience in Java Development, Including Java EE and Spring Framework.Strong Knowledge of RESTFUL API design and implementation.Experience with Microservices Architecture and Design Patterns.Experience in...
SAP Functional Consultant (SCP: APO/IBP/eSPP) – 2472
SAP Functional Consultant with customising experience of SAP PP; APO / eSPP modules including Demand Planning Module required for a reputable global company based in Gauteng.SAP Certification in SAP PPSAP S4/Hana Certification – PP/IBPSupply chain planning tools e.g....
Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics)
We are recruiting a Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics) to lead the Automation Team and drive integrated solutions combining mechanical, electronic, and software systems. The role demands a balanced expertise in all three disciplines to design, optimize, and...
Software Developer (Java & Delphi) – Gauteng Irene
An established and innovative technology company based in Irene, Gauteng is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer (Java & Delphi) to join their Software Development Department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team working on...
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Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics) – Gauteng Gauteng
We are recruiting a Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics) to lead the Automation Team and drive integrated solutions combining mechanical, electronic, and software systems. The role demands a balanced expertise in all three disciplines to design, optimize, and...
Software Developer (Java & Delphi)
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