Expect short-term market volatility after US elections
Despite the hype around the widely-publicised build-up to the US election, numerous analysts and high-profile investors are downplaying the impact of the election outcome on global markets. Speaking on whether he thinks the ripple effects will be large enough to...
Brain drain worsens SA’s significant skills gap
Kathy Gibson reports – The global digital economy is driving a growing need for IT skills – and this is exacerbating the many skills challenges facing the South African market. This is among the headline findings of the latest Institute of IT Professionals of South...
Deal-making has never been more difficult for Big Tech
The merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape for Big Tech is undergoing a dramatic shift with increased regulatory scrutiny, particularly around antitrust concerns, making large acquisitions a challenge, says GlobalData. This trend extends beyond traditional M&A...
Global Energy & Utility companies are embracing AI
A new study - IBM's Global AI Adoption Index 2023 - reveals that 74% of global Energy & Utility companies have implemented or are exploring using AI in their operations - with 33% focusing AI projects on HR/Talent Acquisition and 27% focused on AI Monitoring &...
European networks lead the race to Net Zero
The carbon emissions of mobile network operators fell by 6% globally between 2019-2022, according to the GSMA's fourth Mobile Net Zero report, published yesterday at MWC Barcelona. The report reveals regional variations in the reduction of operational emissions, with...
A year of elections and politically-motivated DDoS attacks
This year is a significant one for elections on the global stage with more than 60 taking place worldwide - including national elections in the five most populous countries in the world. In fact, across the globe, more voters than ever before will make their way to...
Vodacom applies to ConCourt for Please Call Me appeal
Vodacom has applied for leave to appeal the 6 February judgement on the Please Call Me matter, handed down by the Supreme Appeal. The mobile operator confirms that it has lodged its application for leave to appeal this judgment and order to the Constitutional Court of...
COFI Bill set to shake up local finance sector
While it's unlikely that the Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill will be tabled before Parliament ahead of the elections this year, market players are eagerly awaiting its enactment and the many benefits it will bring - especially when it comes to low-risk,...
Defensive AI safeguards against emerging cyberthreats
Google's recent announcement of an artificial intelligence (AI) Cyber Defence Initiative to enhance global cybersecurity underscores the importance of defending against increasingly sophisticated and pervasive cyberthreats, says GlobalData. The analyst adds that AI is...
Zoom downloads decline dramatically post-pandemic
According to Stocklytics.com, Zoom mobile app downloads have plunged by 89% between Q2 2020 and Q4 2023, with a particularly stark drop in the Asia-Pacific region - one of Zoom's key markets - from 113,45-million in Q2 2020 to approximately 18,3-million in the last...
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Cloud migration saves NGO from infrastructure disaster
Millions of people around the world trust the certification issued by ICDL, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) that provides training and verification for ICT skills. The organisation, which offers 24 training modules ranging from basic skills to high-level...
The changing face of education
The South African education sector has had to rapidly embrace online learning during the past year. But with schools, colleges, and universities quick to use new pathways to continue with class, there is increased pressure on their IT environments, especially given...
POPIA compliance: critical steps to take before 1 July
The eleventh hour is upon businesses who are not POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) compliant. By Rian Schoeman, head of legal and chief privacy officer at LAWtrust The effective date of 1 July is upon us. Your business should have already started its...
Protect your ERP system from cybersecurity breaches
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Can you meet POPIA conditions before it becomes enforceable
From 1 July 2021, the substantive implementation of key provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) will finally become enforceable. By Janet MacKenzie, partner and head of the technology, media and telecommunications practice; and Reinhardt...
Getting what you pay for when it comes to home fibre
That frustrating moment when the connection drops in the middle of an important Zoom meeting with a client, or your favourite TV show fails to stream after a long, tiring day. Having a slow Internet connection is a pain we've all had to deal with. But why should we,...
Myths that employee tax training can dispel
When it comes to employee tax, a little training goes a long way towards restoring productivity. This is the word from Tanya Tosen, tax and remuneration specialist at Remuneration Consultants, who says many employees don't understand the complex tax calculations...
What’s the difference between lithium iron and lithium-ion batteries?
Lithium iron phosphate batteries are part of a group of batteries called lithium-ion batteries. Specifying that a battery is a lithium iron, or lithium iron phosphate, battery implies a host of characteristics which are important when choosing a battery type and...
sefa encourages young entrepreneurs to access funding
The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) believes that assisting young entrepreneurs is vital for South Africa's economy, and will boost efforts to achieve the country's National Development Plan 2030 goals. It is important for sefa to empower youth-owned businesses...
Fintech makes investment into FundingHub
Finch Technologies, a Cape-based fintech, has made a further significant investment to become the majority shareholder in South Africa's leading business finance marketplace, FundingHub, following a previous investment in 2019. "We made a second investment into...
Low Code Software Developer (Claris Filemaker/Database/CRM)
ENVIRONMENT:Any Devs looking to challenge themselves? We have an exciting opportunity for you to learn a new technology!A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Low Code Software...
Service Desk Agent – Western Cape Cape Town
National retailer is looking for a Service Desk Agent to to provide first-line support service to all their stores, HO, DC, and to administer the day-to-day operations of the Service DeskNational retailer is looking for a Service Desk Agent to to provide first-line...
IT Technician – Free State Free State
Minimum RequirementsNational Senior CertificateTertiary IT Qualification related to IT Technical Services Strong knowledge and experience with high-volume printersProven hands-on experience in working with CCTV systemsValid driver's license, to support mobility and...
Low Code Software Developer (Claris Filemaker/Database/CRM) – Western Cape Milnerton
ENVIRONMENT:Any Devs looking to challenge themselves? We have an exciting opportunity for you to learn a new technology!A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Low Code Software...
(PrEng PrTechEng or PrTech) Non-Sewered Sanitation Technical Specialist
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Data Consultant
Data ConsultantIn this role you will be providing consultative support to our clients . Collaborating with internal departments to ensure that their rates are seamlessly and accurately implemented and updatedJob description (Details of the position i.e. duties):Admin-...
Senior DevOps Support Engineer
Responsibilities/Tasks: Design, development, implementation, migration and support of a comprehensive build and release management process and technical solution to support the development processes, using existing tools as a starting point, but building on the same...
(PrEng PrTechEng or PrTech) Non-Sewered Sanitation Technical Specialist – Gauteng Midrand
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Data Consultant – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof
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Senior DevOps Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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