AI-ready SASE branch architectures drive revenues
The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market surged 22% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $2,7-billion in second quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This marked the third consecutive quarter of accelerating growth, fueled by enterprises upgrading to...
Attracting part-time workers back into the workforce
With the current focus on driving economic growth, an International Workplace Group (IWG) report reveals the potential of hybrid work to boost productivity and bring more skilled labour into the workforce. The new research reveals that 44% of former part-time workers...
Snapdragon X Series adds AI performance
At last week’s CES 2025, Qualcomm Technologies announced the Snapdragon X Platform. The 4th platform to join the Snapdragon X Series compute portfolio, the new chips are designed to deliver performance, multi-day battery life, and Copilot+ PC experiences. Utilising an...
Vodacom, Orange in DRC joint venture
Vodacom and Orange have joined hands to form a new rural towerco partnership in Africa, collaborating to build, own, and operate solar-powered mobile base stations in underserved areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The initiative will extend network...
Companies turn to specialists to combat AI cyber threats
As concerns about the use of AI in cyberattacks increase, companies worldwide are racing to bolster their cybersecurity strategies, according to a Kaspersky survey. The new study reveals that 91% of IT and Information Security professionals surveyed in South Africa...
Americans way ahead in mobile data spend
Mobile data spending has skyrocketed over the years as the world becomes increasingly connected through digital platforms, IoT devices, and smartphones. In 2024, Internet users worldwide spent around $641-billion on mobile data, a figure expected to grow by another...
Cape Town’s traffic among the world’s worst
Capetonians battle some of the worst traffic in the world, with Cape Town ranking as one of the most congested cities in the world. This is according to the latest Inrix Global Traffic Scorecard, which provides travel delay comparisons, costs of congestion to drivers...
Cybersecurity is the top risk businesses face in 2025
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 highlights the increasing complexity in the cyber landscape, which has significant implications for organisations and nations. This complexity arises from the rapid growth of emerging technologies,...
Retailers ready to fully embrace AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of innovation in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Forward-thinking companies are using AI to reimagine their entire business models, from in-store experiences to omnichannel...
New scam targets businesses on social media
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses that promote their pages on Facebook. Scammers send emails allegedly on behalf of Meta for Business – Facebook’s platform for businesses – claiming the recipient’s page contains prohibited...
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Translating context: the power of the human voice
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Dimension Data ranks in the top 10 in LinkedIn Top Companies 2022
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Free learning app aims to reach 26m young Africans
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2022 brings big changes in governance and remuneration
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Outsourcing could help with software developer skill shortage
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Artificial intelligence: evolution or existential threat?
While the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) was already underway, Covid-19 dramatically accelerated its use and adoption in workplaces globally. Whether AI proves to be a tool for human learning and advancement, promoting broader economic access and inclusion, or a...
Customer experience isn’t just about your existing customers
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Has the pandemic turned your big data strategy on its head?
The power of big data and predictive analytics has captured the world's imagination and added urgency to the rush towards data privacy for many years. By James Hickman, head of marketing, sales and solutions at Altron Karabina For instance, a decade ago a US...
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CNC Machine Operator, Setter & Programmer
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Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA)
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CNC Machine Operator, Setter & Programmer – Gauteng Gauteng
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Business Analyst (Intermediate Level) (CH1147) – Western Cape Kuils River
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Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA) – Gauteng Pretoria
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Junior Data Scientist (Sustainability) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Lead Engineer: Enterprise Security Architect
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Shopify Implementation Specialist – JHB
ENVIRONMENT:A Johannesburg-based website design company is seeking a highly skilled Shopify Implementation Specialist with a strong technical foundation and a sharp eye for detail. The ideal candidate will be capable of building fully configured Shopify sites from the...
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