Tariffs push enterprise IT to cloud, AI-driven DX
The US administration’s tariff policies are reshaping global trade dynamics, triggering uncertainty across industries. For the IT services market, this means supply chain disruptions, delayed hardware projects, and cautious enterprise spending. However, amid...
NFC tags pose smartphone risks
More shoppers than ever are using their mobile phone’s electronic wallet as a contactless payment system when buying items, replacing credit cards or electronic ticket smart cards. Smartphones increasingly rely on near field communication (NFC) technology for...
Crowdstrike and Microsoft stocks down but global searches soar
Worldwide searches for "CrowdStrike stock" and "Microsoft stock" have surged 3 054% and 981% respectively over the past week after the global IT crash. However, each corporation's daily stock value dropped on 19 July. This is following an outage that spread globally...
Landmark Climate Change Act welcomed
The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the Climate Change Bill into law this week. "The signing of the bill is a step in the right direction, as South Africa has established...
Crypto exchange revenues set to plummet
The 2024 crypto hype, driven by increased regulatory clarity, technological advancements, and broader market adoption, has been quite strong, helping global crypto exchange revenues to almost double compared to last year. In 2024, crypto exchanges are expected to...
European tech leadership needs more innovation financing
Scale-up companies have expanded in Europe with the help of public organisations such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, but these businesses face persistent financing barriers that the EU can do more to tackle, according to a new EIB report. The study - The...
Business leaders to sweat for a good cause in CEO Cycle Challenge
The South African Hall of Fame, an organisation which celebrates great achievements by extraordinary South Africans to empower the youth, has announced its role in The CEO Cycle Challenge 2024. Presented in collaboration with Nashua, the challenge aims to raise funds...
Nominations open for top African ICT professionals
Africa's brightest minds will be rewarded at the second annual Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference 2024, to be held in Mombasa between 25 and 27 September. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, secretary-general of TICON Africa, explains that rewards...
African executives rank innovation as a top priority
More African companies are prioritising innovation more than ever before--and have experienced an increased innovation readiness, unlike global counterparts--although not without challenges. A new report released from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) finds that 65% of...
Skills shortage hampers Africa’s fight against cybercrime
Kathy Gibson reports - As cyber attacks become more frequent, and more crippling, a massive shortage of cybersecurity skills is hampering Africa's ability to meet the onslaught. This is one of the troubling findings from "Elevating Africa's Cyber Resilience", a new...
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New MD for Iron Mountain SA
Iron Mountain has announced the appointment of Takalane Khashane as MD of Iron Mountain South Africa, effective from 6 September 2021. Before her current role, Khashane was the MD for cleaning and catering divisions at Servest South Africa. She holds a BSc Hons and an...
How to achieve auditable AI
Auditable AI provides the documentation and records necessary to pass a regulatory review, writes Dr Scott Zoldi chief analytic officer at FICO. With novel artificial intelligence (AI) applications multiplying like rabbits these days, it may seem like the current wave...
Securing business systems goes beyond the technology
While companies invest a great deal of time and effort in securing their systems, remote and hybrid working has forced businesses and their staff to acknowledge that security goes beyond IT. For all the best technology, a human lapse could result in a catastrophic...
The new DDoS ‘normal’ is not normal in any way …
Threat actors will never turn down an opportunity for innovation, and the Covid-19 pandemic has provided an enormous such opportunity. We are seeing this quite clearly in the numbers coming through - and the new 'normal' around distributed denial of service (DDoS)...
Overcome the final barriers to multi-cloud success
Optimum results depend on an agile methodology to guide application reforming, cloud environment preparation and automating application requests, writes Dushan Ratnam, senior product manager for hybrid cloud at BT. It's a well-known fact that most organisations have...
Beware of fly-by-night ITAD service providers
Xperien has warned against fly-by-night uncertified service providers that are taking advantage of unsuspecting customers. The pioneer in the ITAD space has provided a guideline to help companies choose the right ITAD service provider and also a tender outline. This...
#CodeLikeAGirl programme will reach 600 girls
Vodacom has launched a new programme that will see over 600 young girls between the ages of 14 and 18 receive coding training virtually from 4-7 October. Vodacom's #CodeLikeAGirl programme aims to encourage more girls to explore careers that require coding skills to...
Datacentrix signs partnership with OutSystems
Hybrid IT systems integrator and managed services provider Datacentrix has signed a partnership agreement, for both Africa and the Middle East, with the OutSystems application development platform. Ahmed Mahomed, Datacentrix CEO, says: "The OutSystems modern...
Kaspersky releases its first Transparency Report
Kaspersky has publicly shared information on requests received from government and law enforcement agencies, and users for data and technical expertise in 2020 and H1 2021. The Law enforcement and government requests report helps Kaspersky's users understand how the...
App brings health care services to all
With the ever increasing cases of Covid-19 in the country, the Department of Health turned to mobile technology as a solution for improving critical access to healthcare in Gauteng. The solution came in the form of Mpilo, a healthcare app launched in 2019 by Vodacom...
IT Operations (Mobile Network) (Senior) 3184 – Gauteng Pretoria
IT Operations (Mobile Network) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Self-motivated & proactiveITIL / IT Service Management process knowledgeSolid IT operations experience (Incident-, Change-, Problem-Management), ideally in enterprise environmentsProject management...
OpenText AppWorks Software Developer (contract) hybrid (TB) – Gauteng Pretoria
Provide the following OpenText AppWorks Developer services for the Department: (Projects, Programmes and new Demands):Provide functional support to the users, with specific focus on testing, business analysis, configuration and system setup. Take responsibility for...
Python Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Python Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: The key purpose of this role is...
System Analyst (KG)
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.• Work with Project Manager and Director, Software Solution in defining system requirements, systems analysis and design for pre-sales, implementation and deployment activities• Perform...
Treasury Management Systems Implementation Specialist
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Implementation Consultant to join a highly successful and innovative company committed to delivering top-tier treasury solutions. You will oversee the implementation of Treasury Management Systems for clients,...
System Analyst (KG) – Gauteng Pretoria
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.• Work with Project Manager and Director, Software Solution in defining system requirements, systems analysis and design for pre-sales, implementation and deployment activities• Perform...
Treasury Management Systems Implementation Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Implementation Consultant to join a highly successful and innovative company committed to delivering top-tier treasury solutions. You will oversee the implementation of Treasury Management Systems for clients,...
Business Analyst at QES
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently sourcing for a Business Analyst to join them on an Independent Contract basis Area - Woodstock / 5 Days in office / Supply Chain / Retail We have a resource requirement for a senior Business Analyst, specifically...
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In this role, you will primarily work with Node.js to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and backend services. The ideal candidate will have strong Node.js experience, with a preference for those who have worked with AWS. Familiarity with Python or Rust...
Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Woodstock
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently sourcing for a Business Analyst to join them on an Independent Contract basis Area - Woodstock / 5 Days in office / Supply Chain / Retail We have a resource requirement for a senior Business Analyst, specifically...
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