Does the current geopolitical turmoil mean China is back?
The current pace and flux of geopolitics continues to disrupt markets - keeping investors across the globe on tenterhooks. By David Rees, head of global economics at Schroders The US/China relationship in particular is the most consequential bi-lateral relationship in...
Musk sells X to xAI
Elon Musk has sold X, his social media platform, to xAI, his artificial intelligence start-up. The all-stock deal valued xAI at $80-billion and X at $33-billion, according to Musk. He paid $44-billion for X in 2022; while a December 2024 valuation of xAI put it at...
ISPA welcomes new ICASA chair, calls for red tape reduction
ISPA, South Africa's official internet Industry Representative Body, has welcomed new Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) Chair, Mothibi Ramusi, to the hot seat and called on him to prioritise making life easier for SMME licensees in the electronic...
New Champions 2024 targets next frontiers for growth
Amid economic uncertainty and an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, over 1,600 global leaders from business, government, civil society and international organizations gathered at the World Economic Forum's 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 in...
Technology changes how fans consume sport experiences
As sports fans worldwide tune in to a myriad of athletic events this summer, new research commissioned by IBM reveals a growing generational shift and acceptance of technology-driven experiences that will impact the future of sports consumption. The international...
Healthcare is in a cybersecurity crisis
Hospitals have become increasingly attractive targets for ransomware attacks due to their comprehensive patient databases, sensitive information, and their interconnectedness between systems and equipment. Moreover, poor security measures have made hospitals...
SMB cyber infections via Excel are up
This International SMB Day (today, 27 June), a Kaspersky report reveals that the number of infections experienced by the sector has risen by 5% over the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The number of users who encountered malware and...
Green building revolution could be a $1,8trn market opportunity
A new World Economic Forum report outlines a roadmap for transforming the global building sector to combat climate change and protect biodiversity. Amid rapid urbanisation worldwide, primarily driven by emerging economies, the report presents a timely case for the...
Global miners need to invest for growth and transformation
The global mining industry faced a challenge in 2023 that was both unprecedented and familiar. The financial performance of the world's Top 40 mining companies was squeezed by falling commodity prices and rising costs which resulted in revenues falling more than 7% -...
Campus Ethernet switch revenues hit two-year low
Worldwide Campus Switch revenues dropped by 23% year-over-year (Y/Y) in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. The only two vendors that grew Campus Switch revenues Y/Y in 1Q 2024 were Arista and Ubiquiti. "Vendor backlogs of campus...
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The cost of not engineering for agility
As practice lead for software engineering at Standard Bank Group, I have always seen my role as being a champion for engineering improvement, promoting collaboration and continuous learning among the engineering community in my organisation, writes Natasha Anderson....
Expect more influence from open source in the cloud domain
Customer mindset that open source technology is somehow inferior to proprietary software has changed, fuelled by the superiority of Linux as the foundation for innovation. Additionally, the market should expect open source solutions to grow in cloud-based...
Education at the edge of change
E-learning has changed the face of education forever, thanks to Covid-19, and there's no going back to the way things were. By Mandy Duncan, country manager of Aruba - South Africa At the beginning of Covid education institutes across EMEA had to adjust very quickly...
Telviva appoints Antony Russell as CTO
Telviva has announced the appointment of technology industry veteran Antony Russell to the position of chief technology officer. Russell will be instrumental in the management and continued development of the company's product portfolio serving both local and...
Dimension Data achieves VMware Cloud Verified status
Dimension Data has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status, extending the VMware support it offers clients who are strategically digitalising their operations and need to manage and optimise networks. "As a VMware Cloud Verified partner, we provide clients access to the...
IFS signs up Technodyn for sub-Saharan Africa distribution
IFS has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Technodyn across sub-Saharan Africa. Technodyn will be empowered to grow IFS' presence in this market as the lead partner and to become the market face of IFS in the region. Technodyn is a subsidiary of...
Ghana sees digital communication uptake
To a large extent, enhancing the customer experience (CX) has been a game of catch-up for most organisations in Ghana, until the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic which significantly accelerated the uptake of digital channels by enterprises last year. By Olufunmilayo...
LanDynamix migrates ManpowerGroup to global network
LanDynamix has successfully migrated the South African operations of its long-standing client, ManpowerGroup South Africa, onto the parent company's global network. The move follows a decision by ManpowerGroup to move all its subsidiaries onto a single global...
How to deal with the Born Digital generation in your business
The youth of South Africa - now more than ever - is becoming more assertive of the demands and aspirations they wish to see represented in their economy. In fact, the skills and innovation of younger workers are becoming more important than ever as South Africa moves...
Two Rivers Platinum Mine in underground communication breakthrough
Two Rivers Platinum, a large underground platinum mine located in Steelpoort, Limpopo, has made great strides in setting up a reliable underground Wi-Fi network, providing wireless services to the rock face and full wireless coverage from the face to the tipping area....
PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for an experienced PHP Developer with at least 5 years of experience for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]PHPMySQLLaravelLivewireOOP PracticesMVC CRUD DesignShould you meet the...
Senior Network Engineer
Elevate Connectivity, Drive Innovation.Are you ready to architect and optimize cutting-edge networks? Our client is looking for a Senior Network Engineer. You'll be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and securing high-performance network solutions. With...
Senior Developer – Hybrid
The ideal Developer should have experience in various system admin and developer operational tasks. This role will revolve around these five pillars: coding, large-scale data management, dev-ops, full-stack support, and reporting. Requirements Matric (NQF 4).BSc...
IT Network & Security Engineer at Ntice Search
Our client is committed to providing cutting-edge solutions and maintaining a secure environment for their employees, clients, and partners. As part of their ongoing investment in cybersecurity, they are looking for a dedicated and skilled IT Security Specialist to...
Android Developer
Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Android SDKSAndroid StudioKotlinJavaRESTJSONUI/UXShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...
Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
Elevate Connectivity, Drive Innovation.Are you ready to architect and optimize cutting-edge networks? Our client is looking for a Senior Network Engineer. You'll be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and securing high-performance network solutions. With...
Senior Developer – Hybrid – Gauteng Centurion
The ideal Developer should have experience in various system admin and developer operational tasks. This role will revolve around these five pillars: coding, large-scale data management, dev-ops, full-stack support, and reporting. Requirements Matric (NQF 4).BSc...
IT Network & Security Engineer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Mpumalanga
Our client is committed to providing cutting-edge solutions and maintaining a secure environment for their employees, clients, and partners. As part of their ongoing investment in cybersecurity, they are looking for a dedicated and skilled IT Security Specialist to...
Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Android SDKSAndroid StudioKotlinJavaRESTJSONUI/UXShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...
Junior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Junior Business Analyst to join our team. As a Business Analyst Junior, you will play a key role in analyzing business needs and requirements and providing solutions to support business growth and improvement. What...
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