Most ICT job roles now include AI skills
AI roles now dominate tech market growth, according to the second study released by the AI Workforce Consortium titled “ICT in Motion: The Next Wave of AI Integration.” Led by Cisco, the consortium is a private sector collaboration that includes industry leaders...
Crypto losses to scammers heading for record high
With three months still to go before year's end, it's clear that 2025 is shaping up to be one of crypto's most dangerous years yet - with criminals and hackers stealing a record-breaking amount of money – according to CryptoPresales. So far, their illicit activities...
US Treasury fingers China for data breach
The US Treasury Department is blaming Chinese state-backed hackers for compromising its systems to access unclassified documents. In a letter from the US Treasury Department to Congress, it is claimed that hackers compromised a third-party cybersecurity service...
Average monthly crypto trading volume soars
Crypto trades skyrocketed, with the average monthly trading volume on crypto exchanges hitting over $1,5-trillion in 2024, or 135% more than last year, according to data presented by AltIndex.com. 2024 has proven to be a groundbreaking year for the crypto market, with...
Gaming PCs surge ahead, hitting $62bn in 2025
While global PC sales have struggled over the past two years, weighed down by post-pandemic slowdowns, inflation, component shortages, and market saturation, the gaming PC sector saw stable growth. In 2024, gamers worldwide spent over $59-billion on gaming desktop PCs...
What business travellers’ requests reveal about travel’s future
The business travel industry is growing, with 52% of companies planning to increase travel budgets in 2025, according to GBTA research. But it’s not just the number of trips increasing - it’s the expectations that come with them. Travellers want their work trips to...
Cyber Week sees rise in interactive communications
Infobip has reported record-breaking communications interactions during Cyber Week, underscoring the rising importance of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and conversational experiences. The platform recorded 11,6-billion communications interactions between Friday,...
Moderate Q3 decline for Ethernet switches
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $10.8 billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), a 7,9% year-over-year (YoY) decline. Despite the annual drop, the market grew 6,6% from the second to the third quarters of 2024. The total worldwide enterprise...
These are the trends impacting infrastructure and operations
Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have a significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) for 2025 . “These trends give the opportunity for I&O leaders to identify future skills requirements and seek insights to help meet implementation...
Opportunities and challenges for quantum comms
Quantum communication has seen some big announcements in 2024, with smartphone markets and data centres turning to the technology for secure and robust data security that can be trusted. IDTechEx’s report, “Quantum Communication Market 2024-2034: Technology, Trends,...
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Differentiating from hyperscalers is key to MSP success in the African market
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Edge computing – it’s all in the detail
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2021 contact centre trends in review
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Telecom infrastructure trends for 2022
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Data centre risks: how to protect the backbone of your business
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How Covid has changed payment behaviour
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Leading Innovation in Africa, MTN Completed Key Autonomous Networks Trials with Huawei
Recently, MTN Group completed two trials including the Intelligent IP Private Line Solution and the Sleeping Cells Self-healing Solution on South Africa live networks for the first time in December 2021, which are also the first time in the African continent. This...
Print is alive, and even more so during the festive holidays
The magic of the festive season is here - shops are filled with Christmas decorations and we have started to feel the holiday cheer. It’s shopping extravaganza time – with purchases in full swing for gifts, stock-ups for holiday-goers and food treats for the feasts...
MTN’s Ricardo Varzielas: Accelerate Innovation for Long-Term Sustainable Growth
MTN group is currently the leading telecom operator in Africa and has around 600 million people under its network coverage. It has 277 million clients, around 117 million of which are active data users and approximately 49 million are mobile money users. Africa has a...
IT administrators and the work from home challenges
Covid-19 and the work from home (WFH) move have been particularly challenging for IT administrators. Colin Erasmus, Modern Workplace and Security Business Group Lead at Microsoft SA, points out that managing an IT infrastructure under the conditions of the last two...
BI Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...
IT Administrator
RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintaining a secure, reliable and efficient IT environmnt that supports the organization's operationsManaging system updates, cybersecurity, technical troubleshooting, user support and trainingOverseeing network infrastructure, servers and user...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React / Angular OR Node.js OR .Net)
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...
IT Administrator – Gauteng Randpark Ridge
RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintaining a secure, reliable and efficient IT environmnt that supports the organization's operationsManaging system updates, cybersecurity, technical troubleshooting, user support and trainingOverseeing network infrastructure, servers and user...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React / Angular OR Node.js OR .Net) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...
Master Data Manager
Qualifications - change Essential from Degree to Certificate and preference is National Diploma Person should have an understanding of ERM /ERP and CRM Important for this role:Cleaning dataGovernanceEngagement with teamComplianceDecision-makingEnsuring that processes...
Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking a Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer to join their dynamic consulting team and deliver impactful insights for a high-growth SaaS company in the U.S. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with the CEO and technical lead to build...
Master Data Manager – Gauteng Rietondale
Qualifications - change Essential from Degree to Certificate and preference is National Diploma Person should have an understanding of ERM /ERP and CRM Important for this role:Cleaning dataGovernanceEngagement with teamComplianceDecision-makingEnsuring that processes...
Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking a Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer to join their dynamic consulting team and deliver impactful insights for a high-growth SaaS company in the U.S. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with the CEO and technical lead to build...
Technical Business Analyst (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic leader in the Property Sector seeks to fill the role of a Technical Business Analyst with expertise in service delivery, system integration, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance its IT operations, streamline processes, and deliver...
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