New leak exposes 44m SA users’ records
Millions of South African users are among those affected by a massive new data leak. Cybernews researchers report that a data exposure affects more than 250-million identity records across seven countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab...
Vodacom goes live with virtual wheeling
Vodacom has fully operationalised its agnostic virtual wheeling platform. The company has delivered on a power purchase agreement (PPA) with IPP (independent power producer) SOLA Group to procure renewable electricity for commercial operations. The operation leverages...
iStore adds Apple Intelligence training
Apple Intelligence - a personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac – is now available. Apple Intelligence integrates generative models into iPhone, iPad, and Mac, offering context-aware, personalised assistance across apps and tasks. It includes features...
Collaboration key for Africa’s clean energy progress
Energy access is undeniably one of the most crucial components of modern living. Reliable energy supply ensures that economies are growing by supporting critical industries like mining, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare and education, while improving the lives of...
Spend on AI tech could hit $337bn in 2025
Organisations across all industries are strategically pivoting towards AI (artificial intelligence) to build resilient, AI-driven enterprises. This is among the findings from IDC’s FutureScape report, outlining IDC’s top 10 predictions shaping the future of the IT...
Channelwise Awards breaks records
A record-breaking number of reseller partners have already cast their votes in the Channelwise Awards Survey – and there are still 10 days to go before voting closes at midnight on 8 November 2024. As if more incentive is needed, this year one lucky voter will receive...
AI, GenAI top digital supply chain investment priorities
AI (including machine learning) and generative AI (GenAI) are the top digital supply chain investment priorities, according to a survey by Gartner. The global survey was conducted in June 2024 with 419 supply chain leaders that had influence in their organizations’...
Cyber risk mitigation now a necessity
With a significant increase in both the frequency and severity of cyber claims, Allianz Commercial’s Complex Claims handler, Mukondeleli Masiza, delivered crucial insights on cyber risk mitigation at the recent SNG Grant Thornton Cyber Security Awareness Summit. In...
Digitalisation puts African tech startups in a good position
With digitalisation as a key enabler of organic growth in greenfield projects in Africa, technology startups are well placed to capitalise on the desire of larger and established corporations wanting to move into various enterprise technologies in the region,...
Lack of privacy makes people want to disconnect
It’s estimated that 67,5% of the global population use the Internet – but many of them would like to ditch it. Compared to 2022, even more people would like to delete themselves from the Internet this year, according to joint research carried out this year by NordVPN...
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SWIFT eliminates friction in international payments
SWIFT has announced the go-live of a service that will enable banks to verify payee account details before an international payment is sent, removing a key point of friction in cross-border transactions. The new Payment Pre-validation service is a core building block...
Fujitsu debuts 11th generation desktops, workstations
Fujitsu has announced new generation desktops and workstations designed for home office workers in need of agility, power and flexibility. With a focus on the needs of millions of people around the globe, whether working from an office or home, Fujitsu has created a...
The right infrastructure lets you leverage the benefits of BaaS
Data is a strategic business asset, and it needs to be protected from a multitude of threats. By Lourens Sanders, solution architect at Infinidat This includes ransomware and cybercrime activities as well as natural disaster, human error and, in South Africa's case,...
How to know if your digital maturity isn’t progressing
Innovation and agility. These are the characteristics of a business that have become crucial to not only its survival but its long-term success as a result of a dynamic and constantly changing market environment. By Brent Haumann, MD of Striata We all know the famous...
Cyber threats on the rise in mining and manufacturing
Increasingly companies are looking to adopt smart technologies to optimise production and decision-making in order to create businesses of the future. However, as reliance on autonomous and digital technology grows, so too does the risk of cyber-attacks. As...
Nucleus recognises Syspro in 2021 Nucleus Research ERP Technology Value Matrix
Syspro has retained its position as a leader in the 2021 Nucleus Research ERP Technology Value Matrix for the fifth consecutive year. Leading vendors were selected for their ability to accommodate the changing needs of organizations as they return to work, as well as...
Stefanutti Stocks moves cloud back home
The construction industry hasn't changed in centuries and is ultimately still laying bricks and building buildings. Construction giant Stefanutti Stocks has not only been able to transform the face of its IT department as an early adopter of the cloud but has also...
NFC versus QR code payments: there’s room for both
The last year-and-a-half has seen a rapid rise in all forms of contactless payments. For merchants across the globe, enabling these payments as a means to reduce surface contact has been a pandemic trading necessity. However, as time moves on, choosing which payment...
Kyocera adds intelligent A3 MFP TASKalfa devices
With disrupted business operations across industries and throughout the world, the pandemic has been a catalyst for transformation projects and expanding digital services. Kyocera has unveiled two new A3 colour multifunctional printers: the TASKalfa 3554ci and...
Generating Business Value through the Cloud
As the global Covid-19 crisis began to unfold in 2020, the cloud had to be ready and capable of scaling dramatically and reliably to meet massive, unplanned-for demand, as huge portions of everyday life were dumped onto cloud infrastructure overnight. By delivering on...
Technical Support Agent (Spanish / Italian Cape Town)
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking a Spanish or Italian speaking Technical Support Agent, who will be based onsite in Cape Town the primary contact for customers facing technical issues, providing effective support...
Project Manager (Demand Generation – Marketing/Communication – WITS RHI) – Gauteng Hillbrow
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Technical Support Agent (Spanish / Italian Cape Town) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking a Spanish or Italian speaking Technical Support Agent, who will be based onsite in Cape Town the primary contact for customers facing technical issues, providing effective support...
Database Specialist at Placement Dynamics
The purpose of the job is to lead the integration and management of digital systems, particularly the SARITA database in ensuring data accuracy and compliance with certification and legislative requirements, providing strategic support to the Technical Operations...
Senior Software Quality Engineer
To lead quality assurance efforts across projects, mentor junior and intermediate QA engineers, and drive innovation in testing strategies and automation. The role ensures high-quality software delivery through effective testing approaches in collaboration with...
Database Specialist at Placement Dynamics – Gauteng Pretorius Park
The purpose of the job is to lead the integration and management of digital systems, particularly the SARITA database in ensuring data accuracy and compliance with certification and legislative requirements, providing strategic support to the Technical Operations...
Senior Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
To lead quality assurance efforts across projects, mentor junior and intermediate QA engineers, and drive innovation in testing strategies and automation. The role ensures high-quality software delivery through effective testing approaches in collaboration with...
Junior Analyst (investment industry)
Job spec - Analyst Job type PermanentReports to Head of OperationsJob location Cape TownQualifications- Bachelor's or Honours degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Finance or a related field. Inclination to complete the CIPM, FRM...
DevOps Engineer (Rust/AI)
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join their team in Cape Town. This is an on-site role best suited for a candidate with a strong foundation in DevOps practices, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure. In addition to the listed...
Junior Analyst (investment industry) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Job spec - Analyst Job type PermanentReports to Head of OperationsJob location Cape TownQualifications- Bachelor's or Honours degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Finance or a related field. Inclination to complete the CIPM, FRM...
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