SA is under cyberattack, with a leak every minute
South Africa is coming under increasingly heavy attack, with 369 600 accounts leaked so far this year. The second quarter of the year hit a high of one user account leaked every minute. The latest study by cybersecurity company Surfshark ranks South Africa as the 27th...
AI key to renewed ocean cleanup efforts
The Ocean Cleanup will collaborate with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to leverage AWS’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cloud computing capabilities to enable and accelerate The Ocean Cleanup’s goal to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch...
Delaying the just energy transition could prove costly
Recent research by economists at the University of Cape Town (UCT) suggests that delaying the just energy transition (JET) could be expensive, especially in light of evolving trade protocols that are increasingly calling for environmentally friendly alternatives, such...
First metal part 3D-printed in space
The first metal 3D printer in space, a collaboration between ESA and Airbus, has printed its first metal product on the International Space Station, a breakthrough in crew autonomy for future long-duration exploration missions. ESA’s Metal 3D Printer, a technology...
ISPA calls for SMME access to spectrum
The Department of Communications and Digital Communications should be commended for its “Next Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy for Economic Development” issued in May 2024. However, it remains unclear exactly how SMMEs will get access to high-demand...
Seacom explores SMME collaboration
Seacom has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Africa’s ICT SMME Chamber to explore collaborative efforts aimed at empowering small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the telecommunications sector. Under the terms of the MoU, Seacom and the...
Westcon-Comstor is moving
Westcon-Comstor is moving from its Midrand warehouse and offices to new office space within the Waterfall Precinct. “Our move might not be a huge geographical leap, as the new southern African head office will be a stone’s throw away from the current facilities, but...
Minimum growth for security appliance revenues
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, total market revenue in the global security appliance market grew 0,5% year over year in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24) to $4,2-billion, an increase of $20-million...
New metamaterial promises better 6G networking
A new cheap and easily-manufactured device could lead to improved satellite communication, high speed data transmission, and remote sensing, scientists say. A team of engineers led by researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a ultrathin 2D surface...
Dell, Red Hat collaborate on open source workloads
Dell Technologies and Red Hat are working together to bring Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI), a foundation model platform built on an AI-optimised operating system that enables users to more seamlessly develop, test and deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and...
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ICT can reduce carbon emissions, leapfrog Africa into a green economy
ICT has the potential to reduce global carbon emissions by 20% over the next decade. This is the word from William Xu, director of the board and president of Huawei's Institute of Strategic Research, who says energy sustainability is a daunting challenge that faces...
Secure SD-WAN and its role in financial services
Financial services organisations have long dealt with the challenge of providing secure, robust, and cost-effective connectivity to their branch offices, which are often spread out across cities, states, and even countries. By Renee Tarun, deputy chief information...
Online education and the challenge for disabled children
Online education has proved challenging, but for families of children with disabilities it is near impossible without access to the right technology. By Kusile Mtunzi-Hairwadzi, MTN SA Foundation The Covid-19 pandemic raised the bar for educators everywhere, but the...
The future of X: the three dimensions of progress
A fool with a tool is still a fool: this well-known proverb of course means the focus on technology alone is not enough to drive business and guarantee success. By Amir Sohrabi, area vice-president: emerging markets at Citrix Unfortunately, progress in the digital age...
City of Cape Town clinches award as SA’s Best PMO
In a competition that saw the project management offices (PMOs) of 10 different South African businesses pitted against one another - a record number of local entrants - the official winner of the SA PMO Awards for 2020 is the City of Cape Town. With all entrants...
Valencia FC signs up Acronis
Valencia CF football club will use Acronis as its cyber protection partner for the next three seasons. Acronis Cyber Protect is used by a number of top sports teams around the world including Williams Racing, Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC, Boston Red Sox, Arsenal...
Zebra debuts Alliance Track partners
Zebra Technologies has announced the new PartnerConnect Alliance Track recognising expertise and influence while enabling greater collaboration with complementary, non-reselling partners. Zebra's Alliance Track, which runs alongside the Independent Software Vendor...
Evina joins the GSMA to strengthen mobile payments security
Evina, a specialist in cybersecurity for mobile payments, has joined the over 400 companies and 750 operators that are part of the GSMA, the international association that represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Evina's cooperation with the GSMA's...
NAS and Colossal Africa to acquire SA’s BidAir Services
National Aviation Services (NAS), Colossal Africa and a consortium comprised of the current executive management team have signed an agreement to acquire BidAir Services from the Bidvest Group. The closing of the acquisition is subject to fulfilling final requirements...
Infinidat launches channel accreditation program
Infinidat has announced an accreditation program to help equip and advance its channel partners worldwide. The new program offers multiple educational tracks and is an expansion of the company's training options online for channel partners, reflecting Infinidat's...
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Our client is a specialist energy consultancy fuelled by dedicated power system experts, they bring extensive experience to a diverse range of power generation projects. They are known to partner with leading renewable energy developers, offering you the chance to...
Technology Consultant – JHB East Rand
Leading medical supplier requires an Technology Consultant for the Johannesburg East Rand Area.Develop & understand how to maintain and develop current business and seeking new business.Sales and Marketing of all products in the designated range.Attending theatre...
Senior Mobile Developer (ITC-28)
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mobile Developer with extensive experience in Flutter and a strong background in developing both standalone and integrated mobile applications. This role requires a developer confident in complex integrations and contributing to...
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Our client is seeking a .Net Developer to develop new products and features and to maintain existing web applications. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or diploma in software engineering2-6 yrs development experienceExperience with C#, Net Core / .Net 9Experience...
Intermediate Full-Stack Java Developer (ITC-18)
We are seeking an Intermediate Full-Stack Java Developer with strong back-end development expertise and secondary exposure to front-end technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in enterprise-level Java systems, including CORBA and EJB, and be comfortable...
Senior Solutions Architect (ITC-41) – Gauteng Centurion
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services organisation seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the design and integration of enterprise-grade systems. This senior role is ideal for an experienced professional with a deep understanding of cloud...
Power Systems Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is a specialist energy consultancy fuelled by dedicated power system experts, they bring extensive experience to a diverse range of power generation projects. They are known to partner with leading renewable energy developers, offering you the chance to...
Technology Consultant – JHB East Rand – Gauteng Primrose
Leading medical supplier requires an Technology Consultant for the Johannesburg East Rand Area.Develop & understand how to maintain and develop current business and seeking new business.Sales and Marketing of all products in the designated range.Attending theatre...
Senior Mobile Developer (ITC-28) – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mobile Developer with extensive experience in Flutter and a strong background in developing both standalone and integrated mobile applications. This role requires a developer confident in complex integrations and contributing to...
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Our client is seeking a .Net Developer to develop new products and features and to maintain existing web applications. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or diploma in software engineering2-6 yrs development experienceExperience with C#, Net Core / .Net 9Experience...
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