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MEA maintains strong growth in hardcopy peripherals
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Enterprise tech providers should continue to champion sustainability
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Concerns over cloud security boost CNAPP market
The cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) market reached nearly $700-million in 2Q 2024 - achieving an impressive 42% year-over-year growth – according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This acceleration reflects enterprises' focus on securing cloud...
New SteelFox malware targets popular software
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Vodacom reflects on 30 years, looks ahead to growth
As it celebrates its 30th birthday, Vodacom reports that geographic diversification is driving increases in service revenue and EBIDTA. Shameel Joosub, group CEO of Vodacom, comments that the company now connects 206-million customers and provides financial services...
AI drives IT spend in Europe
IT spend in Europe is projected to total $1,28-trillion in 2025 - an increase of 8,7% from 2024 - according to the latest forecast by Gartner which adds that spend in the region is on pace to reach $1,18-trillion by the end of 2024. “In 2024, the surge of building out...
Bolt commits to upgrading safety
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Battery material shifts in the Li-ion market
The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery industry is undergoing significant shifts in material usage - driven by the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary battery storage applications. And, despite some short-term concerns over EV adoption, the long-term...
How hybrid work could impact Africa
Africa is in the midst of unprecedented changes to the workplace that will affect enterprises and workers across the continent for decades with the hybrid work model becoming popular not only in South Africa, but throughout Africa. Office rental specialist, Regus,...
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LAWtrust joins Cloud Signature Consortium
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A successful omnichannel strategy should be customer obsessed
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Automation Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Qualifications and expertise required:BEng in Mechatronics or equivalent is necessary.3 - 5 years' experience in automation engineering and development of new systems in a highly technological environment.Understanding of electronic system design.Understanding of...
Senior Angular Developer – Johannesburg
Senior Angular DeveloperLocation: Woodmead, Johannesburg (Hybrid – 2 days/week in-office) Salary: R50 000 – R80 000 per month (depending on experience) Experience Required: 7+ years Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in IT or related fieldWe are seeking a skilled and...
Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics)
Minimum Requirements:BEng in Mechatronics engineering or equivalent is necessary.7+ years' experience in automation engineering and development of new systems in a highly technological environment. Understanding of electronic system design.Understanding of mechanical...
Senior Angular Developer – Johannesburg – Gauteng Sandton
Senior Angular DeveloperLocation: Woodmead, Johannesburg (Hybrid – 2 days/week in-office) Salary: R50 000 – R80 000 per month (depending on experience) Experience Required: 7+ years Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in IT or related fieldWe are seeking a skilled and...
Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Minimum Requirements:BEng in Mechatronics engineering or equivalent is necessary.7+ years' experience in automation engineering and development of new systems in a highly technological environment. Understanding of electronic system design.Understanding of mechanical...
Project Manager
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...
Senior Scrum Master
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.JOB DESCRIPTION Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Coach team members on...
Project Manager – 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...
Senior Scrum Master – Gauteng Sandton
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.JOB DESCRIPTION Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Coach team members on...
ServiceNow Technical Architect (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Investment Management Firm seeks a highly skilled ServiceNow Technical Architect to take the lead on the implementation and optimisation of ServiceNow modules, including ITSM Pro, ITOM (Discovery), HRSD, APM, and SPM. You will guide...
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