Growth, technology trump workers as top business priorities
CEOs ranked workforce as their third most important business priority for 2024 to 2025, behind growth and technology, according to Gartner. Gartner surveyed 416 CEOs and other senior business leaders in July 2023 and October through December 2023 and found that...
Public cloud spend set to double by 2028
Worldwide spending on public cloud services is forecast to reach $805-billion in 2024 and double in size by 2028, according to the latest update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending Guide. Although annual...
Huawei, DCDT partner to drive broadband, SMME skills
Huawei South Africa and the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies (DCDT) have launched partnership programmes aimed at enhancing broadband deployment as a foundation for a digital economy and providing digital skills training for SMMEs. They...
Global PC shipments to return to growth in 2024
The road to recovery for personal computers (PCs) has been challenging coming off explosive years in 2020 and 2021, but signs of growth are finally returning. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker,...
Experience is as important as products, services
A good experience is crucial for customers, who rated it higher than the product or service itself. This is among the findings from Salesforce's new State of the Connected Customer report, which shares insights from 14 300 consumers and business buyers across 25...
Internet of Things market to reach $1,88trn
The Internet of Things (IoT) market was worth $605,69-billion in 2014 owing to the rising requirement for Internet connectivity worldwide coupled with technological advancements. The emergence of start-ups in different industries to satisfy growing need of consumers...
Hubble spots a sparkling neighbouring galaxy
The galaxy ESO 300-16 looms over this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This galaxy, which lies 28,7-million light-years from Earth in the constellation Eridanus, is a ghostly assemblage of stars which resembles a sparkling cloud. Other distant galaxies...
Risk orientation critical to chief audit executive effectiveness
Chief audit executives (CAEs) have identified risk orientation, stakeholder management, and team leadership as the top three characteristics of the most effective individuals, according to a survey by Gartner. In April 2023, Gartner surveyed 114 CAEs across 180 areas...
Mall-based gaming champions stand out
The mall-based gaming tournament hosted by Hyprop and MTN has come to an end following a gruelling five-hour finale at Canal Walk in Cape Town. Kaylan Moodley from Fourways in Johannesburg, emerged as the 2023 SHIFT Gaming Experience champion, walking away with a...
What companies, fleets, drivers need to know about AARTO Amendment Act
The AARTO Amendment Act, 2019 introduces an automated system for traffic fines and violations that makes it the responsibility of the infringer (the person committing the traffic offence) to manage, pay and resolve all infringement notices. The latter are submitted to...
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HPC student leaders will fly the SA flag
More than 120 students converged at the Centre for High-Performance Computing (CHPC) National Conference to compete in its annual competitions, with three teams crowned winners of the respective Student Cluster Competition, Cybersecurity Challenge and Student Datathon...
Customer engagement done differently in 2020
Despite all the technological advances taking place, customer engagement remains one of the most fundamentally important components necessary to drive business growth. And yet, many companies are still not giving it the attention it deserves. As we head into 2020,...
How outsourcing solves cybersecurity problems
Outsourcing is a global trend and cybersecurity is no exception. By Alexander Moiseev, chief business officer at Kaspersky According to Gartner, the managed security service market grew by 6.7% in 2018, reaching $10.7 billion in revenue and is expected to grow...
Old Mutual iWyze, Pineapple Insurance change customer experience
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Gilat, SES restore DRC Internet with satellite
High-performance internet connectivity was restored in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within just four days after the West Africa Cable System (WACS) undersea cable cut, thanks to the combined efforts of Gilat Telecom and SES. The recent cable cuts affected...
Why e-visas are emerging as a smarter choice
More and more countries are adding the e-visa route to the common visa channels. VFS Global's regional group COO Jiten Vyas discusses how smart, quicker and hassle-free solutions in this space is making it a preferred choice for the global traveller. As overseas...
The importance of data protection in today’s digital economy
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Are you gearing for the ICT skills you’ll need down the line?
Disruptive business models will require new job specifications, which in turn will demand an element of upskilling to enable resources to move from mundane or labour-intensive tasks to higher level responsibilities. By Theresa Ackerman, manager of operational...
Minderz launches wellness app for pets
Minderz has announced the launch of its pet care app that provides a dedicated social media community for pets. Minderz is also a platform that makes it easy to manage the health and wellness of pet(s), to find and connect with similar pets and share experiences, all...
The search is on for industry-specific cyber solutions
Companies of all natures, shapes, and sizes are at risk of cyber threats and crime. No organisation is immune to cyber-attacks, which are increasing in frequency and sophistication all the time. However, the risks to which companies in different industries are...
Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...
Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Intermediate C# Developer
Join a company that will offer significant advantages in terms of experience gained, particularly in the field of cybersecurity and secure communications. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, which is deployed across 15 countries. This...
Data Engineer
Join us as a Data Engineer, where you'll enhance our data infrastructure and drive value from our retail data across South Africa and Africa. You'll focus on developing Python ETL processes, optimizing SQL queries, and managing our reporting database. This role...
Solution Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution Developer to join their team. Your responsibilities will include coding, testing, and troubleshooting programs using the appropriate...
Front-end Developer (Angular and/or React) – Port Elizabeth
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Front-end Developer with expertise in Angular and/or React to join our client's team in Port Elizabeth.As a leading specialist Recruitment firm in the Information Technology and Services industry, our mission...
Network Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Network Infrastructure:Deep understanding of network components (routers, switches, firewalls, servers) and their functionalities.Network Security:Expertise in implementing and managing security measures (firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption).IT...
Application Support Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT) (EE) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Investment Firm seeks a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to fill a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract where your will provide optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to...
Software Engineer (TypeScript, Python, AWS) (CPT/JHB/DBN Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dedicated Solar Partner for businesses across Asia and Africa seeks the coding talents of a Software Engineer to join its team and help take solar into a new realm with a new set of tools. The role will require creativity, innovation and a new way of...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (NestJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js) (CPT/Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A growing provider of easy-to-use Software, Integrations & APIs seeks the coding talents of an Intermediate Full Stack Developer to join its team and help design, build & maintain robust solutions. You will work to solve interesting business...
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