JSE roadshow looks to empower SMEs
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s third annual SME Rise Capital Matching Roadshow is now underway, continuing its mission to unlock funding opportunities and accelerate growth for South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This year, the roadshow will expand...
Vertiv finalises Great Lakes acquisition
Vertiv has expanded its rack, cabinet, and integration solutions for white space applications with the $200-million acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets group. "We are pleased to officially welcome the Great Lakes team to Vertiv and begin innovating...
Flexible frustrations: hybrid technology falling short
Many organisations are still falling behind in providing the necessary technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have the right tools to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and pointing to a significant gap in...
The crucial role of metals in combating malarial resistance
Although malaria mortality rates have decreased over the years, the problem still lies with rising resistance, according to Professor Gregory Smith, a professor of inorganic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Prof Smith was...
Anti-piracy raid targets Worcester operation
Law enforcement officers, working alongside the Irdeto Anti-Piracy Department, conducted a raid in Worcester, Cape Town, on an outlet alleged to be distributing login credentials for unauthorised access to premium streamed content. The suspect appeared in court on 20...
PC refresh cycles, tablets spur growth in emerging markets
Shipments of personal computing devices are expected to grow 2,6% year over year in 2024 to 398,9-million units, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The traditional PC market...
AI PCs on track to be the only show in town
Worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 114-million units in 2025, an increase of 165,5% from 2024, according to a new forecast from Gartner. Gartner defines AI PCs as a PC with an embedded neural processing unit (NPU) and uses this classification for the...
Opportunity knocks for Africa
Africa's outlook is promising, according to the ninth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index. The report, released today by global specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and its economics consulting partner Oxford Economics Africa, provides policymakers, business...
Edison Alliance connects 1bn people
The Edison Alliance, a World Economic Forum initiative, has successfully connected over 1-billion people globally – ahead of its initial 2025 target - to essential digital services in healthcare, education and finance in over 100 countries. Since its launch in 2021,...
Network automation set to scale up
By 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities, an increase from under 10% in mid-2023, according to Gartner. “Infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders are increasingly looking to AI-based analytics and augmented decision...
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AIOps can solve IT’s toughest network operational challenges
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The difference between a legal stokvel and an illegal Ponzi scheme
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Why we can’t go back to the future
How can we harness the impact that connectivity has had on our lives since the start of Covid-19? Ericsson President and CEO Börje Ekholm outlines the consequences that the pandemic has had on our online lives, and why we cannot go back to pre-pandemic habits. Through...
Privacy concerns as used electronics are returned to employers
Business owners could be in for a data protection headache as many used electronics that are returned still hold personal information on them. In many cases these devices have information such as credit card details, personal passwords and photos. By Bridgett Vermaak,...
Responsible management is in the hands of the consumer
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Unlock the value of healthcare data with effective data management
Data in the healthcare sector is heavily regulated, with numerous laws and regulations governing how data needs to be processed, protected and retained. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies This has become more important than ever in light of the Covid-19...
Digital transformation enables financial services in emerging markets
Digital transformation has had a profound impact on almost all industries, fundamentally altering how customers experience the organisations they deal with on a daily basis. By Ndagi Job Goshi, GM of Liferay Africa The financial services space is no exception, with...
Clevva partners Blue Prism, goes global
Stellenbosch-based Clevva and UK-based Blue Prism have announced a partnership that combines Clevva's front-office solutions with Blue Prism's back-office solutions to deliver an end-to-end customer service offering. Under the partnership, Blue Prism will sell...
Imperial invests in ParcelNinja
Effective 1 February 2021, Imperial acquired 60% of e-commerce logistics business, ParcelNinja. ParcelNinja offers an outsourced warehousing and fulfilment business to South African online shops, using its custom-developed best-of-breed warehouse system and fulfilment...
Biometrics System Specialist at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire a Biometrics System Specialist based in Durban central.The Biometrics System Specialist will oversee the deployment, operation, and integration of biometric attendance systems (e.g., fingerprint, facial recognition,) to ensure...
IT Technician (Onsite – Durban) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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Manager, Reporting & IT Operations – Gauteng Braamfontein
Manager, Reporting & IT Operations (PowerBI Focus)We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, Reporting & IT Operations to lead the development and enhancement of reporting solutions, focusing on IT operational metrics, IT Service Management (ITSM) KPIs,...
Biometrics System Specialist at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire a Biometrics System Specialist based in Durban central.The Biometrics System Specialist will oversee the deployment, operation, and integration of biometric attendance systems (e.g., fingerprint, facial recognition,) to ensure...
Manual QA Tester (CH1134)
Join a high-performing engineering team focused on quality and innovationOur client, a dynamic and growing tech company based in Stellenbosch, is looking for an experienced Manual QA Tester to join their software quality assurance team. The successful candidate will...
Database Administrator
Database Administrator - MS SQLWe are seeking a seasoned Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in database deployment, optimization, security, and management of...
Manual QA Tester (CH1134) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Join a high-performing engineering team focused on quality and innovationOur client, a dynamic and growing tech company based in Stellenbosch, is looking for an experienced Manual QA Tester to join their software quality assurance team. The successful candidate will...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Braamfontein
Database Administrator - MS SQLWe are seeking a seasoned Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in database deployment, optimization, security, and management of...
Business Analyst
Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to join the team on a 3 - 6 month contract basis. In this role, you'll work closely with stakeholders across various client engagements to gather requirements, define business needs, and translate them into functional...
Applications Support Specialist (Starlims LIMS)
Application Support Specialist - STARLIMS (LIMS)We are looking for an experienced Application Support Specialist with strong expertise in STARLIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to provide high-level application support, maintenance, and troubleshooting...
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