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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the business landscape in South Africa, unlocking new efficiencies and enhancing customer experiences across sectors. But while much of the focus has been on the benefits, we must not ignore the risks, writes Nic Laschinger,...
Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...
Network security market shows signs of life
The network security market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024 - growing 6% YoY to reach $5,9-billion - and breaking a streak of six consecutive quarters of deceleration, according to Dell’Oro Group. This growth was primarily driven by solid demand...
Breached organisations spend more on cyber resilience
Organisations that have endured cyber incidents in the past don’t want to get burned again, according to Commvault’s 2024 Cyber Recovery Readiness Report and, consequently, they often reassess and invest in cyber resilience and recovery strategies in very meaningful...
Improved confidence drives uptick in electronic transactions
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a marginal uptick in August 2024. Increasing confidence levels, along with expected...
Investments in data protection are growing
Senior IT professionals in small-to-large-sized businesses are investing a substantial amount of their IT budgets into data protection and recovery, according to the latest Arcserve State of Data Resilience in the Enterprise survey. “The high standard deviation (21%)...
Finance leaders quick to adopt AI
The adoption of finance AI by finance functions has increased significantly in the past year with 58% using the technology in 2024 - a rise of 21 percentage points from 2023 - according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 121 finance leaders in June 2024 to...
Sharp growth forecast for edge computing
Global spending on edge computing is estimated to reach $228-billion in 2024, marking a 14% increase from 2023, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide Edge Spending Guide. This includes combined enterprise and service provider spending on hardware, software, professional...
Arsenal sign up NTT Data as digital transformation partner
NTT Data has signed a multi-year partnership to become Arsenal Football Club’s first Official Digital Transformation Partner, looking to bring new technologies to improve “The Gunners” supporter experience. The two organisations will work together over the coming...
EIB, DBSA increase support for private sector renewables to R12bn
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have further boosted their support for local renewable energy projects in the private sector - aiming to increase clean energy generation while supporting new jobs. A €100-million...
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Rectron partners with GoDEX to meet label printing demand
Rectron has announced the addition of GoDEX, a manufacturer of label and barcode printers and scanners, to its extensive portfolio, to meet the growing demand for digital label printing and scanning infrastructure. Through this strategic partnership, Rectron will...
Cybersecurity resolutions every business needs in 2021
Being able to retain customer trust has never been more important - or more difficult - following the events of 2020. With so much disarray and widespread changes to working patterns, such as the mass migration to remote working, the job of keeping businesses secure...
Small businesses could become the lifeblood of e-commerce
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent a staggering 98% of business in South Africa today. The fact that SMES also employ between 50 and 60% of the country's workforce and are responsible for a quarter of the job growth in the private sector, according to...
Reasons for quickly implementing a B2B e-commerce solution
The global pandemic forced many businesses to change. Companies and employees who had resisted digital innovation suddenly had no choice. By Andre Adendorff, director of presales at Seidor Africa The demand for online sales began to grow as populations were locked...
Disaster recovery, cloud data protection top priorities for businesses post-pandemic
The global Covid-19 pandemic significantly accelerated the adoption of cloud technologies around the world, but particularly in South Africa. By Gerhard Fourie, district channel manager at Commvault South Africa Where many businesses may have been lagging behind when...
Cyberattacks the ‘second pandemic’ threatening businesses
After a year in which the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged the world, there's a new cyber-pandemic threatening South African businesses - and the consequences could be just as deadly, as cyber hackers find new ways to attack companies' critical data and information. Speaking...
Vodacom contributes R10m to combat GBV
Vodacom has pledged R10-million to fund a private sector-led, multi-sectoral Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Response Fund 1 to support the implementation of the National Strategic Plan (NSP), and the wider GBVF response in the country. Pioneered by the...
Why executives believe closing the skills gap is an urgent priority
In 2020, many businesses were unable to provide much-needed training to their teams, as they didn't have the right training solutions. "Their inability to pivot to digital training solutions, resulted in severe delays in skills development and knowledge transfer. This...
Synthesis adds AWS Security Competency
Synthesis has attained the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency. This adds to the company's announcement of securing the AWS Microsoft Workloads Competency and Synthesis' growing list of AWS Competency designations. "We have found that clients often battle to...
SA’s Skynamo acquires UK mobile sales app mSeller
South Africa's Skynamo has acquired UK mobile field sales technology provider, mSeller, to grow its market share in the UK and enhance their order management functionality for field sales teams. The acquisition of mSeller comes a year after Skynamo secured $30-million...
Project Manager (George – Onsite) – Western Cape George
ENVIRONMENT:Are you an organizational ninja, tech-savvy problem solver, or natural-born planner? If you're ready to step into a fast-paced world of innovation and transformation—look no further! Our Client on the hunt for a Project Manager to join their dynamic and...
Junior Software/QA Tester (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:HELP deliver transformative growth by building intelligent tech solutions by joining the Remote team of an innovative LegalTech company seeking a results-driven Junior Software/QA Tester to assist designing and running tests on software usability. Along...
Junior Software/QA Tester (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:HELP deliver transformative growth by building intelligent tech solutions by joining the Remote team of an innovative LegalTech company seeking a results-driven Junior Software/QA Tester to assist designing and running tests on software usability. Along...
Remuneration & Information System Specialist
Purpose of the job:Responsible for providing specialist technical leadership in remuneration and HR Information systems. In addition, takes the lead for planning, project coordination, management and support in developing a cost-effective human resources information...
Remuneration & Information System Specialist – Gauteng Boksburg
Purpose of the job:Responsible for providing specialist technical leadership in remuneration and HR Information systems. In addition, takes the lead for planning, project coordination, management and support in developing a cost-effective human resources information...
DevOps Engineer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer (Flexible Resource Assignment) Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office Rotation Join Our Client in the Motor Industry and Help Drive Smart, High-Performance ProductionAre you ready to be part of a dynamic, international IT...
Technical Azure Business Analyst (12-Month Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the expertise of a highly skilled & proactive Technical Azure Business Analyst with experience in data integration, process automation and product support. Your core role will be to deliver...
DevOps Engineer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer (Flexible Resource Assignment) Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office Rotation Join Our Client in the Motor Industry and Help Drive Smart, High-Performance ProductionAre you ready to be part of a dynamic, international IT...
Technical Azure Business Analyst (12-Month Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the expertise of a highly skilled & proactive Technical Azure Business Analyst with experience in data integration, process automation and product support. Your core role will be to deliver...
Full Stack Mobile Developer (React Native and C#)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Rental Service Provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Mobile App Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app development, with expertise in React Native, TypeScript, and a solid...
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