Consumers driving strong growth in smart vacuums
The global smart vacuum market recorded shipments of 6,17-million units in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 20,5% YoY increase, according to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. “Smart...
Cisco’s lower prices drive WiFi 7 surge
Enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue grew by double-digits for the second consecutive quarter - confirming its emergence from the doldrums of 2024, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Cisco has kept its average WiFi 7 AP price significantly below...
Google on the hunt for 15 black-owned SA startups
Applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme are now open to black-owned startups in South Africa. The company says the fund is indicative of its commitment to supporting startups in South Africa and recognising the important...
Inclusive participation key for African growth
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event wrapped up last week (26 September 2024) in New York, themed: “Unstoppable Africa: Shaping Global Ambitions for Agenda 2063”. The summit emphasised inclusive participation and solution-driven solutions, culminating in...
Positive sentiment creeping into new vehicle market
While the country welcomed the cut in interest rates during September, it wasn’t enough to stimulate new vehicle sales during the month. According to data released by naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, the South African new vehicle market declined 4,1%...
Industrial printer market remains flat
Worldwide shipments of industrial printers grew a modest 0,1% YoY in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. However, the market saw shipment growth of 1% compared to the first quarter of 2024. "While the...
Altera debuts FPGA portfolio
Altera, an Intel company, has unveiled an array of FPGA hardware, software and development tools that make its programmable solutions more accessible across a broader range of use cases and markets. The company revealed new details on its next-generation, power- and...
US massively ahead in data centres
The widespread adoption of cloud computing has transformed the data centre landscape and, although it significantly cut the number of organisations operating their own data centres, it has also fueled a surge in the global data centre count. Still, no market is even...
UCT and IDIA unveil VR software for astronomy data visualisation
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Astronomy and the Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy (IDIA) – a partnership between UCT, the University of the Western Cape and the University of Pretoria – have released new virtual reality (VR)...
Gavi-supported vaccines save millions of lives
More than 1,3-million future deaths were averted in 2023 thanks to vaccination programmes supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This achievement, which translates to more than two lives saved every minute of the day, is highlighted alongside historic progress in...
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Retail banks put revenue at risk if they fail to enhance their daily banking proposition
Daily banking has always been the glue that cements a customer's relationship with their bank. But regulatory changes, rising customer expectations, new competition, and technological advancements are weakening that glue and threatening banks' profitability. By Dr...
Project management lessons for PoPI
The complexity of implementing a successful Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act project requires a diverse team with a strong skillset. Anelda Dillon, from Bizmod Consulting says that the project manager is an integral component of a PoPI project. The...
Bill payment trends to watch in 2021
Of all the technology sectors to have prospered amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the online payment space has emerged as one of the most influential, following the call for social distancing and demand for contactless payment solutions. "In fact, the Global Payments Report...
Did Black Friday 2020 give us a glimpse into the future of retail?
Traditionally, scenes from global Black Friday sales depict packed stores and long lines of shoppers fighting to secure the best deals. But in 2020, the annual shopping holiday looked a little different. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass Digital Online shoppers in the...
TransUnion, Fincheck partner to improve access to finance for SA consumers
Information and insights company TransUnion has partnered with South Africa's biggest financial marketplace, Fincheck, to make the credit application process easier and less frustrating for consumers. Fincheck is able to make the process of finding the best-suited...
Playschool startup achieves government accreditation plus international funding
The South African edutech startup Play Sense, which recently raised more than R8-million in international investment from an Africa-focused, gender-lensed venture capital fund, has now also become one of the first registered play-focused preschool franchises in the...
Cybersecurity trends to watch in 2021
In 2020, the world changed overnight in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. As more organisations adopted and accelerated digital strategies - and with most of us relying on the internet to go about our everyday life - cybercriminals were presented with a huge range of...
Communication will determine business success in 2021
The speed with which the C-Suite was tasked with managing monumental change as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold is unprecedented, writes Annelize van Rensburg, director: executive search at Signium Africa. One thing is becoming clear: no "new normal" is possible...
Data Sciences Corporation joins Commvault Authorised Support Program
Data Sciences Corporation has joined the ranks of Commvault Authorised Support Program (CASP) partners, becoming only the second organisation in South Africa to attain this status. "Our CASP partners are effectively an extension of Commvault, allowing us to provide...
How personal short-term insurance will evolve in 2021
The Covid-19 crisis has reshaped every industry in nearly every country in the world, and South Africa's car insurance market is no exception. By Ernest North, co-founder at Naked While short-term insurers have benefitted from reduced claims under the lockdown due to...
Project Manager: Software Development at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our software projects. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of software development, IT infrastructure, integrations and the complexities associated with networking, hosting, and DevOps....
Full Stack Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We're seeking a skilled Full Stack Java Developer to join our innovative team, where you'll build and maintain scalable, robust applications using modern Java and front-end technologies. You'll work across the full stack, with a primary focus on Jakarta EE and...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
Data Scientist – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The opportunity: A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit optimisation and VAS analytics department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical...
Data Scientist – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The opportunity: A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit optimisation and VAS analytics department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical...
Systems Engineer: Infrastructure Solutions
?? Systems Engineer: Infrastructure Solutions ?? Location: National Office, Johannesburg | ??? Type: Permanent?? One of SA's foremost labour dispute resolution bodies Are you ready to power up a mission-critical ICT infrastructure that supports a national labour...
Systems Engineer: Infrastructure Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg
?? Systems Engineer: Infrastructure Solutions ?? Location: National Office, Johannesburg | ??? Type: Permanent?? One of SA's foremost labour dispute resolution bodies Are you ready to power up a mission-critical ICT infrastructure that supports a national labour...
Snr Data Architect
Enterprise Architect resource experience requirementsConceptual Logical and Physical Data modellinDigital transformationData Reference architectures implementationData designs for Utilities or SOEsEA Tools ARIS preferred Sparx EA Visio Desired Skills: Data...
Snr Data Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Technical Assistant
Our client specializes in rigid plastic packaging for various industries, including personal care, household, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage.We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no...
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