iStore slashes prices for 20th birthday
iStore South Africa is marking 20 years in South Africa. To kick off our celebrations, it is launching the 20-Year Sale — a nationwide event running from 23 May to 5 June 2025 across all iStore retail locations, online, and via the newly-launched iStore iOS app....
Africa braces for tariff shocks
As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...
Microsoft SA invests R1,3bn in SMMEs, youth
Kathy Gibson reports - Microsoft is making about R1,3-billion available in an equity equivalence agreement with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) for a fund supporting skills and capability development and enterprise development for youth and...
CEOs cite growth as their top priority for 2024
A massive 62% of CEOs selected growth as their top business priority in 2024, according to a new survey by Gartner. This is the highest level since 2014, and an increase from last year's survey where 49% of CEOs said their top business priority was growth. "Along with...
Election fever brings on cyberattack headaches
With only a week to go before national elections, South Africa is facing an increase in cyberattacks - evidenced by recent breaches at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission of South Africa (CIPC), and...
Unveiling the surge in fraud attacks
Fraud is on the increase, with a massive 76% of South African respondents to Experian's survey for its Defeating Fraud Report having seen an increase in fraud losses over the past year. The report surveyed 308 fraud managers in financial services, telecom, and retail...
New insights into cloud-powered data protection strategies
"Enterprises are starting to realise that it's not if or even when they will suffer from a ransomware or cyberattack, but how many times," says Dave Russell, senior vice-president of strategy at Veeam, following the release of the latest Veeam 2024 Cloud Protection...
SMBs shift to more agile performance management
SMBs in South Africa increasingly recognise that traditional approaches to performance management no longer meet their needs in a world of digital transformation and hybrid working models, so traditional performance reviews are thus starting to give way to more agile,...
Intel AI platforms accelerate Microsoft Phi-3 GenAI models
Intel has validated and optimised its AI product portfolio across client, edge and data centre for several of Microsoft's Phi-3 family of open models. The Phi-3 family of small, open models can run on lower-compute hardware, be more easily fine-tuned to meet specific...
AMD adds end-to-end Microsoft capabilities
At Microsoft Build, AMD showcased its latest end-to-end compute and software capabilities for Microsoft customers and developers. By using AMD solutions such as AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators, ROCm open software, Ryzen AI processors and software, and Alveo MA35D...
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Printers have to add value to the new normal
A lot of printers are going into price wars as lockdown gradually withdraws and they begin operating again. By Vaughan Patterson, head of commercial and industrial print at Ricoh SA These businesses have had their machines sitting idle and their employees at home....
Key metrics for DevOps success
Every organisation relies on software systems that produce and manage its processes, controls its information, and extends its services to where they are best suited. By Craig Edwards, principal solution architect at Andile Solutions Companies have been altering these...
Preparing your business for a more dynamic lockdown scenario
The implications of a move to level 3 lockdown are quite significant for businesses. For businesses, this means preparing for level 3, as well as having contingency plans in place to go back to level 4 or level 5 if need be, says Euphoria Telecom CEO John Woollam. The...
The world of work post-lockdown
With South Africa already operating on Lockdown Level 4 for almost two weeks, thoughts are turning to when all industries will be able to resume full-scale operations. Nicol Myburgh, Head of the HCM Business Unit at CRS Technologies, believes that the post-lockdown...
How to decide on your first server
In contrast to previous years, servers are no longer expensive and demanding technology systems that only enterprises could afford or justify. Current server choices and use cases have opened these doors to medium and small organisations. By Sabine Dedering, regional...
SilverBridge partners with Hollard Botswana on cloud migration
Hollard has modernised its operations by partnering with SilverBridge and migrating its Exergy solution to Microsoft Azure as the independent insurer focuses on embracing emerging technologies to help position the business for a digital world. Previously, Hollard...
Google announces Plus Codes in Google Maps
While most people take having a fixed, physical address for granted, 2-billion people across the globe either don't have an address or have an address that is hard to locate. This makes it difficult for people to find them, particularly in an emergency. This is why...
Screening efficiency in the spotlight as mines ramp up production
With South Africa's mines scheduled to return to full staffing levels from June 1, some of the country's largest employers now have the responsibility to ensure the safety of employees and actively manage the risk of Covid-19 infections from bringing operations to a...
Data backup and analytics to improve retail CX
The retail industry faces the challenge of delivering a consistent experience across all channels, including online and physical storefronts. It is also becoming increasingly critical to deliver tailored offerings that meet the needs and interests of individuals - a...
Hitachi Vantara appoints new GM and sales director for SA
Dennis Naidoo has been appointed as GM and sales director of Hitachi Vantara in South Africa. In his new role, Naidoo is tasked with aligning Hitachi Vantara's sales and account teams while expanding the company's footprint to new territories within South Africa. He...
Junior Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
"Wanted: Cloud Enthusiast" Do you dream in Kubernetes and speak fluent Terraform? We're looking for a Junior Cloud Engineer to help us build, scale, and optimize cloud solutions. No cape required, but a love for automation is a plus!Skills and Qualifications: • Basic...
Application Architect
Application ArchitectPretoriaSalary - Market Related Reports to - Head: Enterprise ArchitectDepartment - Enterprise Architecture About the position:To design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and...
Junior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Junior Business Analyst to join our team. As a Business Analyst Junior, you will play a key role in analyzing business needs and requirements and providing solutions to support business growth and improvement. What...
Junior Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
"Wanted: Cloud Enthusiast" Do you dream in Kubernetes and speak fluent Terraform? We're looking for a Junior Cloud Engineer to help us build, scale, and optimize cloud solutions. No cape required, but a love for automation is a plus!Skills and Qualifications: • Basic...
Application Architect – Gauteng Pretoria West
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Senior Software Engineer (C# and .NET Core/.NET) at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain integration solutions using C# and .NET Core/.NET Framework. Build and manage APIs for data exchange, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous integrations. Implement...
Technical Lead Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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ENVIRONMENT:A leading cybersecurity company based in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Security Analyst to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Penetration Testing, with a strong background in...
Senior Software Engineer (C# and .NET Core/.NET) at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain integration solutions using C# and .NET Core/.NET Framework. Build and manage APIs for data exchange, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous integrations. Implement...
Technical Lead Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The RoleWe are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Lead Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in architectural design, modern web technologies, API integration, and security best practices. You will lead the development...
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