SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits
A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...
The high price of flawed hiring practices
Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations, and organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. “South...
Cybercriminals hit new company hires with swift strikes
Cybercriminals have become so vigilant that they now launch attacks on companies and their employees within minutes of a new hire or big company news going public. The first attacks came right after the announcement. No sooner had a new team member shared their...
Consumers will drive growth of next-gen storage
The global next-generation data storage market will reach $116,69-billion by 2030 - with a projected CAGR of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research which says that market growth will be driven chiefly by rising consumer needs for...
Affordability chokes new vehicle sales
With yet another year-on-year decline in new vehicle sales, WesBank says affordability is the biggest factor limiting growth. This view is supported by the TransUnion SA Vehicle Pricing Index that showed that new vehicle prices rose 4,7% for the first quarter of 2024...
Nvidia has an outsize impact on S&P index
Nvidia has significantly boosted the S&P index, contributing 33,73% of its returns this year with its soaring stock price. Stocklytics financial analyst Edith Reads comments: "Nvidia's significant contribution to the S&P 500's growth in 2024 highlights its...
SAWEA welcomes new Ministry of Electricity and Energy
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) supports the separation of Mineral Resources and Energy into two separate ministries, saying it enables the country to prioritise energy security with a special focus on electricity. Through a concerted effort in...
Malatsi takes on Communications and Digital Technologies portfolio
Mmoba Solomon “Solly” Malatsi has been appointed as Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. He is one of the new ministers appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who last night announced his new cabinet. His predecessor in the post, Mondli Gungubele,...
Cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives are underutilised
Some of the most cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives currently have a lower than 30% adoption rate by organisations, according to a new survey by Gartner. “Sustainable IT progress is underway at a solid pace,” says Kristin Moyer, distinguished vice-president...
Double-digit revenue growth forecast for security products
Worldwide revenue for security products totaled $106,8-billion in 2023, an increase of 15,6% compared to 2022. And revenue growth was strong across the board with all six product categories registering double-digit year-over-year growth, according to new data from the...
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African Development Bank in R2bn Nedbank SDG-linked bond investment
The African Development Bank Group has concluded the investment of R2-billion (around $116-million) in Sustainable Development Goals-linked bonds (SDG bonds) issued by Nedbank South Africa. The investment, which is listed on the green bonds segment of the Johannesburg...
Fujitsu drives data-driven transformation
Fujitsu is leveraging data as a foundation of digital transformation, enabling customers to extract new value and unlock exciting new business opportunities. As a digital business enabler, data must be explored, processed, protected and monetized. Fujitsu's new...
You need full-service cyber security solution now
Apart from the obvious risk of contracting coronavirus and getting seriously ill during this worldwide pandemic, there is also a greater risk for companies' ICT systems to get infected by viruses and experience increased attacks by cyber criminals. This is according...
Commvault, Microsoft deliver SaaS, cloud technology
Commvault has entered into a multi-year agreement with Microsoft that tightly integrates go-to-market, engineering, and sales of Commvault's Metallic Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) data protection portfolio with Microsoft Azure. Commvault and Microsoft are bringing...
Covid-19 database includes a greater focus on privacy
Although the law permits the National Department of Health (DOH) to develop and maintain a national database to assist in combatting the spread of Covid-19, which includes contact tracing and geospatial hotspot mapping, there have been some new amendments to the laws....
A step in the right direction
The appointment of the Presidential State-Owned Enterprise Council should be welcomed. A key area of its focus should be the governance challenges faced by SOEs. By Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA), and Dr Simo Lushaba,...
Africa could ‘recover better’ with sustainable energy
As countries continue to rebuild from the Covid-19 pandemic, a new guide by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) shows how clean energy investment can support countries to 'Recover Better', and use this unique moment to reset their economies and close energy access...
SAS offers free online learning for African youth
SAS is offering its customised e-learning portal, Software Certified Young Professionals free of charge to any interested student currently enrolled at a university or higher degree-granting institution. Andre Zitzke, SAS manager: global academic programmes, says the...
Consumers’ expectations are changing
Covid-19 has given a whole new meaning to the customer experience. As soon as news hit of the initial 21-day lockdown period that began 27 March, customers went into overdrive with crowds gathering at retailers to stockpile supplies. Since then, buying patterns have...
Khulisa Academy adds SUSE training
Dell Technologies has announced a partnership between Khulisa Academy, and SUSE, adding SUSE open-source to the software training curriculum. Natasha Reuben, head of transformation at Dell Technologies South Africa, says: "As one of the largest global technology...
MIS Specialist & IT Systems Project Manager
The Objective We are looking for an individual who possesses BOTH Credit MIS Analysis AND IT Project Management Skills. The position reports to the Head of Department. Credit MIS Specialist The incumbent is required to independently manage the entire MIS process for a...
.Net Full-stack Engineer (Senior and Int roles) (CH1102)
Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for .Net Full Stack Developers (Senior & Intermediate levels) to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce...
Database Administrator and Initiative Lead
JOP PURPOSETo stabilise and optimise the database environment by introducing redundancy, automation, and access control measures that reduce downtime and improve platform performance.KPAConduct assessment and design for high availability and redundancy within the SQL...
Systems Architect and Initiative Lead – Remote – Gauteng Braamfontein
Key Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and lead the stabilisation and modernisation roadmap for critical systems.Evaluate existing integrations and spearhead the transition to a modern, API-driven architecture.Drive the refactoring of monolithic systems, identifying...
MIS Specialist & IT Systems Project Manager – Gauteng Parktown
The Objective We are looking for an individual who possesses BOTH Credit MIS Analysis AND IT Project Management Skills. The position reports to the Head of Department. Credit MIS Specialist The incumbent is required to independently manage the entire MIS process for a...
.Net Full-stack Engineer (Senior and Int roles) (CH1102) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for .Net Full Stack Developers (Senior & Intermediate levels) to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce...
Database Administrator and Initiative Lead – Gauteng Houghton Estate
JOP PURPOSETo stabilise and optimise the database environment by introducing redundancy, automation, and access control measures that reduce downtime and improve platform performance.KPAConduct assessment and design for high availability and redundancy within the SQL...
IT Administrator
In a high-pressure environment with demanding workloads, underperforming IT systems can result in significant financial loss and reputational damage. If you're ready to take on this critical role, apply now to ensure the smooth operation and security of the IT...
Senior Java Developer
Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer for a hybrid role based in Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Pretoria. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]JavaSpring/Spring BootSpring...
IT Support Engineer
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...
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