The SA case for digital transformation
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Digital transformation is about more that technology: it can help South Africa to surmount many of its challenges and position itself as a regional leader. This is the word from Will Meng, CEO of...
Digital inclusion key to SA’s economic future
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – South Africa needs to use technology as a tool to solve the challenges it faces, while creating new opportunities to make the country more competitive. “There is no doubt that we have reached a new...
Buoyant data centre cooling market reaches for new heights
The data centre thermal management market has outpaced previous forecasts and surged to $7,67-billion, according to new research from Omdia. This unprecedented growth is poised to continue with a robust CAGR of 18,4% until 2028. This surge will largely be fueled by...
Mixed, extended reality to drive AR/VR headset growth
Global shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets declined 67,4% year over year in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset...
HR functions fail to gain business value from tech
Fewer than one-quarter of HR employees (24%) reported that their organisation's HR function is deriving the maximum value from HR technology, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 85 HR leaders in February 2024 found: * Only 35% are confident their current...
Tablets triumph in shopping conversions
Tablet conversion rates have surged to 2,7%, exceeding those of both desktops and smartphones, according to new data from Stocklytics. This unexpected finding suggests that tablets are finding a sweet spot with consumers, potentially becoming a key player in online...
Scammers use Meta infrastructure to hit Facebook business accounts
Kaspersky has discovered a new phishing scheme targeting Facebook business accounts, using legitimate Facebook infrastructure to send deceptive emails with threats of account suspension. Cybercriminals have devised a method to use authentic Facebook functions to send...
Telkom reports stronger performance, better results
Telkom has reported stronger operational performance and improved financial results for the 2024 financial year, with group revenue up 1,6% to R43 230-million. Mobile service revenue is up 6,8% to R19 026-million, with more than 20-million subscribers. Openserve's...
IBM adds GenAI to personalise Wimbledon player stories
IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club has a new feature for the Wimbledon digital experience that will leverage match data with generative AI (GenAI) from IBM's AI and data platform, watsonx, to keep fans updated on the world's leading players as they advance...
Acer sets up local monitor production
Acer has started producing monitors in South Africa as part of its localisation strategy. The new monitor production programme aims to significantly contribute to job creation in South Africa's technology sector. Additionally, the company recognises that providing...
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Do your contingency planning
With South Africa being on a national lockdown and the world facing a global pandemic due to the coronavirus, employers need to take special precautions to ensure the safety of their employees. This is according to ManpowerGroup South Africa's managing director, Lyndy...
Apex BI brings Zylo SaaS Management Software to SA
Apex Business Intelligence (BI) is partnering with US-based Zylo to offer a new tool for identifying, analysing, and optimising spending on software as a service (SaaS). According to Neil Buckley, MD of Apex BI, Zylo's SaaS Management Platform will enable new and...
Cyber Security South Africa appoints Simon Perry
Cyber Security South Africa (CSSA) has appointed Simon Perry as its chief technical officer, effective 1 May 2020. In this newly-created role, Perry will be responsible for leading the strategy for technical platforms, partnerships and external relationships with both...
AI: doing more with less
IT teams are increasingly becoming small and budgets are now tighter than ever, while the hard work of keeping the network up and running is more complicated. And operations is only one responsibility, writes y Cherie Martin, senior solutions marketing manager at...
Reimagining the future of telecommunications
The world is currently facing a catastrophic health crisis. But beyond that, a dramatic reshuffling of the global economy, society and life as we know it is also taking place. Our priorities, predictions and planning are entirely different now as we try to not only...
Cloud computing in modern manufacturing
Today manufacturing is being transformed rapidly by changes in ICT, AI, robotics fields, cyber-physical systems (CPS), and increasingly powerful IoT devices. By JP van Loggerenberg, chief technology officer at Syspro The integration of these new technologies has meant...
Investing in a post-Covid-19 world
Just three months ago, investors were looking forward to an improved year of global growth and corporate earnings. That was then. The coronavirus crisis is an era-defining event; one which will have a significant impact on not only how we live, but also where we...
The new normal calls for leadership with a human touch (virtually)
In recent years, working from home has been a perk for some. Suddenly it became an imperative for many, as demand for remote work soared globally in only a few weeks. This has been a profound shift for society at large, writes Garsen Naidu, country manager of Cisco...
What’s your edge?
Edge computing has been garnering significant attention and has already started making an impact on how organisations think about working with data, defying boundaries beyond the use of data centres. By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: MERAT at Dell Technologies...
F5 Networks acquires Shape Security
F5 Networks has completed its acquisition of Shape Security, a leader in fraud and abuse prevention. Marcel Fouché, networking and storage GM at value-added distributor Networks Unlimited Africa, a channel partner of F5 in sub-Saharan Africa, comments: "A number of...
System Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria Region
The successful candidate will work with the Project Manager and Director, Software Solution in defining system requirements, systems analysis and design for pre-sales, implementation and deployment activities. Key Requirements Bachelor's in computer science, Computer...
intermediate Java Engineer
My client is an international software solutions company creating innovative solutions and modern technology stacks. Core services encompass digital enablement, software engineering and solutions support, which includes cloud engineering, data science, product design...
Data Analyst (Finance) (CH1121)
Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Data Analyst (Finance) at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa. Being a digitally only organisation and as such, the accounting is automatically produced by...
Senior Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
intermediate Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
My client is an international software solutions company creating innovative solutions and modern technology stacks. Core services encompass digital enablement, software engineering and solutions support, which includes cloud engineering, data science, product design...
Data Analyst (Finance) (CH1121) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Data Analyst (Finance) at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa. Being a digitally only organisation and as such, the accounting is automatically produced by...
Senior Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
Real Time Analyst at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Real-Time Workforce Optimisation Responsible for a multiple portfolio of store staff short-term and real-time scheduling needs, clocks, and business requirements monitoring, in which the incumbent needs...
Lead Python Backend Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly motivated Lead Python Backend Engineer with a strong understanding of serverless architecture to join our growing team. Reporting to the Product Owner and Chapter Leader, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing scalable...
Intermediate Software Developer (Java) (CH1070)
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Intermediate Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This is a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided into...
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