Steady growth for UC&C market
In 2024, the worldwide Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C) market revenues grew 7,8% year-on-year (YoY) to $69,2-billion, according to the International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Unified Communications and Collaboration Tracker....
Key actions to build employee trust amid times of disruption
HR leaders must take four strategic actions to strengthen employee trust and stave off negative talent outcomes and decreased productivity in today's rapidly changing business landscape, according to Gartner. “Trust is crucial for organisations’ success,” says Ned...
Dove challenges AI representation of beauty
Dove has launched a report titled The Real State of Beauty, a global study that aims to understand how beauty impacts women and girls today. A staggering 63% of South African women - and 35% of girls aged 10 to 17 - grapple with mid to low levels of "body esteem" and...
The whole truth about whole grains
According to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) - The Whole Truth about Whole Grains - there is huge opportunity in food system transformation, but it's critical to change what is grown, processed, and consumed thoughtfully and gradually. Currently, most...
There’s a wealth of opportunities in African banking
While the African banking market has seen a withdrawal of global banks over the last five years, the opportunity for localised banking has seen the opposite, driven by the expansion of African banking groups into the continent and led mostly by South African, West...
EU AI Act will have global implications
Kathy Gibson reports – When the European Union (EU) passed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act last month, it set a comprehensive legal framework for rules on data quality, transparency, human oversight and accountability. Under the new legislation, AI applications...
Counting down to a Bitcoin halving that could be a non-event
The Bitcoin halving – probably taking place on Friday or Saturday – is likely to be a “price non-event”. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, MD of deVere Group. The halving is expected to take place on April 19 or 20, depending on the exact current rate at which...
Two Oceans Marathon now among world’s safest road races
Cape Town’s Two Oceans Marathon is Africa’s biggest running event by economic impact and, after another successful event this past weekend, the 56km race has cemented its reputation as one of the globe’s safest. Widely acknowledged as the world’s most beautiful road...
AI chips and robotics can change our world
AI chips can empower the intelligence of robotics with the future potential for smarter and more independent cars and robots, according to IDTechEx. Alongside the uses of Chat GPT and chatting with robots at home, the potential for this technology to enhance working...
Interest in blockchain has waned
Global interest in blockchain technology has plummeted by 63% over the past three years. Research group Stocklytics believes the decline marks a notable shift in technological enthusiasm and signaling a waning excitement surrounding blockchain’s potential...
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Analysys Mason to acquire German consultancy
Datatec subsidiary Analysys Mason has agreed to acquire Allolio & Konrad, a consultancy based in Bonn, Germany with an extensive track record in the telecommunications industry and long term client relationships with Europe's leading telecom operators. Allolio...
SUSE delivers strong Q1 results
SUSE has announced its financial results and highlights from the first quarter of its fiscal year 2020 ended January 31. Q1 revenue increased 12% year over year, including a 67% surge in cloud revenue. Deals over $1-million continued to grow, with significant customer...
Coronavirus sends gold to seven year high
China is the world's second-largest economy and leading trading nation, therefore economic fallout from coronavirus threatens global growth, according to this statement from Banque SYZ. Economists expect China's economic growth to slump to 4.5% in the first quarter of...
Oh, it’s digital – again
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Seamless onboarding in the global life insurance market
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Jumo secures $55m investment
Jumo, a technology company building next-generation financial services for emerging market entrepreneurs, today announced the successful raise of $55-million in debt and equity funding to support expansion into new markets and the launch of new products. The funding...
New facility to double Djibouti power
Energy access rates and reliability in Africa are the lowest in the world and electricity costs are among the highest. In line with its commitment to deliver cleaner, more reliable and affordable energy in Africa, Siemens Gamesa has sealed a contract to build the...
Salt EB digitises more than 1bn transactions
Salt EB recently completed a comprehensive overhaul of its largest sectoral pension funds, in which it digitised more than a billion transactions and cleaned up, to within R1 000, several hundred thousand employee pension fund balances. The completion coincides with...
Next Einstein Forum unveils top 25 innovators
The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) announces the 25 finalists for its Challenge of Invention to Innovation (Ci2i) competition in five categories to be held on 10-11 March 2020 in Nairobi. "The third cohort of Ci2i finalists, selected from 260 applications, are ambitious...
Vodacom opens green building in Cape Town
Vodacom has officially launched its newly refurbished Century City building in Cape Town. The building has been accredited with a five Star Existing Building Performance (EPB), Version 1 Certification by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). "The GBCSA...
IT Infrastructure Specialist (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Infrastructure Specialist will focus on delivering and managing Operational Technology (OT) Infrastructure planning work for projects, demands, and solutions. This role serves as the primary contact and contributor for the planning and scoping of all...
Senior Backend Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
One of our clients who is the leading supplier of intelligent security solutions to security companies across Sub-Saharan Africa is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer Key Requirements: Minimum of 7 years of development.Degree in Computer Science,...
Data Scientist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a reputable financial services firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), holds a strong belief in the transformative power of incremental progress. They are committed to empowering individuals and businesses alike, offering...
Senior .Net Developer
Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs and servicesCreating and maintaining SQL Server database tables, functions and stored proceduresImplementation of unit testing for new software modules or servicesDetermining operational practicality,...
Learning Materials Content Developer (Hybrid – Stellenbosch)
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Data Scientist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, a reputable financial services firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), holds a strong belief in the transformative power of incremental progress. They are committed to empowering individuals and businesses alike, offering...
Senior .Net Developer – Gauteng Sandton
Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs and servicesCreating and maintaining SQL Server database tables, functions and stored proceduresImplementation of unit testing for new software modules or servicesDetermining operational practicality,...
Learning Materials Content Developer (Hybrid – Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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Solution Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre
Include primary accomplishments, products, and services, who benefits from them and howDesign technology solutions for the organisation by defining integrated solution architectures that are aligned with IT strategies and architectures to meet and support the...
Application Support Engineer (Linux, Bash, Perl, Python)
About the company:Our client is a pioneering force in digital communications, delivering data-driven customer experiences across all channels and devices. As a premier solutions provider, they enable effective and efficient engagement between brands and their...
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