How to manage a growing robotic workforce
Eighty percent of humans will engage with smart robots on a daily basis, and one in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots, rather than humans, by 2030, according to Gartner. Organisations are placing greater emphasis on enhancing the capabilities of their...
Poor platform security leaves printers vulnerable
Many IT teams are overlooking platform security, leaving concerning security gaps. This is among the findings from an HP Wolf Security report, ‘Securing the Print Estate: A Proactive Lifecycle Approach to Cyber Resilience”, that highlights the challenges of securing...
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...
Intel demos fully-integrated optical I/O chiplet
Intel has achieved what it believes to be a milestone in integrated photonics technology for high-speed data transmission. At the Optical Fibre Communication Conference (OFC) 2024, Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) Group demonstrated the industry's first...
AI surges as luxury goods push personalisation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has induced a fresh wave of technological advancement, prompting businesses across various sectors to intensify their efforts to integrate AI capabilities into their products and services. As the industry grapples with the interpretation...
More News Today
How Covid-19 crisis is demystifying online learning
For the past few decades, it has been noted that one of the biggest problems of education in the age of disruption is that, as a global sector, it has mostly, stubbornly resisted being disrupted. The danger of clinging to traditional paradigms is the continuous...
Agile SMEs can realise the digital workplace
Now is the time for small businesses to take advantage of their inherent agility and enable digital working environments that will radically improve employee efficiency. By Basha Pillay, business unit lead: modern platform at Altron Karabina and Jacob Shihawu,...
Cisco and Google Cloud partner
Cisco and Google Cloud are announcing their intent to develop the industry's first application-centric multicloud networking fabric. The automated solution will ensure that applications and enterprise networks will be able to share service-level agreement settings,...
SDN redefines networking environment
Many consider software-defined networking (SDN) to be one of the most disruptive areas to have arrived in the ICT landscape in recent years. It fundamentally changes network management to enable a more dynamic, software-driven, and efficient way of improving...
New Dell EMC PowerStore debuts
Dell Technologies has launched the Dell EMC PowerStore, a modern infrastructure platform built from the ground up with superior technology and expertise to address the challenges of the data era. "Customers tell us a main obstacle keeping them from achieving their...
App addresses Covid-19 reinfection fears
As the government considers how soon to lift the lockdown, the prospect of more South Africans returning to work is both a welcome and worrying prospect. The question is this: how to fight a potential second spike in infections in compliance with government safety...
The role of TES in creating youth employment opportunities
Despite the increasing rate of unemployment in South Africa, businesses can play a meaningful role in creating sustainable job opportunities for the youth, those that are most affected. By Theresa Ackerman, manager of operational excellence at T-Systems South Africa...
How to digitalise for long term success
Many people realise they need to digitalise as a way to keep their businesses alive during the effects of lockdown, social distancing, or sheltering in place. That's fairly obvious even to devoted traditionalists - but where to start and how we execute are less so,...
Fire risks amplified for landlords
Fire is one of the major causes of insured losses in South Africa, and its impact is likely to amplify and accelerate as landlords face the aftermath of the Covid-19 lockdown and South Africa's precarious and constrained economy. It is a risk that is perpetuated in...
Make data relevant to the business
It's true, business intelligence (BI) tools and hype slipped sadly into the Gartner Trough of Disillusionment in 2012. It is also true that BI overpromised and underdelivered in many expensive use cases. However, today what stands true is that BI has withstood the...
Software Programmer
Software Engineer Monthly CTC: R60K - R100K- depending on level and experience As a Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join client, focusing on Fund Operations and reporting as well as Corporate Administration. Transforming data into actionable insights for sustainable success.This role plays a critical part in shaping and optimising our...
SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Pretoria
Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...
Junior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a network-savvy professional ready to level up your career in a collaborative and fast-paced IT environment? We're looking for a motivated Junior Network Engineer to support our growing infrastructure and ensure seamless connectivity across our platforms. This...
Software Programmer – Western Cape Somerset West
Software Engineer Monthly CTC: R60K - R100K- depending on level and experience As a Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record...
Data Engineer
The role involves the design, development, and maintenance of the architecture that facilitates the efficient collection, storage, and processing of large datasets. This position collaborates closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure...
Project Manager
. Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Strong analytical and...
Finance Systems Data Analyst (FP&A) at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Drive the enablement of strategic and performance insights including the implementation of efficient financial planning solutions to deliver sound and reliable decision-making Deliver financial models,...
System Analyst
The role involves collaborating with the Project Manager and Director, Software Solution to define system requirements, analysis, and design for pre-sales, implementation, and deployment activities. Responsibilities include implementing projects and products, which...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
The role involves the design, development, and maintenance of the architecture that facilitates the efficient collection, storage, and processing of large datasets. This position collaborates closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure...
View more career listings on our Careers Section