Saffers embrace tech as a tool for progress
South Africans are not just keeping pace with global tech trends, they’re embracing them with confidence. According to the latest YouGov Profiles data, analysed by consumer insights agency KLA, South Africans have shown consistently positive attitudes toward emerging...
ICT leads SA’s record VC sector
Despite global economic uncertainties and constrained exit environments, Southern Africa’s venture capital (VC) sector closed off 2024 with a record R13,35-billion in active investments across 1 325 deals, up 24% year-on-year. These results were unveiled in the 2025...
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...
AI drives growing shared cloud infrastructure spend
Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments, increased 36,9% year over year in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24) to $33-billion, according to the International Data Corporation...
Absa PMI inches up as challenges linger
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 1.9 points to reach 45.7 points in June 2024, compared to 43.8 in May 2024. While there is some improvement, it was the second consecutive month that the PMI remained below the 50-point mark....
Governance key to health sector success
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has released a consensus study report titled "Achieving Good Governance and Management in the South African Health System”. Conducted by a seven-member expert panel, explores the critical governance issues impacting the...
Automotive chips address shifting market
Automotive chips are progressing towards high performance, high integration, and high reliability to meet the escalating complexity and technical requirements of the automotive sector, with ongoing technological innovations poised to expedite this evolution. A recent...
Hybrid work model reduces employee burnout
New research by International Workplace Group has found that the vast majority of workers who have shifted to a hybrid work model say that it has helped them to greatly reduce burnout in their working lives. The study, undertaken among more than 1 000 hybrid workers,...
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About IT launches e-learning portal
About IT is offering e-learning via its newly minted portal, the About IT Academy. The About IT Academy is a resource for customers to update or learn new skills and creates opportunity for businesses to improve resiliency by up- and cross-skilling employees. "This is...
Embracing digitalised decision-making
On 11 March, the World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. In response to the spread of the virus, at least half of the global population has been placed on lockdown to try and 'flatten the curve'. Unfortunately, the spread of the...
Acer for Education partners with Skooler
Acer for Education has partnered with learning tools platform developer Skooler to enrich its offering for the education market. Wit the partnership, Acer for Education will enhance its portfolio for schools and education organisations with a complete solution that...
Cloud can help to reduce banking costs in Africa
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Kyocera awarded ISO 27001 accreditation
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Business survival strategies and the case for renting
Globally, the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting businesses and South Africa is no exception. Now, companies need not only look at how they keep employees safe, but also how they remain operational to prevent the South African economy from becoming the first local...
Cybersecurity in the time of Covid-19
One of the few constants during the times we're in is the knowledge that cyber criminals will try to leverage it for their financial gain. With South Africa and a myriad of other countries locking down to limit the spread of the coronavirus, hackers are turning their...
Look to software escrow to protect from licensor bankruptcies
South African companies - large and small - should consider the advice of The National Law Review and look to software escrow to protect themselves from Covid-19 pandemic licensor bankruptcies. This is the suggestion from Escrow Europe founder, Andrew Stekhoven, who...
Health and safety officers must manage a safe return to work
With Covid-19 information, guidelines and regulations continually changing, environmental health and safety officers will have to take a cautious, well-organised approach to planning for employees' return to work. This is according to Francois Vermaak, revenue manager...
Ukheshe offers free transactions for grant disbursements
It is anticipated that there will be millions of recurring grant recipients over the next three to six-month period. Micro-payment platform Ukheshe, together with its key strategic partners, Mastercard and Nedbank, has announced that the Ukheshe platform will be free...
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...
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