AI for Good summit pushes AI governance, skills, standards
With artificial intelligence (AI) innovation growing in speed and scale, the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 reinforced the global commitment to AI governance, skills, and standards. More than 11 000 participants from 169 countries participated this week at the AI for...
WSIS+20 charts path for a sustainable digital future
Geneva served as the centre of global digital dialogue last week as technology leaders, policymakers, and innovators reviewed 20 years of progress and the future of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Co-hosted by the International Telecommunication...
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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S/4 HANA migration: why making the right choice early is important
For many chief financial officers (CFOs), deciding when and how to implement SAP S/4 HANA could be the most significant technology investment choice of their career. It's a big deal, writes Kevin Govender, Deloitte Africa ERP director. With the emergence of SAP S/4...
The impact of data deflation on fibre for business
With South Africa joining many other countries around the world shutting down in efforts to combat the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the focus will turn to digital solutions to help people get on with their daily lives as best as possible. By Jacques du Toit, CEO...
Securing the remote workforce
For many organisations, the need to suddenly enable a remote workforce at scale has overtaken long-term plans they may have had to gradually extend remote work capacity. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales director at Fortinet In a such context, time is of the...
Remote work: keep your assets secure, scam-free and insured
Companies that are allowing staff to work from home during the coming lockdown need to make sure you're prepared for the increased cybersecurity risks associated with the move. This includes taking steps to not only ensure the physical security of company devices that...
Mining’s digital transformation must recognise cyber risks
Against the backdrop of a slowed economy and an increasingly volatile market, digital transformation in mining companies has become a business imperative to drive efficiencies, optimise competitiveness and reduce risks associated with human error. This shift, which...
Telkom pledges R15m in battle against Covid-19
Telkom has pledged R15-million to bolster South Africa's primary healthcare efforts in the battle against Covid-19. Making the announcement, Telkom Group Chief Executive, Sipho Maseko said the funds will be used to support healthcare workers who are at the frontline...
Vuma helps to ease remote working
Vumatel, together with its participating ISP partners, will be upgrading the line speeds of its existing users on the network at no additional cost, with effect 1 April 2020 until the end of May 2020, to help enable remote working, additional streaming and educational...
Fortinet’s adds new partner programme
Fortinet has introduced its new Fortinet Engage partner programme that provides partners with specialisations focused on growing markets, including SD-WAN and cloud, customised support and engagement flexibility to accelerate their business growth and expansion....
MTN SA hopes to ease Covid-19 disruption
MTN has implemented a number of measures to minimise disruptions from Covid-19 for communities, businesses, schoolchildren and families across South Africa. MTN has amplified its monitoring of critical infrastructure to ensure the maximum network availability for all...
ACSA implements travel restrictions
Airports Company South Africa has, together with other relevant aviation authorities, implemented air travel restrictions as detailed by the Minister of Transport in the International Air Services (Covid-19 Restrictions on The Movement Of Air Travel) Regulations,...
Senior Automation Tester – Gauteng Roodepoort
We are seeking a Senior Automation Tester to lead the automation testing efforts for our software applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in test automation frameworks, scripting, and continuous integration processes to ensure the highest quality...
SAP EWM Consultant (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR 5 years of hands-on experience implementing SAP EWM solutions is sought to fill the role of the SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) Consultant wanted by a rapidly growing US-based FinTech company. You will lead SAP EWM implementations in...
Senior Business Analyst (Accounting/Tax) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Senior Business Analyst - Financial Services (Insurance/Banking) Type: Contract Seniority: at least 8 years, and ideally 10+ years as a Senior BA We are actively recruiting for an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a solid background in Finance (Accounting, Tax,...
Senior Siebel Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're looking for a Senior Siebel Developer with hands-on expertise in Siebel Open UI to join a dynamic digital transformation team. If you're passionate about customer experience, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to take ownership of innovative CRM...
BI Developer
ENVIRONMENT:An esteemed company at the forefront of the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) industry is presenting an enticing opening for a Business Intelligence Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a robust background in data analysis and visualization,...
Senior Test Analyst
Our client is looking for a Senior Test Analyst to join their team. Experience working on a Loyalty/ Rewards Programme is important as the role will involve replacing a legacy Loyalty programme.The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of test planning,...
1st Line Support Engineer (Shifts) (3-Month Contract) (Paarden Eiland)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic UK-based Security Operations Centre urgently seeks a strong technical 1st Line Support Engineer to serve as the first point of contact for IT support queries via phone, email, and ticketing systems. You will diagnose and resolve technical issues...
Software Developer II – CRM Dynamics
DescriptionTo realize the detailed design through programming and configuration and provide guidance and mentoring to other software developers. Development of CRM model driven apps to facilitate lead management. This involves developing custom automation and business...
Senior Siebel Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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