Supply chain managers warned to adapt or die
Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, who deliver a bold wake-up call to an industry facing the new reality of...
UN Broadband Commission reviews 15 years of progress
The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has commemorated 15 years of advancing universal broadband access and digital inclusion. Founded in 2010 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...
Public cloud market continues to billow
Worldwide revenue for the public cloud services market totaled $669,2-billion in calendar year 2023 - an increase of 19,9% compared to 2022 - according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Public Cloud Services Tracker. The...
AI set to free up healthcare workers
As much as 15% of the current healthcare workforce hours will be subject to automation by 2030. The growing reliance on AI is primarily due to the swelling patient population and a shorter pool of health specialists, according to analysis by Stocklytics.com. The...
Tech investment key to SARS maintaining its capabilities
PwC South Africa has launched its seventh annual Taxing Times Survey - open to all corporate taxpayers and which aims to assess their interactions with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), identify the organisation's strengths, and highlight areas or processes...
PC, smartphone sales slump continues – but market will recover
The last three years have been challenging for the PC and smartphone industry - and 2024 isn't looking much better, says Stocklytics. After shifting back and forth, the global demand for new devices is expected to plunge again this year causing a new revenue drop and...
Colourful plastics may lead to more microplastics
Plastics with bright colours such as red, blue, and green degrade to form microplastics quicker than those with plainer colours, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Leicester have demonstrated. The findings reveal that the...
Cybercriminals using Dropbox to target finance staff
A multistep phishing scheme aimed at employees that process financial documentation has been discovered by Kaspersky which says it begins when victims receive an email from the legitimate address of an auditing firm. This initial interaction is intended to make the...
Digital transformation spend could hit $4trn by 2027
Worldwide spending on Digital Transformation (DX) is forecast to reach almost $4-trillion in 2027, according to the latest update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Digital Transformation Spending Guide. With artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Hybrid work shown to improve workers’ well-being
A new study by International Workplace Group points to a correlation between adopting hybrid working policies and improved employee well-being. The research examined the impact of hybrid working on the mental and physical health of 1 000 hybrid workers. Four in five...
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Virus gives impetus to revisit modern workstyle
Covid-19, which has impacted individuals and organisations around the globe, is now a reality in South Africa, and local businesses need to turn to technology that empowers unified communication, collaboration, and remote working in order to maintain productivity and...
Aruba names Sherifa Hady as EMEA channel sales director
Aruba has announced the appointment of Sherifa Hady as the channel sales director for Europe, Middle East and Africa. In her role, Hady will oversee the channel team, working closely with them to build partnerships with resellers and distributors across the region,...
BT launches Cyber Security Advisory Services practice
BT has launched its Security Advisory Services practice, offering strategic security guidance and solutions to organisations across the globe. BT Security Advisory Services will be led by Tris Morgan, with approximately 300 members of specialist staff based across the...
What the future world of claims will look like
Industry 4.0 has seen the rapid advancement of next generation capabilities such as automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics, which are massively impacting all business functions. Rowland Ramalingam, head of non-motor claims at Santam, says: "We...
Blue Prism opens new office in SA
Robotic process automation (RPA) vendor Blue Prism is formalising its presence in South Africa with the opening of a local office in Cape Town. Blue Prism's former sales director for Africa, Greg Newton, is relocating from Blue Prism's UK office to Cape Town to serve...
Dimension Data unifies operations, becomes more client focused
Dimension Data is to operate under a single name as aims to deliver the changing technology needs of its clients. "As the market around us continues to evolve, we are conscious of the need to remain relevant by delivering products and services that enable our clients...
SAFCoin employs blockchain for micro jobs
African cryptocurrency SAFCoin has launched what it believes to be Africa's first blockchain-powered micro jobs platform, aimed at connecting businesses and gig economy workers across Africa, for free. MobiJobs.Africa lets start-ups and small to medium-sized...
Hitachi Vantara extends enterprise storage
Hitachi Vantara has launched the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) 5000 series, its latest storage array based a powerful next-generation storage and infrastructure foundation with a new scale-out, scale-up architecture for any workload at any scale. The solution...
Jini Guru partners with Azilen on payment solutions
Local cloud platform builder Jini Guru, has partnered with product engineering company Azilen Technologies to build fintech solutions for emerging markets. Mike Smits, co-founder of Jini Guru, says that the collaboration between the two companies brings immense skills...
Kaspersky recognised as Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator
Kaspersky has been acknowledged as a Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator 2020 in the Software category, in line with top IT industry leaders for the second consecutive year. The annual report from Clarivate Analytics, a global leader in providing trusted insights and...
Full Stack Java Developer – 3153
Experienced Full Stack Java Developer with 10+ years' relevant programming experience, core Java concepts including OOP, multithreading and exception handling required for a reputable global company based in GautengStrong understanding of Java fundamentals, such as...
Business Analyst (Senior) (Maternity Cover) at Parvana Recruitment
About our 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 Python Backend Engineer (JHB/CPT) – Gauteng Johannesburg
The role of the Serverless Backend Engineer is responsible for understanding requirements and building solutions under a serverless architecture model. The Serverless Backend Engineer reports directly to the Product Owner and the Chapter Leader. Build solutions from...
Full Stack Java Developer – 3153 – Gauteng Pretoria
Experienced Full Stack Java Developer with 10+ years' relevant programming experience, core Java concepts including OOP, multithreading and exception handling required for a reputable global company based in GautengStrong understanding of Java fundamentals, such as...
Business Analyst (Senior) (Maternity Cover) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our 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...
Project Manager (ERP Implementation)
Join a team of happy, talented specialists as a Project Manager where your planning, leadership, and communication skills will help drive exciting ERP implementation projects to success. If you're organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from...
Data Analyst (Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP)
Job Title: Data Analyst (Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP) Location: Remote Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract Salary: R67,620 per month (£130 -£140 per day) Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Start Date: Immediate Job Overview We are looking for an experienced and...
Data Analyst (Finance)
This role will work directly with the CFO and the CTO to produce assurance on these financial integrations, and spec and manage the development of further integrations or migrations. You will have unique exposure to all the commercial projects, operations and system...
Project Manager (ERP Implementation) – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Join a team of happy, talented specialists as a Project Manager where your planning, leadership, and communication skills will help drive exciting ERP implementation projects to success. If you're organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from...
Data Analyst (Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Job Title: Data Analyst (Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP) Location: Remote Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract Salary: R67,620 per month (£130 -£140 per day) Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Start Date: Immediate Job Overview We are looking for an experienced and...
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