BETI sees encouraging uptick in June
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica on a monthly basis at seasonally adjusted real prices, improved for the second consecutive month in June 2025, indicating a more...
Apple commits $500m to US-made rare earth magnets
Apple has announced a new commitment of $500-million with MP Materials, the only fully integrated rare earth producer in the US, to buy rare earth magnets developed at MP Materials’ flagship Independence facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The two companies will also work...
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...
Gen Z set to transform the workplace
Gen Z will make up 27% of the workforce by 2025, bringing with them a unique set of talents and insights. They are digital natives who have never known a time without the internet. They are strident regarding ethics (and they want their employer to be, too), and while...
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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...
Global technology industry deals total $142,88bn in Q4 2019
Total technology industry deals for Q4 2019 worth $142,88-billion were announced globally, according to GlobalData's deals database. The value marked an increase of 29,9% over the previous quarter and a drop of 2,9% when compared with the last four-quarter average of...
Altron Karabina appoints Basha Pillay as business unit lead
Altron Karabina has appointed Basha Pillay to the position of Business Unit Lead - Modern Platform. He will be tasked with helping businesses in their quest toward becoming digitally transformed. Pillay has worked in the IT space for over 25 years, having started in...
SweepSouth prepares domestic workers for coronavirus
With the first cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus confirmed in South Africa, online cleaning service SweepSouth has proactively started preparing domestic workers who find work using its platform on the illness. While SweepSouth is only a platform connecting previously...
Datacentrix brings home six HPE awards
Datacentrix received six awards from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at the HPE Partner Awards for 2019. The organisation was named as 'HPE Hybrid IT Platinum Partner of the Year', 'HPE Storage Partner of the Year', and 'HPE Pointnext Services Delivery Partner of the...
MyOffice seeks African partners
MyOffice, the Russian developer of software for collaborative work with documents, is developing a partner network for operation in the countries of Africa. The company is planning to create a two-level distribution channel for sales of software to government and...
Towards an AI-led future
Even though the challenging economic environment is resulting in companies maintaining their focus on reducing costs, 2020 also brings with it many opportunities to grow the business. This can be attributed to developments happening in artificial intelligence (AI),...
Business interruption insurance and property damage
Business interruption (BI) insurance is an essential form of cover intended to protect a business in the event of an interruption of the business, following damage to property by an insured event. The standard cover normally responds to business interruption losses...
How technology is disrupting fleet management
The radical tech evolution that we've seen in the retail, entertainment and travel sectors, with the likes of Amazon, Netflix and Expedia, is filtering into the fleet sector, shaking up traditional ways of working. A convergence of new technologies and greater...
Senior Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
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) – Western Cape 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 – Gauteng Randburg
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...
Cybersecurity Manager
Manager - Digital Risk & Information SecurityWe're looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to drive digital risk and security initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role blends people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability...
SQL Data Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:An esteemed company at the forefront of the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) industry is presenting an enticing opening for SQL Data engineer to join their team. The SQL Data Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining database solutions that...
Field Support Engineer
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Field Support Engineer to join our team on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering on-site technical support,...
Website Developer (HTML CSS JavaScript) (JHB/CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Website Developer is sought by a dynamic Academic Institute to manage, enhance and develop its online web assets. You will also analyse and report on user experience while conducing competitor analysis and reporting. The ideal...
Cybersecurity Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Manager - Digital Risk & Information SecurityWe're looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to drive digital risk and security initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role blends people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability...
SQL Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
ENVIRONMENT:An esteemed company at the forefront of the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) industry is presenting an enticing opening for SQL Data engineer to join their team. The SQL Data Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining database solutions that...
Field Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Field Support Engineer to join our team on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering on-site technical support,...
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