How SMEs can weather tariffs
The confirmation that South Africa will from next month be hit by a 30% export tariff by the US should motivate small business owners to invest in their competitive advantage, and urgently scrutinise their internal operations for efficiencies. This is a significant...
Nvidia’s historic $4trn market cap highlights AI’s key role
Nvidia briefly became the first publicly-traded company in history to reach a market capitalisation of $4-trillion yesterday (9 July), outpacing tech giants Apple and Microsoft, and marking a pivotal moment in the global AI landscape. This milestone underscores Wall...
For the first time, smartphone sales overtake feature phones in Africa
Africa's smartphone market showed remarkable resilience in the face of macroeconomic challenges and forex issues in Q1 2024, with shipments increasing 17,9% year on year (YoY) to reach 20,2-million units. That's according to the latest insights from International Data...
Smartphone shipments on the road to recovery
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 4% YoY in 2024 to 1,21-billion units, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The growth in 2024 adds momentum to the overall recovery IDC expects...
Ransomware continues to cause havoc
Ransomware remains an ongoing threat for organisations and is the largest single cause of IT outages and downtime as 41% of data is compromised during a cyberattack, according to the latest Veeam 2024 Ransomware Trends Report. The report also reveals that only 57% of...
Senior execs see sustainability as an opportunity
According to a recent survey of CEOs and senior executives by Gartner, 69% of them view sustainability as a leading business growth opportunity in 2024. "As CEOs reset their long-term strategies, environmental sustainability remains one of the leading factors that...
SA telcos must address customers’ major pain points
Telecommunications providers have cemented themselves as the backbone of modern communication, and therefore, wield substantial influence over society today. As all sectors of government, business and civil society become increasingly interconnected, telecom providers...
Salesforce accelerates growth plans in Africa with AI
At its World Tour Essentials event held in Johannesburg yesterday (6 June), Salesforce demonstrated how developments in AI are helping to transform the data analytics and CRM environments. According to the latest IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Salesforce, The Salesforce...
Geo-distributed businesses most at risk
Over one-third (39%) of geographically distributed companies in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region identify building and maintaining a cohesive IT infrastructure across multiple sites as their primary concern, according to a new Kaspersky survey. At the...
Nutanix and Dell collaborate on hybrid multicloud solutions
Nutanix has announced a collaboration with Dell Technologies aimed at accelerating customers' digital transformation journeys fueled by infrastructure modernisation and modern application development. Through this collaboration, joint customers will be able to...
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The importance of data protection in today’s digital economy
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Are you gearing for the ICT skills you’ll need down the line?
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Minderz launches wellness app for pets
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The search is on for industry-specific cyber solutions
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Sales calls are costing way more than you think
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Brands must protect customers too
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Why organisations are adopting cloud-based payroll, HR
Cloud-based services are becoming ubiquitous across the full spectrum of business functions and applications. This growth is being fuelled by many factors, including gaining more flexibility in features, better compliance, and more control and cost compared to using...
A new era for application software
With technology innovation taking place at a more rapid rate than before, companies have access to new ways of doing things. And with the willingness to embrace change a priority amongst local decision-makers, these are exciting times for the market. By James van den...
December’s private equity deals total $11,79bn
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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...
Data Analyst (Finance) – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Full Stack Java Developer (Expert) 3153, 3154
Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Proficient in core Java concepts, including object-oriented programming (OOP), multithreading, and exception handling.Strong understanding of Java fundamentals, such as collections, generics, and IO.Expertise in...
Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
In the ever-evolving landscape of IT and business integration, a global leader is seeking an experienced IT Business Partner with Solution Architect expertise for a strategic contract role. This senior-level position is pivotal in bridging the gap between IT and...
Full Stack Java Developer (Expert) 3153, 3154 – Gauteng Pretoria
Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Proficient in core Java concepts, including object-oriented programming (OOP), multithreading, and exception handling.Strong understanding of Java fundamentals, such as collections, generics, and IO.Expertise in...
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