Consumer confidence recovers in time for Black Friday
NIQ South Africa has released its latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first nine months of 2024, showing healthy revenue prospects for the FMCG and Tech & Durables retail sectors. The report highlights a positive shift in consumer sentiment...
Voting for Channelwise Awards extended
Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey has been extended to midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy...
SABS publishes technical spec for climate change
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has published a South African technical specification (SATS) which enables local government and communities to implement a framework to prepare for and manage the impact of climate change. SATS 14092 (2023): Adaptation to...
SA retailers lose billions through customer disconnect
Formal retailers in South Africa are losing billions of rands in annual sales because of a disconnect between the customer touchpoint mix that they prioritise and those that their customers prefer. This is one of the key findings of a big data research study conducted...
GenAI helps business thrive in an uncertain economic environment
The latest Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide (V2 2023) published by International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that artificial intelligence (AI) spending in Europe will reach $34,2-billion in 2023, representing 20,6% of the worldwide AI market. AI...
More than half of SMEs have been breached
A massive 57% of SMEs have experienced a cybersecurity breach, according to a report by Guardz. Thirty-one percent of respondents state that their business had been targeted by a breach in the past 12 months alone. Meanwhile, 29% of small and medium-sized businesses...
Sub-Saharan Africa leads in Bitcoin adoption
The adoption and use of Bitcoin in sub-Saharan Africa is the highest in the world, according to the Chainalysis 2023 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report by Chainalysis, which yesterday shared a chapter focusing on the region. The report indicates that the use of...
Internal AI platforms to proliferate
By 2026, 80% of large enterprise finance teams will rely on internally managed and owned generative AI platforms trained with proprietary business data, according to Gartner. "The recent entry of large, well-established companies into the generative AI market has...
Tech-led innovations drive green mining
Mining companies are adopting sustainable strategies, including urban mining and advanced ore sorting technologies, to improve resource recovery and operational efficiency. They are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into mining...
Calling all technology trailblazers
The future of technology belongs to thought leaders, trailblazers and trendsetters. If that's your world, don't miss this year's Dell Technologies Forum on 9 November. It's the best opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest technology products and solutions,...
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FAIS compliance a business imperative
The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) is designed to create a professional code of conduct with specific outcomes and measurements which Financial Services Providers (FSPs) must comply with. Angelique Strumpher, administration manager at...
Is on-the-job experience necessary for entry level jobs?
Lyle Malander, director of Malander Placement, says the scraping of mandatory experience from entry-level jobs will go beyond getting young people into the world of work. It will equip more youth with business skills to assist them in entering the world of...
IRESS acquires market data provider QuantHouse
IRESS has acquired QuantHouse, an international provider of market data and trading infrastructure. The total purchase price is up to €38.9 million (on a debt and cash free basis), with a material portion subject to earnout performance criteria through to the end of...
Tech in education helps promote a successful SA
Education is critical to moving South Africa forward. It can help to solve skills gaps and contribute towards decreasing unemployment and poverty, and growing GDP. Technology is a central enabler in this context, and can improve access to quality of and engagement...
Selecting a cloud approach for your payroll
With public, private, hybrid, and even hyper-scale cloud solutions available to decision-makers, it is easy to become confused by all the technical differences. Ian McAlister, GM of HR (human resources) and payroll specialists CRS Technologies South Africa, discusses...
Managed services model accelerates in Africa
More and more businesses across Africa are making the move towards cloud and subsequently, managed services. No longer just a buzzword, cloud has become a hot commodity and organisations are migrating based on the benefits. In fact, according to Pieter Potgieter,...
Ricoh scoops BLI PaceSetter award
Ricoh has won Keypoint Intelligence's BLI PaceSetter award for MFP Cloud Ecosystem. The award recognises the vendor that "...is setting the pace in MFP cloud-readiness and associated cloud service offerings". "Buyers Lab (BLI) is one of the top independent...
IoT: on the rise and under threat
Service providers can stay safe today's increasingly connected world. Simon McCullough, solution architect at F5 Networks, explains how. The global Internet of Things (IoT) market will likely reach trillions of dollars in the coming years. According to Gartner, there...
Is your data lying to you?
Data and analytics are increasingly important tools that help businesses decide where to invest and develop, with one example of this being UPS, which has used data/analytics to save up to $400-million every year through optimising delivery routes. "While we rely on...
Global Digital Transformation partners Cloudify
Global Digital Transformation (GDX), an emerging digital transformation consultancy with operations in South Africa, North America and Europe, has entered into a key partnership with Cloudify. GDX has integrated Cloudify into its network automation offerings, using...
Tester – Western Cape Cape Town
Responsible for testing processesPerform defect analysis to assist with root cause analysisCoordination of test liaison to IT and Management teams Ensure Testing protocols are adhered to Minimum Requirements:Matric and Tertiary Qualification ISTQB Certification 5...
Tech Lead Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to play a key role in the development of their backend infrastructure on AWS. In this role, you will leverage your extensive Java experience to design, develop, and implement complex backend services. Key Requirements...
Tier 3 Senior Support Engineer (East London)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE cloud, infrastructure, datacenter, software, and end user computing support as your technical expertise as a solutions-driven Tier 3 Senior Support Engineer is wanted to join the East London division of a dynamic Internet Service & Network...
Server Engineer
Server EngineerBryanston, Johannesburg12-month contract - rate negotiable Are you ready to shape the backbone of cutting-edge infrastructure? Is this you?You're a detail-oriented and experienced Server Engineer with a knack for keeping IT infrastructures secure,...
UI/UX Designer
My client is seeking a UI/UX designer who can project manage their digital team, the successful candidate would have to be strong UI/UX people and understand websites and web performance/analysis Key Requirements Ui/UX designer - 5+ years experience.Create wireframes...
Tier 3 Senior Support Engineer (East London) – Eastern Cape Eastern Cape
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE cloud, infrastructure, datacenter, software, and end user computing support as your technical expertise as a solutions-driven Tier 3 Senior Support Engineer is wanted to join the East London division of a dynamic Internet Service & Network...
Server Engineer – Gauteng Sandown
Server EngineerBryanston, Johannesburg12-month contract - rate negotiable Are you ready to shape the backbone of cutting-edge infrastructure? Is this you?You're a detail-oriented and experienced Server Engineer with a knack for keeping IT infrastructures secure,...
UI/UX Designer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client is seeking a UI/UX designer who can project manage their digital team, the successful candidate would have to be strong UI/UX people and understand websites and web performance/analysis Key Requirements Ui/UX designer - 5+ years experience.Create wireframes...
Feature Analyst
Job Title: Feature Analyst - Digital and Rewards Programs Location: Cape Town Industry: Financial Services Employment Type: 6-12 month contract (with potential renewal) Role Overview: Our client in financial services is looking for skilled Feature Analysts to support...
Actuarial Software Developer
My client is seeking an Actuarial Software Developer to develop and maintain an in-house actuarial valuation software and collaborate with actuarial teams to understand modelling requirements and ensuring the software aligns with industry standards and organisational...
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