Is SA ready for the data revolution?
Data roles are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the digital economy. Jessica Nyarayi Tandy, director of Bizmod, says the demand for data-driven insights shapes how organisations function compete and innovate. “In South Africa we are mirroring global trends...
Personalization triples the likelihood of customer regret
Personalised marketing, while valuable for some, generates negative experiences for 53% of customers, who were 3,2-times more likely to regret a purchase and 44% less likely to purchase again in the future, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 1 464...
Xiaomi launches iconic new Redmi smartphone
Xiaomi and Vodacom have launched the Redmi Note 13 Series smartphones in South Africa. Pitched as a key foundation to a smart home and smart life, the new Redmi Note 13 devices offer great performance, quality and aesthetics – and are priced to beat competitors....
Super election year increases risk of political violence
With an unprecedented ‘super-cycle’ of elections in 2024, almost half the world’s populations will go to the polls before the year is out. According to a new report from Allianz Commercial, security is a concern in many territories, not only from the threat of...
Hybrid working becoming the norm in SA
Hard lockdowns may feel like a lifetime ago but working from home (WFH) isn't going anywhere, according to new data from Discovery Insure. Analysing the driving trends of Vitality Drive programme members, the insurer has revealed that 23% of its clients who began...
AWS beats Azure to top global cloud market share
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has 31% of the global cloud market share, surpassing Microsoft Azure, according to research group Stocklytics.com. "The cloud market is proving competitive with players keen to tap into new users," says Edith Reads, financial analyst at...
AI should enable, not replace, customer service employees
Leaders are looking to self-service and emerging technologies like generative AI to reduce the need for agents and generate greater returns. High-quality assisted service is increasingly expensive and difficult to provide as organisations struggle to attract and...
Healthy growth for digital healthcare SCM
The global digital healthcare supply chain management market is forecast to reach $5,4-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 9% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Major factors driving the market growth include adopting the GS1...
Smart city technologies continue to shape cities of tomorrow
IoT specialist Berg Insight has released the latest edition of its comprehensive smart city technology report comprising in-depth studies of five key technology areas: smart street lighting; smart parking; smart waste collection; urban air quality monitoring; and...
IBM inks MoU with Spain to advance AI strategy
The Government of Spain and IBM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote their collaboration in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI supercomputing; advance the development and practical deployment of open, ethical and responsible...
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The rise of nation-state attacks
A new phase of cyber warfare has begun. Simon McCullough, major channel account manager at F5 Networks Hackers acting on behalf of nation-state powers are no longer just out to disrupt critical infrastructures - they're also actively seeking trade secrets. New battle...
ESET launches Safer Kids Online
ESET has launched its Safer Kids Online platform, a resource site dedicated to building a safer online environment for children. Including videos, articles and expert insight, the website offers resources for children, parents and schools with the aim to enable...
Frogfoot Networks looks to expand in complexes
Frogfoot, a licensed open access fibre operator, has acquired the existing network and customer base of Blitz Fibre, and entered into an exclusive partnership with the company to accelerate the rollout of fibre in multi-dwelling units across the country. With a...
Rwanda to host Drone Forum in 2020
The Government of Rwanda will host the African Drone Forum 2020 (ADF 2020) and its associated flying competitions in February 2020. The announcement also confirmed commitment from the World Bank and the World Economic Forum, along with UKAID/DfID, Danida, the Republic...
Does your digital life need a spring clean?
Your private information is the most important thing you own. Your address, telephone number, ID, and banking details are worth more than their weight in (digital) gold. By Brian Pinnock, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast With the right info, cybercriminals can easily...
Built-in email security
Security vendors agree that we are evolving into an era where to improve the management and visibility of cybersecurity, enterprises must deploy fewer security solutions. However, there is a risk associated with this model and Thiani Naicker, Microsoft Practice...
Draft your will digitally at no cost
First National Bank has officially announced that its customers can now draw up their own wills via the FNB Online Banking platform at no cost. A will is a legal document wherein you stipulate how your assets are to be dealt with when you pass away. To date, the bank...
How automation can create jobs
A primary topic of discussion as technological change moves ever faster, is what effect automation will have on jobs. Thanks to the phenomenal recent advances in artificial intelligence and robotics, it is certain that the future job market will be different from that...
AWS Well-Architected reviews instill best practice
One of the many questions our customers often ask us is, how do they ensure that their workloads are performant, cost effective and secure according to cloud best practices? By Darryl Govender, head of cloud services at Synthesis It's an apt question considering that...
Xperien achieves highest certification level
With 2,5-quintillion bytes of data being generated daily, securely sanitising assets and data that's no longer needed is more important than ever. Xperien has become the first IT asset disposal (ITAD) company in South Africa to achieve the globally-recognised Blancco...
Mining – HR Systems Specialist at Ntice Search – North West North West
A Mining house based in the North West region is looking for an experienced HR Systems Specialist.Duties:Responsible for managing and maintaining the organisation's HR system, collecting and analysing employee data to improve HR processes and strategies, and ensuring...
IT Support Assistant – Western Cape Cape Town
IT Support Assistant - 3 Month ContractIT Support Assistant - 3 Month ContractResponsibilities and Duties:Assist with installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners.Help monitor and maintain computer systems and...
Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer to join their dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or...
CNC Programmer – Manufacturing
Our client is looking for a CNC Programmer to join their team in Cape Town, WC. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machines with a focus on precision and efficiency. This role involves qualifying new parts for...
Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE: To design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Application Architecture domain establishment • Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture...
Project Manager IT
Lead the Charge in Project Management Within FMCG - Drive Innovation & Efficiency Is this you?Are you a highly organised and proactive Project Manager with a strong background in the FMCG industry? Do you thrive in cross-functional team environments, managing key...
Systems Engineer (Azure/Cloud) on-site (contract) (TB)
The Systems Engineer: Microsoft Cloud Services is responsible for ensuring the stable operation of the IT server infrastructure across the entire organisation in order to maintain high levels of availability and security. The role is responsible for the...
Senior Firmware Engineer
The successful candidate will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is development of the Biometrics product line. You will be working in an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and performant applications....
CNC Programmer – Manufacturing – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is looking for a CNC Programmer to join their team in Cape Town, WC. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machines with a focus on precision and efficiency. This role involves qualifying new parts for...
Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE: To design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Application Architecture domain establishment • Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture...
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