Pinnacle signs up as IBM’s second distributor in SA
Looking to leverage the vendor’s innovations in AI, hybrid cloud, data analytics, and cybersecurity, Pinnacle ICT has signed to become IBM’s second major distributor in South Africa. At the heart of this collaboration is Pinnacle’s mission to provide businesses with...
CEOs believe their executive teams lack ‘AI savvy’
Only 44% of CIOs are deemed by their CEOs to be “AI savvy” according to a survey by Gartner.The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024 and measured CEOs'...
Dynamic strategy sees Netflix sentiment soar
Netflix's sentiment soared in 2023, fueled by strategies including a new advertising plan, the introduction of paid sharing options, and a dynamic expansion into the gaming sector - underpinned by a remarkable increase in monthly active users (MAUs) and the successful...
Decline, then growth, forecast for campus switches
Well in excess of $100-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group, which says that after three strong years in campus switch sales it foresees a significant correction in 2024, followed by a...
African gains boost Vodacom results
Vodacom has announced that, for the quarter ended 31 December 2023, group revenue increased 26,8% to R38,9-billion, positively impacted by the acquisition of Vodafone Egypt. Group service revenue growth including Vodafone Egypt on a pro-forma basis was 8,8%, at the...
Digital assets revenue to hit $80bn this year
After a 37% plunge in 2022, the global digital assets market - including cryptocurrencies, NFT, and DeFi - soared by 127% last year and hit $60,1-billion in revenue. The rebuilt confidence in digital assets is expected to continue driving growth this year, with the...
Shrinking Moon causing earthquakes that could affect landing
As NASA continues to make progress toward sending astronauts to the lunar South Pole region with its Artemis campaign, data from a NASA-funded study is helping scientists better understand this strategic part of the Moon. The study presents evidence that moonquakes...
Robust performance for ACSA as domestic travel recovers
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says it is well on its way to a full recovery - with some of its airports even exceeding projections - following a bustling and active peak and festive season that saw passenger volumes climbing strongly towards the end of last...
Over £1m invested in African innovators
The Royal Academy of Engineering is investing over £1-million this year in alumni of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation programme through grants, prizes and accelerator programme awards, to facilitate long-term success of innovations addressing local...
Companies flag GenAI as privacy, data security risk
Privacy is much more than a regulatory compliance matter, and businesses are increasingly concerned about the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). This is among findings in the Cisco 2024 Data Privacy Benchmark Study, an annual review of key privacy...
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Rentokil Initial achieves cost savings with Saicom
The implementation of a host of services from local supplier Saicom has provided significant performance improvements and cost savings to business services specialist Rentokil Initial in its sub-Saharan region. According to Tashwill Carelse, Rentokil Initial's IT...
Kenyan life insurer goes paperless with SilverBridge
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How AI helps banks compete with digital-first players
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Practical cloud considerations around security, decryption
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Tech needs diversity of skills
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When it comes to managing your data, trust the experts
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SA anti-crime tech exported through Africa
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Abu Dhabi government enhances digital services
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Fujitsu opens array of new manufacturing possibilities at Hannover Messe 2019
Fujitsu will demonstrate how the manufacturing industry can take a quantum leap to disruptive innovation and step-change efficiencies, with a wide-ranging array of showcases on its booth at Hannover Messe Industrie (HMI), taking place in Hanover, Germany from 1 to 5...
Applications Engineer – Gauteng Boksburg
Critical and analytical thinking skillsCuriosity and perseveranceUnderstanding of mathematics, physics, and chemistryComputer literacyAbility to liaise with clients and suppliers Desired Skills: Degreed Chemical Engineer Agitated Designs Quotes Desired Qualification...
Senior Android Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Android Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...
Senior Systems Engineer (Infrastructure & Automation) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:OUR international client, dealing with Foreign Exchange Trade, seeks a highly skilled & self-driven Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in infrastructure automation, Terraform, and cloud platforms to join its team. You will play a key part in...
Senior Software Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our client's team based in Johannesburg on a permanent basis. This role involves leading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge software solutions. You will collaborate with...
Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Software Developer II – 1 x Senior iOS and Android Developer
Description:To realize the detailed design through programming and configuration and provide guidance and mentoring to other software developersResponsibilitiesDefine and maintain development standards and guidelines.Investigate new technologies, methodologies, and...
Software Developer II – 1 x Senior iOS and Android Developer – Gauteng Randburg
Description:To realize the detailed design through programming and configuration and provide guidance and mentoring to other software developersResponsibilitiesDefine and maintain development standards and guidelines.Investigate new technologies, methodologies, and...
APQP Automotive Project Manager at Dawning Truth
*** APQP Automotive Project Manager *** Top Automotive Manufacturing firm seeks APQP Automotive Project Manager. To own and manage the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, ensuring compliance with Toyota's Part Approval Process (PA) and Ford's eAPQP...
APQP Automotive Project Manager at Dawning Truth – Gauteng Springs
*** APQP Automotive Project Manager *** Top Automotive Manufacturing firm seeks APQP Automotive Project Manager. To own and manage the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, ensuring compliance with Toyota's Part Approval Process (PA) and Ford's eAPQP...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in multiple frameworks and stacks. Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise Qualifications...
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