Consumer spending is cautious amid economic uncertainty
The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for February 2025 shows a general decline in card spending across most categories, reducing overall card spending and transaction volumes. However, this card spending drop has slowed compared to the decline experienced in...
Huawei goes green for smart warehouse
Kathy Gibson reports - Huawei has officially opened a green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg – the first of its kind in Africa. Will Meng, CEO of Huawei South Africa, explains that the smart warehouse, equipped with green power, is the central hub for Huawei in...
Intel launches new products to support AI Everywhere
At its “AI Everywhere” launch in New York City this week, Intel introduced a portfolio of AI products to enable customers’ AI solutions everywhere — across the data centre, cloud, network, edge and PC. Highlights of the launch include: The Intel Core Ultra mobile...
What’s in store for the energy market in 2024?
After years of turbulence, global markets are still striving to find sustainable balance between energy supply and demand. A decelerating macroeconomic framework is adding headwinds to already slowing energy demand growth, while geopolitical events in several regions...
Campus switch market bounce-back continues
Worldwide Campus Switch sales surged by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y) in the third quarter of 2023, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of over 20% growth in this market and reaching record levels, according to a Dell’Oro Group report. This achievement is remarkable...
The most active malware in November
Check Point Software Technologies Ltdhas published its Global Threat Index for November 2023. Last month, researchers discovered a new AsyncRAT campaign where malicious HTML files were used to spread the covert malware. Meanwhile, JavaScript downloader, FakeUpdates,...
GenAI set to disrupt travel industry
With the arrival of generative AI in 2023, the technology has surged to the top of airport and airline agendas, with 97% of airlines planning a program to develop the technology. This has taken the limelight away from Metaverse, which was the focus for 2022....
IBM to acquire StreamSets, webMethods platforms from Software AG
IBM has entered into a definitive agreement with Software AG to purchase StreamSets and webMethods, Software AG's Super iPaaS (integration platform-as-a-service) enterprise technology platforms, for €2,13-billion in cash. As organisations continue to accelerate their...
Just trade needed for Africa’s just energy transition
The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina has reiterated his warning that the introduction of a carbon border tax by the European Union could push Africa back into exporting raw commodities and undermine its industrialisation gains. The...
COP28 leaves Greenpeace cautiously optimistic
Agreement reached at COP28 represents a hopeful stride in the world’s collective journey limiting warming to 1,5 degrees. This is according to Dr Oulie Keita, executive director of Greenpeace Africa, who adds: “However, its true value will be measured by the tangible...
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Medtech group chooses SAP BusinessOne
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Schneider Electric wins HCI award
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AFGRI, Synthesis in JV to unlock agricultural innovation
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Risk, security teams must work together
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Technology socialises financial services
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Prevent data downtime as employees go on holiday
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The world at your fingertips with Office 365
Microsoft Office – already the world’s favourite user productivity application suite – is now packed with more features than ever before. “Not only do users get all the great features and benefits of Office 365, they get them automatically and at no additional cost,”...
Human and virtual worlds to combine in 2019
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IT Field Technician
To provide End User Technical Support for users of Clients. Manage, maintain, and repair IT systems. To maintain the company's computer services and equipment. Build partner relationships with client.Build partner relationships and gaining user trust as a trusted IT...
Intermediate Software Developer (C#.NET)(CH1092) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for Software Developers (Intermediate Level) to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...
IT Field Technician – Eastern Cape East London
To provide End User Technical Support for users of Clients. Manage, maintain, and repair IT systems. To maintain the company's computer services and equipment. Build partner relationships with client.Build partner relationships and gaining user trust as a trusted IT...
Project Manager at AdcorpBLU
Key Responsibilities: Liaise with the engineering team to ensure the technical and legal compliance of the Solar PV System is adhered toPopulate the project program that will be shared with clients and internally, while making sure that the production on site is...
Project Manager
Our Client is looking for a Project Manager with expertise in IT, finance, and release management. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects within scope, budget, and timeline. You will coordinate cross-functional...
Project Manager at AdcorpBLU – Western Cape Somerset West
Key Responsibilities: Liaise with the engineering team to ensure the technical and legal compliance of the Solar PV System is adhered toPopulate the project program that will be shared with clients and internally, while making sure that the production on site is...
Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our Client is looking for a Project Manager with expertise in IT, finance, and release management. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects within scope, budget, and timeline. You will coordinate cross-functional...
Vinyl Applicator at AdcorpBLU
Key Responsibilities Surface preparation: Cleaning and prepping surfaces to ensure proper vinyl adhesion.Measurement and cutting: Accurately measuring and cutting vinyl according to design specifications.Application: Applying vinyl to surfaces, including vehicles,...
Developer at ICS Flow
Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site)Responsibilities: Develop and maintain web applications using ASP.NET, adhering to coding standards and best practices.Debugging and maintaining written codeDesign and optimize database structures, ensuring efficient data...
Vinyl Applicator at AdcorpBLU – Western Cape Beaconvale
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