Developing countries urged to add more value
The world still has a long way to go in breaking commodity dependence, a situation where a country makes more than 60% of its merchandise export earnings from commodities. Such goods can be broadly categorised into three categories: energy, mining and agriculture – be...
Saffers embrace tech as a tool for progress
South Africans are not just keeping pace with global tech trends, they’re embracing them with confidence. According to the latest YouGov Profiles data, analysed by consumer insights agency KLA, South Africans have shown consistently positive attitudes toward emerging...
Fewer than half of employees are satisfied with career development
Only 46% of employees feel supported trying to grow their careers at their organisation, according to a survey by Gartner. A September 2023 Gartner survey of 3 500 employees revealed that when organisations close the gap on employee career growth expectations it can...
AI drives strategic healthcare investments for Nvidia
Nvidia has significantly ramped up its involvement in the healthcare sector in the past few quarters, riding on its success with the generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) wave. Through a series of partnerships and investments, totaling at least a dozen, the...
Double-digital growth forecast for MEA IT security spend
Spending on security products and services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), excluding Israel, will grow 10,3% year on year in 2024 to reach $6,2-billion, according to the latest Worldwide Security Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). The...
Companies pour massive investments into security upskilling
Most then 70% of businesses pay more than $100 000 for additional training annually to keep skills of their cybersecurity employees up to date, a recent global Kaspersky study has revealed. However, the surveyed companies also highlighted that there was a lack of...
The world spent $42,5trn on IT over the last decade
Each year, companies and consumers worldwide spend trillions of dollars on IT, including devices like PCs, tablets, mobile phones, printers, enterprise software, data center systems, and communications services. And, while 2024 is on track to set a new record with...
Expanding channel, enhanced user experiences drive smart home devices
The market for smart home devices within the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region reached $12,71- billion in 2023, a 6% increase on the previous year's $11,990billion. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC) and its...
Interim results reveal mixed fortunes for EOH
EOH Holdings reported group revenue of R3,1-billion for the six months ended 31 January 2024, lower than R3,2-billion for the six months ended 31 January 2023. Group operating profit was R9-million for the period, compared to R143-million in the first half of 2023....
Student competition winners hone skills in Texas
Team Wits, winners of the Student Cluster Competition (SCC) run by CHPC and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), sponsored by Dell Technologies South Africa, honed their skills at the Dell HPC and AI Innovation Lab at Dell HQ in Round Rock as...
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$1,5bn investment ahead of potential Infor IPO
Infor, which provides business cloud software specialised by industry, today announced an agreement to receive a $1,5-billion investment from shareholders Koch Equity Development (KED) and Golden Gate Capital. This investment builds on KED's investment of more than...
Don’t be caught napping at tax year-end
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What’s your VoIP call quality number?
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Nurturing the future 4IR leaders
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Sapporo Medical University, Fujitsu treat diabetes with AI
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Communication missing in physical and IT security integration
Better communication is the key to integrating physical and IT security in enterprises today. This is according to Charl Ueckermann, CEO at AVeS Cyber Security, who says physical and IT security resources have traditionally been treated as separate disciplines. As...
Free data rollover, data transfer from FNB Connect
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How mobile technology will transform education
Mobile technology has transformed the way we live and work, and it can be expected to rapidly change the ways in which children learn as smartphones and tablets become more widely accepted at primary and high schools. By Ernst Wittmann, global account director: MEA...
Kaspersky Lab automates training platform
In 2017, 59% of South African companies attributed weaknesses in their IT security strategy to the careless actions of employees. With staff training seen as an important way to reduce cybersecurity incidents, finding the most efficient approach remains a pain point...
Ugandan Police strengthen the fight against crime
Gemalto is supplying its Cogent Automated Biometric Identification System (CABIS) and LiveScan technology to the Ugandan Police. These biometric solutions enable the police force to better solve crimes through the electronic collection, storage and processing of...
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We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our client's team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our omni-channel communication systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, with a focus...
Senior Software Engineer – Java Development
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Java Development (Global Markets Technology) Introduction: Join a dynamic and high-performing software engineering team within our client's Global Markets Technology division, specializing in Pricing and Post Trade Services. We...
Senior Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Senior / Advanced .Net Developer Our Client is an enterprise software development consultancy serving both local and international clients We are currently seeking a skilled .NET Developer with extensive experience to lead the transition of a legacy system to modern...
Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our client's team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our omni-channel communication systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, with a focus...
Senior Software Engineer – Java Development – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Java Development (Global Markets Technology) Introduction: Join a dynamic and high-performing software engineering team within our client's Global Markets Technology division, specializing in Pricing and Post Trade Services. We...
Mid-Level Front End Developer (React/TypeScript) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN cutting-edge software solutions while working on global projects for a provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy seeking to fill the role of a Mid-Level Front End Developer. You will play a key part in all development activities...
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My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Data Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Develop and implement a data mapping strategy from an industry data warehouse to the Policy Administration...
Network Engineer (Hardware / Storage) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Network Engineer - Hardware and Storage Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organizations network infrastructure, hardware systems, and storage solutions. This role ensures optimal performance, security, and reliability of...
Mid-Level Front End Developer (React/TypeScript) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Century City
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