Massive growth forecast for smart home market
The global smart home market size is estimated to reach $537,27-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 27% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The smart home is driven by computing devices and information technology that link smart...
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...
SA corporate social investment grows to R11,8bn
South African companies spent an estimated R11,8-billion on corporate social investment (CSI) in the 2023 financial year, according to corporate responsibility consultancy Trialogue's latest research findings. The spend reflects an 8% nominal and 1% real increase from...
Intel Granulate in Databricks partnership
Intel Granulate, Intel's flagship software performance offering, has announced a new collaboration with Databricks to merge Intel Granulate's autonomous, continuous optimisation solutions with Databricks' robust Data Intelligence Platform under the Databricks Partner...
Smart streetlights market beaming
The installed base of smart streetlights amounted to 23-million globally at the end of 2022, according to a new research report from IoT analysts, Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22,7%, the installed base will reach 63,8-million by the...
Manufacturing sentiment improved in a tough Q4
Confidence in the manufacturing sector has improved slightly to 26 points – the highest level seen in 2023, as shown by the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey. Although trading conditions remained tough, manufacturers noted an overall improvement in business conditions (up...
All the IITPSA President’s Awards winners …
Mamela Luthuli, founder and CEO of Take Note IT, has been named South Africa’s IT Personality of the year at the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) President’s Awards 2023. AI expert Professor Mark Nasila, chief data and analytics...
Global connectivity improves, but Africa still fares poorly
Steady but uneven progress in global Internet connectivity highlights the disparities of the digital divide and is leaving people in low-income countries behind, according to the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Facts and Figures 2023. Analysis on...
Wits researchers pioneer a new way of searching for Dark Matter
The existence of Dark Matter is a long-standing puzzle in our universe. Dark Matter makes up about a quarter of our universe, yet it does not interact significantly with ordinary matter. The existence of Dark Matter has been confirmed by a series of astrophysical and...
Investing in, integrating GenAI can advance applications, products
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has spurred a debate on its risks and benefits among companies. Simultaneously, a wave of adoption is observed, with companies delving into advanced language models like ChatGPT. As discussions around...
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Managing the risk of procurement fraud
How proactive is your organisation in preventing procurement fraud? What measures are in place to reduce the possibility of incidents within your company and are they effective? These are questions every business should ponder regularly as the risk of procurement...
Technology transforming education
Technology is transforming every aspect of education, from the way in which students learn, to the way teachers educate. From the classroom to the exam hall, and the library to the lecture theatre, technology is the driving force behind a change in the fundamental...
DHL Express scoops Top Employer Intercontinental Award
DHL Express has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa for the fifth consecutive year, at the prestigious Top Employer Africa 2019 certification ceremony. Paul Clegg, vice-president: human resources for DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa, says that receiving this...
How to save in difficult times
Most companies are still unaware of their operational inefficiencies and it could mean the end for many businesses in today's challenging economic environment. Without accurate information, it is nearly impossible for any business to address these inefficiencies and...
Benefits of outsourcing data centre O&M
The South African data centre market continues to grow significantly each year, and corporates faced with challenges around cost savings, lack of facilities and streamlining their business operations often look to outsourcing as an attractive solution. Outsourcing the...
Sandoz launches healthcare HACk
Sandoz has launched of the second Sandoz Healthcare Access Challenge (HACk). The Sandoz HACk is a global competition that invites entrepreneurs and innovators in the field of digital technology to submit inspirational ideas with the potential to complement - or even...
HP introduces healthcare solutions
The four newest additions to the HP Healthcare Edition portfolio, the HP Healthcare Edition HC271, HC241, HC271p, and HC241p Clinical Review Displays, are optimised for patient rooms, nurses' stations, medical carts, and other healthcare settings. The new clinical...
Accenture helps AB InBev with sales, distribution
Accenture is helping AB InBev, the world's largest brewer, to better manage its sales and distribution operations in Africa with the Accenture NewsPage Distributor Management System (DMS). A fully integrated distributor management and sales force automation system,...
Top tips for protecting your Smart TV
The final few months will likely be a busy time of year for people and cybercriminals will be no different as they continue to look for weak spots in networks. It's holiday time, and maybe you've invited friends over and you plan to sit back and watch the latest...
Cloud computing: understanding future tech today
Cloud computing is a powerful enabler of growth and innovation. It provides access to the advanced infrastructure needed to run sophisticated applications, and the flexibility of increasing or decreasing capacity to meet a business' demands. By Basha Pillay, executive...
Configuration Analyst
A vacancy exists within a dynamic, forward thinking division of this market leader in the automotive sector. Reporting to the IT Manager, the incumbent of this position will take full responsibility for providing 1st and 2nd line support to the business, including but...
MuleSoft Developer
We are a forward-thinking technology-driven organization committed to innovation and efficiency. We are seeking a talented and experienced MuleSoft Developer to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about designing, building, and optimizing APIs and integration...
Technical Development Lead (C#) – SvW – Gauteng Johannesburg
This will be the Lead Developer on the project:Lead and mentor a team of software developers, ensuring they are aligned with project goals and organizational objectives Responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of a development team or project. Plan and manage...
Senior RPA Developer – Gauteng Randburg
Job Title: Senior RPA DeveloperLocation:JohannesburgContract Type: 11-Month Contract Hybrid Our client, one of South Africa's leading organizations, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior RPA Developer to join their team for an 11-month Hybrid contract. In...
Junior Java Software – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Junior Java Software Engineer to build and implement functional programs. You will work with other Software Engineers throughout the software development life cycle. Key Requirements 0 - 3 years of experience110% work ethicIntrinsic passion...
Systems Administrator – Gauteng Melrose
12 month contract with the option to covert to perm2 days work from office based in Melrose Arch An Azure Administrator is a professional who manages and maintains the cloud services provided by Microsoft Azure, an enterprise-grade cloud computing platform. Azure...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Constantia
Senior Business Analyst with minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Financial Services Industry (Asset Management) with a strong skills set in systems and data, required to provide technology solutions, for this Asset Management Company...
Configuration Analyst – Remote Remote
A vacancy exists within a dynamic, forward thinking division of this market leader in the automotive sector. Reporting to the IT Manager, the incumbent of this position will take full responsibility for providing 1st and 2nd line support to the business, including but...
MuleSoft Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are a forward-thinking technology-driven organization committed to innovation and efficiency. We are seeking a talented and experienced MuleSoft Developer to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about designing, building, and optimizing APIs and integration...
Senior IT Network Administrator (Sandton Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Digital Supply Chain Specialist seeks the technical expertise of a proactive Senior IT Network Administrator who will play a critical role in managing and optimising office IT infrastructure, network systems and customer site deployments....
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