SA’s consumer appetite for new cars continues unabated
South African consumers demonstrated a strong appetite for new passenger vehicles in March, according to figures released today by naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Passenger car sales totalled 33 447 units, reflecting a remarkable 25,3% increase compared to...
Lip-Bu Tan outlines a new vision for Intel
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, speaking to a broad tech ecosystem on Monday at Intel Vision 2025, shared insight into his approach to restore the company’s technology and manufacturing leadership. Pulling from his previous leadership roles and deep-seated industry experience,...
Certified project managers earn way more
Project management is listed as one of the top scarce skills in the country by the Department of Home Affairs, which has heightened the demand for certified project professionals. This results in a potential earning advantage, especially for project managers who hold...
Google to help with SA tourism promotion
Google has signed an agreement with Patricia Lille, minister of tourism, aimed at promoting South Africa as a prime tourist destination and providing training and support to the sector in digital training. The Ministry of Tourism is mandated to create conditions...
Business needs, GenAI will drive public cloud spend to $679bn in 2024
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20,4% to total $678,8-billion in 2024, up from $563,6-billion in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. "Cloud has become essentially indispensable," says Sid Nag, vice-president...
Cybersecurity trends to watch in 2024
South Africa's cybersecurity landscape is becoming increasingly dangerous. In fact, a recent report by Interpol reveals that the country is the cybercrime hub of the continent. As cyber-threats continue to rise, it's crucial for local businesses to keep an eye on...
Covid impacted digital transformation in healthcare
Globally, 71% of healthcare industry professionals expressed that the Covid-19 pandemic had the greatest impact on digital transformation in the healthcare sector during the last few years, among other macro events, according to a survey by GlobalData. GlobalData's...
New challenges as HR leaders strive to meet business outcomes
Leader and manager development, and organizational culture are the top priorities for HR leaders for 2024, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner survey of 520 HR leaders in July 2023 found the top five organisational priorities for HR leaders next year...
Digital payments to become a $10trn industry
Over the past five years, more than 1,6-billion people worldwide have embraced digital payments, pushing the total user count in this market to a whopping 4,44-billion, or more than half the world`s population. This massive user base has helped the total transaction...
Teraco commences CT2 expansion
interconnection hub and vendor-neutral data centre provider Teraco has announced a 30 megawatt (MW) expansion of its CT2 hyperscale data centre facility in Brackenfell, Cape Town. The expansion is scheduled for completion in early 2025 and will incorporate the latest...
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IBM launches new AI solutions
IBM has launched new Watson solutions and services pre-trained for a variety of industries and professions including agriculture, customer service, human resources, supply chain, manufacturing, building management, automotive, marketing, and advertising. "As data...
Curtain falls on MTN’s free Twitter service
After providing free Twitter to millions of subscribers for an unprecedented four years, MTN's free Twitter service will come to an end at midnight tonight (Tuesday 25 September). "Free Twitter started out as a 90-day promotion in May 2014 and over time, it has become...
Financial services the least trusted sector globally
The financial services industry was once again the least trusted sector in the annual Edelman Trust Barometer, which has been measuring trust in business, NGOs, government and the media for the last 18 years. According to the 2018 report, which has a special section...
Sophos in Gartner’s 2018 UTM Magic Quadrant
Sophos has once again been positioned in the "Leaders" quadrant of Gartner's 18 September 2018, "Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management (SMB Multifunction Firewalls)". As one of only three vendors positioned as a leader, Sophos is positioned furthest for...
Is your business cyber resilient?
With data being likened to the oil of the digital age, decision-makers cannot afford to ignore evolving cyber threats especially given recent examples of ransomware attacks targeting local companies. Ralph Berndt, director of sales at cyber resilience expert Syrex,...
Is your business cyber resilient?
With data being likened to the oil of the digital age, decision-makers cannot afford to ignore evolving cyber threats especially given recent examples of ransomware attacks targeting local companies. Ralph Berndt, director of sales at cyber resilience expert Syrex,...
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max on pre-order now
Telkom will offer the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. Customers can able pre-order iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max from Telkom, and the products will be available in stores starting Friday (28 September 2018). iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max feature 5,8-inch and 6,5-inch Super...
Xperien expands channel
The never ending introduction of new technologies and consumers wanting to stay current with the latest tech trends has led to masses of perfectly good second user equipment entering the market. Dealers are fighting for refurbished equipment market share as the demand...
Braintree IS Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred partner
Braintree, the consulting and integration of Vox, has been selected as a preferred partner to Microsoft, as it rolls out its Dynamics 365 Business Central in South Africa, one of the 16 countries added in the staggered launch programme. Businesses that want to thrive...
Helping service providers to meet changing customer expectations
As a service provider, you have to find new ways to attract new customers, retain existing customers and add new services all the time. Customers are constantly looking for new services, so you have to be on top of your game. And the market is getting a lot more...
Mid-Senior C# Full Stack Developer (Stellenbosch Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A Mid-Senior C# Full Stack Developer is sought by a Cloud Solutions & IT Consultancy to join its team. They help companies in the financial, banking, and Crypto industries scale new and existing systems by assisting with key architecture, development,...
Snr Control Software Engineer
A well-established engineering, science and construction business is seeking to appoint a Snr Control Software Engineer. The Senior Control Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)software and...
Junior Software Developer (Java) (CH1084)
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Junior Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This is a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided into the...
Desktop Support Technician
Role: Responsible for providing first level IT support including desktop, telephony, printer, hardware and general software support thus contributing to our clients staff productivity Key Performance Areas:Providing Desktop hardware and software support...
Senior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a Senior Software Engineer in the control electronics division in Accelerator Technical support. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing software for control electronics, motion control and monitoring systems and...
Snr Control Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established engineering, science and construction business is seeking to appoint a Snr Control Software Engineer. The Senior Control Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)software and...
Junior Software Developer (Java) (CH1084) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Junior Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This is a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided into the...
Desktop Support Technician – Gauteng Parkwood
Role: Responsible for providing first level IT support including desktop, telephony, printer, hardware and general software support thus contributing to our clients staff productivity Key Performance Areas:Providing Desktop hardware and software support...
Senior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Cape Town
Postion Summary: iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a Senior Software Engineer in the control electronics division in Accelerator Technical support. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing software for control electronics, motion control and monitoring systems and...
Network Engineer
Network Engineer / Network StrategistAccelerate your career in aerospace and defense technology!R [Phone Number Removed]; per annumJoin a cutting-edge company shaping the future of aerospace and defense technology without limits. This is an ideal opportunity to...
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