New poll shows mixed reactions to Trump presidency
Donald Trump’s return to the US White House next week is seen by many – including South Africa - as a “good thing” for peace in the world, American influence, and dialogue between leading powers. However, this feeling is not shared by some of Washington’s closest...
2024 sees rampant ransomware escalation
Ransomware actors ran rampant in 2024 shattering previous records, cementing their place as the most pervasive cyber threat to businesses worldwide. Check Point Software Technologies' External Risk Management research team (formerly CyberInt) has announced the...
Job-seekers want flexibility, balance and money
At least half (50%) of job-seekers accepted a job offer over a 12-month period but backed out prior to starting. According to a Gartner survey of nearly 3 500 candidates in May 2023, more than one-third (35%) of candidates reported they received four or more offers...
Consumers reveal varied reading preferences
In the blended world of paper and digital media, consumers have varied preferences for what they receive electronically or in "hard copy". This was brought to light in the Two Sides Trend Tracker survey, a biennial survey into consumer preferences and perceptions of...
Nvidia AI-ready servers drive generative AI in enterprises
Nvidia has announced that some of the world's leading system manufacturers will deliver AI-ready servers that support VMware Private AI Foundation with Nvidia, to help companies customise and deploy generative AI applications using their proprietary business data....
Intel, Tower Semiconductor acquisition terminated
Intel says it has mutually agreed with Tower Semiconductor to terminate its previously-disclosed agreement to acquire Tower due to an inability to obtain, in a timely manner, the regulatory approvals required under the merger agreement, dated 15 February 2022. In...
Submissions open for first Xero Beautiful Business Fund
Xero has opened applications for its inaugural Xero Beautiful Business Fund, with more than R8,000,000 in funding available globally. Four South African Xero small business customers will each win R250 000, with an additional R545 000 available in each category should...
Webb reveals intricate details in the remains of a dying star
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has obtained images of the Ring Nebula, one of the best-known examples of a planetary nebula. Much like the Southern Ring Nebula, one of Webb’s first images, the Ring Nebula displays intricate structures of the final stages of a dying...
Global AI chip revenue to reach $53bn this year
Semiconductors designed to execute artificial intelligence (AI) workloads will represent a $53,4-billion revenue opportunity for the semiconductor industry in 2023, an increase of 20,9% from 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The developments...
Mobile robots to outpace drones in supply chain
Smart mobile robot adoption in supply chains is growing rapidly and will far outpace drones over the next three years, according to Gartner. In the Gartner report, Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones, 2023, Gartner experts said that many organisations already...
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New sales manager for Datanet
Anthony Cawood has been appointed as sales manager for Datanet. Cawood has worked for Datanet for the past four years as an external sales manager. Prior to joining Datanet in 2014, he spent about 11 years managing various infrastructure related business.
Samsung scoops AI accolades
Samsung Research, the R&D hub of Samsung Electronics' SET (end-products) business, has ranked first in the global artificial intelligence (AI) machine reading comprehension competitions twice in a row. Samsung Research placed first in the MAchine Reading...
SA distributors get Commvault’s HyperScale
Last year, Commvault, global leader in enterprise backup, recovery, archive and the cloud, launched its HyperScale Appliance and HyperScale Software across international markets. These powerful, cloud-ready data infrastructure offerings are now available in South...
IIoT drives competitiveness in African manufacturing
The manufacturing sector is set to evolve thanks to the rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Specifically focused on industries with machinery and production processes, Jeremy Potgieter, Eseye, SADC regional head, says IIoT will significantly enhance...
Branders Printing Co boosts turnover by 35% with Xerox
Digital printing is one of the biggest innovations in the printing industry, and speed is the number one advantage. That's what convinced Branders Printing Co, a family-owned print business in Boksburg, to buy a new Xerox Versant 180 colour digital press from Bytes...
Another reason to submit your tax return
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has created some nervousness in the South African tax base by embarking on an initiative to criminally prosecute taxpayers who fail to submit their tax returns, writes Jean du Toit, Attorney at Tax Consulting SA. While the...
Analytics and reporting for travel managers
FCM Travel Solution's innovative, next-generation technology suite, FCM Connect, features Analytics and Reporting tools designed specifically to provide travel managers with meaningful travel data and the ability to translate that data into business intelligence. The...
BitCo levels the connectivity playing field for SMEs
National telecommunications service provider BitCo has released revised fibre broadband rates in a bid to future-proof small business in South Africa. It's no secret that fast, reliable Internet connectivity is a must for businesses big and small. However, until now...
Creating a 21st century civil service
Digital transformation is a challenge for most industries, but the pains are felt most acutely in the public sector. There are several reasons for this, not the least because the sector represents a myriad of different types of enterprises with very different...
Why risk managers are interested in flexible working
Risk managers have a new weapon in their arsenals - flexible working. The use of flexible working, and a connected property strategy, as tools for risk management is a relatively new trend, and one expected to grow significantly as more businesses understand the new...
Solutions Analyst
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Agile Business Analyst
A financial service client is looking for a dynamic Agile Business Analyst to play a key part of their process to help facilitate a diverse group of bright and passionate people, who are responsible for building and operating their enterprise-level systems that are at...
API Developer
Our Client is looking for API Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing APIs between software platforms, programs, and applications.This role involves interpreting business requirements and functional specifications provided by...
Solutions Analyst – Western Cape George
Solutions AnalystGeorge, Western Cape (office based position)Relocate to the beautiful Garden Route and join an innovative company that offers career growth. Job Overview:Are you passionate about technology and excited by the opportunity to drive change?As a Solutions...
Agile Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
A financial service client is looking for a dynamic Agile Business Analyst to play a key part of their process to help facilitate a diverse group of bright and passionate people, who are responsible for building and operating their enterprise-level systems that are at...
API Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior SQL Server Developer
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Data Engineer
Bring Order to the Data Universe! We're on the hunt for a Data Engineer who can make sense of the messy, chaotic world of raw data. If you can structure, optimize, and deliver data that fuels decision-making, apply now and let's transform the data landscape together!...
Database Administrator
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Senior SQL Server Developer – Gauteng Lone Hill
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