CRM technologies the most valued by finance
Customer relationship management (CRM) technologies are the most valued in the finance function, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner survey of 383 finance leaders taken in October 2024 showed that CRM technology, cloud ERP and analytics and business...
Swiftnet sale to go ahead
Telkom’s disposal of Swiftnet can go ahead, with most of the suspensive conditions having been met. Telkom today announced that all suspensive conditions preceding the disposal have been fulfilled other than those standard conditions that run until the business day...
Deep learning robot turns the tide on coral reef decline
Researchers are taking deep learning for a deep dive. Literally. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Autonomous Robotics and Perception Laboratory (WARPLab) and MIT are developing a robot for studying coral reefs and their ecosystems. The WARPLab...
GenAI ushers in a new era for Industry 4.0
As the transformation towards Industry 4.0 reaches its peak, generative AI (genAI) is looking to redefine operational processes across diverse sectors. From custom automotive designs to optimized construction blueprints, genAI's capability to design, prototype, and...
Retailers to get a R24bn boost this Black Friday
The Black Friday season is expected to create additional retail turnover of R26,6-billion for South African retailers in 2023, creating around 150 000 job opportunities across the South African economy, most of them temporary or seasonal, and representing a...
Beware of tax-related scams
The end of October signals the culmination of a busy period for the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The deadlines for filing the first portion of Provisional Tax (for the six months ending 31 August) and the annual filing of Personal Income Tax (23 October) give...
Total rewards leaders lack confidence in well-being programmes
Only 32% of total rewards leaders believe their organisation does a good job assessing the effectiveness of their investments in well-being programmes, according to Gartner. The June 2023 survey of 165 total rewards leaders highlighted the lack of confidence these...
Coherent optical transceiver shipments set for 17% growth
Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, forecast coherent optical transceiver shipments to grow at a 17%compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for the next five years....
Insights into Kaspersky’s Operation Triangulation
Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) revealed their investigation process into the notorious Operation Triangulation at the recent Security Analyst Summit. The team showcased new details surrounding iOS vulnerabilities and exploits that underpin this...
Slow consumer device sales hold back US distis
IT distributor revenue declined 9.6% year over year to $19.6 billion in the third quarter of 2023, according to the IDC North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). The decline continues to be led by reduced demand for devices like PCs as consumers respond to higher...
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PwC launches OT cybersecurity competency
Worldwide, cyber threats have become increasingly sophisticated and complex. As organisations embrace new technologies without fully understanding the implications these may have on the entire enterprise, they are rendering themselves susceptible to an array of...
Reuters partners with CG Consulting to grow in Africa
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world's largest international multimedia news provider. Reaching more than one billion people every day, Reuters provides business, financial, national, and international news. Although best known for its...
Tough leadership role in IT? Sounds like a job for a woman
Women do great things, not by emulating male leaders, but by bringing their own uniquely powerful brand of leadership to the table. For Nereina Naicker, it's this philosophy that has helped her take the tech industry by storm. Too often the corporate world leaves...
Microsoft launches ‘Kaizala Pro’ in South Africa
Microsoft's latest mobile offering, Kaizala Pro, is now commercially available in South Africa. Microsoft Kaizala is a mobile app that improves the way businesses communicate and collaborate. It's designed for large group communication, workflow management, reporting...
Preventing network breaches is vital
South Africa has had its share of high profile security breaches. Cyber criminals have targeted prominent businesses such as Ster Kinekor and Master Deeds in 2017, and most recently, Liberty Holdings earlier this year. With GDPR now in effect, companies with...
Who’s responsible for data security in the cloud?
When moving data into the cloud, organisations should be aware that it is the responsibility of the information owner to ensure that holistic protection and clear visibility is in place, to avoid security breaches. Says Riaan Badenhorst, GM of Kaspersky Lab Africa:...
Changes to the AYO board
AYO Technology has made some changes to its board. Dr Wallace Mgoqi, Dennis George, Sello Rasethaba and Rosemary Mosia have been appointed as independent non-executive directors with immediate effect, while Khalid Abdulla, Walter Madzonga, Telang Ntsasa and Mbuso...
Future proofing TVET colleges for a changing world
In the face of the fourth industrial revolution and quickly evovling technology, unless South African TVET colleges develop a technology plan, they will be irrelevant. These challenging words were delivered by Myles Thies, director of digital learning services at...
Bridge the innovation to execution gap
The unpredictability and pace of change means organisations can't wait for certainties before committing to new ideas. Yet a new report from Cass Business School and VMware revealed exactly that. By Antonio Oriol Barat, head of cloud IT infrastructure services at...
Dell EMC launches PowerEdge MX
Dell EMC is launching Dell EMC PowerEdge MX, the industry's newest high-performance, modular infrastructure, designed to support a wide variety of traditional and emerging data centre workloads. PowerEdge MX offers the first modular infrastructure architecture...
Database Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a Database Administrator based in Cape Town. This full-time, on-site role will involve overseeing database administration, troubleshooting, to support the company's operations.Key Responsibilities:Database Administration:Manage database tasks such...
Senior Network Engineer (Aruba/Juniper/Cisco) – Gauteng Midrand
Are you a master of networking technologies like Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco?We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to lead the charge in designing, deploying, and maintaining high-performance network solutions. In this role, you'll harness your expertise across...
Software Programmer
Mid-Level BizTalk Developer Job Title: Mid-Level BizTalk DeveloperReports to: Senior BizTalk Developer / IT Manager Responsibilities: Building specific BizTalk, C# and SQL components in accordance with the design specifications as assigned by the Team Leader.Design...
Business Analyst (with experience in Data projects)
BUSINESS ANALYSTA Large Financial Institute in Gauteng has a Contract Vacancy for a Business Analyst.PLEASE NOTE; NO CV'S WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IN YOU QUALIFY IN ALL ASPECTS.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems and/...
Solution Architect
We're seeking an experienced Solution Architect to select and implement a group-wide HR platform, including the transition and decommissioning of multiple existing systems.The ideal candidate would need to have previous experience in the implementation of HR...
Junior Full Stack Developer (CDA)
We are seeking a talented and passionate Junior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that support our business objectives. You will work...
Software Programmer – Western Cape Century City
Mid-Level BizTalk Developer Job Title: Mid-Level BizTalk DeveloperReports to: Senior BizTalk Developer / IT Manager Responsibilities: Building specific BizTalk, C# and SQL components in accordance with the design specifications as assigned by the Team Leader.Design...
Business Analyst (with experience in Data projects) – Gauteng Johannesburg
BUSINESS ANALYSTA Large Financial Institute in Gauteng has a Contract Vacancy for a Business Analyst.PLEASE NOTE; NO CV'S WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IN YOU QUALIFY IN ALL ASPECTS.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems and/...
Solution Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
We're seeking an experienced Solution Architect to select and implement a group-wide HR platform, including the transition and decommissioning of multiple existing systems.The ideal candidate would need to have previous experience in the implementation of HR...
Junior Full Stack Developer (CDA) – Gauteng Bryanston
We are seeking a talented and passionate Junior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that support our business objectives. You will work...
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