Drivers and trends for transport electrification
Regulations for decarbonisation are one of the main drivers of vehicle electrification worldwide. IDTechEx's master electric vehicles report, "Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea, and Air 2025-2045", focuses on the eleven main transportation sectors including passenger cars,...
Cassava, Microsoft collaborate on community engagement
Pan-African technology company Cassava Technologies, in a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, has launched a community engagement initiative focused on South Africa. Through this initiative, the two organisations will establish training hubs for youth in the local...
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...
Intel joins MLCommons AI Safety working group
Intel is joining the new MLCommons AI Safety (AIS) working group alongside artificial intelligence (AI) experts from industry and academia. As a founding member, Intel will contribute its expertise and knowledge to help create a flexible platform for benchmarks that...
Few employees are engaged, enthusiastic, energised
Fewer than one-third of employees report they are engaged, enthusiastic and energised by their work, according to Gartner. Gartner defines engagement in three ways: * Employees feeling energised; * Employees finding purpose in their work; and * Employees feeling...
Detection and response tools key as cyber claims surge
Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 has seen a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion claims as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve, according to a new report from Allianz Commercial. Hackers are increasingly targeting IT and...
Another solid month for take-home pay
For the third consecutive month, the nominal take-home pay among South Africans has shown positive growth on a monthly and annual basis, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) for September which says conditions in the private sector have...
HR leaders must be ‘everyday bold’ to ensure success
Eighty-three percent of HR leaders say they are expected to do more now compared to three years ago, according to Gartner. The role of HR has expanded greatly since the start of the pandemic - a July 2023 Gartner survey of 287 HR leaders found 70% of HR leaders say...
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The alarming disadvantages of home security systems
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Ink tank printers find favour with SA users
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Netshield helps to streamline IoT environments
Netshield has developed an end-to-end IoT offering that helps customers better build and incorporate IoT into their greenfield or existing business environments. The full solution extends from sensors to intelligent gateways and monitoring tools that enable a client...
Insights-as-a-service offers clear advantages
The numerous cost and skills challenges associated with implementing an effective data analytics approach can be overcome by simply buying it as a service, according to PBT Group. With the exponential growth of information that is currently occurring, the importance...
PayU buys Israeli payment provider ZOOZ
PayU has announced the acquisition of leading payments technology platform ZOOZ. The deal supports PayU's ongoing expansion into high growth markets and targets the $994 billion opportunity in cross border payments. The ZOOZ acquisition is for an undisclosed amount...
Bytes MS signs JV with Microvulintuthuko
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Thai cave rescue show benefits of rapidly deployable WiFi
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I got retrenched – now what?
In this era of downsizing and mergers, job loss is something we all fear. If you find yourself waiting for news regarding your employment status, try to avoid conjecture. Instead, ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD Lyndy van den Barselaar suggests that you should be...
AI key to solving African healthcare challenges
Artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionise healthcare supply chains in Africa, according to supply chain specialist Deborah Dull, representing the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Speaking at the recent SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, Dull revealed how AI in...
How the Industry 4.0 will change cybersecurity
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Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager with data centre experience to join their team in Johannesburg, GP. The ideal candidate will take a leadership role in managing data centre construction projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and...
Data Analyst
Job Summary Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Data Analyst to join their Business Intelligence (BI) team. The ideal candidate will possess experience with QlikView, QlikSense, Power BI, and SQL, and will focus on providing actionable insights,...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Job Summary Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Data Analyst to join their Business Intelligence (BI) team. The ideal candidate will possess experience with QlikView, QlikSense, Power BI, and SQL, and will focus on providing actionable insights,...
System Analyst
Our client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking skilled systems analysts with a passion for bridging the gap between business and technology teams to create innovative and meaningful...
Technical Project Manager (IT)
Job SummaryOur client is seeking an organized and technically skilled Technical Project Manager to oversee and manage Business Intelligence (BI) projects within our dynamic BI team. The ideal candidate will have experience with QlikView, QlikSense, Power BI, and SQL,...
System Analyst – Gauteng Randburg
Our client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking skilled systems analysts with a passion for bridging the gap between business and technology teams to create innovative and meaningful...
Technical Project Manager (IT) – Gauteng Centurion
Job SummaryOur client is seeking an organized and technically skilled Technical Project Manager to oversee and manage Business Intelligence (BI) projects within our dynamic BI team. The ideal candidate will have experience with QlikView, QlikSense, Power BI, and SQL,...
Junior IT Technician
Pinetown - A dynamic IT company managing a large client's diverse infrastructure is seeking a passionate Junior IT Technician. If you're eager to learn and grow in the field, this is your chance to join a dedicated and supportive team!The role involves on-site and...
Business Intelligence Analyst
Job Summary Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join their dynamic BI team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in BI tools and data management, a deep analytical mindset, and a passion...
Junior IT Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
Pinetown - A dynamic IT company managing a large client's diverse infrastructure is seeking a passionate Junior IT Technician. If you're eager to learn and grow in the field, this is your chance to join a dedicated and supportive team!The role involves on-site and...
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