The myths that are hampering employee productivity
HR leaders must address four emerging myths around employee productivity that could impact their organisations’ ability to achieve desired growth, according to Gartner. A November 2024 survey of more than 450 actively employed CEOs and other senior executive business...
Cloud infrastructure spending surpasses most positive expectations
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment, spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments,...
10 local finalists vie for spot at Startup World Cup
The organisers of the annual Africa Tech Festival - taking place in Cape Town from 14 to 16 November - have announced the Top 10 finalists of the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition who will battle it out to win the opportunity to represent the African continent in the...
Espionage-ready worming miner uncovered
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a previously unknown, highly sophisticated StripedFly malware with global reach affecting over 1-million victims since at least 2017. Initially acting as a cryptocurrency miner, it turned out to be complex malware with a...
In a changing world, hybrid cloud offers choice
Kathy Gibson reports - The cloud computing environment is constantly changing and organisations can no longer afford to have a single platform approach. This is the word from Craig Parker, head of hybrid cloud: Europe at Fujitsu, who believes the correct value...
Fujitsu evolves to meet customer imperatives
Kathy Gibson reports - The last couple of years have seen massive advances in technology and new business use cases - and IT companies have been leading the charge. Fujitsu has a 88-year history of innovation. It has moved from a hardware supplier, to a software...
IT leaders should focus on these technologies in 2024
Gartner has listed its Top 10 strategic technology trends which organisations need to explore in 2024. "Technology disruptions and socio-economic uncertainties require willingness to act boldly and strategically to enhance resilience over ad hoc responses," says Bart...
What needs to be done to realise Africa’s e-commerce potential
A report by the GSM Association (GSMA) and the UK's Department for Business and Trade highlighted the impact of e-commerce on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help them grow new markets, profitability and resilience. However, in Africa, online retail as...
Execs aren’t sleeping enough – and it’s a cardiometabolic risk
A new study published in Preventive Medicine journal found that four years of consistently inadequate sleep in corporate executives was associated with adverse cardiometabolic health. Led by Paula Pienaar, a PhD candidate at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Vrije...
Modern slavery still a huge risk in supply chains
Seventy-one percent of sustainable procurement leaders consider addressing modern slavery risk a key priority, but just half report making effective progress on the issue, according to new research from Gartner. Chief procurement officers (CPOs) cannot rely on...
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Ericsson, Telstra, Intel in multi-vendor 5G data call
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Brad Pulford is Dell EMC channel & distribution GM
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Mimecast opens early adopter program
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Datatec’s Analysys Mason acquires AMI-Partners
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Break the seesaw of usability and security
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Organic growth of cloud expected to increase
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The evolution of the claims handling process
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Project Manager (SDWAN projects)
Responsible for ensuring effective delivery of projects within agreed timelines, budgets, scope, agreed outcomes and optimal Customer satisfaction.Key Performance Areas:- Manage Projects 20%- Customer Service 30%- Supplier Relationships 20%- Internal Co-ordination...
Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, SQL, Linux) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-Level Software Developer who thrives under pressure is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning / Estimation...
Project Manager (SDWAN projects) – Gauteng Parkwood
Responsible for ensuring effective delivery of projects within agreed timelines, budgets, scope, agreed outcomes and optimal Customer satisfaction.Key Performance Areas:- Manage Projects 20%- Customer Service 30%- Supplier Relationships 20%- Internal Co-ordination...
IT Administrator
Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the organisation's IT infrastructure. Responsible for end user/server support. Ensure necessary data protection procedures implemented, including backups, restoring and archiving. Undertakes repair in...
IT Administrator – Gauteng Ferndale
Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the organisation's IT infrastructure. Responsible for end user/server support. Ensure necessary data protection procedures implemented, including backups, restoring and archiving. Undertakes repair in...
Graduate / Junior Data Analyst
An exciting opportunity has become available within the energy industry, for a Graduate / Junior Data Analyst. The position is based in Bellville. PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe purpose of the Analyst is to process, analyze and report on energy and technical data to...
Graduate / Junior Data Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
An exciting opportunity has become available within the energy industry, for a Graduate / Junior Data Analyst. The position is based in Bellville. PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe purpose of the Analyst is to process, analyze and report on energy and technical data to...
Full Stack Developer (Go, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Travel Agency seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Developer with Go, HTML, CSS & JavaScript to join its growing team. In this role, you will work closely with the Founders and have an opportunity to put your stamp on a career-defining...
Full Stack Developer (Go, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Travel Agency seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Developer with Go, HTML, CSS & JavaScript to join its growing team. In this role, you will work closely with the Founders and have an opportunity to put your stamp on a career-defining...
Network Engineer (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the maintenance of customer ICT networks while contributing to high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and performance analyses as the next Network Engineer urgently sought to join the Cape Town division of a dynamic...
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