Better environmental performance boosts profits, cuts costs
Sustainable practices in business are more than just an ethical responsibility; they make sound financial sense. In their Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management study, researchers from Kyushu University reveal that companies with better...
Climate hazards will slash corporate earnings
Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, according to two new reports released today by the World Economic Forum. Companies that delay could see up to 7% of annual earnings wiped out by 2035 an impact akin to...
Partnering key to industry innovation
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – Digital transformation is a critical requirement for companies and industries around the world. But the realities of doing so can be challenging. Sven Denecken, senior vice-president, chief marketing and solutions officer for...
NASA to test humanoid robot in Australia
NASA’s Valkyrie robot is beginning a new mission half a world away from its home at the agency’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston. As part of a reimbursable Space Act Agreement with Woodside Energy in Perth, Western Australia, NASA plans to use a Valkyrie robot to...
Technology and the future of business
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila - There has never been a more important time to talk about artificial intelligence (AI). "AI is making headlines all over the world," points out Kholiwe Makhohlosi, newly-appointed MD of SAP southern Africa, opening Saphila 2023 in...
Qbot tops global malware table
The Trojan Qbot has been the most prevalent malware so far in 2023, ranking first in five out of the six months to date, says Check Point Software in its latest Global Threat Index for June. Meanwhile, mobile Trojan SpinOk made its way to the top of the malware list...
Massive growth for genomics market
The global genomics market size is expected to reach $94,96-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16,5% in the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for...
Growth in digital wallets transactions driven by advanced services
The total value of digital wallets transactions will rise from $9-trillion in 2023 to $16-trillion in 2028, growth of 77%, according to a new report from Juniper Research. This trend is driven by growth across both developed and developing markets, as the increased...
Helping South Africans save in National Savings Month
South Africans are notoriously poor savers and the nation's household saving ratio dropped to 0% in the fourth quarter of 2022 - actually an improvement over the trend of the past decade which has been largely negative since 2006, dropping to a low of -2% in 2008 and...
‘Buy Meta Stock’ searches skyrocket 390% after Threads launch
Meta's stock increased nearly 4% last week - reaching its highest share price in 18 months - following the launch of the company's Instagram Threads, dubbed the "Twitter Killer" app. A new finding by UK financial services provider CMC Markets reveals that online...
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SAPA opts for limited voluntary deductions
In reviewing the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) and the National Treasury's joint consultation paper for regulatory proposals on payroll deductions, Arlene Leggat, an executive of the South African Payroll Association (SAPA) has suggested that limiting voluntary...
Datacentrix builds local HPE NonStop capacity
In its role as the first and only channel supplier of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) NonStop solution locally, Datacentrix is cementing its dedication to this position by providing greater support to customers, as well as bolstering the South African non-stop...
Blue Turtle Technologies is Redgate Software Master Reseller
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Acer unveils Chromebook Tab 10,
Acer today launched the first education tablet running Chrome OS, the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 (D651N). The new Acer Chromebook Tab 10 is designed for Acer's education customers and will be used in classrooms to expand and enhance student learning by bringing the speed,...
Voice communications take a new direction
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Fortinet names SADC Regional Partners of the Year
Fortinet has announced the winners of its 2017 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Partners of the Year. The awards recognised the accomplishments of Fortinet's growing partner community in the region. Paul Williams, country manager: southern Africa...
Siemens contributes to African skills
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BCX achieves ISO 20000-1 ITSM certification
BCX has achieved the coveted ISO 20000-1 IT Service Management certification, becoming only the second South African owned company to achieve this international standard. The ISO 20000-1 certification is the globally recognised international standard for IT service...
New technologies change the business landscape
Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton – New technologies are going well beyond helping businesses to improve or change their processes – they are fundamentally changing the business itself. According to Nigel Moulton, EMEA chief technology officer: converged...
A modern data centre enables transformation
Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton - The structure of the data centre hasn’t really changed a lot over the years, and is still there to service applications. In some respects, however, the platforms today support the cloud where applications are hosted, says Dell...
Agile Master (Advanced) 0556 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile Masters.Supports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products/Sub-Products up to Domain level.Provides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile teams to improve efficiencies at an organisational...
Fullstack C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our clients are looking for a dedicated individual to own the role, manage traffic for development-related tasks, manage internal and external client expectations and maintain our WebFlo Software using C#, JavaScript and SQL Server on which many of their colleagues...
Back End Java Developer (Expert) 1830 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
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Become part of an innovative company with a reputation for breaking the mould and driving success in the healthcare industry by bringing on high-performing individuals with a positive, growth-oriented mindset to share in their ongoing achievements.Lead the...
Business Intelligence (BI) Developer (CH1066)
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Our client is a firm dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions within the built environment. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join the Cape Town branch. You will need: Bachelor's degree in Construction Studies,...
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Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
IT Service Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Become part of an innovative company with a reputation for breaking the mould and driving success in the healthcare industry by bringing on high-performing individuals with a positive, growth-oriented mindset to share in their ongoing achievements.Lead the...
Business Intelligence (BI) Developer (CH1066) – Western Cape Kuils River
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Our client is a firm dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions within the built environment. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join the Cape Town branch. You will need: Bachelor's degree in Construction Studies,...
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