IBM expands data expertise with Hakkoda acquisition
IBM has acquired global data and AI consultancy Hakkoda, which will expand IBM Consulting's data transformation services portfolio, adding specializsd data platform expertise to help clients get their data ready to fuel AI-powered business operations. Hakkoda has...
Citrus export tariff impact could hinge on health of US consumer
South African citrus producers and other participants in the citrus export value chain may need to absorb a portion of the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump if American consumers cannot stomach hefty price increases in the coming months....
The best countries for remote work … and the worst
Morocco and Tunisia are the best countries in Africa for remote work, according to NordLayer's annual Global Remote Work Index (GRWI), with Denmark maintaining its position as the global leader. The index is based on four criteria: cyber safety; economic safety;...
Cybersecurity budgets inadequate to deal with insider threats
There has been a staggering 40% rise over the past four years in the average annual cost of an insider risk - now totalling $16,2-million - and there is growing concern about the inadequacy of current cybersecurity budgets to address the issue. DTEX Systems, a global...
Rapid growth predicted for cold chain tracking solutions
Shipments of remote tracking systems with cellular or satellite communications capabilities for refrigerated cargo carrying units including trailers, intermodal containers, rail freight wagons, and air freight ULDs reached 725 000 units worldwide in 2022, according to...
Finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year announced
After a month of intense deliberation, the judges of the Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition have chosen 16 finalists - all deemed to be the country's most promising and resilient emerging small and medium businesses. This year marks the post-Covid...
Middle East conflict: What are the economic implications?
The primary transmission mechanism of greater tensions in the Middle East region to the global economy would be through higher energy prices, writes David Rees, senior emerging markets economist at Schroders, who adds that the price of Brent crude has already climbed...
New genomics project aims to improve global health
An international collaboration is aiming to improve global health by uncovering the effects of genomic and environmental diversity on differences in disease risk observed across the global population - thanks to a new partnership of 20 research groups from around the...
All change for the channel as AI, CX take centre stage
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - So far, 2023 has been a turbulent year for the IT industry. Artificial intelligence (AI), long a niche play, has burst on to the scene and into the public consciousness, while the science of customer experience is quickly going...
Access Bank ups customer engagement with video
Kathy Gibson reports - Access Bank Ghana has implemented a video channel in its contact centre, giving its approximately 1-million customers a new and convenient way of engaging with the bank. Chimbar Nurokinan, head of contact centre at Access Bank Ghana, explains...
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Massdiscounters enables omnichannel model with SAP
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Galix is SonicWall’s first Platinum Partner in Africa
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Employees shouldn’t be secondary to technology
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PROJECT MANAGER (SMALL TO MEDIUM MULTIPLE PROJECTS) – Gauteng East Rand
Based East Rand. Join large manufacturing, wholesale & retail Group that supplies the local SA market as well as selected African and European markets. In addition to multiple sales & wholesale Branches around South Africa there are many retail outlets where...
Data Analyst (Gaming) – Gauteng Rosebank
QualificationMathematics/Statistics/Data Science (NQF Level 7), would also consider Computer Science/Physics/Engineering. ExperienceA combination of the below: 1+ years' proven experience of statistical analysis (hypothesis testing)2+ years' data analysis, data...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js) (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
Junior Software Engineer (CH1074)
Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Junior level Software Engineer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.The role is multifaceted in that it involves far more than pure software development. We...
Devops Engineer (Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...
Junior Software Engineer (CH1074) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Junior level Software Engineer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.The role is multifaceted in that it involves far more than pure software development. We...
Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...
Intermediate Java Developer(CH1068) – Fully Remote
Our client is a leading software services and consulting company focusing on delivering innovative solutions with a strategic emphasis on generative AI. They are expanding their team to include an individual contributor that will act as a Intermediate Java Developer...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
Intermediate Java Developer(CH1068) – Fully Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a leading software services and consulting company focusing on delivering innovative solutions with a strategic emphasis on generative AI. They are expanding their team to include an individual contributor that will act as a Intermediate Java Developer...
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