Call for Africa to reshape its economic narrative
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth. The report highlights GABI’s call...
Buckle up: 2025 is going to be a rough ride
Kathy Gibson reports - We are in for a bumpy ride in 2025, with artificial intelligence (AI) just one of the many global trends influencing the world around us. Indeed, futurist Dion Chang, founder of Flux Trends, describes 2025 as “stepping into the void”. He...
Software set to take a ‘big bite’ out of enterprise networking spend
There is robust appetite for a new generation of software- and services-centric secure distributed cloud networking solutions to service the modern distributed enterprise. So much so, in fact, that Dell'Oro's new distributed cloud networking Advanced Research Report...
Intel, Synopsys expand partnership
Intel and Synopsys have entered into a definitive agreement to expand the companies’ long-standing IP (intellectual property) and EDA (electronic design automation) strategic partnership with the development of a portfolio of IP on Intel 3 and Intel 18A for Intel’s...
Collaboration, productivity key for SA workers
Kathy Gibson reports - A surprising majority of South African workers have gone back to the office full-time. That is one of the headline findings from a new study on collaboration and productivity in the South African enterprise in 2023, conducted by World Wide Worx...
IT leaders optimistic about AI transformation, ramp up investments
A new AMD survey of global IT leaders has found that three in four of them are optimistic about the potential benefits of AI -- from increased employee efficiency to automated cybersecurity solutions -- and more than two in three are increasing investments in AI...
Cyberthreats loom large at major sporting events
Based on its learnings and telemetry from delivering cybersecurity support to critical infrastructure facilities during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Microsoft's latest Cyber Signals report highlights threats to large venues, sporting and entertainment events....
Fabricated data leaks are just as destructive
Cyber threats continue to evolve, bringing new challenges for global businesses. Kaspersky reveals an emerging threat landscape where cybercriminals are not just conducting real data breaches but are also fabricating data leaks. This tactic has significant...
Open Banking, AI expected to drive credit scoring market
Credit scoring services will grow by 67% to $44-billion by 2028, according to a new study from fintech experts Juniper Research, which says emerging markets will experience the greatest growth. The report says the African & Middle Eastern region will grow by 117%...
Can force majeure be invoked if the grid collapses?
If South Africa were to experience a total grid collapse, parties to a contract may be able to invoke force majeure clauses, or if no such clauses exist, to rely on the law of supervening impossibility, according to this opinion by Michael Straeuli, partner and...
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Smart metering can help with SA’s water woes
This week's commemoration of World Water Day is more significant to South Africans than ever before. The drought in the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape has been elevated to Natural Disaster status - unlocking emergency government funding for relief for water scarce...
Ducati partners with NetApp
NetApp has teamed up with Ducati (part of Volkswagen Group) to drive the digital transformation of motorcycle racing as the official sponsor of the Ducati Team in the 2018 MotoGP World Championship, which started on 18 March at the Losail International Circuit in...
Management changes for T-Systems in SA
T-Systems South Africa (TSSA) has appointed Dineo Molefe, who has been chief financial officer (CFO) of the company for two years, as its new MD. Current MD Gert Schoonbee will be handing over the reins to Dineo, effective 30 April 2018, after more than 18 years with...
Cut costs by bringing printing in-house
From bakers to business owners, muffins to multifunction printers (MFPs), there's one thing everyone, everywhere can agree on: whatever we're spending our money on, we'd like it to cost a little less. By Allison Zimmer, channel and SMB marketing specialist: commercial...
SD-WAN overlay improves network performance, speed
The explosive growth of data, together with the need for faster delivery and processing, are already causing greater network latency and increased access issues for many enterprises striving to keep up with demand. In addition, end-users are demanding a better...
Innovations that have shaped BI
Gustav Piater, sales and marketing director at AIGS (Yellowfin South Africa), outlines the five innovations that have all significantly shaped the current era of business intelligence (BI). If the solution you're considering has all of them, you've picked a pioneering...
How cybercriminals hide in your phone
While analysts figure out new methodologies for analysing malware and users begin to understand how all this works, cybercriminals are seeking new ways to hide in phones and compromise devices, says ESET Southern Africa. The convoluted tricks used to increase the...
Anthony Ekerold is new WASPA chair
Newly-installed chair of South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), Anthony Ekerold, says he is highly-motivated to make a positive contribution to the local telecommunications industry. A partner at BDE Attorneys, Ekerold's legal...
Preparing for the class of 2030
The second edition of The Classroom of the Future Indaba is taking place at the Cape Town Science Centre in Observatory on Friday and Saturday, 23 and 24 March 2018. Back by popular demand this event is for all teachers and other interested individuals who would like...
Outsourcing lead generation to meet sales targets
For the first time in a while, April doesn't have too many public holidays, as Easter falls at the end of March this year. This is giving businesses an extra window to drive revenue, in a month that is typically quiet and less than stellar when it comes to sales. "The...
Software Developer – Senior (Angular) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
2nd Line Server Support Engineer
Cape Town Area. Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Server Support Engineer to provide 2nd line support within the server management, end user computing layer and support layer. Assist with escalations from 1st line support engineers Provide...
Senior MS Azure Cloud Solutions Architect at Ntice Search
Senior Solutions Architect - Microsoft AzureStart Date: As soon as possibleLocation: Remote (in office JHB 1-2 times per month or as needed)Duration: 12 monthsJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect to...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team based in JHB. This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Non-Negotiables:IIBA certified if not then FTI...
2nd Line Server Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Cape Town Area. Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Server Support Engineer to provide 2nd line support within the server management, end user computing layer and support layer. Assist with escalations from 1st line support engineers Provide...
Senior MS Azure Cloud Solutions Architect at Ntice Search – Gauteng Johannesburg
Senior Solutions Architect - Microsoft AzureStart Date: As soon as possibleLocation: Remote (in office JHB 1-2 times per month or as needed)Duration: 12 monthsJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect to...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team based in JHB. This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Non-Negotiables:IIBA certified if not then FTI...
Full Stack Developer (.Net & React)
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features Developing front and back end applications using C#, .Net and React Troubleshooting and debugging issues Minimum Requirements:Matric / Tertiary Qualification 8 Years experience as a Full...
Technical Support Agent (German speaking)
Exciting Opportunity for a German-Speaking Technical Support Agent with an Award-Winning Customer Insights Company!Are you fluent in German, tech-savvy, and eager to work with an international team right from the vibrant city of Cape Town? Join a globally acclaimed...
Senior Business Analyst (IT Solutions)
Senior Business Analyst with minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Financial Services Industry (Asset Management) with a strong skills set in systems and data, required to provide technology solutions, for this Asset Management Company...
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