All the winners at the 2024 HP Partner Awards
HP honoured its top resellers and distributors at the 2024 Partner Awards last night. Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP Southern Africa, and Richard Stainforth, HP omnichannel manager, named the company’s top retail and commercial resellers, and distributors across various...
Supply chain GenAI shows productivity gains at individual level
Generative AI (GenAI) is being deployed by 72% of supply chain organisations, but most are experiencing middling results for productivity and ROI, according to a survey by Gartner. Productivity gains from the use of GenAI for individual, desk-based workers are not...
Diameter-supported firewalls key to protecting $58bn business SMS market
Operators' revenue from SMS business messaging will reach $58-billion by 2027; rising from $46-billion in 2023. However, a Juniper research report has highlighted Diameter protocols as critical to protecting this 30% revenue growth. The Diameter protocol supports...
Most crypto workers are in the US
The US dominates the global crypto workspace by nearly 30%. As of July 2023, over 190 000 people hold down crypto jobs. Edith Reads, financial analyst at BitcoinCasinos.com, comments: "The crypto workspace is expanding quickly, providing significant income for the...
Experts think new vaping tax misses the mark
The vaping industry has vociferously opposed a new tax on vaping products. But only the largest containers of e-liquid will feel hefty price increases, according to the University of Cape Town (UCT) experts Dr Nicole Vellios and Professor Corné van Walbeek. As of 1...
5G infrastructure market set for 28% growth
The global 5G infrastructure market size is expected to reach $95,88-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 28,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. A surge in demand for 5G connections across the globe is a vital factor in driving the...
Semiconductor shortage is mostly over for the auto industry
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the availability of semiconductor chips took a drastic toll on all facets of the automotive industry, and in turn the global economy. But in mid-2023, the worst of the fallout seems to have settled, and the auto industry has...
AI improves supply chains, but people are still needed
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used successfully in a range of practical applications in the supply chain. These include demand forecasting, risk, inventory and quality management, and transport and distribution optimisation. It is making roads safer. In...
Never a dull moment when it comes to cyberattacks
While the disruptive impact of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict on the cyber landscape has relatively reduced in recent months, the threat landscape has returned to a state of "normality". This new normal is characterised by an increase in cyberattacks, as Check Point...
Threads sees intensified scamming activity
Just one week after its launch on July 5, Meta's new microblogging app Threads had already amassed an impressive 100-million sign-ups. However - as is often the case with popular trends - scammers have wasted no time in capitalising on its popularity. Kaspersky...
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Productivity hacks for small business owners
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Better compliance management skills needed
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Dating goes back to basics
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Equal educational opportunities for all
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European MFP sales down
Unit sales of inkjet multifunction printers (MFPs) across Western Europe declined -9% year-on-year in Q3 2017, leading to distributors seeing a similar fall in overall sales of printer hardware, according to data published by Context. "Sales fell in all categories...
Liability insurance important for social media
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Huawei launches cloudified video platform
Huawei has released its Envision Video Platform in Africa, aimed at assisting carriers develop and optimise video as a fundamental service with the best user experience. The cloudification architecture platform will support the latest 4K/Ultra High Definition, Virtual...
SAP Leonardo Centres support digital innovation
To help its customers step up their digital innovation journey, SAP will add eight new locations to its global network of SAP Leonardo Centres. The new slate of SAP Leonardo Centres are set to open next year in Berlin, China, Johannesburg, Moscow, Seoul, Singapore,...
Africa’s changing digital insurance market
Even though digital is still to reach widespread adoption in Africa, it presents insurers with exciting new opportunities for business growth. Annalie Terblanche, client solutions manager at SilverBridge, takes a closer look. While there is the temptation to believe...
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About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500 employees. They are a diverse team of brilliant knowledge workers. The best and brightest engineers, developers and specialists within finance, HR,...
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ENVIRONMENT:UNDERSTAND and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement as the next Systems Analyst sought by a reputable Retail Group. The successful...
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Software Engineering Manager- RemoteAn NPO focusing on integrated learning experiences is looking for an experienced remote Software Engineering Manager to start as soon as possible for a fixed term contract until 31 December 2025. The suitable candidate must have a...
IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500 employees. They are a diverse team of brilliant knowledge workers. The best and brightest engineers, developers and specialists within finance, HR,...
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Our client, a growing carpentry and cabinetry business is expanding due to high demand of their products! They are looking for a design and project manager who has at least 2 years' experience in technical designing of carpentry and cabinetry products. The role will...
IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500 employees. They are a diverse team of brilliant knowledge workers. The best and brightest engineers, developers and specialists within finance, HR,...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:This specialized solar consultancy is committed to facilitating the procurement of renewable energy and energy storage systems, whether through financing options or direct capital investment, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and minimizing risk for...
Carpentry – Design and Project Manager at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Fontainebleau
Our client, a growing carpentry and cabinetry business is expanding due to high demand of their products! They are looking for a design and project manager who has at least 2 years' experience in technical designing of carpentry and cabinetry products. The role will...
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