Android growth in emerging markets fuels smartphones
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 6,2% year-over-year in 2024 to 1,24-billion units, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This strong growth follows two years of steep declines and is...
Metrics, analytics and reporting top priorities for CFOs
CFOs and finance leaders rate metrics, analytics and reporting as their top focus area for 2025 reflecting an emphasis on delivering insight to improve business performance, according to Gartner. The research group’s latest October 2024 survey of 251 CFOs showed that...
Accelerating sustainability spend will fuel digital growth
European spending on digital transformation (DX) is forecast to exceed $550-billion in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 15,9% from 2022. According to International Data Corporation's (IDC) latest Worldwide Digital Transformation Spending Guide, DX spending in Europe...
Consumers want brands to offer local language support
When it comes to buying from brands online, over four in five consumers won't buy from a brand that doesn't offer local language support, according to a new report released by RWS. The provider of technology-enabled language, content and IP services, asked 6,500...
SAFPS platform aims to combat fraud
Traditionally, South Africa has been a popular country among fraudsters looking for every opportunity to try and find their next victim. Statistics from the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) point out that there was a 600% increase in incidents...
New watsonx platform to power next-generation foundation models
IBM, at its annual Think conference, has announced IBM watsonx, a new AI and data platform to be released that will enable enterprises to scale and accelerate the impact of the most advanced AI with trusted data. Enterprises turning to AI today need access to a full...
Tourism on track for a full recovery
International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year shows that the sector's swift...
Businesses see banking strains, credit crunch as key risks
The latest survey from Oxford Economics on business risk perceptions suggests banking system strains and tightened credit supply now pose the greatest threats to the global economy. Respondents perceive a one-in-three chance of a full-blown financial crisis comparable...
Investors turn to SA amid mineral diversification efforts
As global players make strides towards transitioning to a cleaner energy future, demand for critical minerals - which are essential for the production of lithium-ion batteries and associated technologies behind solar and wind components and renewable power systems -...
Consumers are spending more on groceries and eating out
FNB's card data shows that individual customers are spending more of their income on groceries and entertainment, which includes out-of-home experiences such as eating out. Today, groceries account for 28% of customer spend, compared to 27% last year, and...
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Retail strives to combat the data gap
As industries the world over strive to keep pace with technological advancements, the retail industry has engaged with "omni-channels" (multiple operational channels). This creates more data, delivers more engagement from customers, and draws from more data sources....
DVT launches outsourced software testing for SMEs
Software and solutions company DVT has launched a new outsourced software testing package for SMEs wanting a complete testing service, with automation regression and performance testing components at a more affordable price point. DVT's new GTC Lite product gives...
Online marketing toolbox for SMMEs
Vox, has launched its Online Marketing Toolbox aimed at providing start-ups and SMMEs with bundled services aimed at creating an online presence. "We wanted to simplify the digital tools available to small (and micro) enterprises, that need to have a footprint online,...
AppCentrix in strategic partnership with AgileIT
Managed ICT services company, AppCentrix, has announced a strategic partnership with business value IT consultants, AgileIT. AppCentrix offers managed services that provide a real-time, single view of an entire IT estate. AgileIT is an IT services consultancy that...
Mixed reality will impact rural Africa
The rise in mixed reality technologies will have a major impact on our ability to solve challenges across sectors like healthcare and education, says Martin Walshaw, Senior Systems Engineer at F5 Networks. As the lines between virtual and augmented reality become...
Commvault appoints DCC as distributor
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been appointed an official distributor of Commvault, one of the world's leading providers of data protection and information management solutions. Available immediately to the South African channel, Commvault's leadership has for...
Who is behind industrial cyberattacks?
Over the past four months, more than 4 000 organisations globally have been targeted by cyberattacks which aim to infect their networks, steal data and commit fraud. Many of these companies are leading international names in industries such as oil and gas,...
SA prepares for data protection shake-up
With the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force next year, it is important for South African organisations to identify ways to best manage their data. Yet many companies are still worryingly under-prepared for what will be the most significant...
Solar holds economic promise for Nigeria
The people behind one of the fastest growing off-grid solar companies in Africa have said that the mobile solar revolution will transform Nigeria's small-business economy. Access to power is a major constraint for Nigeria's SMEs, and thousands are now using the Lumos...
Acer, Red Bull in content partnership
Acer and Red Bull have announced a global content partnership to bring together the passion both companies share in the world of gaming and esports. With a range of creative and engaging campaigns appearing across multiple media types the partnership will aim to boost...
Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior UI Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
3 Month contract with possibility of renewal. BASED IN CAPE TOWN OR JOHANNESBURG. Hybrid role (2 days in office and 3 day work from home). The delivery team is based in a Cape Town and Johannesburg, so the candidate can be based in anyone one of those geographical...
GIS Technician at Ntice Search – Limpopo Tzaneen
Westfalia Fruit Estate, situated in Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitable qualified and experiencedGIS TechnicianReporting to the engineering manager,Duties and Responsibilities:Technical, engineering, and administrative data collectionCapturing, analysis and...
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...
Desktop Support Analyst
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE onsite support for daily incident resolution and service requests fulfilment as the next Desktop Support Analyst sought by a reputable Investment Firm. You will use the ISM Tool to complete daily operational tasks, commission and decommission...
Data Quality Manager
Responsible for the ongoing improvement of quality, accuracy and completeness of the Project database, working within a pre-defined data governance structure.The role will entail recommendations and implementation of data quality improvement strategies in their...
Senior Software Developer Node.js
Our client has an opportunity for an innovative and skilled Senior Software Developer-Node.js. The person will work with our high performing teams of technology experts to develop software in an agile environment. As a Senior Software Developer-Node.js specializing in...
Network Engineer (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Desktop Support Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE onsite support for daily incident resolution and service requests fulfilment as the next Desktop Support Analyst sought by a reputable Investment Firm. You will use the ISM Tool to complete daily operational tasks, commission and decommission...
Data Quality Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Westville
Responsible for the ongoing improvement of quality, accuracy and completeness of the Project database, working within a pre-defined data governance structure.The role will entail recommendations and implementation of data quality improvement strategies in their...
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