How to deliver marketing excellence in 2025
With increased pressure to deliver growth and support cross-functional work, Gartner has identified three priorities for CMOs to deliver marketing excellence in 2025. These priorities include: Transcending disruption by bridging the gap between marketing strategy and...
Intel launches Arc B-Series graphics cards
Intel has announced the new Intel Arc B-Series graphics cards (code-named Battlemage). The Intel Arc B580 and B570 GPUs offer best-in-class value for performance at price points that are accessible to most gamers, deliver modern gaming features and are engineered to...
New office bearers for WASPA
South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) has elected its new board for 2023, introducing a number of new board members while still maintaining a level of continuity. James McNab returns as chairman of WASPA, having served previously...
Children increasingly fall victim to cybercrime
So far, 2022 has seen a close to 20% increase in child victims of cybercrime, while the financial losses from these crimes has more than doubled. This is according to Surfshark research. According to the FBI Internet Crime Centre reports (2015-2022), there were nearly...
Why AI should be top of the national agenda
Artificial Intelligence has come a long way since the success of DeepMind over Go world champion Lee Sedol in 2016; the world is beginning to change according to the new possibilities afforded by AI. Leo Charlton, technology analyst at IDTechEx From the robust...
Seacom confirms cyberattack
Seacom has confirmed that, on 10 May 2023, it experienced a cyber security incident. In a statement issued this afternoon, the company says the incident was confined to its hosting environment, impacting a small number of customers, all of whom have been personally...
SA companies being hit by ransomware … hard!
A staggering four out of five South African organisations -78% - were hit by ransomware in the past year, a considerable increase from the 51% that reported an attack in 2022, and well above the global average of 66%. This is according to a new independent report from...
SMBs are working harder to offset rising costs
Sage's annual survey of almost 12 000 SMB leaders globally - "Small Business, Big Opportunity" - finds that despite a challenging 2022, where rising costs significantly impacted profitability, South African small and medium businesses (SMBs) remain optimistic about...
‘Next-generation AI will lift the weight of work’ – Microsoft
In conjunction with adding new features and expanding access to its generative AI offering, MS 365 Copilot, Microsoft has also released new data and insights from its 2023 Work Trend Index report: "Will AI Fix Work". The research shows that the pace of work has...
Labour productivity declines endanger critical supply chain objectives
Historically low labour productivity levels threaten every aspect of the chief supply chain officer's (CSCO) agenda, says Gartner. "Labour productivity levels are historically low and stalled out, in large part due to lack of investment in workforce innovations," says...
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Small business networks: wired, wireless or both?
Small and home business owners can be forgiven for believing that wireless is the de facto best solution for their small business networks. After all, at a glance the pros seem to be disproportionately weighted in favour of WiFi, right? "Not so fast," according to...
Insurance industry needs accurate data
Data has always played an important role when making informed decisions in the insurance industry, writes Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management. In the past, data was gathered through face-to-face interactions with clients. Brokers and insurers shaped their...
Azumi expands into sub-Saharan Africa
Azumi-Mobile, a fast-growing global manufacturer of smartphones, is moving aggressively into the sub-Saharan Africa market with cost-effective mobile phones. The company has unveiled two entry smartphones, the Kirei A45D and the Kirei A5D, both based on the MediaTek...
Why your Internet should be slow
Colin Thornton, CEO of Dial a Nerd, explains how to make the most of your super-fast home Internet connection.You probably already have WiFi at home, and lately you probably also have super-fast Internet. So why do downloads sometimes take ages or your movies...
Ignite and Sophos protect SMEs
Ignite, an internet and communication technology services provider focused on South African SMEs, has partnered with Sophos to offer next-generation cyber threat protection to South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The complete Sophos security portfolio...
Relief for businesses trapped in long-term contracts
Euphoria Telecom is offering its core services free of charge to help businesses exit long-term contracts, and will help customers to reduce the costs and resources while waiting for the long-term contract period to terminate. "We understand the importance of a good,...
Obsidian Systems goes open with Free Beer Session
Open source technology, services and solutions specialist Obsidian Systems has announced the next Free Beer technology networking and review session on 31 August. The session will feature senior principal consultant and data scientist at ATBM Advisory, GIBS, Manoj...
DDoS and the ostrich syndrome
The so-called ostrich syndrome is a term used to describe people who prefer to "stick their heads in the sand", much as an ostrich does, rather than accept some uncomfortable facts. However, when it comes to indisputable threats like Distributed Denial of Service...
Scrums create continuous learning culture
As a technology company, we're passionate about using the agile development framework of Scrums to quickly deliver value and innovate ahead of the competition, writes Mpumi Nhlapo, head of marketing and portfolio sales at T-Systems South Africa. We're living in an era...
PoPI will enable better information management
Mike Rees, territory account manager for South Africa at Commvault, talks about the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act, how it is a fast-encroaching reality and how organisations are now facing the mammoth task of ensuring they comply with it. PoPI...
SAP FI S4Hana Developer
One of our biggest clients in the insurance industry in South Africa is looking for the services of a SAP FI S4HANNA Developer for a 12 month contract in Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities:Participate in end-to-end SAP FI S/4HANA implementation projects, including...
Data Scientist Data Engineer
Job Specification: Technical SME with SAS Experience Position: Technical SME (Data Engineering & Consultancy) Location: Remote from South Africa (USA, UK, and Europe)Client: Global Financial Services OrganizationEmployment Type: Full-Time / Contract Overview We...
Senior Mobile Developer
The successful candidate will be responsible for programming and developing applications and supporting software. Provide advisory support by refining designs, practices, tools, and processes to ensure the delivery of quality products to internal and external...
SAP FI S4Hana Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein
One of our biggest clients in the insurance industry in South Africa is looking for the services of a SAP FI S4HANNA Developer for a 12 month contract in Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities:Participate in end-to-end SAP FI S/4HANA implementation projects, including...
Data Scientist Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Job Specification: Technical SME with SAS Experience Position: Technical SME (Data Engineering & Consultancy) Location: Remote from South Africa (USA, UK, and Europe)Client: Global Financial Services OrganizationEmployment Type: Full-Time / Contract Overview We...
Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The successful candidate will be responsible for programming and developing applications and supporting software. Provide advisory support by refining designs, practices, tools, and processes to ensure the delivery of quality products to internal and external...
Business Information Systems Manager at Ntice Search
Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a Business Information Systems Manager to ensure their JDE systems align with business goals and drive operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:IT Strategy: Develop and implement IT strategies in line with...
IT Support at NTT Motor Group
Within the various dealerships, you will be required to: 1st line support including ticket management until ticket resolved.Installation, configuration, maintenance and support (including diagnostics) of;Network infrastructure (Cabling and network equipment).On site...
AWS Data Engineer
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Data Engineer to join their Global Markets division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leading financial institutions, contributing to the design and implementation of data...
Business Information Systems Manager at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Westville
Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a Business Information Systems Manager to ensure their JDE systems align with business goals and drive operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:IT Strategy: Develop and implement IT strategies in line with...
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