Mechanisation meets SA’s growing agricultural demands
South Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a pivotal moment, writes Wayne Morris, head of alliances at WesBank. With production costs rising at an alarming 12,4% year-on-year, as reported by Statistics South Africa, farmers are grappling with the need to balance...
Ethernet campus switch revenues set to bounce back
According to a recently published report by Dell’Oro Group, 2024 was a difficult year for Ethernet Campus Switch sales, with a 20% contraction compared to record revenues in 2023. The market is expected to rebound in 2025 and beyond, fueled by refresh cycles and WiFi...
Formal employment drops in Q1
According to the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES, Q1:2023) survey released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), total employment in the formal non-agricultural sector decreased by 21 000 in the first quarter of 2023, bringing the level of employment to almost...
Cyberthreats continue to build
Globally, the financial, telecom and energy sectors are coming under increasing cyberattack, according to the June 2023 edition of The CyberThreat Report from the Trellix Advanced Research Centre. The report analyses cybersecurity trends from the last quarter, with...
Challenging economy hits richest and poorest the hardest
The latest Experian Consumer Default Index (CDI), showed a return to the former trend of long-term deterioration, expedited by the rapid increase in living expenses experienced by South African consumers and exacerbated by the significantly intensified load shedding...
CIOs plan to grow their IT teams in 2023
A massive 81% of large enterprise (LE) CIOs plan to increase their IT headcount in 2023, according to a recent survey by Gartner. Only 14% expect their IT staff to decrease, and 5% expect their headcount to remain the same. "Attracting and retaining technology talent...
Generative AI, ESG to reshape big data and analytics
Emerging agendas that revolve around generative AI and environmental social and corporate governance (ESG) is expected to transform data utilisation approaches in the coming years. This is among the findings from the semiannual Big Data and Analytics Software Tracker...
WEF believes AI could revolutionise global healthcare
A new World Economic Forum report highlights the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and the importance of public-private collaboration in driving its global adoption. Scaling Smart Solutions with AI in Health: Unlocking Impact on...
African skills need to be used more effectively
According to the World Bank, Africa's working age population is expected to grow by 450-million people, or close to 70% by 2035. However, central to this conversation is whether this workforce is ready for business reinvention and the changes accompanying this...
Rise in phishing and smishing attempts
FNB has issued a warning to consumers about an increase in phishing and smishing attempts on unwary customers. Phishing is a type of cybercrime in which people are duped into providing sensitive information such as login credentials, passwords, PINs, card details, or...
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IoT: The Internet of (every)thing?
Gone are the days when I had to get up out of my bed to turn the lights on, writes Rebecca Franks, Android engineering lead at DVT and Google developer expert. Now every morning my lights slowly turn on automatically without lifting a finger. My Google Home's alarm...
Ensure your power backup doesn’t let you down
Power problems are a reality in South Africa for the foreseeable future, and many organisations have implemented solutions to minimise downtime and ensure business continuity. One of the most common solutions that people turn to is the use of an uninterruptible power...
Arbor Netscout partnership offers intelligent security
Arbor Networks, the security division of Netscout, has joined forces with its parent company to offer a unique, intelligent solution in the fight against the advanced threat market. Netscout has announced an integration between its next-generation, real-time...
How to maintain systems while growing
As an organisation moves through the five stages of the business lifecycle, rapid growth must be coupled with sound processes and access to information to reach maturity. With the correct systems in place, the business can function at the same efficiency regardless of...
New MediaTek Helio chipsets target mid-range
MediaTek has introduced the newest members of the Helio chipset family, the Helio P23 and Helio P30 system-on-chips (SoCs).The new chipsets, designed to deliver performance and power efficiency, dual camera photography, dual SIM and dual 4G VoLTE capabilities, support...
Ways to win the mobile banking wars
There's a surprising way in which leading financial services companies are pulling away from the pack, writes Hemkumar Balaraman, project manager: Africa at Wipro.Recent years have seen South African banks compete in a key battleground: the mighty mobile app.Each bank...
Internet use opens SA’s e-commerce doors
The closure of the 159-year-old "Harrods of South Africa", department store Stuttafords, has brought to the fore important questions about how industries need to develop stronger business plans and innovate in order to serve the tech-savvy customer, writes By Vino...
Rectron adds to storage with PQI partnership
Rectron has extended its storage portfolio through an exclusive distribution agreement with PQI. PQI's broad product range, which features a strong storage offering, will complement Rectron's existing portfolio of premium brands and products. "PQI has been brought on...
The role of the cloud in digital transformation
Businesses acknowledge they are buried under mountains of inefficiencies and missed opportunities. CEOs understand that digital is an opportunity or a threat. So, the question is not about awareness, but how to unleash the power of digital transformation while finding...
Gemalto enables biometric passports in 30 countries
Gemalto has confirmed that its advanced epassport technologies are now being used in over 30 different countries. The company's position has been built on the supply of complete travel documents and key components such as polycarbonate data pages, visible and hidden...
Data Scientist (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Network Engineer (Rajant)
The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Rajant (JR2, ME4, LX5, Peregrine, Hawks) and Infinet Wireless Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Radio's (Quanta 6, etc) network infrastructure of our clients. The...
Senior Analyst Developer at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience A bachelor's degree or NQF 6 Diploma in computer science/engineering, information technology or CSIR industry applicationAminimum of eight to ten years of development experience in PeopleSoft Finance and Supply Chain Management...
SAP FICO Consultant 1519
Our client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP FICO Consultant ( Senior)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Cosmic_ Int (Vehicle Invoicing)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP FICO (SAP S/4 HANA advantageous)· SAP SD (Advantageous)· SAP FIORI...
Full Stack Mobile Developer (React Native & C#)
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Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Network Engineer (Rajant) – Limpopo Lephalale
The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Rajant (JR2, ME4, LX5, Peregrine, Hawks) and Infinet Wireless Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Radio's (Quanta 6, etc) network infrastructure of our clients. The...
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SAP FICO Consultant 1519 – Gauteng Centurion
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Full Stack Mobile Developer (React Native & C#) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Rental Service Provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Mobile App Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app development, with expertise in React Native, TypeScript, and a solid...
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