SA poised on the edge of a widening digital divide
Kathy Gibson reports – Africa is lagging the rest of the world in connectivity and access to digital opportunities – and it’s not going to catch up any time soon unless we fundamentally change the way we provide access, power, and devices. And, while South Africa is...
Digitalisation could help Africa to thrive
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa lags much of the world in connectivity and access to the digital economy – and its people are missing out on opportunities as a result. It’s no secret that the continent is falling behind on its sustainable development goals (SDGs) and is...
Mixed results for smart devices in META
The Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) smart home devices market had a mixed performance in the last quarter of 2022 as end users adjusted their spending - and while shipments were up 15,9% YoY, the market was down 3,4% on Q3 2022. That's according to the latest...
Balancing privacy with customer data collection gets harder
A significant 60% of marketing leaders believe collecting first-party customer data with an appropriate balance of customer value exchange and privacy will become more challenging in 2023, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of nearly 400 marketing...
These are the top cybersecurity predictions for 2023
Half (50%) of chief information security officers (CISOs) will adopt human-centric design to reduce cybersecurity operational friction, while large enterprises will focus on implementing zero-trust programs. And, going forward, half of cybersecurity leaders will...
Challenging economy keeps debt balances up
TransUnion's Q4 2022 South Africa Industry Insights Report finds that total outstanding balances and new account originations were higher year-over-year (YoY) across most consumer lending categories as consumers looked to access greater liquidity to finance increased...
Inflation and supply chain fears ease, but global economy still uncertain
The outlook for the global economy took a positive turn in the first few months of 2023 as inflationary pressures began to ease, but ongoing geopolitical tensions and domestic challenges in key markets are slowing any return to sustained growth. According to KPMG's...
Steady growth for RFID sales
The radio frequency identification (RFID) business will continue to grow in 2023, with IDTechEx projecting a market value of $14-billion in 2023, up from $12,8-billion in 2022. This market value comprises of RFID labels, cards, fobs, and other form factors, as well as...
Growth in gaming PCs and monitors stagnating
A three-year growth streak for gaming PCs and gaming monitors came to an end in 2022 as worldwide gaming PC shipments declined 6,4% while gaming monitors declined 7,1% compared to 2021. This is according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker, with the company...
Intel debuts NUC 13 Pro
Intel has introduced the Intel NUC 13 Pro (code-named Arena Canyon), which brings the performance of 13th Gen Intel Core processors to a 4-by-4-inch form factor that fits almost anywhere. "Now more than ever, businesses need flexible systems that are globally...
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FNB promotes access to banking in rural SA
FNB has introduced a non-cash dispensing ATM with deposit capability. These ATMs are a smaller version of the standard ATM which FNB introduced in 2013 as a way of bringing banking services directly into communities. The roll-out out of the new generation of ATMs...
Haw & Inglis selects Parity and Sage
Western Cape based construction company, Haw & Inglis, has gone live with its Sage X3 and X3 People implementation with platinum Sage reseller, Parity Software. Specialising in projects of significant size and complex scope, the company, which operates throughout...
Social media intelligence could allay a security crisis
In an increasingly digital world, social media platforms are constantly evolving and growing in popularity across the world. In addition to their social and commercial influence, social media also plays a significant role in times of political unrest - particularly in...
Scale team apps with Obsidian and Atlassian
Obsidian Systems, an independent supplier of open source enterprise solutions, will co-host two events for partners and press with a market leader of issue-tracking and collaboration platforms, Atlassian. The events will take place in Johannesburg, on 30 May, and in...
Get a head start on PoPI compliance
Businesses will face a rude awakening if they fail to put in place the reasonable measures to be PoPI compliant, with punishment that will vary from company to company; a fine of up to R10-million or jail time of up to 10 years. Not only are organisations, for the...
9th BIT Consulting appointed as StreamSets distributor
9th BIT Consulting, specialists in implementing SOA solutions, middleware integration and products, has been appointed as an African partner for StreamSets, a global leader in data performance management. StreamSets offers a set of products designed to address the...
Cyber-crime drives specialised protection need
The majority of businesses in South Africa are aware of the risks of cyber-crime, but very few of them have adequate - if any - cover to protect their organisations in the event of a cyber-attack. "A report by AT Kearney, Global Management Consulting Firm, has...
Business after junk: insurance has never been more important
The recent downgrade of South Africa's bonds to junk status heralds tough times for business, with SMEs likely to be hard hit. The pressure to cut costs should not tempt owners to skimp on insurance: being properly covered is critical to long-term survival, writes...
Cisco introduces Global Gold certification
Cisco has announced Global Gold, the company's highest partner certification tier. The new tier makes it easier for Cisco and its partners to collaborate at a global scale and broadens Cisco's global reach within its ecosystem of partners. "Global Gold increases the...
The importance of female empowerment in a patriarchal society
A recent McKinsey Global report found that $12-trillion could be the tally added to the global GDP by 2025 if the gender equality agenda were advanced. It is one of many research papers that shows how female empowerment plays a fundamental role in supporting economic...
Full Stack Java Developer (Java/Angular) hybrid contract (1727) TB – Gauteng Midrand
Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model. Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...
Azure Enterprise Architect – SvW – Gauteng Johannesburg
This role will start with a migration project (data/reports/dashboards from QlikView), but thereafter will remain working with the same platform/technologies.Minimum Requirements:10+ years experience in:Power BI data modelling and report development using PIBR format...
Systems Engineer – Global Ops – Remote Remote
Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of Information Systems offered to the company and its customers.Key Performance Areas:Design Information Systems and related architecture 15%Installing and configuring Information Systems 25%Troubleshoot...
System Engineer
Our client, based in Woodmead is looking for the services of a Systems Engineer. You should have an MCITP and Azure Certification, and have experience with LAN, networks, servers, desktops, mobile devices. Send your CV now.Knowledge: Knowledge of LAN, networks,...
SAP Developer (ABAP/UI5) (Expert) 0315 TT
Functional and technical enhancement on the Product Solution for Physical LogisticsMaintenance and development enhancement for the Product Solution for Physical LogisticsSupport for functional refinement of requirements for the Sub Product OwnerProblem analysis and...
Senior .Net Developer (Optimizely/Episerver or Sitecore/Contentful) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR passion for delivering challenging, cutting-edge web & mobile solutions as a Senior .Net Developer with Optimizely/Episerver or Sitecore/Contentful is sought by a dynamic provider of Tailored Digital Solutions. The ideal candidate will have worked...
System Engineer – Remote Remote
Our client, based in Woodmead is looking for the services of a Systems Engineer. You should have an MCITP and Azure Certification, and have experience with LAN, networks, servers, desktops, mobile devices. Send your CV now.Knowledge: Knowledge of LAN, networks,...
SAP Developer (ABAP/UI5) (Expert) 0315 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Functional and technical enhancement on the Product Solution for Physical LogisticsMaintenance and development enhancement for the Product Solution for Physical LogisticsSupport for functional refinement of requirements for the Sub Product OwnerProblem analysis and...
Senior .Net Developer (Optimizely/Episerver or Sitecore/Contentful) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR passion for delivering challenging, cutting-edge web & mobile solutions as a Senior .Net Developer with Optimizely/Episerver or Sitecore/Contentful is sought by a dynamic provider of Tailored Digital Solutions. The ideal candidate will have worked...
Test Analyst
Perform both Manual and Automation TestingDesign and Develop Test Automation FrameworksTesting on collection products and payment systemsInvolved in Integration and migration projects Minimum Requirements:Matric / Grade 12Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,...
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