West Africa data centres mirror global trends
Organisations around the world are trying to manage an explosion of data across distributed sites and environments, requiring them to be more agile and responsive than ever before, but often by means of legacy infrastructure. This scenario is no different for...
88% of new jobs in global business services go to youth
The global business services (GBS) sector has added 8 847 jobs between January and June this year - contributing $142-million to South Africa’s export revenue – according to BPESA’s latest quarterly GBS Sector Job Creation Report. What’s more, the report adds, 60% of...
Satellite record tracks and projects rising sea level
Observations from space show that the rate of sea level rise is increasing. Knowing where and how much rise is happening can help coastal planners prepare for future hazards. The average global sea level rose by 0,27cm from 2021 to 2022, according to a NASA analysis...
US bank run will hit private wealth growth in key tech hubs
The crisis engulfing many of the US tech banks - Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Silvergate and Signature Bank, among others - has created a financial crisis that is significantly impacting the technology sector, which relies on these banks for financing, payroll and other...
Security investments set for 12,1% growth in 2023
Worldwide spending on security solutions and services is forecast to be $219-billion in 2023, an increase of 12,1% compared to 2022, according to the new Worldwide Security Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). Investments in hardware, software,...
Fraudulent robocalls will cost $58bn this year
Mobile subscribers will lose $58-billion to fraudulent robocalls globally in 2023; a rise from $53-billion in 2022. A new report from Juniper Research finds that these losses will be driven by the increase in multifarious scam calls to deceive end users, such as...
Bank failures push CFOs to diversify deposits
More than one in four CFOs said they plan to diversify their deposits across more banks after recent high-profile Silicon Valley bank failures, according to Gartner. Gartner polled over 250 CFOs and senior finance leaders on 13 March 2023 on their responses to recent...
Nvidia accelerates neural graphics PC gaming
Ahead of this week's Game Developers Conference (GDC), Nvidia has announced an expanded game roster and new developer plug-ins for Nvidia DLSS 3. The latest version of Nvidia's AI-powered Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology is now supported in an assortment...
Dell strengthens security portfolio
Dell Technologies has announced new security services and solutions to help organisations protect against threats, respond to attacks and secure their devices, systems and clouds. Seventy-two percent of IT business leaders and professionals believe the changing...
Warming makes intense droughts and floods more frequent
Scientists have predicted that droughts and floods will become more frequent and severe as our planet warms and climate changes, but detecting this on regional and continental scales has proven difficult. Now a new NASA-led study confirms that major droughts and...
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SweepSouth concludes funding round
SweepSouth, the pioneer in using technology to provide on-demand and regular home cleaning services on the African continent, has concluded its Series A financing round. The funding comes from strategic investor Smollan, the international retail solutions company and...
Global transaction banks kick off blockchain PoC
SWIFT, in collaboration with leading global transaction banks, is developing a proof of concept (PoC) application that will test whether distributed ledger technology (DLT) can be used by banks to improve the reconciliation of their nostro accounts in real time,...
Omni-channel the link to enhanced CX
The business ideal of omni-channel communication is rolled out with varying degrees of success. Although omni, the idea of a seamless customer experience across multiple contact channels, is the way to go, it must be implemented in ways that best serve customers. It...
BDS is Equitrac’s Reseller of the Year
Bytes Document Solutions (BDS) has won the Equitrac Reseller of the Year Award from South African Equitrac distributor Document Accounting Solutions (DAS). Equitrac print management software assists businesses to reduce the costs of printing, increase security while...
Otel acquires Jireh, becomes systems integrator
Independent voice and data provider Otel has acquired fixed and wireless broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) Jireh Technologies. On the rationale behind this first acquisition, Otel believes Jireh's resources will help the company achieve its vision of becoming...
Pros and cons of BI in the cloud
All cloud is not the answer for all BI: business critical processes should stay in-house, writes Mervyn Mooi, director at Knowledge Integration Dynamics (KID). Recent international research shows steady growth in the number of organisations implementing cloud-based...
Where do you start looking for finance?
You’ve got your own business or are wanting to start a business and need to raise finance but are unsure of what funding options are available and what is needed to qualify for them. This is the situation that thousands of entrepreneurs across South Africa find...
CaseWare and the future of auditing
Technology is bringing immense changes to the auditing profession which are predominantly being driven by automation and cloud. CaseWare Africa business leader Theuns Holtshousen says it is predicted that robotics and artificial intelligence will replace up to 5% of...
Dean Baker joins Avaya
Avaya has appointed Dean Baker as strategic services sales manager to drive services growth in South Africa and sub-Saharan region. As companies across the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region increase their focus on digital transformation initiatives,...
Driving locally relevant and digital education in SA
While South Africa has made strides in providing access to education, Pearson’s global CEO John Fallon says there is more to be done. Fallon was recently in South Africa for Pearson’s graduate ceremonies. Harnessing the emerging talent that the South African youth...
Data Analyst at Food Lovers Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Location: Food Lovers Market Head Office, Brackenfell, Western Cape, South Africa and reporting to the Managing Executive: FLM Retail Buying. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Food Lover's Market Retail division consists of almost 100 Food Lover's Market stores in...
Data Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
Our client based in Roodepoort is looking for a dedicated but qualified individual who can take responsibility as a Data Analyst to explore and analyse the varying data and prepare the data for review. The Data Analyst needs to build digitalised reporting models that...
Angular Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Gauteng
ENVIRONMENT:SET specifications for new applications while understanding client requirements and how they translate in application features as the next Angular Developer sought by a Joburg-based leading provider of Smart IoT solutions and services. You will also be...
Data Analyst at Food Lovers Holdings (Pty) Ltd – Western Cape Brackenfell
Location: Food Lovers Market Head Office, Brackenfell, Western Cape, South Africa and reporting to the Managing Executive: FLM Retail Buying. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Food Lover's Market Retail division consists of almost 100 Food Lover's Market stores in...
Data Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd – Gauteng Roodepoort
Our client based in Roodepoort is looking for a dedicated but qualified individual who can take responsibility as a Data Analyst to explore and analyse the varying data and prepare the data for review. The Data Analyst needs to build digitalised reporting models that...
SYSTEMS DEVELOPER
JOB TITTLE: SYSTEMS DEVELOPERPurpose of the Job To build a software system to automate handling Learner information and results, NLRD uploads for historically registered qualifications, and other development work as assigned.Key functions: Maintain and improve the...
Demand Analyst
This is a Demand planning specialist and continuous improvement role. Hybrid role: Work from home. Attend ad hoc meetings in the office Reporting to the Supply Chain Continous improvement manager, You will Support central supply planning functions for customer...
SYSTEMS DEVELOPER – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB TITTLE: SYSTEMS DEVELOPERPurpose of the Job To build a software system to automate handling Learner information and results, NLRD uploads for historically registered qualifications, and other development work as assigned.Key functions: Maintain and improve the...
Demand Analyst – Gauteng Houghton Estate
This is a Demand planning specialist and continuous improvement role. Hybrid role: Work from home. Attend ad hoc meetings in the office Reporting to the Supply Chain Continous improvement manager, You will Support central supply planning functions for customer...
Software Developer (SQL, C#.Net) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A global Dev House in the sphere of iGaming seeks the coding talents of a passionate Software Developer whose core role will be to contribute to the design of cutting-edge software products while maintaining existing produces, adhering and sharing its...
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