Digitalisation puts African tech startups in a good position
With digitalisation as a key enabler of organic growth in greenfield projects in Africa, technology startups are well placed to capitalise on the desire of larger and established corporations wanting to move into various enterprise technologies in the region,...
Lack of privacy makes people want to disconnect
It’s estimated that 67,5% of the global population use the Internet – but many of them would like to ditch it. Compared to 2022, even more people would like to delete themselves from the Internet this year, according to joint research carried out this year by NordVPN...
Least developed countries face deepening digital divide
The digital connectivity divide separating the globe's least developed countries (LDCs) from the world as a whole shows no sign of narrowing. In fact, it is widening on key factors, according to ITU's Facts and Figures: Focus on Least Developed Countries. While the...
ISPA cautions against forced fibre upgrades
The Internet Service Providers' Association of South Africa (ISPA) has sounded a word of caution about fibre network operators (FNOs) forcing upgrades on consumers. While upgrades advertising "more for the same price", for example, are indeed good news for most...
New entrants challenge the biggest African brands
Brand Africa and Brand SA have unveiled new insights for 2022 Brand Africa South Africa's Best Brands, based on the 12th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands 2022 global rankings announced last year. While MTN, the overall most admired African brand, is also...
Massive increase for 5G roaming connections
A new study by Juniper Research has found that the total number of 5G roaming connections will increase from 53-million in 2023 to 526-million by 2027. This substantial growth will require the development of new roaming tools that are able to autonomously identify...
Intel debuts quantum SDK
Intel has released version 1.0 of the Intel Quantum Software Development Kit (SDK). The SDK is a full quantum computer in simulation that can also interface with Intel's quantum hardware, including Intel's Horse Ridge II control chip and Intel's quantum spin qubit...
PC workstation shipments slow after record year
The global desktop and mobile workstation market began 2022 with strong momentum but ultimately faced saturation and economic realities near the year's end. Unit shipments in the fourth quarter of 2022 (22Q4) shrank 22.2% compared to a year ago as IT device spending...
Machines are now inbound service contact centre customers
By 2026, 20% of inbound customer service contact volume will come from machine customers, according to Gartner. Machine customers are nonhuman economic actors that obtain goods or services in exchange for payment. In customer service and support, they will resemble...
Europe dominates global Internet penetration rates
Europe has been leading the way in terms of internet penetration rates with Northern Europe coming out on top with 97% of its population using the internet. Western Europe followed closely behind with 93,5%. According to TradingPlatforms.com, the rest of the world is...
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Overtime fraud rife, and ready for a remedy
South Africa has a higher than average rate of overtime fraud owing to limited prevention and detection systems, and a workforce which has become dependent on the financial advantage it offers them, writes Arlene Leggat, a director at the South African Payroll...
Protection for the industrial infrastructure
Kaspersky Lab has announced the global availability of Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity for Energy, a vertical advanced package for energy enterprises, based on Kaspersky Lab's suite for protection of industrial infrastructure. Modern electrical power grids are...
Are you asking the right questions of your customers?
Today's way of working distances us from observing how our customers interact with our brand. You could be working at head office and not get to see how your customers engage at store level. Even if you are engaging in surveys and telephone calls with customers, these...
Panasonic partners with Mustek
Mustek celebrated the start of their partnership with Panasonic on a high, hosting the joint venture at the offices of Mustek in Midrand, at an exclusive event attended by important business partners, media and stakeholders from both organisations. Mustek product...
BI today is powerful, accessible, controlled
Over the years, business intelligence (BI) has helped tens of thousands of enterprises gain a better understanding of the gaps and opportunities in their markets and organisational make-up. Nevertheless, it has been slow to permeate throughout organisations, writes...
Credence adds Infocyte to security stable
Credence Security, a specialist distribution company focusing on information security and risk management, has joined the Infocyte Partner Program as a distributor of the company's threat hunting solutions throughout Africa, Pakistan and India. Infocyte's hunt...
XDSL extends into New Telco SA data centre
New Telco SA's carrier-neutral Midrand data centre has been selected by Internet service and premier fibre provider, XDSL, as a Point of Presence on their rapidly expanding network. The data centre provides XDSL with the ideal platform to further extend their reach...
Bytes Security adds Performanta solutions
Bytes Systems Integration, a specialist outsource service provider and end to end ICT systems integrator and part of the JSE-listed Altron Group, has announced a joint venture with the Performanta Group to provide information security services to South African and...
Red Hat debuts latest version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9. The latest update to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 platform, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 builds upon more than six years of enterprise-proven success, offering a more secure, stable and...
Data-centric approach to drive insurance
Insurers today face a myriad of challenges especially when it comes to finding product differentiation in a highly competitive market. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, believes one of the best ways to overcome this is to embrace a data-centric...
Programme Administrator at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Fixed-term contract for 12 months Minimum requirements Minimum National Diploma in IT or a related fieldMinimum of 3 years of experience in program management or a related role.Proficiency in project management software toolsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple...
Mid- Senior Level Java Software Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Seeking a well-rounded Senior Developer with over 7 years of solid development experience to join our clients team. This hybrid role involves working both from home and at their Head Office in Pretoria Key Requirements University degree in Computer Science or...
Business Central Developer
Exciting Opportunity Alert!Are you a talented Business Central Developer ready to make an impact? We're seeking a driven professional with expertise in MB-800 and MB-920 certifications, and a solid track record in Business Central development. If you excel in AL...
Power Platform Developer
We are looking for a Power Platform Developer, with experience with low code solutions and Microsoft Azure.What you'll do:Collaborate with stakeholders to design technical solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.Create custom (Power) applications that...
Junior Front-end Developer at csir
12 MONTHS Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field.A minimum of 2 years practical experience in professional software development and engineering, particularly on large,...
Salesforce Solution Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Salesforce Solution Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing Salesforce solutions to meet the business needs of the organization. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements, configuring Salesforce...
Data Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field. A minimum of 5 years practical experience in professional software development and engineering, particularly on large, complex...
Senior Business Analysts at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
12 Months Senior Business AnalystsBachelor's degree in informatics, information technology, computer science/engineering or related fields with at least five years' experience in software development life cycle management. Experience in dealing with high level...
SAP ABAP Developer & Technical Consultant (Advanced) 2352 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
You will be part of a feature team responsible for but not limited to the following:Technical specifications / configurationDocumentationUnderstanding & interpreting business requirementsAssure quality of design, test casesRegular alignment with stakeholders and...
Senior BI Developer / Software Developer/ Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is seeking a candidate with strong expertise in Power BI reporting and extensive experience with BI tools. The ideal candidate may be a (Senior) BI Developer, BI Engineer, Software Engineer, or Data Engineer with a deep background in BI reporting and...
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