AI agents could aid governments in building public trust
Public trust in government has been lagging for years, but new Salesforce research reveals AI agents could help rebuild it. Constituents around the world agree there’s room for improvement when it comes to government service. Forty percent struggle with government...
SMEs miss out on a $789bn green finance opportunity
There is a massive gap between SMEs’ sustainability ambition and their ability to take action, preventing them from accessing vital green finance needed to drive their initiatives. While 86% of SMEs say that sustainability is important to their business, only 9,1%...
IaaS revenue tumbles but outlook is positive
Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) revenue growth dropped 9% between Q4 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, but is likely to bounce back later this year as cyclical trends return and organisations work through their cloud challenges. This is the view of market...
AppSec teams struggling to keep up with vulnerabilities
Application security (AppSec) teams are stuck in a catch-up cycle, unable to keep up with the increasingly rapid, agile development pace - and playing security defence via an endless and unproductive vulnerability chase. This is one of the key findings from a new...
Air transport industry looks to digitalise as baggage mishandling nearly doubles
Airlines and airports are facing a surge in baggage mishandling rates amidst the growing number of passengers, with the number of mishandled bags almost doubling from 2021 to 2022 to 7,6 bags per thousand passengers. This is according to SITA's 2023 Baggage IT...
IT industry wakes up to ESG
Kathy Gibson reports - What is your carbon footprint? In a world where climate change and decarbonisation is a big issue, this is an important question for everyone to ask themselves, says Adam Simon, global MD and chief financial officer of Context. "Most people...
Salaries lag private pension payments
The average salary in South Africa has weakened amid the underperforming economy, high unemployment rate, soaring inflation and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to BankservAfrica's Five-year Review of Take-home Pay and Private Pensions in South Africa...
Humanity should be a top priority for business leaders
The Covid-19 pandemic triggered a seismic shift in the way we work - it shone a spotlight on employee's challenges and springboarded platforms for them to voice their unhappiness. Today, people culture can no longer be put on the backburner, especially with the rise...
Eskom will ‘do its best’ to minimise load shedding this winter
Eskom's executive management is looking to minimise the impact of load shedding "to the best of our ability" the acting Group CEO of Eskom, Calib Cassim, told delegates at the opening session of the Enlit Africa conference and expo in Cape Town. "We hope to recover...
African banks remain resilient and committed to digitalisation
African Banker magazine and banking platform Backbase have released the third edition of their annual report on the ongoing digital banking revolution in Africa, exploring the major trends shaping its future on the continent. Surveying 153 African banks, the report...
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Xerox opens first showroom and service centre in Zambia
DIGIprint, the exclusive Xerox distributor in Zambia, has opened the first Xerox Showroom and Service Centre in Zambia. The initiative is supported by Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 sub-Saharan countries and part of the...
Use social media intelligence to allay a potential security crisis
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Solution House adds crime prediction to Incident Desk
Cape Town-based software and solutions developer Solution House Software has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) module for Incident Desk designed to predict and map potential crimes before they happen. Solution House Software director, Tiaan Janse van...
WannaCry a wake-up call for organisations
If ever there was a time to be vigilant online and on networks, it is now. A new strain of the WannaCry ransomware, which recently affected major corporate networks and high profile organisations across the world, is unprecedented in its scale and severity. Data...
Nology introduces Yealink T5 Smart Media IP Phone
The local availability of Yealink's T5 Smart Media IP Phone Series, released by Platinum distributer Nology, enhances telephonic communications in the workplace. The new T5 series includes the T56A, T58A and T58V. Alex Bantjes, product manager at Nology, says: "With...
MiX Telematics initiates driver monitoring service
Fleet and mobile asset management solutions provider MiX Telematics has launched an inhouse driver monitoring service called MiX ReportMyDriving. The service is focused on promoting road safety and reducing road accidents by improving driver behaviour and identifying...
Jupiter for ‘Digital India’ initiative
IPStar International, an Asia- Pacific telecommunications company and wholly-owned subsidiary of satellite operator Thaicom, has chosen the Jupiter System from Hughes Network Systems, to extend the reach of broadband throughout India. IPStar will operate the Jupiter...
Don’t force your digital payroll into a manual box
Most organisations that are moving from manual to digital payroll solutions do so to improve efficiencies, extract richer business insights and manage systems more tightly. Digital can transform access and capability, introducing new layers of information that can be...
South African SMBs ripe for ransomware attacks
While the immediate threat of cyber-carnage in the wake of the WannaCry attack has been averted, South African SMBs are in the firing line of the next global malware outbreak. That's the view of Craig Jones, chief technology officer of technology and digital...
StorTech achieves ISO 20 000 certification
IT business solutions organisation StorTech has become an ISO/IEC 20 000 certified business by complying with the international standard for IT service management. StorTech is a provider of IT business solutions that enable its clients to gain business agility and a...
Digital Account Manager/Web Strategist (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Wynberg
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a forward-thinking Digital Agency urgently seeking a highly skilled & client-centric Digital Account Manager. Your core role will be to manage client relationships, develop strategic marketing plans, oversee campaign execution, and...
Junior UI/UX Designer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:AN exciting position is available for a talented Junior UI/UX Designer, with a keen eye for detail and beautiful visual aesthetics, wanted by a dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions. You will assist with the development,...
Software Developer (Java / Dephi) TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Proven experience (8+ years) as a Software Developer or similar role in software development.Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum).Strong knowledge of SQL - Database design, queries, reporting (e.g. MySQL, SQL Server,...
Senior Developer
Our Client is looking for a Senior Developer to play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable customer facing applications. A solid techie with insight and independence to guide and mentor Junior Developers. With a strong focus on...
Enterprise Architect – ServiceNow
ENVIRONMENT:This global consultancy specializing in software engineering and data science is seeking an Enterprise Architect for ServiceNow within the Telecom Domain. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and governance of ServiceNow-based solutions...
Software Engineer – JAVA
Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...
Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our Client is looking for a Senior Developer to play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable customer facing applications. A solid techie with insight and independence to guide and mentor Junior Developers. With a strong focus on...
Enterprise Architect – ServiceNow – Remote Remote
ENVIRONMENT:This global consultancy specializing in software engineering and data science is seeking an Enterprise Architect for ServiceNow within the Telecom Domain. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and governance of ServiceNow-based solutions...
Software Engineer – JAVA – Gauteng Randburg
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IT Project Manager
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