Google’s quantum computing gambit pays off
In a remarkable turnaround from a challenging year marked by intensifying AI competition that threatened its dominance in internet search, Google is closing 2024 on an optimistic note. The tech giant's stock has surged nearly 14% over the past month, rebounding from...
Meta sets the bar in AR/VR as competitors gear up
After two quarters of declines, global shipments of AR/VR headsets finally returned to growth as volumes rose 12,8% during the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24) according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual...
TooMuchWifi slashes data prices for underserved communities
On a mission to improve connectivity for underserved communities, Cape Town-based TooMuchWifi has slashed its data prices to the extent that customers can now get 24 hours of unlimited Internet access for just R5.00 using a daily hotspot voucher. It has also...
European ICT spend set to be resilient in 2023
ICT spending in Europe is expected to grow by 2,8% YoY in 2023 in constant currency terms, reaching $1184,5-billion, says International Data Corporation (IDC). The research organisation’s Worldwide Black Book: Live Edition says that despite the challenging...
Nashua celebrates 50-year milestone
Nashua has celebrated its 50th birthday, having opened its doors in 1973 as a specialist in the sale and service of liquid toner copiers. When Nashua was founded, faxes were rare and expensive, only the biggest companies had mainframes, and copiers were cutting-edge...
Mobile money exceeds expectations, hits $1,26trn transaction value
Mobile money services are growing faster than predicted around the globe, as digital services continue to rise in popularity, according to the GSMA's annual "State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023". The report, published annually by the GSMA and funded by...
Hybrid working reduces carbon emissions
New research by IWG in partnership with Arup reveals working closer to home can significantly reduce carbon emissions in major cities across UK and US, with reductions of up to 70% in Manchester and 87% in Los Angeles recorded. Daily commuting to city centre offices...
SA ranks bottom in Allianz Global Pension Report
Allianz has released the second edition of its Global Pension Report which analyses 75 pension systems around the globe using its proprietary Allianz Pension Index (API). The index consists of three pillars: Analysis of basic demographic and fiscal conditions; a...
Every third user in SA has nicknames for their gadgets
Nearly every third respondent (30%) from South Africa gives a nickname to their personal and home devices - with smartphones topping the list - according to a Kaspersky "Digital Superstitions" survey about people's attitudes toward modern technologies and gadgets....
How concerned should SA be about developments in AI?
The concept of the AI Singularity, where machines become self-aware, is cause for some concern among several prominent researchers and thought leaders. While the concerns may seem worlds away for most South Africans, they are real and South African universities should...
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AccTech is Sage’s top-performing partner
Local business solutions provider and Sage Premier Business Partner AccTech Systems, has won the 'SADC Sage 300 Partner of the Year Award' at the Sage Business Partner Awards 2017 for Africa. The awards ceremony, held during the Sage Summit Tour in Johannesburg...
Know your facts before embarking on retrenchments
A tough economic climate continues to see numerous organisations restructuring and implementing retrenchments in an attempt to streamline operations and increase profitability. According to Kay Vittee, CEO of Kelly, retrenchments are often unexpected, and employers...
Learn, segment and protect in the IoT world
Experts predict that by 2020 there will be 4,3 Internet-connected devices for every man, woman, and child on the planet. Each of these connected devices generates data that is pushed, pulled, collected, sorted, analysed, stored, and examined. This data, and the...
Calling all innovative startups
Mastercard is calling for applications for its next Start Path Global 2017 class, the company's global initiative to support innovative later-stage startups who are reshaping the future of commerce. The programme is open to startups from South Africa and across the...
Tigo’s new call centre opens in Tanzania
Tigo has opened a new call centre in Tanzania, the first of its kind in the country. Boasting the latest technology, the call centre, complete with embedded data security measures to protect customer information and identity, has been designed to offer Tigo customers...
Cape Branding Services takes on digital printing
Cape Branding Services (CBS) is growing its new digital printing division with the introduction of a Xerox Color C70 printer from Cape Office Machines and Bytes Document Solutions. The new printer marks a natural progression in CBS's wholesale printing services for...
Kyocera recognised by Laserfiche as leading SA VAR
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa was one of the South African (SA) value added resellers (VAR) to bring home Laserfiche's top-selling Winners Circle Achievers Award from this year's Empower conference. Noscotek, the SA based distributor, joined Kyocera Document...
Partnership benefits residents in Alexander and Mfuleni
More than 7 000 learners benefitted from the partnership between NGO Afrika Tikkun, Workonline Communications - a wholesale provider of IP transit and carrier services across Africa - and its partners. The partnership, which was announced in August 2016 to address the...
New group CEO for Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa
Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa (VMMEA) has announced the appointment of Alan Gow as the group CEO. He will be based at the group's regional head office in Dubai. Gow comes with an extensive Virgin senior leadership profile, having been a co-founder of the...
The fibre boom – and what it means for home and business users
The plethora or fibre - and fibre service providers - flooding urban areas, offering Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) and Fibre-to-the-business(FTTB) services has rapidly changed the way Internet services are delivered to customers. Thanks to the open access nature of most...
Data Analyst
A leading industry innovator is seeking a talented Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and make a significant impact on the organisation's success. Requirements: 3-5 years' experience as a...
Agile Project Manager (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENTJOIN the growing team of a dynamic provider of Tailored Digital Solutions seeking your expertise as an Agile Project Manager. Working closely with a small team of Devs and the client's Project Managers, you will run various ceremonies including sprint...
Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
A leading industry innovator is seeking a talented Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and make a significant impact on the organisation's success. Requirements: 3-5 years' experience as a...
Finance Systems Analyst
Train operating entities to navigate the system Determining effectiveness of existing processesEstablishing and maintaining quality standardsExamine existing business processes and procedures Examine existing systems to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement...
Software Developer C#.NET
We're looking for a driven Software Developer who is dedicated to their personal and professional growth. Join our passionate team, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and gain exposure across diverse industries. We're seeking a candidate...
Finance Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Train operating entities to navigate the system Determining effectiveness of existing processesEstablishing and maintaining quality standardsExamine existing business processes and procedures Examine existing systems to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement...
Software Developer C#.NET – Western Cape Century City
We're looking for a driven Software Developer who is dedicated to their personal and professional growth. Join our passionate team, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and gain exposure across diverse industries. We're seeking a candidate...
Software Engineer
Our clients in the Transportation space are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in the Gauteng area. Work with the latest technology in the transportation sector with dynamic teams across the country and internationally. Job Summary The...
Project Manager Agile SDLC at QES
y client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager to join them on a 12 month contract / 5 days onsite a week / based in Woodstock Position Summary: Senior IT Project Manager (Supplychain / Warehouse Managenet Systems) Industry: Supply...
Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our clients in the Transportation space are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in the Gauteng area. Work with the latest technology in the transportation sector with dynamic teams across the country and internationally. Job Summary The...
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