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...
Checkmate! How cybercriminals catch chess players in a gambit
Along with the growing number of chess players online, the risk of related cyberattacks are also increasing with Kaspersky cybersecurity experts discovering that chess players have been targeted by a range of different attacks from cybercriminals spreading malicious...
Intel, Arm collaborate on leading-edge SoC design
Intel Foundry Services (IFS) and Arm have announced a multigeneration agreement to enable chip designers to build low-power compute system-on-chips (SoCs) on the Intel 18A process. The collaboration will focus on mobile SoC designs first, but allows for potential...
Cassava Technologies ups investment in SA
In support of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s investment initiative, Cassava Technologies has pledged a total of R4,5-billion in investment in South Africa at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC). The investment will be made through Cassava’s business...
Hamilton Ratshefola dies
Gijima has confirmed the death of its group chief executive, Hamilton Ratshefola, at the age of 56, following a short illness. “Gijima, its shareholders, board, executive, staff and the ICT industry have undoubtedly lost a par-excellence leader, a friend, a mentor and...
African CEOs need to view cyber risks more seriously
Twenty six percent of CEOs in Africa believe their companies will be exposed to cyber risk in the next 12 months - and 33% think it will only happen in the next five years. This indicates that among CEOs in Africa, cyber risks are not considered a major risk compared...
It’s time to close the innovation gap
Businesses worldwide are confident in the strength of their organisation’s innovation in the face of current global challenges – 84% say that their company has a vibrant culture of innovation (68% in South Africa) – but Dell’s new Innovation Index shows that there is...
Cybersecurity’s underestimated role as a business enabler
New research from Trend Micro reveals that while global organisations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets this year, 90% of African companies have neglected to put cybersecurity protocols in place. “Organisations would do well to reconsider the importance of...
WiFi-enabled products suffer first-ever decline
The decline in smartphone and PC shipments in 2022 took its toll on overall shipments for WiFi-enabled products, causing them to fall for the first time ever in decades-long history. After shipments grew 8,6% in 2021 fueled by pandemic-driven market changes, they fell...
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Xerox named as one of world’s most ethical companies
Xerox has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2017 World's Most Ethical Company. Xerox is one of only 13 honourees that have been named to the list for all 11 years,...
Collaboration and the changing face of communications
"Collaboration" and "communication", as business terms, have been around for a long time but, as technology evolves, so have the ways in which we communicate and collaborate within and between businesses, writes Andre Deetlefs, executive: lines of business at the...
Microsoft Teams rolls out to Office 365 users
Microsoft has announced the general availability of Microsoft Teams, the company's new chat-based workspace in Office 365. The new tool for team collaboration is now available to Office 365 business customers in 181 markets, including South Africa, and services 19...
The unspoken social media commandments
Social media is fair game, right? Wrong. Over-use and abuse it and you'll end up unliked, unfollowed and maybe blocked. Teens and young adults from HDI Youth Marketeers' Junior Board of Directors offer their top 10 rules when it comes to social media. #1 - Thou shalt...
Syntech moves to new Joburg premises
IT distributor Syntech, which celebrates its 15th year in business, has signed a deal for new offices in Johannesburg as part of its expansion programme which was outlined in 2011. Established in 2002, Syntech places particular focus on providing value-added service...
Joosubs supports growth with Argility innovation
Joosubs, the family-owned furniture retailer, has decided to implement Argility's Ceres retail software suite across its existing network of stores. Ceres provides a tried-and-trusted solution that has been relied upon by retailers for the past 20 years. In terms of...
Dynamic digital consumer voice gets louder
The collective voice of today's dynamic digital consumers is growing louder, compelling goods and services providers to respond with enhanced organisational agility across their entire businesses, writes Wayne Hull, MD and head of Accenture Digital for South and...
Businesses use trade credit to secure debtors
With South Africa's current economic and trade environment remaining constrained and unpredictable, businesses are increasingly recognising the benefits of trade credit insurance to protect their bottom line. Trade credit insurance protects a business against the risk...
Operational intelligence optimises supply chain
Every company in the supply chain is continually being challenged to deliver operations in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. The prospect of cuts to budgets puts greater emphasis on using the supply chain to reduce costs and enhance value, writes Thabo...
App digitises, optimises humanitarian aid
The Red Cross Society of Côte d'Ivoire (RCSCI), whose mission is to improve the living conditions of vulnerable people across the country, improve health through programs such as first aid administration and aid authorities in the promotion of compliance with...
Senior PHP Developer – Gauteng Sandown
Contract to perm opportunityFull time in office based in Sandton Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled PHP Developer with expertise in Laravel to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality web...
Software Developer – Gauteng Sandown
12 month contract with possible conversion to permfull time in office based in Sandton Job Summary: We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer with expertise in .NET Core and React to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing...
Junior IT Engineer – Remote Remote
1-2 years experianceMust have valid driver license and own transport.Salary R7000 - R10 000 depending on experience.Company cellFuel allowance will be provided, and monthly maintenance will be added to package (R1000) for use of their own vehicle.First 3 months will...
PHP Developer
Contract to perm opportunityFull time in office based in Sandton Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled PHP Developer with expertise in Laravel to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality web...
AI Specialist
Purpose The purpose of this role is that Centre of Excellence Specialist oversees the implementation of business analysis standards and practices. The role includes enhancing bank-wide business analysis procedures, ensuring high-quality deliverables, promoting best...
General Project Manager at Innovative Staffing Solutions
Tasks Implement and evaluate processesIdentify quality control issues and suggest solutionsImplement strategies and coordinate different service/vetting and support departmentsContribute to budget and organizational plansOversee day-to-day operationsSet policies and...
PHP Developer – Gauteng Sandown
Contract to perm opportunityFull time in office based in Sandton Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled PHP Developer with expertise in Laravel to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality web...
AI Specialist – Gauteng Randburg
Purpose The purpose of this role is that Centre of Excellence Specialist oversees the implementation of business analysis standards and practices. The role includes enhancing bank-wide business analysis procedures, ensuring high-quality deliverables, promoting best...
General Project Manager at Innovative Staffing Solutions – Gauteng Kempton Park
Tasks Implement and evaluate processesIdentify quality control issues and suggest solutionsImplement strategies and coordinate different service/vetting and support departmentsContribute to budget and organizational plansOversee day-to-day operationsSet policies and...
SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst
Join Africa's Leading Bank in Johannesburg! SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst Wanted Elevate our supply chain with your expertise. Drive Excellence: Optimize processes and enhance efficiency. Innovate: Lead groundbreaking projects in a dynamic financial environment....
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