Better environmental performance boosts profits, cuts costs
Sustainable practices in business are more than just an ethical responsibility; they make sound financial sense. In their Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management study, researchers from Kyushu University reveal that companies with better...
Climate hazards will slash corporate earnings
Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, according to two new reports released today by the World Economic Forum. Companies that delay could see up to 7% of annual earnings wiped out by 2035 an impact akin to...
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...
Skills gap a security threat in Africa
With 87% of South African businesses experiencing a cybersecurity skills shortage, decision-makers must identify alternative methods of plugging this gap if they are to safeguard systems and data against an increasingly advanced cyber threat landscape. This is...
SSE revenue rockets
The worldwide Security Service Edge (SSE) market grew by nearly $1-billion in 2022, representing 38% growth as enterprise embrace cloud-delivered network security to secure cloud-based applications and user's access to those applications. "The pandemic fueled the need...
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Verint Mobile Work View extends mobile engagement
Verint Systems has announced the availability of its new Mobile Work View solution, an app that further extends common work activities across devices, from desktops to smartphones, enabling employees to access workplace information anytime, anywhere. These changes...
Laptops and data for top-performing matriculants
Top-performing matriculants from across the country are being sponsored with laptops and data as part of a joint initiative by the MTN SA Foundation and the Department of Education. MTN SA Foundation will give a total of 100 laptops, 10 in each province. Additionally...
Trend Micro leads in email security
Trend Microhas been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Email Security 2016 Vendor Assessment. "Trend Micro is placed in the Leaders category in this [year's] IDC MarketScape for making its messaging product a prominent part of its security suite, which...
Microsoft’s HoloLens brings AR to the fore
Etienne de Villiers, leadpProgrammer at Fuzzy Logic, unwraps the potential for Microsoft's HoloLens Earlier this year, tech juggernaut Microsoft began shipping the developer's version of its HoloLens AR headset. A device that has been in development for years, the...
Financial resolutions for a new year
Anton van Heerden, executive vice-president: Africa & Middle East at Sage, point out that a new year brings fresh opportunities and challenges Here are some financial resolutions to kick-start your small business in 2017. Planning - Outline your plan for the year...
Software AG’s ARIS supports SAP Solution Manager 7.2
Software AG has announced that ARIS for SAP Solutions, a collaborative process improvement environment that enables convenient, on-demand documentation, analysis and streamlining of processes, is the first business process analysis (BPA) tool to support the new...
Addressing IT challenges in remote locations
The central office has traditionally been the centre of gravity for most organisations, writes Taj ElKhayat, regional vice-president: Middle East and Africa at Riverbed Technology. That is where the data centre is located, and where most of the IT staff works....
Safeguard your business from cybercrime
From malware to phishing and from hacking to theft of data storage devices, the risks of falling victim to a security gap are continually growing, writes Anton van Heerden, executive vice-pesident for Sage Africa & Middle East. If you are an African entrepreneur,...
Telcos risk becoming single-digit-margin businesses
Over the past two decades the telecommunications industry has been driven by new and faster technology, coupled with strong demand for connectivity - moving from the wireline arena to the mobile boom, and finally to the convergence of voice and data services, De Wet...
Planning for tomorrow’s cyberattacks
As organisations think through their cybersecurity strategy for the coming year the challenge they face is how to plan for success, writes Peter Bauer, CEO and co-founder of Mimecast. This past year we’ve seen how cybercriminals continue to become more sophisticated...
Azure Enterprise Architect – SvW – Gauteng Johannesburg
This role will start with a migration project (data/reports/dashboards from QlikView), but thereafter will remain working with the same platform/technologies.Minimum Requirements:10+ years experience in:Power BI data modelling and report development using PIBR format...
Systems Engineer – Global Ops – Remote Remote
Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of Information Systems offered to the company and its customers.Key Performance Areas:Design Information Systems and related architecture 15%Installing and configuring Information Systems 25%Troubleshoot...
System Engineer
Our client, based in Woodmead is looking for the services of a Systems Engineer. You should have an MCITP and Azure Certification, and have experience with LAN, networks, servers, desktops, mobile devices. Send your CV now.Knowledge: Knowledge of LAN, networks,...
SAP Developer (ABAP/UI5) (Expert) 0315 TT
Functional and technical enhancement on the Product Solution for Physical LogisticsMaintenance and development enhancement for the Product Solution for Physical LogisticsSupport for functional refinement of requirements for the Sub Product OwnerProblem analysis and...
Senior .Net Developer (Optimizely/Episerver or Sitecore/Contentful) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR passion for delivering challenging, cutting-edge web & mobile solutions as a Senior .Net Developer with Optimizely/Episerver or Sitecore/Contentful is sought by a dynamic provider of Tailored Digital Solutions. The ideal candidate will have worked...
System Engineer – Remote Remote
Our client, based in Woodmead is looking for the services of a Systems Engineer. You should have an MCITP and Azure Certification, and have experience with LAN, networks, servers, desktops, mobile devices. Send your CV now.Knowledge: Knowledge of LAN, networks,...
SAP Developer (ABAP/UI5) (Expert) 0315 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Functional and technical enhancement on the Product Solution for Physical LogisticsMaintenance and development enhancement for the Product Solution for Physical LogisticsSupport for functional refinement of requirements for the Sub Product OwnerProblem analysis and...
Senior .Net Developer (Optimizely/Episerver or Sitecore/Contentful) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR passion for delivering challenging, cutting-edge web & mobile solutions as a Senior .Net Developer with Optimizely/Episerver or Sitecore/Contentful is sought by a dynamic provider of Tailored Digital Solutions. The ideal candidate will have worked...
Test Analyst
Perform both Manual and Automation TestingDesign and Develop Test Automation FrameworksTesting on collection products and payment systemsInvolved in Integration and migration projects Minimum Requirements:Matric / Grade 12Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,...
Business Analyst Training
Business Analyst Training - 3-Month Contract Minimum Requirements:Matric [Grade 12]Relevant Technical/IT Degree or Diploma.At least 3 years experience in an end user-facing role.Experience in business process documentation.Experience in creating training...
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