SA CEOs are cautiously optimistic about 2025
South African business leaders are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, driven by recent positive economic developments. The Q4 2024 Merchantec CEO Confidence Index recorded a 2% decrease between Q3 2024 and Q4 2024, reaching a score of 53.9. However, despite...
AI not the driver for 2025 PC, tablet growth
The global market for personal computing devices, including PCs and tablets, is set to grow 3,8% in 2024, reaching 403,5-million units, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device...
The next-normal state of the email landscape
After analysing data from more than 10-billion bulk emails from 2020 to 2022, the Everlytic Email Marketing Benchmark Report 2022 has discovered seismic shifts in user behaviour and engagement as the world returned to normal post-Covid. Unpacking insights, trends,...
Hybrid workers exercise more, sleep longer, eat better
A new study has revealed that hybrid working is leading to a healthier workforce, with more time being dedicated to exercise, sleep and healthy eating. Research among more than 2 000 hybrid workers by IWG reveals that the time saved by reduced commuting has led to...
Seacom goes live on Equiano subsea cable
Following its landing in Cape Town in August last year, Seacom has today gone live with express connectivity on the Equiano subsea cable connecting the Mother City to Lisbon, Portugal which it says is the fastest direct route between the two continents. "This launch...
Energy industrial control systems in Africa are a top cyberattack target
According to Kaspersky ICS CERT, in the second half of 2022, the company's security solutions globally blocked 6% more malware families on industrial automation systems than in the first half of the year - 147% more than in the second half of 2021. Compared to other...
SA banks unlock growth in complex conditions
2022 tested the resilience of the South African economy, which began with momentum as the disruptive phase of the Covid-19 pandemic eased. After rallying in the third quarter, StatsSA reported that GDP declined by 1,3% in the fourth quarter, elevating recessionary...
Evolving usage and tight budgets hinder thin clients
Faced with an ongoing transition towards alternative devices and challenged budgets, global shipments of thin client devices declined 24% YoY in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Client Device Tracker. Full year shipment...
Dogecoin doesn’t dodge the crypto bullet
Despite being criticised as risky and speculative investments - and often created as a joke - meme coins continue gaining traction fuelled by their growing online communities. Having said that, though, the original meme coin - Dogecoin - is still underperforming in...
New pledge to eradicate polio in Africa
In a bid to foster a healthy population, African leaders have come together to reiterate the need to actively direct resources and efforts to curb the spread of polio on the continent after their previous success was hampered by the Covid-19 outbreak. The African...
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Raspberry Pi family arrives at takealot.com
RS Components is bringing the revolutionary Raspberry Pi 3 board and accessories to consumers across South Africa, by launching their products on takealot.com, South Africa's largest online store, for the first time. First released in 2012, the Raspberry Pi is a...
Dell unveils quad-core Wyse 5060 thin client
Dell has announced a new high-performance, highly-efficient thin client, the Wyse 5060, that is easy to deploy and manage, provides greater security options and complete virtual workspace compatibility with Citrix, Microsoft and VMware. Designed for knowledge workers...
AI takes root in recruitment
With increasing competition in attracting and retaining top talent presenting a significant challenge to businesses across industries, new innovative solutions in identifying candidates who are the 'right fit' for vacant positions have peaked the interest of the...
Modern licensing models look promising
As medium sized companies start to embrace the cloud, setting themselves up for faster growth and success, it is critical that they don't end up in a siloed software licensing situation that limits them. This is according to One Channel CEO Bernard Ford, who warns...
Be prepared – and honest – for a new job in 2017
While many South Africans see the New Year as the perfect time to look for a job, temptation to throw a few exaggerations - and lies - into your resume in order to stand out from all other applicants may be at an all-time high. "With a national unemployment rate of...
Why doesn’t a 13th cheque give me double my pay?
As the Christmas season approaches, some lucky employees will be looking forward to a bonus or a thirteenth cheque. Frequently, however, people express surprise that their thirteenth cheque doesn't translate into double their typical take-home pay. The reason for...
The rise of consulting services at accounting firms
The last few years have seen a rise of advisory and consulting services at today's largest audit firms. However, despite the trusted status of these firms, such activity may pose risks to audit quality and investor protection in days to come. So says Richard Firth,...
HPE removes barriers to IoT adoption
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced new innovations that help organisations rapidly, securely and cost-effectively deploy Internet of Things (IoT) devices in wide area, enterprise and industrial deployments. The solutions include: * HPE Mobile...
Data backups can save you from hackers
Over the past few years, millions of PCs from around the world have been locked or had their files encrypted as a result of devious malware. According to Kaspersky Security Bulletin, in 2015 there were 1,966,324 registered notifications for attempted malware...
Kevin Hardy to lead BT’s expansion in Africa
BT has announced that Kevin Hardy, currently BT's head of sales for Africa, has been appointed to lead operations across the region as MD, with immediate effect. Hardy replaces Oliver Fortuin, who will leave the business in February 2017. Kevin Taylor, BT president...
K2 Nintex Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
The Nintex K2 Developer plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing solutions using the Nintex K2 Ver. 5 On-Premises platform, with a focus on workflow automation and streamlining business processes. This role is essential in supporting the group's...
Solar and Energy Storage Systems Technician
Are you a hands-on technician passionate about solar energy and battery storage systems? - Apply now! Is this you?You're a highly skilled Solar PV Technician with a knack for troubleshooting and installing cutting-edge energy solutions. You thrive in problem-solving...
ICT Technician
Our client is looking for an ICT Technician that will be joining their team based in Gqeberha.The successful candidate would need to mainly perform maintenance to all PC & Laptop hardware, stock management, logging calls via email with couriers for collections...
Solar and Energy Storage Systems Technician – Gauteng Fourways
Are you a hands-on technician passionate about solar energy and battery storage systems? - Apply now! Is this you?You're a highly skilled Solar PV Technician with a knack for troubleshooting and installing cutting-edge energy solutions. You thrive in problem-solving...
ICT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client is looking for an ICT Technician that will be joining their team based in Gqeberha.The successful candidate would need to mainly perform maintenance to all PC & Laptop hardware, stock management, logging calls via email with couriers for collections...
Network Engineer III
Join our dynamic team as a Network Engineer III, where you'll design, optimize, and secure cutting-edge network systems that power critical business operations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex network challenges, and are ready to lead...
Automation tester
Automation tester with a passion for testing software application, working on advanced technologies, Agile environment and healthy working environment.Experience in Selenium and JavaCI/CD experienceAble to work on Agile MethodologiesMin of 3+ experience with...
Network Engineer III – Gauteng Midrand
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Automation tester – Gauteng Turffontein
Automation tester with a passion for testing software application, working on advanced technologies, Agile environment and healthy working environment.Experience in Selenium and JavaCI/CD experienceAble to work on Agile MethodologiesMin of 3+ experience with...
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We need a Microsoft Dynamics ERP/CRM Developer specializes in tailoring and enhancing the Dynamics CRM/ERP platform to meet specific business needs. You must have expertise in adapting the system's vast capabilities to create efficient, user-friendly solutions.Must be...
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