AI key to creating jobs for African youth
Artificial intelligence (AI) innovation can play a key role in addressing Africa’s persistent youth unemployment challenges and shaping a more prosperous future for the continent’s workforce. This is among the findings of new report from Caribou Digital, in...
Developing economies to benefit from improved global trade
Global trade is set to reach a record $33-trillion in 2024, according to the latest Global Trade Update by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This $1-trillion increase, reflecting 3,3% annual growth, highlights resilience in global trade. Developing economies,...
Smart Township Challenge 2023 winners urge community participation
The newly-crowned winners of the Stellenbosch Network 'Smart Township' #Ideasforchange challenge, Chuma Lalendle and Sbahle Mgijima believe that it will take more than their innovative solution to make Kayamandi a Smart Township. The #Ideasforchange challenge an...
Top HR investment trends for 2023
Nearly half of HR leaders cited HR technology as their top investment priority in 2023, according to a recent Gartner survey, which adds that other top investment areas include staffing and recruiting, total rewards, and learning and development. "HR leaders continue...
Gaming app install ad spend close to $27bn despite slowdown
AppsFlyer's State of Gaming App Marketing report indicates that as the post-Covid era unfolds, a digital slowdown - or return to pre-Covid conditions - is occuring in the industry. The report is an in-depth study of key gaming trends for app developers, marketers, and...
NASA develops quantum detector that counts single photons
Quantum computers hold the promise of operating millions of times faster than conventional computers. But to communicate over long distances, quantum computers will need a dedicated quantum communications network. To help form such a network, a device has been...
African smartphone market declines
Africa's smartphone market declined for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q4 2022, with shipments down 17,8% year on year (YoY) to 17,6-million units. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), with the firm's Worldwide Quarterly...
So who’s going to recycle solar panels in 30 years’ time?
With more than R2,2-billion worth of solar panels imported into South Africa during the first half of 2022, and the pace of imports set to increase dramatically as the country's energy crisis mounts, the overlooked problem of recycling these panels could result in an...
The challenges facing women in the tech industry
A new global survey to coincide with International Women's Day reveals that parity for women in technology-related positions and industries is still a way off, and suggests that Covid-19, along with a skills shortage, has had a major role to play in blocking women's...
Cybercrime tops supply issues, inflation as 2023’s biggest business risk
Cybercrime has for years been one of the biggest risks to organisations, compromising sensitive data and causing brutal financial losses and - despite other headwinds and challenges the business sector faces in 2023 - it still remains the number one threat to...
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Why CMOs should commit to an innovation budget
Johan Walters, head of C2C Labs, says chief marketing officers (CMOs) are always looking for new ways to differentiate their brands. Newer technologies such as AR and VR offer huge opportunity to position a brand. But unless innovation is properly managed, measured...
Unlegislated ‘other’ leave not a right
Employers are free to offer staff various types of leave, not covered by legislation, but recognised and governed by company policy and contracts - however, as HCM experts explain, this 'other leave' is not a right and ought to be seen as a privilege. Nicol Myburgh,...
Worker demands when it comes to on-the-job training
s students have taken to the streets demanding #feesmustfall and the de-colonisation of education in higher education institutions, workers have some demands of their own. Workers are expecting and sometimes demanding a personal growth plan. "Workers want more than...
parnters deliver compliant cloud-based call recording
CallCabinet and virtual PBX platform wholesaler Contineo Virtual Communications have combined forces to offer the local channel a plug-and-play compliant call recording solution for the enterprise market, based on CallCabinet's cloud-based Atmos. Laurent Pieton,...
ESET debuts early warning service
ESET is to offer ESET Threat Intelligence, a service that predicts and proactively notifies customers of real-time threats targeting their businesses so they can be more flexible when adapting to a rapidly changing threat landscape. The service will be rolled out...
Don’t just hand over personal information
South Africans are all too trusting when it comes to their personal information, and that can be dangerous. Sarel Lamprecht, MD of leading cyber insurance company Phishield, says that very few South Africans realise that when they hand over their ID cards for scanning...
F5 delivers cloud application services
F5 Networks has unveiled a series of solutions and innovations designed for customers requiring rich, consistent application services across private, public, and hybrid cloud application deployments. In addition, F5 announced combined solutions with Equinix Cloud...
Big data and cross-industry data sharing
Data is prolific; it's ubiquitous and pertains to virtually every aspect of life and its ability to offer additional value to customers - and, in turn, the industry's ability to leverage it - is extraordinary. The trouble is effectively collating raw data across...
Consumerisation of IT offers a glimpse into the future of ERP
Viesturs Zalaiskalns, HansaWorld South Africa channel manager, says ERP vendors that fail to offer a user-friendly, mobile interface will run the risk of falling behind. The generation known as Millennials will soon make up half of the global workforce, and as the...
Prevent employees from stealing IT assets
The vast range and volume of new devices being deployed in the marketplace makes it nearly impossible for companies to safely manage and dispose of excess electronics. Most companies are oblivious to the risks associated with asset disposition and theft, failure to...
ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer)
ENVIRONMENT:A Johannesburg-based software engineering and data science consultancy, with a global development footprint, serves a diverse clientele ranging from large enterprises to emerging startups across South Africa, the Middle East, and the United States, is...
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Mobile developer – Gauteng Bedford
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ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Security Analyst
The purpose of this role is to work as a Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals, Cloud Security Analyst - Tier 2 being tasked with contributing to the technical aspects of the global organisation MXDR team to ensure that they are in line with the company's growth....
BI Developer (Data Bricks)
We are seeking a talented BI Developer to join our dynamic AI, Data, and Analytics [Email Address Removed] this role, you will use your expertise in Databricks and other BI tools to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions that empower data-driven...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
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At iOCO, we are at the forefront of technology and innovation. As a key player in the digital landscape, we empower businesses through advanced technology solutions and a diverse team of experts. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment...
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