Significant gender gap in SA’s ICT workforce
A worrying gender gap still exists in key areas of the IT sector, according to members of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Women in IT (WIIT) chapter, who say the latest IITPSA ICT Skills Survey underscores the need to bring...
Technology has changed business travel forever
New research from International Workplace Group (IWG) highlights the value of technology for business travel and in the changing flexible workplace - and underlines business travel's changing nature and frequency. The report – Hybrid Horizons - was conducted among...
Intel launches new Xeon workstation processors
Intel has announced the new Intel Xeon W-3400 and Intel Xeon W-2400 desktop workstation processors (code-named Sapphire Rapids), led by the Intel Xeon w9-3495X, Intel's most powerful desktop workstation processor. Built for professional creators, these new Xeon...
Strong security demand set to drive SASE market
The modernisation of networking and security for enterprise branches and hybrid workers is expected to drive total SASE revenue to more than $60-billion between 2022 and 2027, according to new research from Dell'Oro Group. The report further divides the total SASE...
Lessons to be learnt from Royal Mail ransomware attack
Following the leak of details of ransom negotiations between the UK's Royal Mail and ransomware group LockBit, David Bicknell, principal analyst in the Thematic Intelligence team at GlobalData, says other companies should learn some valuable lessons. "It is rare for...
IITPSA Talent Search is back to find future STEM and IT stars
The annual Computer Olympiad Talent Search, an initiative of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA), is back for 2023 and will be run nationwide from 6 to 10 March. The Talent Search is a fun challenge for school learners of all...
Finalists announced for ‘Smart Kayamandi’ #IdeasForChange Challenge
Eight weeks and dozens of innovative ideas later, Stellenbosch Network has announced the top three finalists for the fourth edition of the #IdeasForChange Challenge - a competition on the hunt for new solutions to help transform Kayamandi into South Africa's first...
5G a key driver in mobile revenue growth
New research from the Ericsson Mobility Report team provides encouraging evidence for communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide by identifying a correlation between 5G uptake and revenue growth. Flattening revenues have been a challenge for service providers in...
SA businesses plan dramatic increases in cybersecurity budgets
A survey of business representatives conducted by Kaspersky for the IT Security Economics report found that IT budgets for cybersecurity are set to increase over the next three years for both SMBs and enterprises to cover a range of issues. In the Middle East,...
ChatGPT opens new doors
Ever since OpenAI launched Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (GPT), it has emerged as a trending discussion among companies across industries. ChatGPT, which can be useful for a variety of applications such as chatbots, virtual assistants, customer service, and...
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SA venture capital company aims to launch local start-ups
Helping start-ups to take off, a group of successful South African entrepreneurs has launched a venture capital (VC) company that doesn't just invest in early stage start-ups, but nurtures them through each phase of their business growth cycle, with the aim of scaling...
Social media liability insurance a must
A study by World Wide Worx and Fuseware has revealed that Facebook is being used by about 13-million South Africans, which is a quarter of the country's population. All these people have the means to write, publish and circulate articles and video recordings faster...
Why are banks struggling with big data?
Financial institutions are ideally positioned to reap a host of benefits from big data, given their access to multiple streams of information, writes Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management. However, most banks are still standing at the edge of the big data wave,...
Veeam aims to dominate Office 365 backup and availability
Last year, more than 205-billion emails were sent each day and this will rise by 5% in 2016, which proves that email remains a cornerstone of modern communications and its importance cannot be underestimated. With this, Veeam Software has announced that initial...
Governments struggle with outdated systems
The legacy of enterprise management systems used by parastatals and State Owned Enterprises (SOE) is renowned for its exorbitant software development and implementation costs as a result of inadequate IT requirement scoping and current legacy solutions pricing...
Digitising customer documents key to transformation
Organisations need to embrace digital processes or risk being left behind by more agile competitors. In a time of tight IT budgets, it would be a mistake to prioritise other projects over digital transformation initiatives because of the advantages to be gained....
SA pays tribute to black business pioneers
On 28 October, black business people of previous decades will reunite to be celebrated by their peers as well as South Africa's current generation of business leaders. The "Tribute to Black Business Pioneers" brings together black business people of the 50s, 60s and...
Lexmark positioned in Leaders category
Lexmark International has been recognised as a Leader in document workflow services by leading IT market research and advisory firm IDC in its IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Document Workflow Services Hardcopy 2016 Vendor Assessment Report. Lexmark has been named a leader...
Cape Town based social enterprise takes on the world
Lumkani, the 2015 South African winner of The Venture, a global competition for social entrepreneurs initiated by luxury whisky producer Chivas Regal, may soon be rolling out its technology in the slums of Bangladesh. Bangladesh is one of the countries with a large...
Helping girls realise the scope of STEM careers
It is said that over 50% of the fastest-growing jobs are related to science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM). Not only that, but 1-million more STEM professionals will be required over the next decade than are currently being produced. If that isn't a reality...
Project Manager – 3 Years Contract at Warrior Talent
The Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Programme Delivery Management: The Manager: Project Delivery Management is responsible for preparing governance documents in line with the prescribed methodology of the Project Management Office. Plan, execute,...
DevOps Engineer (Security Platforms)
Implementing and operating Security DevOps Platforms Engaging with technology partners to deliver an integrated solution across platforms Collaborate with stakeholdersImplementing and maturing Agile and DevOps toolingCoach team member in adopting DevOps practices and...
Technical Head (Health Systems Strengthening and Sustainability – Wits RHI – Bloemfontein) – Free State Bloemfontein
Main purpose of the job:The Technical Head: Health Systems Strengthening and Sustainability is responsible for leading and managing the Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Free State programme's efforts to strengthen health systems to ensure the...
Specialist Developer at Multilead Consulting – Gauteng Johannesburg
Bachelors Degree, Advanced Diploma NQF 7, 5 - 7yrs ExpeerienceMicrosoft Certified Solution Developer, C#, REACTJS, Redux,JavaScript, TypeScript,Agile Software Desired Skills: Microsoft Certified Solution Developer C# REACTJS Redux JavaScript TypeScript Agile Software...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers multiple industry service solutions helping their clients achieve above industry excellence. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...
Project Manager – 3 Years Contract at Warrior Talent – Gauteng Centurion
The Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Programme Delivery Management: The Manager: Project Delivery Management is responsible for preparing governance documents in line with the prescribed methodology of the Project Management Office. Plan, execute,...
DevOps Engineer (Security Platforms) – Western Cape Cape Town
Implementing and operating Security DevOps Platforms Engaging with technology partners to deliver an integrated solution across platforms Collaborate with stakeholdersImplementing and maturing Agile and DevOps toolingCoach team member in adopting DevOps practices and...
Technical Head (Care and Treatment – Wits RHI – Bloemfontein)
Main purpose of the job:The Technical Head: Care and Treatment for Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Free State Province programme is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, implementation, and quality improvement of HIV and TB care...
SAP ABAP Developer at QES
Now Hiring - SAP ABAP Developer My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an SAP Developer ABAP / Fiori / UI5 to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Help with day-to-day queries from users and IT teamsSupport existing...
Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
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