Trust tops township economy imperatives
South Africa’s township consumers value trust, authenticity and collaboration as key drivers in their buying decisions. That’s according to the 2024 Township Customer Experience (CX) Report from African marketing agency Rogerwilco, in partnership with Field &...
Leonardo supercomputer makes cooling sustainable
Kathy Gibson reports - One of Europe’s biggest supercomputers, Leonardo ranks number 9 on the latest global Top500 list. When the CINECA data centre in Bologna, Italy, went live in 2022, the Leonardo petascale supercomputer was the fourth-largest in the world. The...
In SA, cybercriminals prey on human error
Trellix's Threat Report: February 2023, scrutinising cybersecurity trends from the final quarter of 2022, says that cybercriminals are pushing the envelope when it comes to cyberattacks and that in South Africa they are targeting human error more than system flaws....
Cybercriminals get smart in dealing with evolving defences
The cyberthreat landscape and organisations' attack surface are constantly transforming - and cybercriminals' ability to design and adapt their techniques to suit this evolving environment continues to pose significant risk to businesses of all sizes, regardless of...
Americans uncomfortable with AI in healthcare
There is significant discomfort among Americans with the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) being used in their own healthcare for issues such as screening for skin cancer and monitoring a patient's vital signs, according to a new Pew Research Center survey...
Sarcoe, NPA partner to fight corruption
The South Africa Regional Centre of Excellence in Integrity (Sarcoe) and South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding for Sarcoe to design and deliver a pilot training course for up to 15 of the NPA's investigators and...
Businesses must adapt go-to-market strategies for younger generations
Generational shifts are disrupting traditional business buying behaviours and necessitate re-evaluating go-to-market strategies, according to Forrester's latest "Younger buyers have changed the business buying landscape" report, which adds that Millennials and Gen Z...
Enterprise cloud journeys now becoming multicloud
Multicloud is the new reality in enterprise technology, says a study from 451 Research which was commissioned by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The study collected information from 1 500 respondents at enterprises - organisations with more than 1 000 full-time employees...
Scientists reveal roadmap to combat future coronaviruses
The Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota has released the Coronavirus Vaccines Research and Development Roadmap (CVR) - a major global strategy to develop broadly protective vaccines against continually emerging...
New National Minimum Wage gazetted
Employers need to be aware of the new higher National Minimum Wage rates from 1 March and to take these rates into account when they engage in collective bargaining agreements, writes Dhevarsha Ramjettan, partner at Webber Wentzel. New National Minimum Wage (NMW)...
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MTN SA CEO scoops Businessman of the Year award
Mteto Nyati, CEO of MTN SA, has been named as the Black Business Quarterly (BBQ) Hennessy Businessman of the Year. Mteto was recognized for the sterling role he has played in stabilising MTN SA since he was appointed to the helm of the operation and for the role he...
Obsidian Systems helps tackle workplace strategy
Obsidian Systems has announced its sponsorship of the annual Scrum Gathering South Africa, hosted by Scrum Alliance, scheduled for 3 and 4 November in Cape Town. Founded in 2001 Scrum Alliance is a non-profit professional membership and certification organisation...
Improving the quality of life …
As part of National Quality Week (NQW), being held in South Africa from 7 to 11 November, Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings and the South African Quality Institute (SAQI) will be hosting an important no cost seminar on Tuesday, 8 November to enable and assist business...
Managing enterprise mobility within your organisation
The increase of bring your own devices (BYOD) in organisations, effective strategies should be put in place to ensure that employees understand mobile device management policies and the organisation benefits from mobilising the workforce. Mobile device management...
Embracing the cloud effectively in four simple steps
As understanding of the benefits of the cloud continues to grow among organisations worldwide, so too does cloud adoption, writes Taj Elkhayat, regional vice-president: Middle East, Turkey and Africa for Riverbed Technology. Gartner predicts the worldwide public cloud...
Mastercard enables Microsoft Wallet, Android Pay, Samsung Pay
Mastercard has announced agreements with Microsoft, Google and Samsung to bring online payments capabilities to US-based users of their digital wallets. Starting early next year, Mastercard cardholders that use Microsoft Wallet, Android Pay or Samsung Pay will be able...
Support employees affected by breast cancer
Businesses have incredible power to influence the communities in which they operate and society as a whole, and should use this power to assist in creating awareness around important social and socio-economic issues, such as the ongoing fight against breast cancer....
AEEI acquires majority stake in Puleng Technologies
Recognised as a top performing financial and top BBBEE JSE-listed Company, African Equity Empowerment Investments Limited (AEEI), has acquired a majority shareholding of 57% equity, in ICT company Puleng Technologies. The acquisition of Puleng, meaning 'Rain' or 'Good...
Why flash is poised to take over primary storage
Flash is now the only realistic choice for primary storage with the performance and bottom line benefits it brings. The historic concerns over cost and stability are now a thing of the past, meaning all-flash arrays are well on their way to becoming the dominant force...
Is job sharing the answer to work-life balance?
With the rapid onset of technology speeding our lives up considerably, the modern workplace is becoming more and more demanding. With the reality of long hours and increased performance expectations becoming the "new normal", employees are often left with no choice...
Salesforce Solution Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Salesforce Solution Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing Salesforce solutions to meet the business needs of the organization. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements, configuring Salesforce...
Data Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field. A minimum of 5 years practical experience in professional software development and engineering, particularly on large, complex...
Senior Business Analysts at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
12 Months Senior Business AnalystsBachelor's degree in informatics, information technology, computer science/engineering or related fields with at least five years' experience in software development life cycle management. Experience in dealing with high level...
SAP ABAP Developer & Technical Consultant (Advanced) 2352 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
You will be part of a feature team responsible for but not limited to the following:Technical specifications / configurationDocumentationUnderstanding & interpreting business requirementsAssure quality of design, test casesRegular alignment with stakeholders and...
Senior BI Developer / Software Developer/ Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is seeking a candidate with strong expertise in Power BI reporting and extensive experience with BI tools. The ideal candidate may be a (Senior) BI Developer, BI Engineer, Software Engineer, or Data Engineer with a deep background in BI reporting and...
Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Our Client is looking for a Junior Software Developer to join their TeamArea: Menlyn Maine, PretoriaRole Overview: We are looking for a motivated and talented Junior Software Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing,...
Data Engineer (Ab Initio) at Datonomy Solutions
The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Ab Initio, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...
Dot Net Core developers
Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed applications Tech...
Senor UI/UX Designer at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
12 months fixed-term contract MINIMUM Requirements Bachelor's degree in design or related fields with at least five years' experience working as a UX/UI designer, particularly on large complex projects.Additional requirements Knowledge of and experience in the...
Risk Reporting Analyst
My client in the Investments sector is looking for a Risk Reporting Analyst to join their team.You will be joining a dynamic Analytics team - specialising in risk, performance, cash flow management and compliance services.Required experience in risk reporting and cash...
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