Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

Epson sets up new regional operations

Epson Middle East FZCO has been set up as a new sales company headquartered in Dubai, serving the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central & West Asia (META-CWA) region. The company will offer Epson’s printing, scanning, visual display, manufacturing and...

Emerging markets drive smart home growth

Global shipments of smart home devices are set to stall once again in 2024 as volume remains flat with 0,6% growth to 892,3-million devices, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. High penetration and long...

Top young scientists awarded at Eskom Expo International Science Fair

The future looks bright for the ambitious young scientists who successfully exhibited their ground-breaking research projects at this year's Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), and walked away with a plethora of life-changing awards. The top senior Eskom Expo...

Eradicating hunger in Africa is within reach

Eradicating hunger in Africa by 2030 is possible, according to global agriculture leaders. Meeting in Rome ahead of the African Food Summit (Dakar 2) to be hosted by President Macky Sall in Dakar, Senegal, from 25-27 January 2023, -resident of the African Development...

Gamma-ray burst could be key to finding neutron star collisions

A highly unusual blast of high-energy light from a nearby galaxy has been linked by scientists to a neutron star merger. The event, detected in December 2021 by NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, was a gamma-ray burst - an...

This is what the future holds for intelligence

International Data Corporation (IDC) Future of Intelligence predictions for 2023 and beyond show that maturity in enterprise intelligence makes a material difference to business outcomes. Top-quartile enterprise intelligence performers are 2,7-times more likely to...

Consumers must develop positive financial habits in challenging times

South African consumers remain under financial pressure. This is according to the Experian Consumer Default Index (CDI), produced on a quarterly basis, which shows a deteriorating trend when compared to the prior year. The CDI deteriorated at both a Composite level as...

MEA PC demand drops as market normalises

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, posted a year-on-year decline of 12,8% during the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest industry analysis conducted...

Covid burden lessens in Africa, but numbers are creeping up

While Africa is witnessing its lowest level of new Covid-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic, a recent four-week rise - the first such sustained increase in four months - underscores the criticality of maintaining vigilance as the end-year holiday seasons sets...

Network security maintains strong revenue growth

The worldwide Network Security market maintained its ongoing rebound from the 2020 pandemic-induced recession with the eighth consecutive quarter of stronger revenue growth, and the sixth quarter of double-digit revenue growth. According to a recently published report...

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Benu enables VAST’s WiFi network

VAST Networks has purchased the Benu Virtual Service Edge (VSE) to support growth and enhanced service experience for its WiFi network, which already includes more than 2 200 hotspots in South Africa. VAST Networks will use this new virtual platform to provide...

CallCabinet’s Atmos scoops TMC award

TMCnet, a global media company focusing on the Telecommunications Industry, has awarded CallCabinet's Atmos with its 2016 Communications Solutions Product of Year Award.   Atmos is a flexible, cloud based Call Recording and Quality Management System. Atmos provides...

CA enhances privileged access management portfolio

CA Technologies has released significant enhancements to its comprehensive privileged access management portfolio, giving customers control over the privileged accounts that support a hybrid IT environment and are a frequent vector for cyberattacks. By updating and...

UWC has Africa’s first data analytics postgrad diploma

Globally, businesses are wrestling with challenges and opportunities that call for the application of analytics - but African businesses identify the lack of talent as one of the primary factors for not being able to pursue this avenue. That's why the University of...

Palladium roadshow heading for Cape Town

Palladium Business Solutions is heading for Cape Town tomorrow (24 August) to showcase its latest features that will change the way small to medium enterprises view accounting software in future. It will also be demonstrating the new version 10 that supports...

BT-SA launches solution in a box

Local ICT infrastructure company BT-SA can now provide fast on-site IT infrastructure for businesses through its innovative Data Centre in a Box, an affordable low maintenance solution that enables people to start working immediately. It enables businesses to deploy...

Mobile printing with the PrintbyXerox App

Mobile technology has significantly changed both where and how business gets done. Today, employees can work from virtually anywhere and at any time or place. However, no matter how mobile workforces may have become, people still need to print. Xerox's PrintbyXerox...

Carrier-neutral data centres key to unlocking potential

Recently, the telecommunications industry has seen a sweeping growth in data traffic on a global scale, attributable to the smartphone boom that has taken place over the last few years, writes Eckart Zollner, head of business development at New Telco SA. This massive...

Amadeus is 2016 Red Hat Innovator of the Year

Amadeus, a provider of technology solutions for the global travel industry, has won the 2016 Red Hat Innovator of the Year award. The company was selected as the 2016 Red Hat Innovator of the Year out of six finalists and category winners for the 2016 Red Hat...

Key to effective and business continuity

Data backups are vital in any business, no matter the industry. Yet this essential business practice still haunts management and employees alike - who are often left racked with uncertainty and doubt. While the backup environment is overwrought with leading technology...

Junior Software Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job Title: Junior Software EngineerLocation: DurbanAbout Us: We are a dynamic and ambitious export trading business with over 50 years of experienceRole Overview: As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and develop...

BI Developer – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions that help organizations make informed decisions. You will work on data warehousing, data modeling, and data visualization tools to...

Developer – OpenEdge at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. 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 culture on a feeling...

Systems Developer – Remote Remote

Join a leader in the Consulting Industry who has reputable clients across various industries in the South African landscape!Our client is a leader in providing services such as Cybersecurity and Access Management, Data Storage, Management and Custom Application...

Full Stack C#.Net Developer (PTA) – Gauteng Faerie Glen

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding talents are being sought by an Insurance Specialist in Pretoria as their next Full Stack C#.Net Developer to maintain and develop their proprietary in-house software stack. The ideal candidate must have 4-7 years' work experience with the...

Front End Developer at Ntice Search

Job Title: Front-End DeveloperLocation: DurbanAbout Us: We are a dynamic and ambitious family-owned export trading business with a strong presence in the international marketRole Overview: We are on the lookout for a skilled and experienced Front-End Developer to join...

Intermediate Data Analyst

Calling all Data Analysts! Our clients require a skilled Intermediate Data Analyst for a fantastic Hybrid role based in the Bryanston Area! Work on high-end projects with a dynamic team and grow exponentially within the industry rocketing your career to success....

Developer – Python (Lead) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

Intermediate to Senior Front-End Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A software company based in Johannesburg is currently in search of a highly skilled Senior Front End Developer to join their team. This role necessitates a specialist in interaction animation, particularly with a focus on WebGL, 3D animations, and advanced...

Server Engineer

Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.Integrate servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated software into enterprise systems.Ensure...

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