AI boosts Cyber Week sales
Cyber Week is expected to drive $311-billion in global sales as consumers eagerly await holiday deals - with the use of AI and agents set to influence up to 19% of those orders – according to a new report from Salesforce. The Salesforce Shopping Index - which analyses...
Device spending to hit all-time high next year
After fluctuating over the past three years, global spending on IT devices - including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and printers - has surged in 2024, rising by 6% year-over-year to $735-billion, according to research from Stocklytics.com. And this...
Optimistic outlook for entrepreneurship education
The Heavy Chef Future Entrepreneurs Report reveals a massive revolution currently taking place in entrepreneur education with the intended use of Web 3 technologies, investment in data science, and shifts in skill priorities redefining the future landscape of...
Spending on mobile apps tumbled $3bn in 2022
After years of impressive growth and mobile apps reaching more people than ever, the global app industry saw a downturn in 2022 - the first one in the market's history – with spending dropping by a massive $3-billion last year, says SafeBettingSites.com. As an...
Sales enablement investments key for dynamic buying landscape
Sales enablement budgets will increase by 50% within the next five years as a way to address shifting buyer preferences, boost seller effectiveness, and drive revenue growth, according to new research from Gartner. “Sales enablement is the most critical function for...
Global EV charging to generate $300bn by 2027
A new study from Juniper Research has found revenue from EV (electric vehicle) charging will exceed $300-billion globally by 2027; up from $66-billion in 2023. The report, “EV Charging: Key Opportunities, Regional Analysis & Market Forecasts 2023-202”7, found...
Telcos accelerate progress on Open RAN standards
A new report from Deutsche Telekom AG, Orange, TIM, Telefónica and Vodafone Group demonstrates the progress being made in improving the maturity, security, and energy efficiency of new Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN). It addresses questions and challenges raised...
Number of cryptocurrencies plummets
For years, the crypto space has seen a surge in cryptocurrencies, with their total number hitting an all-time high of almost 10 400 a year ago. However, the prolonged crypto winter caused the biggest drop in the number of cryptos, and the negative trend is still on....
AI helps detect threats to endangered species
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making it possible to protect some of the world’s most critically endangered species. A UK-based nonprofit called Conservation AI is making this possible with the help of Nvidia technology. Such use of AI can help track even the rarest,...
Ukraine energy crisis may push millions into extreme poverty
Soaring energy prices triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict could push up to 141-million more people around the globe into extreme poverty, a new study reveals. Households' energy costs for heating, cooling, and mobility have risen sharply, whilst rising energy...
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How can contact centres remain relevant?
The way we do business is changing, writes Sadiq Munshi, product development: cloud solutions at Jasco Enterprise. This change is not driven internally by businesses or organisations, but by the customers themselves. It is a radical change, with far-reaching...
New wide-format printer from HP Inc
HP has announced its OfficeJet Pro 7740, a wide-format printer that not only produces high-quality printed materials at a lower cost per page but give companies the features they need to push the limits of their designs. The printer can produce a volume number of...
Software AG unveils Digital Assessment for businesses
Software AG has unveiled its Digital Assessment Tool that lets users easily and quickly assess their organisation's readiness for digital transformation. Findings will compare companies' digital progress to other organizations throughout industries. After users take...
Auto-provisioning VSAT service launched by GIN
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How hosting in the cloud can impact your business
You're probably moving some - or most - of your apps to the cloud, writes Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. Everyone is at the moment, lured by the benefits the cloud can bring, such as increased agility, scalability and reduced operating costs. The...
Vodacom launches Masterpass in-app payments
Vodacom customers can now buy airtime, data bundles and SMS bundles through the My Vodacom mobile application using Masterpass, the global digital payment service from Mastercard. To make a purchase, customers simply load their payment card information into the secure...
Integr8 partners with Tintri to add virtualisation
Managed ICT services provider and member of the Business Connexion (BCX) Group, Integr8 has announced a partnership with Tintri, a producer of VM-aware storage (VAS) for virtualisation and cloud environments. The agreement will offer customers in South Africa an...
EOH and SAP grow skills for Africa
In a country where jobs outnumber skilled candidates - particularly in the ICT sector - developing "work-ready" skills has become a competitive advantage for those companies that are prepared to put in the time and effort to grow individuals with aptitude and a...
DRS appointed local ForeScout reseller
DRS, a Cognosec company and a broad-based distributor and reseller of security solutions, has added the ForeScout range of network access control solutions to its offerings. Robert Brown, CEO of DRS, says the agreement will help expand ForeScout's reach. ForeScout...
Industry 4.0: Bosch and SAP combine expertise
Robert Bosch GmbH and SAP have formed a strategic partnership for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0. Both companies want to expand their collaboration on cloud technologies and software solutions. Their joint approach promises to speed up manufacturing and...
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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...
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Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
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Technical Head (Care and Treatment – Wits RHI – Bloemfontein) – Free State Bloemfontein
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SAP ABAP Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville
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