December sees manufacturing decline, but optimism for the future
The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI declined by 1.9 points to 46.2 in December, remaining in contractionary territory. This places the 2024 Q4 average PMI at 49 points, only slightly below 2024 Q3 (49.8 points) but above Q1 (47.8) and Q2 (48.1). While the manufacturing...
Upskilling will be needed to fill 78m new job opportunities
Job disruption will equate to 22% of jobs by 2030, with 170-million new roles set to be created and 92-million displaced, resulting in a net increase of 78-million jobs, according to the Future of Jobs Report 2025 published by the World Economic Forum. Technological...
Conversational everything the new norm for customer comms
New research from Infobip reveals the growing trend towards conversational experiences for customer communications. The data, from 449-billion communications interactions on Infobip's platform across 2022, shows the rapid growth of interactions on chat apps such as...
Companies struggle to execute CX strategies
Only 40% of marketing executives in EMEA are "very confident" that their company's current customer experience (CX) strategies are capable of winning and retaining customers, according to an international CX study conducted by SAS and the CMO Council. And, with high...
Be alert when making digital payments
According to the latest Kaspersky Digital Payment survey, 23% of respondents from South Africa experienced financial losses associated with threats when using online banking and mobile wallet services - with the majority losing up to the equivalent of $1 000, and 9%...
Leverage ESG strategies to create value and build trust
"Business as usual" - with a sole focus on profitability - has become obsolete, and never before have companies been subject to as much scrutiny from society as they are now in the context of global climate and societal challenges. Organisations need to demonstrate...
Year-over-year growth for global security appliance market
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, vendor revenue in the overall security appliance market grew 4,7% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22) to $6,1-billion, representing a $274-million...
Cisco breaks record for enterprise WLAN shipments
Enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues defied gravity in the fourth quarter of 2022, hitting a record $3-billion and, despite a marked contraction in sales to China, Cisco shipped more WLAN units than it ever has after supply constraints were alleviated, says...
AMD adds Zen 4 to Epyc embedded processors
AMD has launched the 4th generation AMD Epyc Embedded 9004 Series processors, powered by Zen 4 architecture to provide technology and features for embedded networking, security/firewall and storage systems in cloud and enterprise computing as well as industrial edge...
OEMs launch 4th Gen Intel Xeon systems
On 10 January 2023, Intel officially launched its 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (code-named Sapphire Rapids) for data centre customers around the globe. All major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) are now...
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Fortinet establishes European cloud data centre
Fortinet has opened its new FortiCloud European data centre based in Germany, enabling European customers to leverage the broadest and most mature portfolio of hosted cybersecurity services in the market, with the confidence that their private data remains within...
Orange Business Services tackles IoT, big data
Orange Business Services has announced the worldwide launch of Datavenue, its innovative internet of things (IoT) and data analytics modular offer. Datavenue will help multinational and large national corporations seize the endless opportunities offered by the IoT...
Red Hat, Ericsson to enable open source adoption
Red Hat and Ericsson share a common belief in the power of open source to transform the ICT (information and communications technology) market, and have announced a broad alliance to deliver fully open source and production-ready cloud infrastructure, spanning...
Long live app composition
In light of the rise of the "invisible app" and the increasing importance of user experience within an app, there is much that still needs to be learned about mobile app development in terms of designing, building and deploying really great ones. This is according to...
Developing security-awareness in applications
With the increasing pressure for businesses to deploy applications across their networks at pace, developers are being forced to speed up launch times, potentially leaving their firms open to cyber-attacks, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. In a...
Transnet chooses SBI for optical network training
Success Builders International (SBI) is offering organisations using optical networks, a two-day course on DWDM Optical Networking. The course was held recently in Johannesburg for engineers from Transnet Freight Rail (telecoms department). With optical networks being...
MTN Business hosts Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass
MTN Business is enhancing its support for South Africa's Entrepreneurs, with the launch of its first annual The Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass. The first, The Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass, to be staged in Johannesburg on 27 October, will give entrepreneurs...
Huawei wins Green Initiative Award
Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, and IHS Towers (IHS), the largest mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, were awarded TowerXchange’s 2016 Green Initiative Award at the Middle East & Africa (MEA)...
Artificial intelligence to solve food waste at home
Developers of the EatBy App have incorporated artificial intelligence into their kitchen management and grocery list app to reduce domestic food waste. The latest release of the EatBy App includes a new feature - it automatically suggests how long fruit, veg and...
Canal Walk Gaming Expo coming soon
The buzz for the second Canal Walk Gaming Expo powered by BT Games and Good Hope FM, is gathering momentum as gamers, their supporters, Cosplay artists, children (of all ages), parents, fans, shoppers and even spectators eagerly anticipate the launch of the Expo...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
My client in the Investment Sector is looking for a Data Engineer to join their Data Science & Quantitative Analytics team. You will be handling database architecture, data flow and data processes- integrating 3rd party systems for investment research and business...
Backend Developer (Golang Specialist)
Join a cutting-edge Software Development company specialising in Fintech Solutions.Accelerate your career by working on innovative projects in a start-up environment. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your Golang expertise and be part of a dynamic team shaping...
IT Support Engineer (Team Leader)
The duties includes all the processes and activities to design, create, deliver, and support IT services. Minimum Requirements:Good experience in an IT Support environment, preferably in product/application support. Good attitude & “hunger” to learn. Strong...
Agile Project Manager
Looking for a highly-skilled Agile Project Manager to ensure successful implementation of Agile in software projects with improved quality in accordance with business needs and strategic goals. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTech5 years in a...
Backend Developer (Golang Specialist) – Remote Remote
Join a cutting-edge Software Development company specialising in Fintech Solutions.Accelerate your career by working on innovative projects in a start-up environment. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your Golang expertise and be part of a dynamic team shaping...
IT Support Engineer (Team Leader) – Western Cape Cape Town
The duties includes all the processes and activities to design, create, deliver, and support IT services. Minimum Requirements:Good experience in an IT Support environment, preferably in product/application support. Good attitude & “hunger” to learn. Strong...
Agile Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking for a highly-skilled Agile Project Manager to ensure successful implementation of Agile in software projects with improved quality in accordance with business needs and strategic goals. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTech5 years in a...
Software Testing Learnership Programme at Geeks4learning
Join the Geeks4Learning Software Testing Learnership Programme!Are you a recent South African matriculant with a passion for IT and software development?This is your opportunity to kickstart a career in software testing and development with a 12-month learnership...
Data Engineer (Azure, AWS, GCP)
ENVIRONMENT:ASSIST with the design & build of a modern, automated, even-based communications platform as the next Data Engineer sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm. Collaborating with relevant IT Heads, Engineering Leads and Product Owners, you...
Senior C# Developers
Looking for a High-Attention-to-Detail Senior C# Developer who will be responsible for developing and enhancing software as well as propose and motivate new innovative solutions. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechC#MSSQLDesktop &...
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