African business leaders upbeat on technology’s impact
More than 300 African business and technology leaders gathered yesterday at the local edition of the SAP Now series of global events to discuss opportunities for the greater adoption of technology to power growth and innovation on the continent. Speaking at the event,...
Nutanix focuses on emerging markets
Kathy Gibson reports - Nutanix is pursuing a growth strategy - with a specific focus on emerging markets, particularly in Africa. “We are investing in Africa as we see the potential and need to acquire market share,” says Shaista Ahmed, channel sales director for...
CPaaS market to hit $29bn
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of the CPaaS (Communications Platform-as-a-Service) market will reach $29-billion globally by 2025; rising from $16-billion in 2022. To capitalise on this substantial growth of 80% over the next three years,...
Technology sourcing leaders will align performance to sustainability
By 2026, 70% of technology sourcing, procurement and vendor management (SPVM) leaders will have environmental-sustainability-aligned performance objectives for their functions, according to Gartner. Environmental sustainability has become a top 10 business priority...
Digital payments are still surging
Covid-19 triggered a boom in digital payments, the market continues to surge, reaching a new record transaction value and more users than ever before. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, the total transaction value in the digital payments sector is...
Self-reliance an accelerated trend in education
Consumers are under significant financial pressure as a result of rising interest rates, soaring inflation and stagnant household incomes. Recent research indicates that many people are cutting their discretionary spending while some are struggling to pay their bills...
EV charging points set to proliferate
The number of connected EV charging points in Europe and North America reached an estimated 3,3-million units, according to new research from Berg Insight. Europe represents the largest share comprising around 2,6-million of these charging points, corresponding to a...
Bridging the digital divide in civil society a work in progress
In 2019, the World Bank dubbed South Africa the world's most unequal country. Since then, people across the country and the African continent continue to face a myriad of daily challenges with a newer form of disparity -- the digital divide -- contributing to the...
Public cloud set for growth, but challenges remain
The public cloud market will top more than $1-trillion worldwide by 2026, according to Forrester's Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2022 To 2026. As this market matures, however, more moderate public cloud growth will be influenced by several factors: intense competition...
AI, ML, robotics could mitigate supply chain disruptions
Technology has always had a significant impact on supply chains. In 2023, it is going to be more important than ever as the "Great Supply Chain Disruption" continues to challenge organisations around the world. This is according to SAPICS (The Professional Body for...
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The triangle of accuracy in HR analytics
As a strategic partner to management, the information and insights HR offers are a crucial part of performance planning across the business. Brendon Gass, CEO of SmartHR, says that modern HR departments are therefore under pressure to make sure their data is relevant,...
It’s time to get granular with network access control
The network access control (NAC) market is expanding and evolving constantly in an attempt to deliver truly useful access control across device types, wries Simeon Tassev, MD of Galix Networking. NAC is once again a hot topic in light of the mobile diversity of...
Duxbury to market Hikvision solutions in SA
Duxbury Networking is to market Hikvision video surveillance products and solutions in South Africa in a bid to increase awareness in the African marketplace for Hikvision's portfolio of digital video servers, high-definition IP cameras, speed domes, thermal cameras,...
Will connected healthcare assist Africa
Ten billion people - the global population projected by 2050... With many people enjoying longer lives, the services required by healthcare organisations and governments are having to radically adapt. Today's patients are well informed, proactive and above all...
New version of RAA Ransomware updated
Kaspersky Lab experts have discovered a new version of the RAA ransomware, a malware written entirely on JScript. A new trojan delivers victims with a zip archive that contains a malicious .js file. The updated version can also perform offline encryption without the...
9th BIT Consulting offers improved software release
9th BIT Consulting, the African partner of XebiaLabs, has announced the availability of a new version of XebiaLabs' XL Release and XL Deploy. These DevOps and Continuous Delivery tools help enterprises to orchestrate and control large and complex software releases,...
VoIP is finally ready for mainstream business
South Africa's ICT industry has long talked up the benefits of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) as an alternative to traditional mobile and fixed-line telephony, but it is only now that a wide rollout of last-kilometre fibre has made it a truly compelling option...
Cameroon tackles identity fraud
Gemalto is supporting DGSN, the General Delegation for National Security in Cameroon, in tackling fraud and document counterfeiting with the deployment of Sealys Colour in PC for polycarbonate eID cards, a first in Africa. This approach consists in laser engraving...
iConnect launches Business WiFi Calling
iConnect Voice subscribers can now receive even more value on their VoIP service by making use of iConnect's Business WiFi Calling, which officially launches this month. WiFi Calling enables users to make and receive calls over any data network, using their mobile...
Westcon-Comstor UCC solutions practice adds Polycom
As the unified communications-as-a-service (UcaaS) market transitions from early adopter to early mainstream phase, Westcon-Comstor customers are now ideally positioned to enable southern Africa enterprises to redefine the concept of teamwork. The value-added...
Senior SQL Developer- Fully Remote (CH1031b) – Gauteng Bryanston
Our client, offering loyalty programs to retailers, is looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join their team. The purpose of the role is to assist with a re-write of their system, migrating data from Oracle to Microsoft SQL. The candidate will work closely with the...
Data Specialist (12 Months Contract – Wits Planetary Health Research) – Gauteng Parktown
Main purpose of the job:To support the integration and alignment of diverse datasets across the HEAT projectLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey performance areas:Ensure data consistency and contribute to the project's research objectivesData Harmonization and...
Project Manager at Adapt IT
Introduction As a Project Manager you are responsible to deliver projects, with business value, within the agreedmilestone deadlines and budget. As a software development project manager, you are responsible for themanagement of all development projects, with specific...
Full Stack Developer
Full Stack Developer - Use your brilliant talents to develop digital experiences that transform brands and grow businesses We are looking for a creative Full Stack Developer with a strong background in SharePoint development. The ideal candidate will have extensive...
Software Developer
We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Developer to join our experienced Software Development team. You will assist with all functions of software design and development and primary focus will be to learn the codebase, gain domain knowledge, respond to requests...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
Senior Software Developer – C# – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Where will you work? We spend 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.You will work within a great and respectful environment· You will work with friendly and helpful people· Bottomless coffee at the office· Regular training/courses relevant to your role.·...
Solution Architect
We are seeking a Solution Architect who will actively provide the technical lead and architecture solutions to have the sales department benefit both the customer and company. The Solution Architect will support the sales team by providing the "technical close“ of the...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details: Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...
Solution Architect – Gauteng Midrand
We are seeking a Solution Architect who will actively provide the technical lead and architecture solutions to have the sales department benefit both the customer and company. The Solution Architect will support the sales team by providing the "technical close“ of the...
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