Infrastructure at the core of AI success
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - Artificial intelligence (AI) must be built on a solid foundation that includes cloud, servers, storage and networking. Matamela Aubrey Mashau, chief technology officer: sub-Saharan Africa enterprise network...
Pinnacle expands AI offering with services, consulting
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - IT distributor Pinnacle is making it easier for its partners and their customers to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. AI might be the latest industry hype, but it is rapidly becoming a mainstream...
Evolving global risk outpacing organisational preparedness
As global organisations face an increasingly complex risk environment, a new report issued by the AICPA & CIMA and NC State's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative found that the majority have insufficient approaches to risk management and immature ERM...
US and India lead in blockchain talent
Since its inception over a decade ago, the blockchain sector has expanded rapidly and, with the rise in the popularity of digital currencies, the demand for blockchain talent has increased significantly. According to TradingPlatforms.com, the worldwide blockchain...
Healthy growth forecast for public cloud revenue
The public cloud market is witnessing healthy growth, according to new research from SafeBettingSites.com, and is expected to earn $398-billion in revenue in 2022 - a 20% year-on-year increase. According to the data provided by Statista, the public cloud market is...
eCommerce fraud on the rise
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total cost of ecommerce fraud to merchants will exceed $48-billion globally in 2023, from just over $41-billion in 2022. It predicts that this growth will be accelerated by the increasing use of alternative payment...
Avaya reaffirms faith in SA market
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - South Africa is a key market for Avaya, which counts the country's top organisations among its customers. Nidal Abou-Ltaif, president of Avaya International, tells IT-Online that customers are bullish about the future, as they look...
IoT: focus on the outcomes
While many believe that the Internet of Things (IoT) as a network of technology solutions can solve several real-world problems, the adoption thereof in Africa has been limited to a handful of industries to date and it has been slower than anticipated. According to...
Investment in digital transformation critical to remain relevant
With IT enmeshed in every facet of a business, CIOs believe that their organisations must continue to invest in digital transformation to remain relevant. At the same time, the role of the CIO has become increasingly important within a business, with CIOs being asked...
We need to act now to stop AI from deepening inequities
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a reality in business and society, but we should be doing more to ensure whole sections of the planet's population are not left behind or marginalised as it becomes mainstream. Maya...
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ET Energy to supply clean power in SA
Clean energy developer ET Energy has founded a South African subsidiary, ET Solutions South Africa, providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) as well as operations and maintenance (O&M) for large-scale solar power plants. ET Energy has secured a...
SA professional wins EMEA workforce planning award
Mithum Singh, head of workforce planning at Merchants, has won the Best Workforce Planning Award for EMEA category at the 2016 ContactCentreWorld Top Ranking Performers Awards in London. Now in its 11th year, the awards recognise the best professionals, teams and...
Verint rolls out cloud for its whole portfolio
Verint Systems has nnounced that its comprehensive Customer Engagement Optimisation portfolio is now available in cloud, on-premises and hybrid models, addressing market demand for maximum cloud flexibility. As part of its strategy to provide customers deployment...
Decision Inc achieves more Microsoft Gold
Decision Inc, an information advisory and execution organisation, has been awarded Microsoft Gold Partner status for Data Analytics. "To achieve Gold Analytics Partner status, organisations have to pass stringent examinations," says Henri de Bruine, GM: data...
Software AG, Dell take realtime streaming analytics to the edge
Software AG and Dell have unveiled a new Internet of Things (IoT) architecture that allows enterprises to perform real-time streaming analytics at the edge of the network, close to digital devices and sensors. Dell's Edge Gateway 5000 Series, designed for edge...
Datacentrix is Gold EMC Business Partner
Datacentrix has achieved Gold status in EMC's Business Partner Programme in South Africa. As a Gold Solution Provider Partner, Datacentrix plans to offer the full EMC portfolio of products across all sectors of the marketplace. "Becoming a Gold EMC Solution Provider...
Technology streamlines FICA, due-diligence
With the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) Amendment Bill due to be passed in the next couple of months, Mark Chirnside, CEO at ThisIsMe, says continuing to invest in measures to ensure compliance as an accountable institution (AI) remains a top priority in the...
Going paperless can make you more money
The environment and saving costs when moving a business to a paperless office are the two most popular benefits, writes Jeremy Waterman, MD of Sage Northern Africa & Middle East. While these two are important, there are many hidden positives that tossing paper can...
Big data, big solution for insurance
News that the UK insurance industry is prioritising big data in 2016 will not leave the South African insurance industry on the hop, writes Robin Wagner, vice-president: international insurance at TransUnion. Thanks to the Insurance Data System (IDS) created by risk...
Strato IT Group debuts mobile business app
Strato IT Group has launched its first mobile business application, StratoPOD. Aimed at logistics companies and their customers, StratoPOD is one of the first mobile business applications guaranteed to offer an immediate ROI with realtime visibility of delivery...
K2 Application Developer at Insurance – Gauteng Sandown
Our Client is a Cell Captive Insurance company based in Johannesburg, seeking an experienced K2 Application Developer to join their growing specialised team. Candidates must have a strong track record as an Application Developer / System Developer. Desired Skills: K2...
Head Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Head Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture. The candidate will be responsible to lead and manage across different Mintek support services and ensure that all organisational requirements are met. The...
IT Project Manager at Square 1 Recruitment
Our client, a big player in the risk and compliance sector, is looking for a IT Project Manager with 2 -3 years experience to join their team. The role will be responsible for managing their IT Projects for conception, drawing up project plans, execution and...
Head Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Head Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture. The candidate will be responsible to lead and manage across different Mintek support services and ensure that all organisational requirements are met. The...
IT Project Manager at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Bryanston
Our client, a big player in the risk and compliance sector, is looking for a IT Project Manager with 2 -3 years experience to join their team. The role will be responsible for managing their IT Projects for conception, drawing up project plans, execution and...
Senior Technical Lead
Our client is looking for a Senior Technical Lead and a specialist in Typscript, Node and React. Key Requirements Languages and Framework: TypeScript, Node.js, [URL Removed] [URL Removed] [URL Removed] NestJSDatabases: MongoDB (NoSQL), SQLCloud Ops: Google Cloud...
Data Analyst
My client based in Sandton is looking for a self-motivated Data Analyst that can operate independently. This person will be involved in the formulation and execution of the data and reporting strategy, policy and processes. Job Specifications: Formulation and...
Database Administrator II (Contract Role)
Job PurposeTo ensure the installation; design; configuration; upgrade; administration; monitoring and maintenance of databases and associated software products in support of operational systems and the development environment. To ensure the integrity; reliability;...
Senior Technical Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Senior Technical Lead and a specialist in Typscript, Node and React. Key Requirements Languages and Framework: TypeScript, Node.js, [URL Removed] [URL Removed] [URL Removed] NestJSDatabases: MongoDB (NoSQL), SQLCloud Ops: Google Cloud...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Sandton
My client based in Sandton is looking for a self-motivated Data Analyst that can operate independently. This person will be involved in the formulation and execution of the data and reporting strategy, policy and processes. Job Specifications: Formulation and...
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