Public cloud end user spending to hit $723bn in 2025
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to total $723,4-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The use of AI technologies in IT and business operations is unabatedly accelerating the...
AI PCs can help users reclaim time
People cumulatively lose nearly 15 hours a week on “digital chores”, such as meeting transcriptions or drafting emails, according to an Intel-commissioned survey of 6 000 respondents across Germany, UK and France. At the same time, AI PCs offered a potentially...
January’s ‘Most Wanted’ malware
Check Point's Global Threat Index for January saw infostealer Vidar return to the Top 10 list in seventh place after an increase in instances of brandjacking, as well as the launch of a major njRAT malware phishing campaign in the Middle East and North Africa. In...
Five reasons why TikTok is a privacy nightmare
TikTok is known for collecting notorious amounts of user data - and its inability to keep that data private. So much so, in fact, that in December last year, multiple US government agencies started banning the app from their employees' devices. TikTok, created by the...
Telkom to slash its workforce
Telkom is set to cut its workforce by up to 15%. The company stated today that it has entered a formal consultation process with relevant stakeholders in terms of section 189 of the Labour Relations Act (S189A process) regarding the restructuring of certain...
Biggest barrier to professional or tech skills development is the cost
Job seekers, students, and career changers around the world want to pursue roles related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across different industries, but say they are not familiar with career options. At the same time, online training and...
With love in the air, cybercriminals flock to the ether
"I love you. Click here to see how much I do!" Welcome to the dark underbelly of the month of love where cybercriminals steal money, not hearts. In 2022, the warnings around Valentine's Day scams grew to fever pitch with even the FBI warning of the threats. According...
Make sure that special someone isn’t a scammer
Love is in the air this Valentine's Day (today) and, for many, it provides inspiration to look for a special someone. However, as online dating popularity continues to grow, so do the threats from cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerable individuals. In South...
South Africans in the dark after State of Disaster announcement
The declaration of South Africa's energy crisis as a National State of Disaster may be open to court challenge, as there is already sufficient legislation in place to deal with it. Mzukisi Kota, partner, Lubumba Kamukwamba, senior associate and Lize-Mari Doubell,...
Overcoming user security fears key to open banking growth
A new study from Juniper Research has found that global open banking payments transaction values will exceed $330-billion globally by 2027, up from $57-billion in 2023. The report - Open Banking: Opportunities, Competitor Leaderboard & Market Forecasts 2023 - 2027...
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New additions to Netgear’s ReadyNas family
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Push to make 0800 numbers toll-free might backfire
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Kenya looks bright for accounting practices
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Maintain a successful vendor selection process
It is important to do business with the right vendors if you want you want to stay on the right side of the law while ensuring that the business' needs are met. With hundreds of suppliers offering relevant products and services, the vendor selection process can appear...
Independent researcher puts Verint on top
Verint Systems has been named a leader in the new Forrester research report, "The Forrester Wave: Workforce Optimization Suites, Q3 2016", published August 31, 2016. Forrester evaluated Verint Workforce Optimization (WFO), an integral part of the company's Customer...
KEMP offers cost-effective cloud migration
KEMP Technologies has lauched KEMP 360 Cloud, a next-generation application delivery framework that helps customers migrate to public and private cloud environments. KEMP 360 Cloud is a subscription-based product and services suite designed to power seamless migration...
Riverbed accelerates digital transformation
Riverbed Technology has announced a series of breakthrough, software-defined solutions to accelerate cloud-first and digital transformation strategies that are critical for businesses to succeed in today's digital world. Digital transformation is driving disruption...
Veeam targets Africa for growth
Veeam Software has completed the relocation of its new South African offices in Bryanston following a period of significant growth in the local market. The new office is also the headquarters for Veeam in Africa. "The ultra-modern and spacious new offices will provide...
MVNE is MTN Business’s New Age Partner of the Year
MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler) - a member company of the Digital Solutions Group (DSG) - was awarded the New Age Partner of the Year accolade at the MTN Business Partner Awards - presented during the network operator's inaugural Partnership Summit in...
Opportunities for big data in the call centre
The call centre industry is once again undergoing a seismic shift thanks to the evolution of technology -- specifically, that of the cloud and big data, writes Andre le Roux, MD of Interactive Intelligence: Africa Region. The cost of cloud computing has dramatically...
IT Support Administrator (Accounting/Finance/Budgeting) – Gauteng Centurion
Exciting Opportunity in Pretoria! Our client is seeking an experienced IT Support Administrator to play a pivotal role in managing their IT infrastructure and ERP systems. You'll be the first line of support for critical systems: Requiring a minimum of six years'...
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Information Designer - SAC required to design, develop, and maintain dynamic stories and dashboards using SAP Analytics Cloud. In collaboration with business analysts, you will ensure data accuracy, and continuously improve designs with the latest features and best...
DevOps Lead at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Front End Developer at QES
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for 2 x Frontend Developers to join them on an independent contract basis / WORK FROM HOME / must have own laptop Main Purpose of the JobDevelop new features as well as maintain existing functionality of Online...
Senior SAP Specialist HHSAP TT
Jointly responsible for the design and implementation of our cloud strategy and SAP transformation.Optimization of existing developments.Completion of required IT Documentation.Expertise in dealing with complex build environments and continuous integration.Minimum...
Information Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Information Designer - SAC required to design, develop, and maintain dynamic stories and dashboards using SAP Analytics Cloud. In collaboration with business analysts, you will ensure data accuracy, and continuously improve designs with the latest features and best...
DevOps Lead at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Front End Developer at QES – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for 2 x Frontend Developers to join them on an independent contract basis / WORK FROM HOME / must have own laptop Main Purpose of the JobDevelop new features as well as maintain existing functionality of Online...
Senior SAP Specialist HHSAP TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Jointly responsible for the design and implementation of our cloud strategy and SAP transformation.Optimization of existing developments.Completion of required IT Documentation.Expertise in dealing with complex build environments and continuous integration.Minimum...
RPA Developer
Job Title: RPA DeveloperLocation: Fourways, JohannesburgContract type: PermanentHybrid We are seeking a Junior RPA Developer with strong expertise in UiPath to join our team. The Junior RPA Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing...
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