AI, security, sustainability the major IT modernisation drivers
The use of hybrid multicloud models is forecasted to double over the next one to three years as IT decision-makers face new pressures to modernise IT infrastructures because of drivers like AI, security and sustainability. This is the headline finding from Nutanix's...
Technology and data are Africa’s most in-demand skills
The need for agility, cost flexibility, and access to critical skills became increasingly important in the 2023 talent landscape. As a result, Outsized, an on-demand talent platform that operates in Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, has seen a surge of demand...
Ford trials geofencing tech for speed reduction
Many cities and towns limit speeds around schools, hospitals and shopping areas. Seeing the signs, however, can depend on how visible they are, whether they are concealed by branches, or maybe surrounded by a cluster of other signs. Now, Ford is trialling connected...
Urgent investment needed to mitigate future disasters
The recent launch of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction's (UNDRR) Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction reinforce the growing body of evidence...
IBM, Red Hat technology launch into space
EnduroSat, the provider of software-defined NanoSats and Space services for business and academia, has announced that open source, hybrid cloud and AI technologies from IBM and Red Hat are part of its second mission, which is scheduled to launch to low earth orbit...
Hein Engelbrecht is acting-CEO of Mustek
Following the unexpected death of Mustek CEO David Kan last week (20 May 2022), long-standing MD Hein Engelbrecht has been appointed as the acting-CEO for the group. According to a statement from the company, the board met yesterday (23 May 2022) to discuss the way...
Chief economists issue dire warning
The World Economic Forum's Community of Chief Economists expects lower economic activity, higher inflation, lower real wages and greater food insecurity globally in 2022, pointing to the devastating human consequences of the fragmentation of the global economy....
Tech trends to watch in banking
Generative artificial intelligence (AI), autonomic systems and privacy-enhancing computation are three technology trends gaining traction in banking and investment services in 2022, according to Gartner. These trends will continue to grow over the next two to three...
Battery industry to exceed $168bn by 2030
The battery industry is set to be one of the most significant over the next 10 years, according to GlobalData, which predicts that revenues will exceed $168-billion by 2030. However, the data and analytics company notes that extraction of raw materials will not meet...
People-first approach needed in AI era
Automation, robotics and artificial intelligence can be a force for exceptional business progress, but could also cut jobs, impacting a multitude of workers and their families. Instead of cutting heads, organisations should be empowering employees with technology to...
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Brown takes the reins at MediSwitch
MediSwitch, which transmits electronic healthcare transactions, has announced the appointment of Andrew Brown as managing executive following the retirement of long-time incumbent Peter Kennedy, who will step down at the end of February 2016 after 16 years as MD....
New fashion-forward accessory from Fitbit
Fitbit has introduced Fitbit Alta - a slim, sleek fitness wristband that can be personalised to fit your style, while advanced health and fitness features make tracking workouts effortless and deliver positive motivation to keep users moving. Fitbit Alta is designed...
CDR Repro doubles digital output with Xerox
Durban-based printing and production company CDR Repro has doubled its digital printing output since the purchase of a Xerox Colour J75 Press from Xerox Digital Print Specialists and Bytes Document Solutions. Founded in 1995 by owner Peter Duckitt, CDR Repro supplies...
A pipeline to achieve your sales goals this year
All organisations start a new year with high hopes and lofty aspirations for their sales and marketing goals. In tough economic times, whether or not the past year has been a good or a bad one, starting the year with the aim of achieving sales goals is a positive...
Build an empire, save Jozyville
To drive education about the benefits and opportunities that can be found in waste, the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) has launched a mobile game. This progressive, roleplaying game lets players choose a character and enter the...
Overcome contact centre cloud security fears
Although an increasing number of southern African contact centres are moving into the cloud, many more are still grappling with the decision "to cloud or not to cloud?". Ebrahim Dinat, chief operating officer at South African contact centre solutions provider, Ocular...
Kolok distributes HP dash cams
Internationally, the sale of dash cams is soaring with vehicle owners increasingly using it as evidence after clashes or crashes with other road users. Similarly, South Africans are starting investigate the benefits of dash cams that not only record road incidence but...
ttrumpet is keeping communities safer
ttrumpet - one of the most advanced white label over-the-top (OTT) service provider - now brings 'Community Channels' - a new dimension to the platform by using mobility and OTT to make communities and business owners feel safer. "ttrumpet Community Channels is part...
Ericsson adds solutions for 5G networking
Ericsson has launched four new solutions to support communication service providers in capturing the business opportunities created as the 5G era moves closer. The solutions will be showcased during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016. Fueled by the Internet of Things,...
Tigo Tanzania makes WhatsApp free
Tanzanian telecommunication company renown for driving digital lifestyle transformation, Tigo, has announced free WhatsApp services for its 10-million users. This makes Tigo the first telecom in the country to offer the social media service for free, says GM Diego...
Cyber Security Specialist (12 month contract)
Our client is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist for a 12 month contract based in the East Rand. The incumbment will determine who requires access to which information & Plan, coordinate, and implement information security programs.Determine who requires...
SAP ABAP Consultant
Leading global organization is seeking seasoned ABAP professionals with several years' working experience. You will provide technical solutions to the needs of stakeholders by interpreting business requirements, defining technical tasks, engineers' quality software,...
Cybersecurity Specialist – Western Cape Mowbray
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Financial Services Group seeks your technical expertise to be its next Cybersecurity Specialist who will specify the parameters that security solutions require to function properly while contributing to the engineering of the security solutions....
Senior Applications Engineer – SolidWorks (JHB Based) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our Client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Applications Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting our customers with the SolidWorks product portfolio, focusing on pre-sales, post-sales, onboarding, and...
Python Developer (1246) – Gauteng Pretoria
Managing projects / processes. Ability to develop in Data Drive Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL etc. Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions....
BI Developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a BI Developer to join their team. They are dynamic leaders in Business Process Outsourcing, based in the vibrant heart of Umhlanga. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office daily.Responsibilities:Design...
Business Analyst
Be part of a growing organization that insists that, if work isn't fun then you're doing it wrong. The IT team is young, dynamic and passionate.We are looking for a Business Analyst with 3+ years' experience within an environment using SCRUM / KANBAN as...
Cyber Security Specialist (12 month contract)
Our client is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist for a 12 month contract based in the East Rand. The incumbment will determine who requires access to which information & Plan, coordinate, and implement information security programs.Determine who requires...
SAP ABAP Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
Leading global organization is seeking seasoned ABAP professionals with several years' working experience. You will provide technical solutions to the needs of stakeholders by interpreting business requirements, defining technical tasks, engineers' quality software,...
Business Analyst
We've partnered with a leading Financial Service Provider in the retail industry, and we're on the lookout for a talented Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. If you're a seasoned Business Analyst with a passion for project management, this opportunity is for...
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