Income inequality still high – but there are green shoots
South Africa’s middle and upper classes are growing and becoming more economically inclusive - but challenges remain, according to the latest report from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing: Social Mobility in South Africa. The...
Consumer confidence recovers in time for Black Friday
NIQ South Africa has released its latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first nine months of 2024, showing healthy revenue prospects for the FMCG and Tech & Durables retail sectors. The report highlights a positive shift in consumer sentiment...
5G IoT connections set to pass 100m by 2026
A new study from Juniper Research has found that 5G IoT (Internet of Things) connections will reach 116-million globally by 2026; rising from just 17-million in 2023. It predicts that the healthcare sector and smart city services will drive this 1 100% growth over the...
3D printer market in flux as world market reacts to inflation
Rising prices, divestures, and currency fluctuations saw aggregate 3D printer unit shipments drop by -4% during the third quarter of 2022, while systems revenues across the same time period rose by +14%, according to market analysts Context. "While great unit shipment...
New spam campaign targets Twitter users’ crypto
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new spam campaign spreading through direct messages on Twitter and stealing the cryptocurrency of affected users. Users are asked for help to withdraw hundreds of thousands of dollars from the crypto account of a stranger on...
Crypto miners slump amid brutal year
Last year was one of the most challenging ever for the crypto market as trading volume slumped and prices drowned in the aftermath of crypto winter, but one of the most brutal years for the industry has also had a huge impact on the crypto mining companies which lost...
Remote patient monitoring surges as healthcare sector takes strain
The number of remotely monitored patients reached 56,8-million in 2021 as market acceptance continues to grow in several key verticals, according to IoT analyst Berg Insight's latest research into mHealth. This number includes all patients enrolled in mHealth care...
ChatGPT raises red flags by acing MBA exam
ChatGPT, the new artificial intelligence chatbot that Microsoft has invested in, is causing consternation on several fronts: it has already been tipped as an efficient malware writer, and in the latest news has not only passed an MBA exam but achieved a pretty good...
Radical transformation needed for future healthcare crises
Two years on from the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world's healthcare systems may never 'return to normal' as a perfect storm of underlying challenges and future crises emerge. KPMG's new Healthcare Horizons report warns that systems around the world - from...
Advertising codes aim to protect against crypto misinformation
The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has added a new clause which deals with cryptocurrency products, to the Code of Advertising Practice. The new rules are aimed at protecting consumers from being misled by unethical advertisers and are the result of consultation...
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The supply chain advantage
It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that this saying has been overhauled for the digital era. Organisations are swimming in lakes of information and, to take the analogy even further, dripping in data. But few are able to translate this data into something of...
New software for an omni-channel world
JDA Software Group has announced key enhancements within its latest release empowering customers across retail, manufacturing, wholesale distribution and third-party logistics (3PL) - to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume, omni-channel world. The latest release from...
Samsung launches X7600GX Colour MFP in SA
Samsung South Africa has launched the latest addition to its powerful MX7 Series A3 Colour Multifunction Printer (MFP) series in the local market. The new MultiXpress MX7 Series X7600GX Colour MFP 60 PPM for Business delivers consistent, high-volume printing,...
Collaboration will boost SA’s fintech industry
Fintech is set to boom in South Africa and the regulatory environment is likely to be conducive for growth in this space, says Ahmed Cassim, chief commercial officer at Hello Group. Global investment in fintech ventures has tripled over the last five years and will...
Security scanners run smoothly in Rio
Nuctech's preparation and back-up solutions have helped ease the intense security workload during the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil. In the opening ceremony alone, over 80 Nuctech security scanners were put into use in and around the city's landmark Maracana stadium. As...
File transfer available as a service
Wipro has successfully launched its Managed File Transfer as a Service (MFTaaS) platform on Microsoft Azure. The Software as a Service (SaaS) platform will help enterprises in seamless digital integration and cost-effective collaboration with their clients, partners...
New gaming family from HP Inc
HP Inc has launched a new family of gaming products designed specifically for those who demand the ultimate, immersive gaming experience. HP's new high-end gaming products - the OMEN X Desktop, OMEN 17 Laptop, OMEN X Curved Display and OMEN with SteelSeries...
Automate home and business with smart device
South Africans can now make their home and work environments smarter with the cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) enabled Nviromon ULTi from Netshield South Africa. This remote control and monitoring device will give users reports of what is happening at home or work...
Don’t ignore these enterprise megatrends
Guy Whitcroft, CEO at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa, examines the megatrends driving enterprise computing. Technological change is the heartbeat of the IT industry and while it is easy to get sucked into the promise of self-driving cars, augmented reality and drones...
Fighting back with technology to combat fraudsters
Technological advances provide more powerful tools in strengthening companies' defences against fraud, as well as a means for the fraudster to find areas of vulnerability to penetrate, writes Kajen Subramoney: KPMG's associate director in forensics. As much as...
Business Intelligence Specialist – Gauteng Houghton Estate
About the Client: A dynamic and innovative short-term insurance company that leverages technology to deliver exceptional, simple, transparent, and accessible insurance solutionsPosition Overview: The Business Intelligence Specialist will demonstrate meticulous...
Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Prototyping and software development of the telescope operational software (all stages of the full software development life cycle may be encountered).Provide hands-on technical support in the system administration of the hardware platforms,...
Senior Solution Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
Work with business domain experts and leadership to craft a solution that is fit for purpose from a business perspective. Focus on a smaller facet of service (the solution package) to ensure that it operates effectively as part of the whole and independently as a...
Full Stack Developer (PWD)
JOB PURPOSE To provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural design, and drive the implementation of complex software solutions....
Middle Front-End Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A specialist consultancy focused on developing competitive software and data visualization solutions is seeking a Front-End Developer. This role involves finding innovative ways to use technology to support the growth of their clients' businesses....
Data Analyst at Square 1 Recruitment
A fast growing insurance, assurance and risk financing house that offers data driven solutions to its clients is looking for a strong and ambitious data analyst to join their team. If you have a completed 3 year degree and 3 - 5 years experience in data or financial...
Intermediate to Senior Java Developer at Reverside
Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for an Intermediate Java...
QC Tester
Multinational enterprise software company is seeking a QC Tester to join their team for a 6 month contract. The QC testing services required is to ensure the application meets quality standards and performs as expected in production. The testing will be conducted to...
Full Stack Developer (PWD) – Gauteng Pretoria Region
JOB PURPOSE To provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural design, and drive the implementation of complex software solutions....
Middle Front-End Developer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A specialist consultancy focused on developing competitive software and data visualization solutions is seeking a Front-End Developer. This role involves finding innovative ways to use technology to support the growth of their clients' businesses....
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