Municipal leaders prioritise service delivery over clean audits
Senior municipal officials in South Africa are prioritising service delivery over and above achieving clean audits, according to a survey by a leading fintech in municipal financial management solutions, Munsoft. The study, which surveyed around 95 municipalities out...
Kaspersky helps Interpol disrupt global cyberthreats
As a firm advocate for a collaborative approach to combatting cybercrime, Kaspersky says it has contributed to Interpol’s global Operation Synergia II aimed at disrupting cyberthreats such as targeted phishing, ransomware, and information stealers. The joint effort...
The future of trade is ‘digital, green and inclusive’
A challenge for the 2023 trade outlook is not only slowing global growth but also the uncertainty surrounding those statistics. The war in Ukraine, concerns about Covid and fragile supply chains have caused many nations to rethink their approach to trade and question...
Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew 1,1% in 2022
Worldwide semiconductor revenue increased 1,1% in 2022 to total $601,7-billion, up from $595-billion in 2021, according to preliminary results by Gartner. The combined revenue of the top 25 semiconductor vendors increased 2,8% in 2022 and accounted for 77,5% of the...
Microsoft announces general availability of Azure OpenAI Service
Large language models are quickly becoming an essential platform for people to innovate, apply AI to solve big problems, and imagine what's possible. By Eric Boyd, corporate vice-president: AI platform at Microsoft Today, we are excited to announce the general...
IT services brands grow in value
Accenture, with a brand value up 10% to $39,9-billion, retains its position as the most valuable IT services brand in the world for the fifth consecutive year, according to a new report from leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance. The brand continues to...
Sharp rise in cloud-based cyberattacks
Check Point Research (CPR) reports a 48% YoY increase in cloud-based cyberattacks for 2022, as organisations increasingly move operations to the cloud due to escalated digital transformations. The largest increases were seen in Asia (+60%), followed by Europe (+50%)...
Tourism moves towards pre-pandemic levels
After stronger than expected recovery in 2022, this year could see international tourism arrivals return to pre-pandemic levels in Europe and the Middle East. Tourists are nonetheless expected to increasingly seek value for money and travel closer to home in response...
Recession expected but food, energy, inflation pressures could be peaking
A majority of the World Economic Forum’s community of chief economists expect a global recession in 2023, see geopolitical tensions continuing to shape the global economy, and anticipate further monetary tightening in the US and Europe. These are the key findings of...
CEOs believe economic growth will decline this year
Nearly three quarters (73%) of CEOs believe global economic growth will decline over the next 12 months, according to PwC's 26th Annual Global CEO Survey, which polled 4 410 CEOs in 105 countries and territories in October and November 2022. The bleak CEO outlook is...
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Genetec upgrades unified IP platform, security centre
Genetec, a provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions today announced version 5.5 of Security Center, the company's open architecture, unified IP security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, ALPR, and communications. Security...
Time is money – and labour law is clear on that
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) sets the fundamental conditions of service for all employment situations, ranging from the domestic to, with variations, the industrial. When it comes to hours worked per week in business, particularly overtime, the BCEA...
Take alcohol out of the equation at work
Alcohol, even many hours after consumption, severely impairs a person's ability to properly operate equipment and vehicles. It is responsible for 60% fatal accidents and up to 40% of workplace accidents. Not a comforting thought when you have to dispense keys to plant...
TEDx Disruptors coming to GIBS
TEDxJohannesburg has announced the speaker line-up for its inaugural TEDxSalon, themed The Disruptors, to be hosted at the Gordon Institute of Business Science's campus in Illovo, Johannesburg on 18 August 2016 from 10:00am - 2:30pm. TEDxSalon is an extension of TEDx...
Xero match for Yoco
Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can now operate from anywhere with Xero's cloud-based accounting software and Yoco's mobile point of sale. Together they offer complete mobility and a seamless accounting experience with an up-to-date financial view of the...
Samsung launches Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX in SA
Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the availability of the Samsung Gear Fit2 and the Gear IconX locally, the newest additions to Samsung's range of advanced sports technologies. The Gear Fit2 sports band features an embedded GPS and a heart rate monitor...
Smart UX Centre SDK now mobile-compatible
Samsung Electronics South Africa's Printing Solutions has released the V.1.5.0 update for its Smart User Experience (UX) Centre Software Development Kit (SDK), adding new features including mobile compatibility to its versatile software tools. Samsung's Smart UX...
Rectron secures distribution rights for EKWB
Rectron has secured the distribution rights for Slovenian premium liquid cooling hardware manufacturer, Edvard Kӧnig Water Blocks (EKWB), for southern Africa. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, EKWB has established itself as a leading brand in the field of...
Western Digital in 64-layer NAND first
Western Digital has successfully developed its next generation 3D NAND technology, BiCS3, with 64 layers of vertical storage capability. Pilot production of the new technology has commenced in the Yokkaichi, Japan joint venture facilities and initial output is...
Defending the organisation against spear-phishing
One of the main worries for companies last year was the rise in the use of socially engineered phishing, which caused many organisations to lose thousands of rands, and immeasurable customer confidence. These scams are set to continue in 2016, says Sarel Lamprecht, MD...
Cobol Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Leading bank requires the skills of an experienced Cobol developer6 month renewable contractCobol IMS experience essential Desired Skills: Cobol ims Learn more/Apply for this position
2nd Line Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A vibrant IT Support company in Cape Town is in search of an ambitious and proficient 2nd Line Systems Engineer to become a part of its team. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience as a 2nd Line Systems Engineer, emphasizing expertise in...
ERP Specialist – Gauteng Houghton Estate
The main purpose of your role as ERP and Systems Administrator is to offer IT related support to all employees. To control and co-ordinate the Information System's technical and support function by monitoring and maintaining the ERP systems in respect of breakdown and...
IT DevOps Engineer
Qualifications and Experience Requirements: BSc/MSc in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent.Total 5+ years of solid experience in Oracle Cloud DR Implementations with strong technical skills in areas of SaaS Application Support, cloud engineering, infrastructure...
Senior Systems Administrator
Our client is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator who will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring the optimal performance, security, and reliability of systems, networks, and servers. This role involves...
System Administrator
Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Systems Administrator to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will assist in maintaining, monitoring, and supporting their IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and user support systems.Job...
Data Architect
Looking for a data-driven adventure? Join South Africa's leading mobile network provider as a Data Architect! Your mission: Design and implement cutting-edge data solutions that power our mobile network. What's in it for you? Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, a hybrid...
IT Network Manager – Western Cape Claremont
Job DetailsPosition: IT Network ManagerMinimum experience Mid-Senior (5-10 years Experience)Company primary industry: Information Technology and ServicesJob functional area: Information TechnologyMy client offers barista-produced coffee all day, every day, to all...
Data Analyst – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: Data...
Junior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Hybrid position open for Junior Data Analyst in Century city. Email us if you are interested in joining a company who is passionate about the value of data. Key Requirements Degree preferredMinimum of 2+ years in a Data Analyst positionGood Data Literacy...
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