Rolling out robotics in rural areas
Looking to a future where robotics are integral to learning in South Africa’s schools, the education nonprofit Good Work Foundation (GWF) is expanding its successful Open Learning Academy robotics and coding programme to include high school learners in Grades 8 and 9....
AI could supercharge agriculture
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already disrupting multiple industries with its decision-making capabilities and ability to interact with the physical world. But, with its ability to support precision agriculture, automate labour-intensive tasks, verify the...
Top 10 predictions for the future of digital infrastructure
Digital businesses depend on digital infrastructure - compute and data management horsepower, network connectivity, operational support, and management - to power business applications, analytics, and activities. Global research group, IDC, has given its Top 10...
North American businesses double spending on payment fraud prevention
For the second year in a row, merchants have reported rises across the board in numerous key measures that assess the extent to which fraud affects eCommerce. From higher income lost to fraud, to more eCommerce orders being rejected as fraudulent, to increased...
First 5G mine in SA puts safety first
Kathy Gibson reports - Improvements in safety was the main driver for implementing 5G communications in the Phalanndwa Colliery - but this is just the first step in the mine's digitalisation journey. Kgotso Mongalo, GM of Phalanndwa Colliery, says the deployment of 5G...
South Africans are managing credit carefully in tough times
South Africans opened more credit accounts to navigate the pressured economic climate, but lenders kept closer oversight by offering lower loan amounts and limits on revolving facilities to mitigate risk. This trend prevailed across credit cards, non-bank personal...
Low-code development technologies set for rapid growth in 2023
The worldwide market for low-code development technologies is projected to total $26,9-billion in 2023, an increase of 19,6% from 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. A rise in business technologists and a growing number of enterprise-wide...
What 2023 holds in store for industry ecosystems
International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Industry Ecosystems predictions for 2023 and beyond. Organisations are looking to expand their industry ecosystems as the next phase of digital transformation, building upon the investments that they...
New ambulance tech could help save lives in Africa
Experts are trialling a new electronic system that could speed hospital transfers and help reduce the likelihood of people in developing countries dying unnecessarily from injuries caused by accidents or violence. Every year in Rwanda, injury causes 9% of deaths with...
Modernisation to drive worldwide government IT spending growth
Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $588,9-billion in 2023, an increase of 6,8% from 2022, according to Gartner. “Government organisations are continuing to modernise legacy IT and invest in initiatives that improve access to digital services as...
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Resistance to change could be detrimental
Cloud computing is disrupting traditional business models and processes and will ultimately transform many industries around the world. It is being used to speed up and reduce the costs of existing processes and companies that resist change will certainly be left...
GetSmarter makes an educated decision
Online education company GetSmarter has successfully implemented Acumatica Cloud ERP, business management software for mid-size businesses. GetSmarter partners with the world's top universities to present career-advancing online short courses, and has educated more...
New deputy head: M&A at MTN
The MTN Group has appointed Kholekile Ndamase as deputy head of mergers and acquisitions, with effect from 10 September 2016. Ndamase joins MTN from Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), where he led the equity-based financing business. In this role, he led a team of...
Deloitte Consulting, Columbia University, offer online course
Disruptive changes in digital technology and workforce demographics across the globe, are rendering local business landscapes nearly unrecognisable, - leaving companies struggling to keep pace. In a joint global initiative by Deloitte Consulting International and...
Decision Inc partners with Alteryx
For any organisation functioning in the modern world, data has become the ultimate weapon of mass engagement. It can transform production, product design, customer relationships and that very clichéd, yet consistently essential, bottom line. Analysing and interpreting...
Avoid mobile development pitfalls
The mobile web is going through an exciting growth phase as consumers and businesses shift their interests toward the "second screen", writes Sven Hammar, CEO of Apica System. Even the media is taking notice of the trend, with Forbes declaring 2015 the "Year of the...
How RPL empowers SA businesses
South Africa has come a long way since the first democratic elections in 1994, but in the field of education, many inequalities still remain, writes Gizelle McIntyre, director of The Institute of People Development. As the late Nelson Mandela once said, "education is...
Cutting through the connectivity and value added services noise
How can the business cut through the noise to find the best providers of connectivity, network and cloud services without wasting time, money and patience, asks Ralph Berndt, director: sales at Syrex. According to a 2015 survey by IDG and Datalink survey, technology...
Customer service defines customer experience
Nobody can deny that we are now in the age of the customer, writes Juan Bezón, chief commercial officer of PCCI Group. Through online and mobile channels they are well informed and this information allows them to compare and choose the most convenient provider/vendor....
Sabbaticals a new retention tool
South African companies are increasingly offering top executives paid sabbaticals as part of their remuneration packages, in an effort to lure and retain top talent. "In the past, sabbaticals - or the request for one - were frowned upon and were rare outside of...
SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Western Cape Somerset West
Responsibilities/Tasks:Support existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve the code to keep the product maintainable...
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We are looking for a Software Developer in the Automotive IndustryKey Responsibilities:Good knowledge of PLC Software Systems (Siemans Simatic S7, Siemans TIA, Win CC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageousSet up & configure various network devices (Drives,...
Java Developer
Produce quality software according to specificationProduce supporting unit & functional tests to support developed codeTroubleshooting, defect tracking & defect resoution of probrams within the application spaceInterpret specifications and question to enable...
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Software Quality Engineer – Cape Town, South AfricaFunction: TechnologySub-Function: Quality EngineeringLocation: Cape Town, South AfricaAre you passionate about ensuring the highest quality in software delivery? Join us as a Software Quality Engineer for a 12-month...
Procurement System Administrator
This global company is a leading supplier of equipment and tools in the mining and construction industry. As the Procurement System Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration, configuration, and maintenance of the procurement system(s) used by the...
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TITLE: SENIOR C# DEVELOPERDescription Responsibilities/Tasks:Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platforms.Breaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasks.Support existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product...
Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a Software Developer in the Automotive IndustryKey Responsibilities:Good knowledge of PLC Software Systems (Siemans Simatic S7, Siemans TIA, Win CC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageousSet up & configure various network devices (Drives,...
Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Produce quality software according to specificationProduce supporting unit & functional tests to support developed codeTroubleshooting, defect tracking & defect resoution of probrams within the application spaceInterpret specifications and question to enable...
Software Quality Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Software Quality Engineer – Cape Town, South AfricaFunction: TechnologySub-Function: Quality EngineeringLocation: Cape Town, South AfricaAre you passionate about ensuring the highest quality in software delivery? Join us as a Software Quality Engineer for a 12-month...
Procurement System Administrator – Gauteng Kempton Park
This global company is a leading supplier of equipment and tools in the mining and construction industry. As the Procurement System Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration, configuration, and maintenance of the procurement system(s) used by the...
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