E-commerce spend surges ahead of Black Friday
Absa has noted a significant increase in the total value of e-commerce transactions over the past year, with total turnover increasing 25% year-on-year in the first quarter, 16% year-on-year in the second quarter and 19% year-on-year in the third quarter. The data...
SA youth fly the flag high at Türkiye science fair
Research projects by South African young scientists that aim to enhance our understanding of exercise physiology, and present a viable alternative for sealing wounds, will be showcased at this year’s İzmir International Innovation Science Energy Engineering Fair...
AI helps to fight wildfires
A dramatic rise in the frequency and severity of wildfires is undermining efforts to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in combating climate change. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 30% of the world's population is exposed to deadly...
With Earth at a tipping point, action is needed
The Greenland icesheet is warming four times faster than the planet as a whole, triggering a domino effect of interconnected disasters that threaten the viability of Earth's life-support systems on which human civilization depends, participants were told at a session...
Urgent action needed as world faces ‘category 5 storm’
In a wide-ranging address that touched on the most critical issues of our time, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum meeting to take urgent action. Taking note of a range of critical threats facing the world,...
Satya Nadella says AI golden age has arrived
The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT is capturing the world's imagination, having amassed 1-million users in just five days after its recent launch. It is one of a dozen AI-driven so-called "killer apps" that will transform human productivity and the...
Interoperability key to realise metaverse value
The Defining and Building the Metaverse initiative, launched by the World Economic Forum in May 2022, has released initial findings in two briefing papers - the first research of its kind on the metaverse. The initiative combines the expertise of more than 150...
Plan to unlock Africa Free Trade Area potential
African heads of state and global CEOs at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting backed the launch of the first of its kind report on how public-private partnerships can support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). AfCFTA: A New Era...
Global IT spend forecast to grow 2,4% in 2023
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,5-trillion in 2023, an increase of 2,4% from 2022, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. This is down from the previous quarter's forecast of 5,1% growth. While inflation continues to erode consumer purchasing...
IT leaders feel increasingly unprotected
Companies are challenged with more complex hybrid IT environments and are raising budgets to fend off cyberattacks as well as keep up as production environments continue to diversify across various clouds. The result is that IT leaders feel they aren't sufficiently...
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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
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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...
Cloud monitoring from CA Technologies
To help IT operations executives adopting cloud and hybrid IT infrastructures maximize the value of their resources, CA Technologies has announced new capabilities in CA Unified Infrastructure Management (CA UIM). Adding support for performance monitoring of Docker...
Risk, business continuity management can add value
Too many companies see risk management and business continuity management as compliance issues, something they need to do to keep both shareholders and regulators happy. A much better approach, says ContinuitySA Advisory Manager, Junita van der Colff, is to view risk...
Power outages shake SMEs’ confidence and stability
This year looks set to be another one where South Africans are made to come to terms with load shedding, writes Brandon Bekker, MD of Mimecast South Africa. Amazingly, the looming power cuts have replaced crime to become the number one threat SME businesses fear -...
IT Technician – Northern Cape
Hire Resolve, a leading recruitment agency, is seeking a skilled IT Technician to join our client's team in the Northern Cape. As an IT Technician, you will be responsible for providing technical support to ensure the smooth operation of computer systems and...
Business Intelligence Developer- Centurion
BSc Degree B.Eng (Industrial) / BSc Degree Computer Science Proven experience (3+ years) in a BI role Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneouslySupply Chain...
Senior IT Support Technician
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Data Scientist
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Data Analyst at Reverside
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Enterprise Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Enterprise Architect to join our growing team. The ideal candidate would need to be able to adapt to new technologies quickly and be willing to keep you...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand
The Business Analyst is responsible for understanding the business needs, processes, and challenges of the organization to identify solutions that align with strategic goals. This role involves gathering requirements, analyzing and documenting business processes, and...
Junior UI/UX Designer (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Milnerton
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ENVIRONMENT:CONTRIBUTE to the design, implementation and maintenance of integration environments, development of software frameworks, procedures and applications to integrate systems as your technical expertise as a System Integration Engineer is sought by a prominent...
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