Digitalisation could help Africa to thrive
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa lags much of the world in connectivity and access to the digital economy – and its people are missing out on opportunities as a result. It’s no secret that the continent is falling behind on its sustainable development goals (SDGs) and is...
Voting for Channelwise Awards closing soon
Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey will close at midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with....
Long-lost lizard discovered in the Western Cape
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and collaborators from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and Bayworld Museum rediscovered the rare Orange Sandveld Lizard (Nucras aurantiaca) during surveys in December 2022. The lizard has only been recorded...
Rise in inactive BTC as market stagnates
Bitcoin hodlers are becoming increasingly popular, with investors looking to hold on to their BTC longer. BTC hodlers are optimistic about the future of bitcoin and its ability to increase in value over time. The total amount of inactive bitcoin (BTC) for at least six...
North America switches to smart electricity meters
A new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight reveals that the penetration of smart electricity meters in North America reached 74% in 2021. Overall, the installed base of smart electricity meters will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.,8%...
Climate change an existential risk as multiple crises pile up
Kathy Gibson reports - Multiple crises are facing people and businesses as we go into 2023, topped by energy, food and the cost of living. These are the top risks for 2023 identified by the World Economic Forum's latest Global Risks Report, with the cost of living...
Global PC shipments in almost 30% decline
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 65,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2022, a 28,5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2021, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks the largest quarterly shipment decline since Gartner began tracking the PC market...
Bracing for uncertainty: financial services predictions for 2023
As recession anxieties and geopolitical tensions cloud the global economic horizon, the financial services sector is preparing for a rocky 2023. How will industry leaders wield their data and advanced analytics to weather the storm? Some of SAS' foremost industry...
Retail trends to watch in 2023
As we enter 2023, it seems the year will not be any easier for South African retailers or consumers than 2021 and 2022. Fitch forecasts that real household spending will decelerate in line with a wider economic slowdown, while higher inflation and interest rates will...
eSIM market to hit $16bn by 2027
The value of the global eSIM market will increase from $4,7-billion in 2023, to $16,3-billion by 2027, according to a new Juniper Research study. The new report offers the most comprehensive analysis of the eSIMs (embedded SIMs) market available today. Increasing by...
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Obsidian offers Open Source monitoring with Icinga
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Customers take to VCE VxRail appliances
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Arcserve named fastest growing data protection vendor
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Jacobson is new Xerox CEO
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Intervate helps to digitise the gazetting process
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Funding secured for sustainable energy
Global renewable energy developer Mainstream Renewable Power has signed $117,5-million equity investment from investors including IFC, the IFC African, Latin American and Caribbean Fund (ALAC) and the IFC Catalyst Fund, two funds managed by IFC Asset Management...
A success story of offline and online tutoring
South Africa's largest tutoring company this month reached a milestone by signing up its 10 000th learner, and clocking more than 150 000 tutoring lessons. That's good going for an idea that was shot down by a university professor as being doomed to failure, when its...
Big data: a secret weapon for SMEs?
According to Forbes magazine, 89% of business leaders believe big data will revolutionise business operations in the same way the Internet did. Naturally this does not only refer to big business, as small and medium sized companies are becoming more significant daily....
CRM & Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENTOur client is all about blending technology and data to support a dynamic hospitality group with properties in South Africa, the UK, Italy, and Europe. They handle everything from tech and digital design to software engineering and data management. They're...
Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
The role overall plans, defines, governs and implements overarching enterprise guiding principles, standards and policies, maintenance and upkeep of networks and services. Specifically designs, develops, modifies, adapts and implements short and long-term solutions to...
Application Support Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an Intermediate Application Support Analyst to join them on a 6 month - 1 year contract IT Responsibilities Performing impact assessments on BAU changes and support requests received from business, clients and...
IT DESKTOP SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
A great opportunity for a top performing IT Desktop Support Technician to join our professional team, reporting to the IT Systems Administrator. Key Responsibilities:• Day to day support of end users and remote users.• Ensure system security and backup.• Hardware -...
BI Business Analyst (Master Data)
About Us:iOCO is a leading technology solutions provider, delivering innovative and data-driven solutions to our clients. We are seeking a skilled BI Business Analyst to join our team, where you will play a key role in ensuring data governance, quality, and master...
Project Manager at Qes
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager to join them on a 12 month contract / 5 days onsite a week / based in Woodstock Position Summary: Senior IT Project Manager Industry: Supply Chain Job category: IT-Project Management...
IT DESKTOP SUPPORT TECHNICIAN – Western Cape Lemoenkloof
A great opportunity for a top performing IT Desktop Support Technician to join our professional team, reporting to the IT Systems Administrator. Key Responsibilities:• Day to day support of end users and remote users.• Ensure system security and backup.• Hardware -...
BI Business Analyst (Master Data) – Gauteng Johannesburg
About Us:iOCO is a leading technology solutions provider, delivering innovative and data-driven solutions to our clients. We are seeking a skilled BI Business Analyst to join our team, where you will play a key role in ensuring data governance, quality, and master...
Project Manager at Qes – Western Cape Woodstock
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager to join them on a 12 month contract / 5 days onsite a week / based in Woodstock Position Summary: Senior IT Project Manager Industry: Supply Chain Job category: IT-Project Management...
Technical Desktop Engineer (12-Month Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical & self-driven Technical Desktop Engineer with an entrepreneurial flair is sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm. Joining its User Technology team, you will provide 2nd and 3rd Line technical support to multiple teams...
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