The pivotal role of cities in global growth and stability
Business leaders and policy makers recently gathered at the World Economic Forum's fourth annual Urban Transformation Summit to address the increasingly critical role of cities in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Cities, which generate over 80% of global GDP,...
A better approach to talent reviews …
Only 30% of managers who participate in talent reviews believe their leadership bench is strong, according to new research from the Gartner HR practice. A May 2024 Gartner survey of nearly 1 900 managers who participate in talent reviews also found: Nearly 60% spend...
Study reveals the true value of elephants
New research examining the services and benefits of elephants has revealed many values are often overlooked when deciding how they should be protected. The collaboration between universities in England and South Africa, including the University of Portsmouth, found...
NASA’s Perseverance rover to begin building Martian sample depot
In the coming days, NASA’s Perseverance rover is expected to begin building the first sample depot on another world. This will mark a crucial milestone in the NASA-ESA (European Space Agency) Mars Sample Return campaign, which aims to bring Mars samples to Earth for...
Climate change played key role in dinosaur success story
Climate change, rather than competition, played a key role in the ascendancy of dinosaurs through the Late Triassic and Early Jurassic periods. According to new research, changes in global climate associated with the Triassic-Jurassic mass extinction – which wiped out...
META sees strong growth for smart home devices
The Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) smart home devices market continues to register significant gains on the back of increasing demand and better supply in the region. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), with the...
What the future looks like for operations
The top 10 predictions for the Future of Operations from International Data Corporation (IDC) illustrate how the next five years will be transformational for operations as organisations find new and more effective ways to manage, analyse, and collaborate around their...
SASE expected to hit $8bn in 2023
The ongoing need to modernise the network and security architecture for branch offices and hybrid users led to the vigorous 33% revenue growth in the SASE market. A report from Dell’Oro anticipates that enterprises will continue to place a high priority on SASE and...
Microsoft, Viasat to deliver access to underserved communities
Microsoft and Viasat has announced a new partnership to help deliver Internet access to 10-million people around the world, including 5-million in Africa. Viasat is the first satellite partner to work with Microsoft’s Airban Initiative. The two companies will deepen...
Digital wallet payments on the increase
FNB has revealed that its individual and business customers continue to demonstrate impressive adoption of digital payments, with over R21-billion in payments made using FNB Pay-supported digital wallets over the previous 12 months, a year-on-year increase of 293%. In...
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Eaton Towers sells SA tower portfolio to ATC
Eaton Towers Group has signed a definitive agreement to sell its South African towers to ATC South Africa for an undisclosed sum. Terry Rhodes, CEO of Eaton Towers, says: "The successful execution of our build-to-suit strategy over the last few years has resulted in a...
Balance mobility risk with data availability
Mobile devices have become an integral component of the Always-On Enterprise. But what impact do they have on the modern data centre, especially when employees expect to have access to mission-critical data from wherever they are? Rick Vanover, senior product strategy...
Underestimate spear phishing at your peril
Too many businesses today underestimate the dangers of spear phishing, and fail to realise it is one of the top threats enterprises face today, and one that often results in devastating losses, both financial and in terms of reputation. "Businesses who want to protect...
Transformation as a strategic imperative
Organisations are increasingly redirecting their attention and focus on transformation as they prepare to be evaluated according to the new B-BBEE Codes later this year. The revised codes of good practice around BEE come with relatively steep demands. Traditionally,...
Network analytics: creating harmony from chaos
With the developments of technology and the rapid rate that employees are adapting to these, enterprises need to ensure that they are keeping up to date with communication advancements. From the BYOD phenomenon, as well as mobility and the move to the cloud,...
Snapt scores $1m funding from Convergence Partners
Local technology start-up, Snapt, has secured $1-million (R15 814 450.00) in funding from investment firm, Convergence Partners. Dave Blakey, CEO of Snapt, says that the backing by Convergence Partners is more than a vote of confidence in Snapt's potential; it shows...
Standard Chartered goes mobile in Africa
Standard Chartered Bank is bringing its newest mobile and online banking platform to 1-million clients across eight African markets, the most extensive digital rollout of its kind in Africa by an international bank. Supported by the bank's global-standard technology,...
KBA and Xerox target folding carton market
KBA Sheetfed Solutions, a business unit of the Koenig & Bauer Group (KBA), and Xerox have announced a partnership to develop an industrial digital sheetfed press for the folding carton market.Wide format cartons, for items like cosmetics, food and pharmaceutical...
iWayAfrica launches fibre services in Zambia
iWayAfrica Zambia has announced the launch of its fibre to the premises offer to business and consumers. This is the latest connectivity service to be launched by iWayAfrica Zambia, which is also part of Gondwana International Networks, a pan-African communications...
Kaspersky Lab debuts Security Awareness Training
Kaspersky Lab has announced the availability of a computer-based Security Awareness Training product range, aimed at enhancing the overall security of businesses by building a cyber safety culture and giving employees the right motivation and essential knowledge to...
Senior .NET Developer – Western Cape Rondebosch
We are looking for a Senior Software Developer who is passionate about technology to join our Technical Consulting team. Please note that this is a hybrid position so you would need to be Cape Town based. Our projects include developing custom software, maintaining...
Mid-Level Front End Developer (PHP Laravel) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly driven & passionate Mid-Level Front End Developer is sought by a rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse where you will play an integral part contributing to the development of new features, fixing bugs and issues, reviewing code from...
Junior Power Platforms Developer – EvdB
Delivery of solutions based on an agile methodology (scrum). Adopt the Microsoft best practices for delivery of business process automations. Participate in sprints to delivery minimum viable products (MVPs) to business. Conduct bi-weekly development reviews with...
Project Manager
NEW VACANCY ALERTOur client operating in the NPO space is looking for a Project Manager, who is a high-performing individual, who is task orientated and has great leadership skills. They are looking for someone who has the confidence to connect with industry, can lead...
Cloud Engineer (AWS /Azure / Terraform)
Embrace a New Chapter Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a well-versedCloud Engineer (AWS / Azure / Terraform) to join our team. Must be proficient in AWS and Terraform and possess expertise in designing, implementing, managing, troubleshooting, and deploying...
Project Manager
To successfully introduce and manage change into the business from project initiation through to project closure, by applying the RCS Strategic Project Office methodology.Project Manager - 12 Month Contract Minimum Requirements:Commercial/ Administration...
Senior SAP Specialist – Rosslyn
SAP Specialist with SAP S/4 HANA Transformation & Integration and Cloud Infrastructure solutions required for a reputable global company based in PretoriaExpert knowledge in SAP S/4 HANA Transformation & Integration and Cloud infrastructure solutionsExtensive...
Mid-Level Front End Developer (PHP Laravel) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A highly driven & passionate Mid-Level Front End Developer is sought by a rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse where you will play an integral part contributing to the development of new features, fixing bugs and issues, reviewing code from...
Junior Power Platforms Developer – EvdB – Gauteng Johannesburg
Delivery of solutions based on an agile methodology (scrum). Adopt the Microsoft best practices for delivery of business process automations. Participate in sprints to delivery minimum viable products (MVPs) to business. Conduct bi-weekly development reviews with...
Project Manager – Eastern Cape Gqebera
NEW VACANCY ALERTOur client operating in the NPO space is looking for a Project Manager, who is a high-performing individual, who is task orientated and has great leadership skills. They are looking for someone who has the confidence to connect with industry, can lead...
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