Bitcoin dip expected before it soars further
Bitcoin has breached the $100 000 mark for the first time, driven by expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under Donald Trump’s incoming US presidency. However, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts a short-term sell-off before Bitcoin rallies...
Black Friday grew conversational customer comms
New data from global communications platform Infobip shows customers prefer conversational experiences on the day of Black Friday, driven by rich channels such as RCS. Infobip recorded new levels of total customer communications interactions on its platform this year,...
Shareholders give Alviva buyout the thumbs up
The biggest deal in the South African IT industry came a step closer to fruition on Friday when 93% of the eligible shareholders in Alviva voted overwhelmingly in favour of a buyout of the group by Tham Investments and DY Investments 3. In June last year, the...
Which way will the economy go in 2023?
The year started with many uncertainties - some old, some new - which could result in different macroeconomic scenarios playing out for South Africa during 2023. PwC South Africa, in its first South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2023, reviews PwC’s current...
Companies urged to do more about data privacy
Saturday, January 28th was Data Privacy Day, an international event that aims to promote awareness of privacy and data protection best practices. However, cybersecurity experts are warning that a growing volume of cyber threats are putting the data of consumers and...
Spend on cloud to accelerate across Africa in 2023
More than two-thirds of companies using cloud computing across major African markets plan to increase their spending on cloud services in 2023. This was one of the most significant findings of the Cloud in Africa 2023 study released today by World Wide Worx, with...
CPaaS market to hit $29bn
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of the CPaaS (Communications Platform-as-a-Service) market will reach $29-billion globally by 2025; rising from $16-billion in 2022. To capitalise on this substantial growth of 80% over the next three years,...
Technology sourcing leaders will align performance to sustainability
By 2026, 70% of technology sourcing, procurement and vendor management (SPVM) leaders will have environmental-sustainability-aligned performance objectives for their functions, according to Gartner. Environmental sustainability has become a top 10 business priority...
Digital payments are still surging
Covid-19 triggered a boom in digital payments, the market continues to surge, reaching a new record transaction value and more users than ever before. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, the total transaction value in the digital payments sector is...
Self-reliance an accelerated trend in education
Consumers are under significant financial pressure as a result of rising interest rates, soaring inflation and stagnant household incomes. Recent research indicates that many people are cutting their discretionary spending while some are struggling to pay their bills...
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BT boosts managed security services
BT and Fortinet have announced an agreement that will integrate Fortinet's FortiGate enterprise firewalls into BT's global portfolio of managed security services. Michael Xie, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, Fortinet explains how: "BT's global reach...
How cyber-ready are SA businesses?
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HPE, SUSE deliver storage solution
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Zetes managed solution saves Fastway money
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Data visualisation to predict earthquake risks
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9th BIT partners with XebiaLabs in SA
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IT Technician at Innovative Staffing Solutions – Gauteng Menlyn
Job Summary:The IT Technician is responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting services to ensure the efficient operation of an organization's IT systems. This role involves maintaining hardware and software, diagnosing and resolving issues, and...
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UX | UI Designer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development footprint, is seeking an Intermediate+ UX/UI Designer. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of transforming...
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About the Client: A dynamic and innovative short-term insurance company that leverages technology to deliver exceptional, simple, transparent, and accessible insurance solutionsPosition Overview: The Business Intelligence Specialist will demonstrate meticulous...
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Work with business domain experts and leadership to craft a solution that is fit for purpose from a business perspective. Focus on a smaller facet of service (the solution package) to ensure that it operates effectively as part of the whole and independently as a...
Senior Mobile Developer (PWD) – Gauteng Pretoria Region
JOB PURPOSE Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. Lead and mentor junior developers, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and design are followed. Collaborating with...
UX | UI Designer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development footprint, is seeking an Intermediate+ UX/UI Designer. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of transforming...
Business Intelligence Specialist – Gauteng Houghton Estate
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