AI empowers the journey from idea to innovation
Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term on everyone’s lips – but what does it really mean for businesses? “We believe it is to enhance business,” says Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: sales for CEEMETA at Dell Technologies, addressing Dell...
Bitcoin hits all-time high on Trump victory
Following the election of Donald Trump as the US’s 47th president, Bitcoin yesterday hit an all-time high above $75 000 - finally breaking through the long-standing peak of $73 700. The cryptocurrency was trading on Luno at R1,323,115 at 12h48 yesterday afternoon. 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...
Visa pledges to $1bn investment to accelerate African digital transformation
Visa has pledged to invest $1-billion in Africa over the next five years to advance resilient, innovative, and inclusive economies across the continent. Visa’s expanded investments demonstrate the company’s long-term commitment to Africa’s growth potential and will...
Qualcomm announces Africa Innovation Platform
Qualcomm has launched it Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programs created to support the development of Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem. The platform will provide resources and support for local universities,...
Mobile messaging has a role to play in digital commerce
Brands that personalise both their digital and in-person commerce experiences can generate more meaningful and lasting customer relationships, according to research on customer service trends and preferences for travel and retail by Clickatell. In 2023, mobile...
Teens talk about cyberbulling
According to a new Pew Research Center report, nearly half of US teens ages 13 to 17 (46%) report ever experiencing at least one of six cyberbullying behaviours: offensive name-calling, spreading of false rumors about them, receiving explicit images they didn’t ask...
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Vodacom Business helps companies ride the digital wave
South African businesses can adopt a fully digital mind-set to their enterprise mobility with Vodacom Business’s inclusive ICT offering for managed enterprise digital transformation. Growing competitiveness for the customer and pressure on businesses’ running costs...
Aspect adds workforce chatbot
Aspect Software has announced Aspect Mila, a new interactive assistant that redefines how contact centre supervisors and agents interact with workforce applications and each other. Aspect Mila is an integration of Aspect® CXP and Aspect natural language understanding...
Avaya, Reflex bring hybrid cloud to SMBs
Avaya has announced a strategic alliance with Reflex Solutions, one of three certified Avaya Experts in South Africa, to deliver the advanced capabilities needed for digital business to midmarket companies in South Africa. The agreement will see Reflex provide unified...
Stakeholder risk must become a board issue
Corporate South Africa has gradually been coming to terms with the concept of stakeholder-inclusive governance, as introduced by King III. King IV (now in draft form) looks set to continue this model. Stakeholder inclusivity offers a good model for ensuring corporate...
Ericsson joins SMART Africa Alliance
The SMART Africa Secretariat and Ericsson have entered an ICT partnership to meet the goal of developing a more connected and fully functioning knowledge-based society in Africa. As a result of the partnership, Ericsson joins the Smart Africa Alliance as technical...
DRaaS to revolutionise governance landscape
ContinuitySA has introduced disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS). Sasha Malic, head of hosting and availability services at ContinuitySA, says the service revolutionises ContinuitySA's existing availability services, taking advantage of the latest technologies to...
Seacom climbs the IPv4 Internet ranks
Seacom is showing strong growth in the global and African wholesale and retail telecom markets, this according to independent statistics from the Internet performance management company, Dyn. Dyn's data shows that Seacom is rapidly climbing the IPv4 Internet rankings...
Win a share of R4m with MTN
Forty MTN subscribers stand a chance to walk away with R100 000 over a period of 13 weeks with MTN's Wish It! Love It! Win It! competition. Through this campaign, MTN will select three lucky subscribers a week who will each pocket a R100 000 cash prize. The...
A security fabric to solve CISOs’ worries
Michael Xie, founder, president and chief technology officer of Fortinet, outlines some solutions to the most common problems facing chief information security officers (CISOs). In my role, I meet many CISOs from around the world. You would think that hailing from...
T-Systems debuts ‘un-outsourcer solutions’ offering
Traditional ICT outsourcing is losing relevance in the digital era. Characterised by inflexible structures, high risk to clients and low cost transparency, the current structure of ICT contracting is stifling clients' ability to digitally transform. In response to...
System Administrator (Batch) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Monitor and mange alerts of mainframe services (environmentsEscalation of alerts to differnt support teamsHealth check processesBatch processingManipultaion of batchPerforming mainframe IPLRender Batch Support and Consultancy services to DevelopersLiaise with Vendors...
Lead Analyst Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you passionate about calculations and analysis and are you seeking a rewarding career in fiduciary asset management? Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Are you highly organised and adaptable, with a strong ethical base? Then this position...
Intermediate SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Title: Intermediate SQL DeveloperDescription Responsibilities/Tasks:Develop complex T-SQL queries, Stored Procedures and Triggers.Assist in the design of the relational database architecture for new development projects.Develop new / alter existing SQL objects based...
Geographic Information System Consultant
GIS Data Management: Collect, process, and analyse geospatial data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. GIS Database Maintenance: Develop and maintain GIS databases, ensuring data is up-to-date and accessible. Mapping and Visualisation: Create...
Project Manager
Direct and manage project execution and development from beginning to end.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications...
Senior RPG Developer (bank)
Permanent role at a big 4 bank Collaborate with other developers in the design and planning of application code to meet the business users' requirementsEnsure adherence to code standards and the development process, providing assistance to fellow developersPlan and...
Data Analyst Senior Specialist
To lead the data and analytics (D&A) capability for the organisation which includes the creation and management of data and analytics strategy and execution of related programmes and practices that drive measurable business outcomes. Responsible for establishing,...
Senior Linux Engineer
We are seeking a Senior Linux Engineer who possesses strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of Linux systems, and experience with various tools and technologies associated with system administration.What You'll Do:Provide specialist input to business plans and...
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer)
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm! About the job:This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role...
Geographic Information System Consultant – Gauteng Centurion
GIS Data Management: Collect, process, and analyse geospatial data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. GIS Database Maintenance: Develop and maintain GIS databases, ensuring data is up-to-date and accessible. Mapping and Visualisation: Create...
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