Channel pivots to become trusted advisors
Technology channel companies are rapidly moving from a one-and-done, buy-and-install approach to becoming strategic advisors for SMBs, unlocking significant growth opportunities and paving the way for greater digital agility. This is according to a Sage report, "Small...
This is where GenAI will have the most impact
A recent survey of technology buyers worldwide found that technology decision making, financial and operational systems, and customer engagement, experience, and support are the three business areas where generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is most likely to...
Innovation Exchange Challenge winner could solve plastic use in consumer goods
Global Alliance Africa, a project delivered by Innovate UK KTN and Unilever have announced Sharon Rapetswa as the winner of their Innovation Exchange Challenge, which aims to help the multinational consumer goods company find inventive solutions and innovative...
This is how much electricity it takes to mine bitcoin
According to an analysis by CryptoMonday it takes an estimated nine years of household-equivalent electricity consumption to mine one bitcoin. CryptoMonday CEO Jonathan Merry comments: "Conceptually, it doesn't seem like bitcoin mining should require enormous amounts...
Why women are still underrepresented in senior management
Research from Grant Thornton and PwC shows that women represent only 20% to 29% of senior management in South Africa, even though they are half the population. Lindiwe Sebesho, president of the South African Reward Association (SARA) and master reward specialist, says...
10 years on, Curiosity is going strong
Ten years ago, a jetpack lowered NASA’s Curiosity rover onto the Red Planet, beginning the SUV-size explorer’s pursuit of evidence that, billions of years ago, Mars had the conditions needed to support microscopic life. Since then, Curiosity has driven nearly 18 miles...
iPaaS, low code set to mature within two years
Integration platform as a service (iPaaS) and low-code application platform (LCAP) will climb the Plateau of Productivity in less than two years, according to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Cloud Platform Services, 2022. The Plateau of Productivity highlights technologies...
Tiny minority of MEA business leaders confident in face of cyber attack
The toll of almost three years of unrelenting workplace disruption, digital transformation and ransomware attacks means just 4% of regional business leaders are confident in their organisation's ability to manage cyber risks. This is according to a new report...
Female employees have more financial stress over household expenses
Recent research into the state of employee wellbeing revealed a number of factors that impact labour productivity. The research shows that financial wellness is a key factor influencing overall employee wellbeing and ultimately productivity. Recent research into the...
African exploit detections cause for concern
The number of exploits detected in Q2 2022 in Africa decreased compared to Q1, according to Kaspersky Security Network data, with the company's security solutions detecting 149 211 cases in April-June 2022. However, the number of exploit detections is still at a high...
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Microsoft expands Windows 10 galaxy of devices
Microsoft South Africa has pulled the wraps off of its new Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones, which take advantage of powerful and versatile hardware to unlock novel Windows 10 experiences. These include fast and secured login with Windows Hello beta for Lumia, as well...
Use social media to boost customer relationships
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Uber launches in Port Elizabeth
Uber has started to test its technology in Port Elizabeth. Alon Lits GM: sub-Saharan Africa at Uber, says: "After month's worth of speculation, we are so excited to be launching in Port Elizabeth with our uberX product. This new service means that you can now enjoy a...
Interactive Intelligence enhances partner programme
Interactive Intelligence Group has launched an enhanced Global Partner Programme. Enhancements include new Systems Integrator and Telco/Carrier Programmes, and an updated Channel Programme all designed to give partners new revenue opportunities - particularly within...
BT deploys Riverbed to boost Cloud of Clouds
BT has announced that, as part of its Cloud of Clouds vision, it will deploy virtual Riverbed SteelHead application acceleration technology in the core of its global network, providing superior application performance for customers accessing BT's own cloud services as...
Kaspersky helps to keep kids safe
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Gumtree introduces instant messaging on its app
Gumtree South Africa has launched an app update that includes instant messaging functionality that allows buyers and sellers to ask questions and/or reply immediately. The app is designed for users who want to buy and sell quickly and easily. Notifications are...
Are you driving business value through your online presence?
Today it is not hard to launch a website, but to launch a website that reaches your target audience and drives business value is not that simple. It is important to tie your website strategy back to your business goals. "A website that purely shares information about...
Malvertising threatens users, businesses
Of the myriad threats plaguing the security industry today, malvertising, or the planting of malicious code in online adverts, is difficult for Web users to get their heads around. No one thinks for a second that visiting a trusted and reputable website could result...
Turn your service desk into an operational asset
Your service desk should be driving productivity and helping to establish an organisation-wide customer focus rather than lurking sullenly among your cost centres. By Sandra Galer, consulting director at Merchants In an era in which efficiency and customer experience...
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ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the maintenance of customer ICT networks while contributing to high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and performance analyses as the next Network Engineer urgently sought to join the Cape Town division of a dynamic...
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