Supply disruption is top procurement risk
Supply disruption is the top threat to procurement’s future success, according to a new survey by Gartner, followed by macroeconomic, geopolitical, and compliance risks. The survey, conducted from June through July 2024 among 258 sourcing and procurement leaders, was...
WEF takes collective action to tackle global crises
More than 500 experts gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai last week to address the world’s most pressing issues related to economic inequality, climate emergency and geopolitical tensions. Global Future...
November crypto winners and losers
The world`s Top 10 cryptocurrencies have seen their prices tumble in the last two months following a negative trend from a historically low September, with most of the top digital coins losing between 7% and 10% in value in the last 30 days. Only two cryptos have seen...
Huawei extends market reach with commercial business unit
Huawei has enjoyed rapid growth in the ICT industry and today has launched the Huawei Commercial Business Unit “Over the past seven years, Huawei focused on named accounts,” says Suzette Lloyd, senior channel operations manager. “The company has identified a big...
Critical corporate data available cheap on the dark web
Kathy Gibson reports from Jordan - The dark web is more than a marketplace for criminal products or services - it can hold real dangers for corporates. Yuliya Novikova, head of security services analysis, explains that players on the dark web offer services from...
The robots are coming … and people are wary of job losses
Kathy Gibson reports from Jordan - Automation helps people to perform their tasks in a quicker and easier way and has been a key part of human endeavour for millennia. For example, ancient civilisations automated the delivery of water by building aqueducts, mechanised...
Musk’s Twitter overhaul drives users to alternative platforms
Analysis of Google search data reveals that searches for Mastodon social have surged over 14 times greater than typical search levels in the US in November as Elon Musk began implementing bans on Twitter impersonators and hit out at Mastodon social in a now-deleted...
Top 10 predictions for the future of digital innovation
The Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated how digital technology and innovation can deliver resiliency, revenue, and opportunity to the enterprise in the face of crisis, says IDC. Now, as we face additional global challenges such as war, inflation, the threat of recession,...
Cyberattackers raise the bar
Kathy Gibson reports from Jordan - Companies in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region can expect to come under attack from innovative new directions in 2023. This is the word from Maher Yamout, senior security researcher at Kaspersky GReAT, who says the...
Purpose-driven firms can help reverse deterioration in SA’s social cohesion
Private companies can help resolve societal challenges in South Africa by incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their corporate strategy, according to a new PwC report: "Rebuilding social cohesion is an essential contributor to...
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Lexmark innovates in colour lasers
Lexmark International, a global technology leader, has announced the arrival in South Africa of its next-generation A4 colour lasers and smart MFPs featuring seven new series. "Many of the new colour laser devices in this series deliver one of the highest toner...
PaySpace wins international ISO 27001 certification
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Executives must take control of IT asset disposal
Although CIOs are primarily responsible for the IT asset lifecycle, most executives have very little or no idea when it comes to IT asset disposal (ITAD). More importantly, very few know how to meet legislative compliance whilst reducing total cost of ownership....
Spotlight on gender transformation
Days before International Women's Day, Germany passed a law obliging some of Europe's biggest companies to have women occupying 30% of their top jobs by next year. In doing so, Germany joined the ranks of several other countries introducing gender quotas in senior...
Xerox Named as a Most Ethical Company
Xerox has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company. This year marks the tenth anniversary of Ethisphere and the World's Most Ethical...
Beyond the wall, bringing security inside
In 2015, 707-million data records were compromised--more than 80 000 every hour. With data's increasing importance attracting cyber-criminals in swarms, old-style perimeter security is no longer adequate. A new security mindset is required, delegates at the recent...
Retirement age: ensure that it’s certain
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Ricoh interface enhances choice and finishing
A new Ricoh interface unit connects to more finishing solutions to helps clients maximise their production capability. Connecting finishing systems can disrupt production schedules because it takes time and that stops presses. 1"Printer service providers want smooth,...
Introducing a new approach to branch IT
The lifeblood of many companies today depends on branch offices. Whether these are remote sites, retail outlets or manufacturing plants, they must be agile and able to quickly respond to the business's ever-changing needs, writes Wimpie van Rensburg, country manager:...
Tech start-ups get a helping hand
Five new Western Cape businesses have been created that less than six months ago were little more than great ideas, thanks to support from Telkom FutureMakers and Cape Town's Bandwidth Barn. The businesses have been developed by InnoTech, a Telkom-funded 20-week...
Integration Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
At iOCO, we're dedicated to driving innovation, fostering business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We're currently looking for a skilled and experienced Integration Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part...
Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Software Quality Engineer - Johannesburg, Gauteng (Contract)Are you passionate about taking your career to the Financial Services space? Then, do I have the opportunity for you! As a Software Quality Engineer, you get to use the automation framework and pre-defined...
BI Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Pinelands
The team are in search of an intermediate business intelligence business analyst to:• Analyse business or legislative requirements, data and problems in order to design and implement sustainable data solutions.• Ensure optimisation, reduction of risk and data...
Data Engineer ( Analytics) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This position reports to the Engineering Manager and is remote Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Work closely with stakeholders, Data Engineers and BI Analysts to turn data into critical information andknowledge that can be used to make sound business...
Software Developer/Data Engineer (C#, ASP.NET, SQL, Power BI/Fabric)
ENVIRONMENT:Fill the dual role of a Software Developer/Data Engineer sought by a leader in Conversational Analytics where you will partner with the Dev team to design, develop & maintain web applications. You will also be expected to develop Power BI embedded...
Technical Specialist (Mechatronic/ Mechanical Engineering)
Our client, in the Agri Sector, is currently looking to employ a young and dynamic Technical Application Specialist to their team based in Cape Town. Mechatronic / Mechanical Engineering degree essential.A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.Requirements:Degree in...
Senior Developer (.Net & Angular)
Are you a seasoned Senior .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...
Intermediate JavaScript Developer (CPT/JHB/PTA)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services seeks the coding expertise of a Senior JavaScript Developer to join its team. As an Intermediate JavaScript Developer, you will contribute to developing dynamic web applications using modern...
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The Business / System Analyst fulfils a critical role in terms of analysis to improve and implement systems. The role entails analysing and compiling system requirements and addressing any relevant problems. Digital Banking experience required. Required...
Software Developer/Data Engineer (C#, ASP.NET, SQL, Power BI/Fabric) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:Fill the dual role of a Software Developer/Data Engineer sought by a leader in Conversational Analytics where you will partner with the Dev team to design, develop & maintain web applications. You will also be expected to develop Power BI embedded...
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