SA farmers need a new approach for food security
South African agribusiness is at a crossroads and, after decades of rising farm production, South Africa is still a hungry nation - with constant pressure on food security. The only way to address these food security challenges is through increased farm production...
CMOs embrace GenAI despite knowledge gap
While 90% of organisations plan to invest in generative AI (GenAI) for marketing in 2025, 90% of CMOs admit that they do not fully understand GenAI or its potential impact on business processes, according to a new global study from SAS and Coleman Parkes Research. The...
SABS adds capacity for issuing of EMC CoCs
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has announced that, from 1 November 2022, manufacturers of non-telecommunication electronic and electrical equipment can now apply for a SABS electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) certificate of compliance (CoC) by using any...
Medium companies see pirated software as a way to cut costs
A new Kaspersky report reveals that 24% of companies globally with 50 to 999 employees are ready to use pirated alternatives of business software to decrease IT spending. Among small businesses (less than 50 employees), only 8% are ready to take this step. This...
Pick n Pay extends cryptocurrency pilot
Pick n Pay has completed the first phase of a new pilot that allows customers to pay using cryptocurrency on their smartphones, and it now testing in more stores. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) recent announcement paves the way for cryptocurrency as a...
HR leaders play key role in corporate connectedness
HR leaders must equip managers to drive culture connectedness among employees as 60% of hybrid knowledge workers report their direct manager is one of the top two influences on their connection to organisational culture, according to Gartner. A December 2021 Gartner...
US parents call for crypto education in schools
According to an analysis by BanklessTimes.com, 64% of US parents would like to see crypto education established in schools. BanklessTimes CEO, Jonathan Merry, comments: "It is encouraging to see that parents are starting to realize the importance of crypto education....
Cellular IoT gateway market reached $1,15bn in 2021
Berg Insight has found that than 4,5-million cellular IoT gateways were shipped globally during 2021, at a total market value of approximately $1,15-billion. Annual sales grew at a rate of 14% as demand recovered following the Covid-19 pandemic. The industry...
Teraco completes hyperscale data centre expansion
Teraco has completed first phase of JB4, its new hyperscale data centre addition to the Bredell Campus in Ekurhuleni. The new facility supports the growing demand by enterprises and cloud providers for data centre capacity. JB4 offers highly resilient and secure...
PMI sees slight improvement
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose from 48.2 index points in September to 50 in October. This is slightly better than the average recorded during the previous quarter (49.6). However, the Transnet strike and faltering global demand...
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Cloud-based security best for multiple remote threats
Cloud-based security solutions are the more effective and most immediate way for companies to deal with security threats arising from the multiple internet access points created by employees on their devices from remote places. This is according to Richard Broeke, an...
NetApp completes acquisition of SolidFire
NetApp has completed the acquisition of SolidFire. SolidFire combines the performance and economics of all-flash storage with a webscale architecture that radically simplifies data center operations and enables rapid deployments of new applications. Customers now have...
Palladium scoops global cloud ERP award
Local ERP innovator Palladium Business Solutions has outclassed its global counterparts by winning the prestigious Acumatica International Partner of the Year Award for 2015. The awards were presented at Acumatica's sixth annual summit in Orlando, Florida. During the...
Epson inkjet business printers for high volume printing
Epson has introduced two new multi-functional inkjet printers featuring Epson's innovative Replaceable Ink Pack System (RIPS) technology that can print up to 75 000 pages without interruption, targeted at medium and large business environments. The new printing...
Tarsus Cloud on Demand offers Arcserve protection
Customers of Tarsus Cloud On Demand, local cloud distributor and hybrid cloud enablement partner, will now be able to take advantage of the recently announced release of the new Arcserve Unified Data Protection (UDP). The Arcserve UDP offering will allow customers to...
ContinuitySA expands in Western Cape
Business resilience solutions provider ContinuitySA has successfully transferred its existing Bellville work area recovery capability and data centre into much larger premises in the upmarket Willowbridge Place development, adjacent to the Willowbridge Mall in Tyger...
T-Systems healthcare template certified on SAP HANA
T-Systems South SAP-based healthcare template solution has officially been certified on HANA. This achievement is a major milestone for both the organisation and for the South African healthcare sector, certifying that T-Systems has the capability to deploy their...
Astute acquires Stride Switch
The Financial Services Exchange, trading as Astute, has acquired the Stride Switch from Stride South Africa RF. Astute is the financial services exchange company owned by the industry to deliver switching and data exchange services to the financial services industry....
IBM expands in the digital agency space
IBM has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aperto, a digital agency with headquarters in Berlin. Upon completion of this transaction, Aperto will to join the IBM Interactive Experience (IBM iX) team, supporting IBM's growth in the largest economy in Europe....
NEC Africa, XON consolidate safety and security for Africa
The XON public safety and security division, headed by Bertus Marais, now offers an extensive array of solutions from NEC's portfolio specifically suited to the African market. The business unit offers a broad yet tightly integrated range of public safety and security...
SAP SAC Planning and BW Consultant at Sabenza IT – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our Client is a leading innovator in the world of SAP solutions. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses to achieve their strategic goals. With a focus on SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Warehouse (BW), we are...
Systems Developer (PHP Developer) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Write and Edit PHP Code Write and edit PHP code on the back end of web applications and dynamic sites. Consider the web application's intended function and work to integrate the PHP code with existing HTML code. Work with the application's data structure to maintain...
Divisional IT Manager (Wits ThirdStream) – Gauteng Berea
Main purpose of the job:The Divisional IT Manager will lead a team of IT professionals with various skill sets to help improve and maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops,...
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ENVIRONMENT:A radio astronomy company is seeking a Senior Control Software Engineer to plan, implement, modify, administer, and evaluate Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and systems for a cutting-edge telescope. The ideal candidate should have extensive...
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ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house or customers information systems that support core organizational functions of the Cape Town division a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This is achieved by...
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Develop and operate production-ready business applications (24/7) Liaise with customers, team members, and external vendors Deploy applications in AWS (via Github) Monitoring and operation of applications within AWS CloudWatch. Any additional responsibilities assigned...
IT Support Specialist (Automotive Manufacturing)
IT Support Specialist (Automotive Manufacturing)My client in the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking an IT Support Specialist to join their team based in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha. This position is responsible for the entire IT infrastructure of the company...
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We are seeking a Senior Android Developer to join a med tech team and lead the development and maintenance of cutting-edge platforms. In this role, you will ensure the creation of high-quality, scalable, and accurate code that meets specifications. You will also...
Snr Control Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house or customers information systems that support core organizational functions of the Cape Town division a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This is achieved by...
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