Hybrid work model can quell ‘quiet quitting’
Employers who micromanage their team's working patterns and locations risk losing top-tier talent to "quiet quitting", according to a new study from International Workplace Group. "Quiet quitting" is a workplace term used to describe employees who do only the bare...
SA a pivotal player for AI in Africa
The GSMA has identified South Africa as a pivotal player in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for socio-economic development and climate impact in its AI for Africa: Use Cases Delivering Impact report. In the report - funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and...
Disruption rife as cybercrime hits home
Kathy Gibson reports – Cybersecurity is a very polarising issue – companies are either convinced they will never be attacked or they are completely paranoid. This is an observation from Akhilesh Tuteja, global cyber security practice co-leader at KPMG, who goes on to...
Cybersecurity is a big focus for African organisations
The cyber landscape in Africa is highly dynamic and rapidly evolving, propelled by widespread digitisation and matched by adequate investments in protecting assets and data from cyber threats. In fact, KPMG Africa’s Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 survey, launched...
Surprise disruptions that could blindside CIOs
CIOs must take time to consider "what if" scenarios to avoid being blindsided by social, behavioural and technological disruptions. David Yockelson, vice-president analyst at Gartner, says many disruptions that seem futuristic may be closer than we think. "Disruptions...
These trends are driving metaverse technology adoption
Six trends are driving the use of metaverse technologies today and will continue to drive its use over the next three to five years, according to Gartner. Marty Resnick, vice-president analyst at Gartner says that, while widescale adoption of metaverse technologies is...
BETI dips again as economy struggles to gain momentum
The monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), a fast indicator of underlying economic trends in the South African economy, tracked lower levels in August, mirroring the challenging economic environment. "The BETI index level moderated further to...
SDGs are off track, but progress is still possible
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has released its sixth annual Goalkeepers Report, noting that nearly every indicator of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is off track at the halfway point for achieving them by 2030. Despite significant setbacks caused by...
Pratley Putty plays a key role in Kariba Dam spillway rehabilitation
Pratley Putty is playing a key role in the rehabilitation of the Kariba Dam spillway. The hand-mouldable, high-performance putty-like adhesive was identified by distributor Mart Solutions to be used in the cofferdam components of the project. "Pratley Putty is ideal...
Fak’ugesi Festival 2022 theme is #FromNowOn
Hosted by the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the ninth edition of the Fak'ugesi Festival is a celebration of young pan-African talent in the digital sphere at its fullest. The festival that begins on 13 October 2022 and has announced the theme is...
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Jasco is Avaya’s 2015 Partner of the Year in SA
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Maxim opts for mobile-first workplace
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How the human cloud is making it rain for business
When most people think of "the cloud", they think of the internet or data storage. But the cloud is evolving into a human resource - the "human cloud" - and changing the way we work, writes Andre Hugo, co-founder and chief jammer at M4JAM (Money for Jam). Thanks to...
New home alert system is widely available
The new low-cost AG50 Wireless Home Alert System is now available for ordinary lower income households and communities across South Africa. Derick Roberts, CEO of TruTeq Devices, comments: "This new game changing wireless security product will bring peace of mind and...
Innovation: SA’s next step to the cloud
South Africa's familiarity with cloud technology is on the rise, and despite sluggish early adoption there's a renewed focus on innovation. Quinton Pienaar, CEO of Agilitude a Salesforce.com and Zuora reseller, identifies two major current activities in cloud...
Cape Town team wins at Global Mashup Day
The Cape Town studio of Deloitte Digital won first prize at the recent Global Deloitte Digital Mashup Day. The tech mash-up event brought together eight teams from the UK, Japan and South Africa to build innovative, useful projects that work, using any technology that...
AMD powers up CAD workstations
AMD has unveiled the AMD FirePro W4300, for the best computer-aided design (CAD) performance that fits both small form factor (SFF) and tower workstations. The AMD FirePro W4300 card expertly integrates a powerful GPU and 4Gb of GDDR5 memory within a low-profile...
Junior Systems Engineer at Sodexo
We looking for a Junior Systems The successful candidate will be required to offer IT Support services to internal users across the board. Support will be conducted either telephonically, via TeamViewer Remote Support, or in person, around various parts of South...
Financial Analyst Developer (SQL)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Solutions Provider specializing in Financial Risk systems seeks the expertise of a Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) to join its Fund Data Services Team where you will conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the platform...
Python Developer
We are seeking a Python Developer to join our team. The successful person will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining Python-based applications under the guidance of an Architect and Business Analyst/ Product Owner. These applications may be on...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Groenkloof
Required Qualifications and Experience Be in possession of a BSc Information Systems/ National Diploma Information Technology or Equivalent Qualification.Have 5 - 7 years of strong generic business processes modelling experience in next-generation modelling tools and...
Junior Systems Engineer at Sodexo – Gauteng Johannesburg
We looking for a Junior Systems The successful candidate will be required to offer IT Support services to internal users across the board. Support will be conducted either telephonically, via TeamViewer Remote Support, or in person, around various parts of South...
Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) – Western Cape Claremont
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Solutions Provider specializing in Financial Risk systems seeks the expertise of a Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) to join its Fund Data Services Team where you will conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the platform...
Python Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a Python Developer to join our team. The successful person will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining Python-based applications under the guidance of an Architect and Business Analyst/ Product Owner. These applications may be on...
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The purpose of the information specialist is to provide accurate and detailed information to the Company to enable each department to properly and effectively grow our business utilizing the information provided. The position will mine the database and analyse trends...
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Our client, a well known medical company based in Midrand is looking for a Technical Administrator.Quotes:Process quotations as per RFQ's received from the TeamEnsure correct pricing quoted per modality, obtain selling prices for parts if requiredFollow up with...
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