Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

SA risks losing top tech talent

With South Africa’s unemployment reaching 8,3-million people as of mid-2024, the loss of developer talent to international markets is more than a brain drain - it’s a serious threat to the country’s economic future, based on the insights provided by OfferZen’s 2024...

E-commerce spend surges ahead of Black Friday

Absa has noted a significant increase in the total value of e-commerce transactions over the past year, with total turnover increasing 25% year-on-year in the first quarter, 16% year-on-year in the second quarter and 19% year-on-year in the third quarter. The data...

Top trends that will impact CMOs in 2023

With more pressure to drive efficient growth during disruptive times, there are three trends that will most impact chief marketing officers (CMOs) in 2023, says Gartner. These trends, the global research group continues, are: Shifting customer behaviours amplify...

Top 10 in-demand tech skills in SA healthcare

Rapid digital transformation is underway in South Africa's healthcare sector and, with a vision of improving access and enhancing patient care, supporting healthcare practitioners and saving costs, the country's healthcare providers are reshaping the patient journey...

Connected care solutions on the rise in North America

Around 30,7-million people in North America were using connected care solutions - medical alert systems, connected medication management solutions, and remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions - at the end of 2022. This is according to new research from IoT analyst,...

16% of Americans use or own cryptocurrency

In 2022, cryptocurrency is expected to account for almost $35-billion worth of transactions worldwide, up 6,7% from $32,5-billion a year ago, with more than half that value coming from the US. According to new data from AugustaFreePress.com, 16% of Americans used or...

Smart gas meter penetration reaches 38% in Europe

The installed base of smart gas meters in Europe amounted to 45,9-million units in 2021, equal to a penetration rate of 38%, according to a new report from Berg Insight, which says the installed base will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...

Manufacturers less confident in the face of new challenges

Manufacturer confidence levels remained low in the fourth quarter of the year amid a challenging outlook, according to the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey. Overall business confidence during the quarter remained unchanged at 26 points, after two consecutive quarterly...

Fraud surges as digital transactions dominate worldwide

Digital transactions dominated the global marketplace in the first six months of 2022, as the pandemic-driven trend of consumers migrating to online interactions became commonplace behaviour. This is the headline finding from LexisNexis Risk Solutions' Global State of...

African fintech revenues on track to hit $30bn by 2025

As the fastest-growing start-up industry in Africa, African fintech raised over $1,3-billion in 2021 alone. According to McKinsey research, the success of fintech companies is being fueled by several trends, including increasing smartphone ownership, declining...

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ACS-Embrace in partnership with Decision Inc.

Decision Inc., a solutions-based technology organisation and top tier Qlik partner in Africa, has formed a partnership with ACS-Embrace, provider of state-of-the art ERP software solutions for Sub-Saharan African companies. The partnership allows for both...

Britehouse adopts SAP cloud for human capital

Britehouse, an accredited SAP Africa partner, has invested in SAP SuccessFactors technology as part of its business transformation journey. The objective was to help the organisation successfully achieve its ambitious business growth strategy bolstered by a focused...

NashuaDocs and Docuware launched

Nashua has launched two new content management systems - Docuware and NashuaDocs. The launch further entrenches the powerful partnership between Nashua and Ricoh International and their shared dedication to transforming business processes and improving their...

Lexmark app promotes enterprise recycling

Lexmark South Africa has launched its new Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program (LCCP) App, an intuitive mobile application which leverages Lexmark technology to empower businesses to revolutionise their recycling processes. Customers who sign up to the LCCP and agree...

Ericsson software accelerates Volvo in-car experience

Ericsson has announced more details around its plans to power the ultimate connectivity experience for self-driving cars. As autonomous driving becomes a reality with more cars hitting the road this year, attention is turning to spotty network coverage along highways...

Vox Telecom is Alcatel-Lucent SMB partner of the year

Vox Telecom, an end-to-end technology provider, has won the award for SMB (Server Message Block) Partner of the year in Southern Europe and Middle East Africa at the annual Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) Partner Day. The ALE event is dedicated to strengthening and...

VMware demonstrates momentum for vCloud NFV

At Mobile World Congress 2016, VMware showcased the company's momentum in helping communications service providers (CSPs) adopt network functions virtualisation (NFV) to deliver the unified, hybrid Telco Cloud. The company has experienced a significant increase in...

Huawei P8 Lite wins at 2016 Innovation Awards

The Huawei P8 Lite has received an award for this year's Product of the Year at the annual Innovation Awards held in Johannesburg on 24 February. The P8 Lite won in the 'Value Smartphones Category' for 2016. "We are very excited about the award and have no doubt that...

Vox Telecom launches Kaspersky Endpoint Security for business

Vox Telecom has launched Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business to provide endpoint protection for all virtual, physical and mobile devices within its SME and corporate customers. "Technology advances, and evolution of the Internet leaves businesses more exposed to...

Streaming Netflix locally just got a whole lot easier

South Africans can now take movie nights at home to a new level thanks to Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa's vendor partner Linksys and the streaming service Netflix. Linksys has made smooth streaming and sharing with fast connection speeds a local reality with its...

Junior Software Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job Title: Junior Software EngineerLocation: DurbanAbout Us: We are a dynamic and ambitious export trading business with over 50 years of experienceRole Overview: As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and develop...

BI Developer – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions that help organizations make informed decisions. You will work on data warehousing, data modeling, and data visualization tools to...

Developer – OpenEdge at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Systems Developer – Remote Remote

Join a leader in the Consulting Industry who has reputable clients across various industries in the South African landscape!Our client is a leader in providing services such as Cybersecurity and Access Management, Data Storage, Management and Custom Application...

Server Engineer

Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.Integrate servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated software into enterprise systems.Ensure...

BI Analyst at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

· Analyse financial data to identify trends, patterns, and insights.· Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards using Business Intelligence (BI) tools.· Ensure data accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.· Work closely with finance teams to...

Front End Developer at Ntice Search

Job Title: Front-End DeveloperLocation: DurbanAbout Us: We are a dynamic and ambitious family-owned export trading business with a strong presence in the international marketRole Overview: We are on the lookout for a skilled and experienced Front-End Developer to join...

Intermediate Data Analyst

Calling all Data Analysts! Our clients require a skilled Intermediate Data Analyst for a fantastic Hybrid role based in the Bryanston Area! Work on high-end projects with a dynamic team and grow exponentially within the industry rocketing your career to success....

Developer – Python (Lead) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

Intermediate to Senior Front-End Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A software company based in Johannesburg is currently in search of a highly skilled Senior Front End Developer to join their team. This role necessitates a specialist in interaction animation, particularly with a focus on WebGL, 3D animations, and advanced...

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