GenAI: bane or boon for insurance industry?
A new study exploring the use of GenAI in insurance suggests that nine in 10 insurers plan to invest in GenAI in the next year. Despite this enthusiasm, survey data also shows that the ethical and regulatory implications of innovation continue to vex many insurers,...
All the 2024 Investment Challenge winners
It has been a winning year for several teams that clinched the title of being the 2024 top traders in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge. Over the year, these teams’ investment portfolios not only showcased their financial prowess and savvy,...
Cloud virtualisation makes multi-cloud a reality
Kathy Gibson is at VMware Explore in Barcelona - As businesses move to multi-cloud, virtualisation at the cloud level will be the glue that integrates workloads and applications. "The multi-cloud journey is real," says Lorna Hardie, senior director of VMware...
The future according to VMware …
Kathy Gibson is at VMware Explore in Barcelona - The tech world is enjoying a flurry of game-changing new innovations following the dry period it experienced during the Covid era. "There are so many new technologies that have been launched over the last couple of...
Green hydrogen has great potential for SA, but requires collaboration
The national drive to a lower carbon future and greener economy will require large-scale collaboration, and success will necessitate enduring and resilient partnerships between sector leaders. This is the view of Fleetwood Grobler, president and CEO of Sasol, in PSG's...
African farmers keen on digital tools, but need their governments’ support
African farmers urgently need government support to increase their use of digital tools, according to a new survey conducted by Savanta ComRes on behalf of Vodacom. Over 200 farmers across South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Egypt were asked how they feel about...
Emerging markets to boost contactless mobile payment users past 1bn mark
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of unique contactless mobile payment users will reach 1-billion globally by 2024 - rising from 782-million in 2022 and representing growth of 60%. The report identified increased investment in...
Inflation, rising costs to hamper digital transformation in healthcare
A total of 58% healthcare industry professionals globally believe that digital transformation initiatives - involving the implementation of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing, application programming interfaces (API)...
WAN spend to increase 44% by 2026
The WAN market will grow by around 44% - from $59-billion in 2021 to $85-billion in 2026 - for the largest 5 000 companies globally, says market research and consulting firm, TeleGeography. According to a new five-year market forecast from its WAN Market Size Report,...
VMware aims to have a fully subscription-based model
Kathy Gibson is at VMware Explore in Barcelona - As companies move to a hybrid cloud and multi-cloud operations model, the way they licence their software has to change too. Ian Jansen van Rensburg, director: solutions engineering and lead technologist at VMware South...
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Kibby is VMware’s regional director of sub-Saharan Africa
VMware has announced the appointment of Matthew Kibby as regional director of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In his new role, Kibby will be directly responsible for driving VMware's vision and strategy as well as spearheading its continued expansion in the SSA region....
Boost productivity with Canon multifunction printers
Printing remains essential, and maximising productivity while minimising fuss is imperative. The new Canon multifunction printer range from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) offers a number of enhancements aimed at achieving just this. With a variety of...
Issues faced by SMEs – and how to solve them
Research shows that a very high percentage - 80% or even 90% - of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fail within the first three years. Faith Ngwenya, acting CEO of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA), says that three common...
Get a head start on POPI
Cybercrime cost the South African economy approximately R5,8-billion in 2014, writes Leishen Pillay, partner at Hogan Lovells. Addressing the substantial financial impact of cybercrime on South African businesses has been quite critical, especially of late, as the...
On hindsight, consolidation and getting the most out of IT
Inspired by a TED Talk on simplifying life, I recently set out to declutter my house, writes Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. I wasn't even halfway through and had already gathered a mountain of devices and gadgets - worth thousands of rands - that my...
MTN invests R2,6m in education
MTN SA Foundation has invested R2,6-million worth of computer laboratories in the Sedibeng West District of the Vaal region. The handover took place at Qhoweng Primary School. Seven schools will receive fully equipped computer laboratories and the district will be...
Battling the enemy within
The world moves swiftly; the IT security world even more so. Just a couple of years ago, securing the enterprise would basically consist of protecting an organization from external intruders. Today, the battle has changed ground. By Michael Xie, founder, president and...
IndigoCube, Gemalto join forces to tackle data security
Data security solutions supplier Gemalto has appointed IndigoCube as a partner in the Southern Africa region. The two companies will kick off their collaboration with a joint Data Security Summit on 3 March at the Radisson Blue Gautrain Hotel in Johannesburg. "Data...
NSP involvement adds to African empowerment
The importance of the role played by NSPs in empowering developing nations to fulfill their potential cannot be underestimated. Connectivity allows learners to access crucial information, which in turn can play a vital role in narrowing the gap between the privileged...
Successful launch for Intelsat satellite
Intelsat 29e, the first of the Intelsat Epic high throughput satellites, was launched successfully from French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 vehicle on Wednesday (27 January 2015). Liftoff occurred at 6:20 pm EST. The Intelsat 29e satellite separated from the rocket's...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Junior Developer at Geotab
Geotab Africa is a leading provider of innovative fleet management solutions, empowering businesses to optimize operations and reduce environmental impact. As a Junior Software Developer at Geotab Africa, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing...
Senior Data Engineer
Our client, based in Durban, is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their team of highly proficient and experienced Engineers. They have a implemented a hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and 3 [Email Address Removed] can also be based either in...
Application Development Manager – JHB – Gauteng Springs
Hire Resolve is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Application Development Manager to join our team in Johannesburg. In this role, you will lead a team of developers and oversee the application development process.As an Application Development Manager, you will...
Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Full Stack Java Developer with minimum 10 years' Java development experience required to join the software development team for a FinTech company in Cape Town.Hybrid working model - 1 day/week in Stellenbosch office. Willing to consider candidates with valid working...
DevOps Azure – Remote Remote
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.Net Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We're looking for a Full Stack .Net Developer to join our team. As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team of developers. The successful person will be responsible...
Software Engineer Full stack – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The position reports to the Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Design and build solutions to assist our business users, and improve customer experienceArchitect and design solutions with fellow team membersResearching how solutions are...
Application Support Engineer
Application Support To be the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your technical domain by providing solutions and advice to business across multiple complex problem sets, working with vendors to improve IT technical domain solutions Responsibilities: Ensure that...
Project Manager at Southern Wind Shipyard
Reporting to the Projects and Planning Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for project management of an allocated yacht ensuring production to required standard, deadline and quality. Duties will include pre contract planning and quote generation,...
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