BETI up in May but future still uncertain
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic interbank transactions processed by BankservAfrica, recovered further in May 2024, contributing to a positive outlook for the economy in the second quarter. However,...
Load shedding relief raises manufacturing sentiment
Confidence among local manufacturers has reached the best level in two years. This is according to the Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey, which showed that business confidence rose 7 points to 28 during the quarter. "Over the last few years, manufacturers' confidence...
Massive growth for security services edge
The security services edge (SSE) market grew 40% year-over-year (Y/Y) and was over $800-million in 1Q 2022, according to a quarterly report by Dell’Oro Group. SSE is a new market that combines cloud-delivered secure web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker...
SA consumers are digitally empowered
Just a few years ago, it would have been inconceivable that so many people would be using online channels for so many services. But as people become more comfortable with digital platforms, and with Covid providing a push, the era of the empowered South African...
Beware of ransomware attacks from Black Basta Gang
Cybereason has issued a global threat alert advisory, warning global organisations about a rise in ransomware attacks from the Black Basta gang. The Black Basta gang emerged in April 2022 and has victimised nearly 50 companies in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and...
Inkjet SFP revenue surges in Q2 as consumer demand increases
Revenues from sales of inkjet single-function printers (SFPs) through European distributors have been largely on the rise since Week 15 of this year on the back of improved supply and consumer demand. Context’s Index Revenue Trend clearly shows weekly average revenues...
Consortium bids to buy Alviva in massive deal
The biggest deal in the history of the South African IT distribution channel, and indeed the local IT industry, could be on the cards if a proposal by a consortium to buy Alviva gets the go-ahead from shareholders. In a SENS announcement this afternoon, the country’s...
New MFA threat highlights our security negligence
Despite the growing levels of cyber threats, adoption of even basic multi-factor authentication (MFA) remains depressingly low amongst organisations. And, with new techniques such as prompt bombing being used to beat older versions of MFA, the need to beef up how...
Loadshedding the biggest constraint on economic growth
PwC's baseline scenario for the country, according to its sixth South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2022, has deteriorated since the start of 2022 as a combination of local and international factors caused a weaker rand, higher consumer price inflation, a faster...
Metaverse emerges in SA
South Africans are dipping their toes into the waters of the “metaverse”, the vast array of virtual worlds accessed through immersive experiences in games and through virtual reality headsets. This is one of the surprise findings of the SA Social Media Landscape 2022...
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Virgin Mobile SA improves technical service
OSCOSM recently completed a service desk improvement project for Virgin Mobile SA. The project encompassed a new look at how the technical service desk received and processed tickets with an objective to enhance management control, efficiency and customer experience....
Reducing the cyber-attack surface
Most breaches and attacks do not happen quickly and violently. They happen stealthily over time, with threat actors lurking inside your network for months at a time, performing reconnaissance and looking for your most valuable and sensitive information. “In fact, the...
LiquidCapital harnesses virtualisation as key for innovation
In its charge to embrace tomorrow’s technology as a means to improve its customer’s experience, South African financial service provider to the motoring industry LiquidCapital, has made a significant investment in virtualizing its entire IT environment. The company’s...
Embedded intelligence means better decisions
Discontinuous innovation surrounds us. Think about banking. When last did you have to stand in a queue to make a transfer? If you're like me, it's probably been a while. Banking is only one of many industries that have transformed through the internet. By Dr Raj...
The role of analytics in retail banking
Consumers today expect financial institutions to provide the products and services they need, when and how they want them. The personal connection — or relationship — between consumers and their financial institution has been largely lost as a significant number of...
IoT roadshow to visit SA in February
International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced that its Internet of Things Roadshow will be visiting South African shores in February 2016, with the country's inaugural event set to take place at the Radission Blu hotel in Johannesburg. Providing a platform for...
IITPSA receives international accreditation
The Professional membership grade (PMIITPSA) of the Institute of IT Professionals (IITPSA) has been accredited by the International Professional Practice Partnership (IP3). IITPSA was visited by a team of international IP3 assessors in July. The team interrogated all...
Next-generation solutions from Stratus
With increased storage and processing power, these latest versions support a variety of application needs from the data centre core to the network edge – transaction-centric applications such as credit card payments requiring high human touch at the core, low touch...
Intimate knowledge the crux of social media strategy
“Brands need to know their audiences intimately through constant engagement and analytical research in order to craft a winning social media strategy. This is the only way that they can deliver the truly consumer-first experience that today’s savvy users are...
Dax Data showcases new Adobe Captivate 9
Adobe Captivate 9 drives South African e-learning forward by empowering trainers, educators and instructional designers to rapidly create virtually any kind of e-learning content for both desktops and mobile devices. “Captivate 9 is truly one tool, with infinite...
Technical Engineer
Performing electronic and mechanical repairs to productsConduct Field Service Support as assigned daily on all productsCompiling, recording and updating data on CRMl log management systemPreparing, configuring and installing of Mobile computer equipment into vehicle,...
IT Administrator
A large national legal firm based in Brooklyn, is seeking an IT Administrator with excellent problem-solving abilities to oversee and manage the company's IT systems, including hardware, software, and network infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain all...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer to join their team. As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications....
Data Scientist (DBN) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:FACILITATE data-driven decision-making and improve company operations as the next Data Scientist to develop & execute cutting-edge AI and BI solutions for a Durban-based Financial Services company. You will drive Data Science projects, using...
Lead Security Support Engineer – Remote Remote
Lead Security Support EngineerA great opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer ready to apply knowledge in a dynamic role!As a Lead Security Support Engineer, you will provide essential technical support to the customers by not only answering queries but further...
Technical Engineer – Gauteng Kempton Park
Performing electronic and mechanical repairs to productsConduct Field Service Support as assigned daily on all productsCompiling, recording and updating data on CRMl log management systemPreparing, configuring and installing of Mobile computer equipment into vehicle,...
IT Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria North
A large national legal firm based in Brooklyn, is seeking an IT Administrator with excellent problem-solving abilities to oversee and manage the company's IT systems, including hardware, software, and network infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain all...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer to join their team. As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications....
X2 Service Desk Agent I
iOCO Infrastructure Services: Where Challengers and Innovators Thrive. We are currently hiring for the position of X2 Service Desk Agents I to join our IT support team. As Service Desk Agents, your primary duties will include responding to user inquiries,...
Full Stack Developer
Position: Full Stack DeveloperHire Resolves client is seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer to join their team in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development, as well as experience with a...
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