Caution reigns as demand for automation grows
New research from Ricoh Europe highlights a growing demand from both decision-makers and employees for process automation to enhance productivity and job satisfaction - however, despite this enthusiasm, concerns over disrupting critical systems are delaying...
GenAI will force software engineers to upskill
Through 2027, generative AI (GenAI) will spawn new roles in software engineering and operations, requiring 80% of the engineering workforce to upskill, says Gartner. “Bold claims on the ability of AI have led to speculation that AI could reduce demand for human...
We need to act now to stop AI from deepening inequities
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a reality in business and society, but we should be doing more to ensure whole sections of the planet's population are not left behind or marginalised as it becomes mainstream. Maya...
September’s ‘Most Wanted’ malware
Check Point Research (CPR) has published its latest Global Threat Index for September 2022 which indicates that while Formbook is still the most prevalent malware - impacting 3% of organisations worldwide - Vidar is now in eighth position, up seven places from August....
Contact centres take CX into the future
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - As the business landscape shifts, the contact centre is becoming more important to businesses looking to leverage cloud computing and advanced analytics to redefine the customer experience they offer. Todd Zerbe, senior...
Cyberthreats pose risks to food security in Africa
When it comes to the digitisation of agriculture, countries across sub-Sahara Africa are at varying stages of technology adoption and transformation. But even though smart technology is increasingly used to make agriculture more efficient, there are risks when it...
Ethereum network revenues down 85% in Q3
Ethereum's revenues have taken a massive hit, plunging 85% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year. The Ethereum network generated $274,1-million in revenue during the third quarter of this year, according to a StockApps.com data...
UCT leaps up 23 places in global rankings
The University of Cape Town (UCT) climbed 23 places and retained its top spot on the continent in this year's World University Rankings published by Times Higher Education (THE). The university now sits at 160th globally, up from 183rd place in 2021. The latest...
Businesses urged to step into the metaverse
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Businesses can't discount the impact that the metaverse is going to have on the world and need to start thinking about how they can be part of it. Angelika Gifford, vice-president: EMEA at Meta, explains that the metaverse is nothing...
Data analytics and AI set to drive fintech
Data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are the top technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution that are powering fintech solutions, found a Mastercard study on the state of fintech in the Middle East and Turkey markets. The white paper titled "The Future...
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HTC Desire 626 available in-store soon
HTC has announced that the HTC Desire 626 will be available from the middle of November at MTN stores nationwide and shop.mtn.co.za for R269 per month over 24 months and will include 30GB data once off. The new HTC Desire 626 is the successor to the HTC Desire 620 and...
FreeConferenceCall.com expands globally
FreeConferenceCall.com, the most recognised conferencing and collaboration service in the world, has expanded its free conference calling service with dedicated dial-in numbers in 57 countries around the world. Users in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the...
Security: the platform for IoT success
Widely regarded as the hottest topic in high-tech, the IoT (Internet of Things) is attracting the attention of countless enterprises across a wide array of industries, writes Sherry Zameer, senior vice-president: telecommunication solutions for the Middle East &...
How the cloud can improve security
As we trust more and more of our critical applications, services and systems to the cloud, there is no reason why security should not be on that list, says Gary Newe, technical director at F5 Networks. The advantage of being in this industry for a while is that you...
Bluekey Network Solutions offer cloud-based ERP and SaaS
When local turnkey IT solutions provider Bluekey Network Solutions, a full service solutions provider that specialises in providing value-added IT solutions to SME's in South Africa, began looking for a company to partner with in rolling out cloud services to its...
Special offer with Network Platforms protected fibre link
Service-driven ICT solutions provider Network Platforms recently developed a robust and scalable fibre infrastructure between Hetzner's Centurion Data Centre Park and Teraco Isando. The solution sees Network Platforms provide an impressively rich array of services and...
All-in-one printing, cloud connectivity from Canon
Take your home printing to new mobile heights with the Canon PIXMA MG3640 all-in-one full colour document printer from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). With fast, high quality print, scan and copy functionality, automatic two-sided printing, Wi-Fi and...
New Absa tool helps users reverse debit orders
With 76% of the world's population connected to each other and information through mobile and other digital devices, it's no surprise that consumers want access to information at any time and on their own terms, and this includes managing their financial information....
iSmart announces acquisition of JABBA Connect
Cape Town-based iSmart, the latest entrant in the South African Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) space with the SmartMobile offering, has purchased JABBA Connect and concluded a commercial agreement to collect the existing JABBA customer book. Andre Geboers, CEO...
Intelsat names Jakins as regional VP in Africa
Brian Jakins has been named as the Intelsat's regional vice-president of Sales in Africa, effective immediately. Jakins will be based in Johannesburg and report to Jean-Philippe Gillet, vice-president: Europe, Middle East and Africa. With over two decades of...
Project Manager with Agile at Cardinal Insurance Management Systems – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role DescriptionWe are seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of complex projects from start to finish. They work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure that the...
ICT NETWORK AND SECURITY SPECIALIST
To serve as a shield to safeguard devices and services from malicious attacks orchestrated by hackers, spammers, and cybercriminals, including shielding the organisation against phishing schemes, ransomware attacks, identity theft, data breaches, and potential...
ICT NETWORK AND SECURITY SPECIALIST – Gauteng Pretoria North
To serve as a shield to safeguard devices and services from malicious attacks orchestrated by hackers, spammers, and cybercriminals, including shielding the organisation against phishing schemes, ransomware attacks, identity theft, data breaches, and potential...
Software Engineer at Innovative Staffing Solutions
Job Description: We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at [company name]. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications that are used by customers and...
BI Developer
Role:Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Power BI Developer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions using Microsoft Power BI. This role involves working...
Senior Business Analyst (BPM) LW
Experience Requirements:A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst. Duties and Responsibilities:Knowledge of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (essential) Skilled in business process model analysis, design, and documentation (essential) Ability...
Software Engineer at Innovative Staffing Solutions – Gauteng Menlyn
Job Description: We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at [company name]. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications that are used by customers and...
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Role:Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Power BI Developer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions using Microsoft Power BI. This role involves working...
Senior Business Analyst (BPM) LW – Gauteng Pretoria
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Fintech Lead
Are you the fintech innovator we've been searching for? We're looking for a Fintech Lead to push the boundaries of financial technology and create solutions that dazzle. If you can envision the future of finance and have the skills to bring it to life, apply now and...
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