Kalane Rampai to leave Microsoft SA
Kalane Rampai has stepped down as MD of Microsoft South Africa. According to a statement from the company , he has decided to pursue an opportunity outside of Microsoft. Lillian Barnard, current President of Microsoft Africa and previous MD of Microsoft South Africa,...
Multimodal GenAI solutions to become the norm
A significant 40% of generative AI (GenAI) solutions will be multimodal (text, image, audio and video) by 2027, up from 1% in 2023, according to Gartner. This shift from individual to multimodal models provides an enhanced human-AI interaction and an opportunity for...
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...
Surprising uptick for campus switch sales
Worldwide campus switch sales were up 5% in 2Q 2022, according to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group. This is above the researcher's expectations of a low single-digit growth as vendors were able to circumvent some of the supply challenges. On a trailing four-quarter...
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Small does not equate with simple in mobile apps
The case for developing mobile apps is clear cut. However, the route to successfully developing and maintaining an app is less clear because of hidden complexities that are masked by the misconception that apps are small and therefore simple, says Mornay Leander, user...
AMD partners to power Oculus-ready PCs
AMD has announced a collaboration with Oculus and Dell to equip Oculus Ready PCs with AMD Radeon GPUs. The powerful PCs are designed to deliver stunning gaming performance and enable spectacular VR experiences for consumers around the world by leveraging AMD's VR...
Successfully deploying data centres in emerging markets
When traveling across sub-Saharan Africa, commodities that are essential for life - such as water and electricity - are often in very short supply, writes Tomas Rahkonen, chief technology officer and vice-president eCentre at Flexenclosure. But even in the remotest of...
HP launches Star Wars notebook
HP unveiled its Star Wars Special Edition notebook in anticipation of the release of Star Wars: "The Force Awakens". "HP is delivering an amazing Star Wars experience as the only PC vendor collaborating with Disney and Lucasfilm to create a one-of-one-kind notebook,"...
Why SMEs should care about HR management
One of the most common misperceptions that we run into in our work with small businesses is that they don't need a formal human resources (HR) strategy or proper HR business processes, writes Anja van Beek HR director for Sage HR & Payroll and chief people officer...
OmniSwitch adds simpler management
The latest Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6860 family of stackable LAN access switches enables businesses to evolve to a modern network - one that is application aware and provides a better user experience, while simplifying IT management. The OmniSwitch 6860, part of the...
Mitigate supplier risk to safeguard your brand
Highly reputed brands attract good suppliers, valuable partners and strong customers. They enjoy a positive public image and are seen as the benchmark for other players in their respective fields. But it isn't only clever marketing and strategic public relations...
Energy efficiency wins for hospitality industry
In the hospitality industry where room occupancy rates directly correlate with profitability, it's hard to put a cap on energy use - the guest's comfort is of prime concern. However, as tourism in South Africa flags, there is mounting pressure on this sector to...
Real IRM introduces Zachman Framework course
IT specialists interested in developing their expertise in the rapidly-growing field of Enterprise Architecture (EA) can now benefit from the Zachman Framework course, from EA training provider Real IRM. This newly-designed course is ideal for those looking to get to...
Significant shift in local SME development
The new National Gazelles integrated business growth acceleration programme has proven to be in line with the latest global research and best practices for SME development. The South African Institute of Chartered Accounts (SAICA) in September released its 2015 SME...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
My client is a leading Fintech firm dedicated to leveraging data and analytics to drive business success. They are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Data Analyst/BI (SQL) to join their dynamic team, based fully in-office, in Johannesburg. Qualifications:...
Field Support Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Yearning for More in Your Career? iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer to join our team and provide on-site technical support and assistance to clients or customers. You'll play a crucial role in...
Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Woodstock
The Software Engineer/Tech Lead will work collaboratively with the Merchant Journey team to drive development of merchant onboarding and dashboard. How you'll be making a difference: Work alongside the team and be a part of the full software development life...
Data Engineer
This position reports to the Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining data architectures.Preparing data for descriptive, predictive and prescriptive modelingAutomating repetitive tasks and manual...
Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .NET / JavaScript) – UK Fully Remote
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, that builds software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and multinational organizations. They combine...
IT Technical Manager
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Manager to lead their technical team and drive the successful delivery of IT projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of...
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer)
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm! About the job:This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role...
Software Tester – Remote
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Software Tester to join their development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our clients C# MVC web application and REST API. This role involves planning,...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .NET / JavaScript) – UK Fully Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, that builds software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and multinational organizations. They combine...
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