AI drives a surge in skills development needs
As digital and AI trends continue to disrupt work, 85% of business leaders agree that the need for skills development will dramatically increase over the next three years, according to Gartner. According to a June 2024 Gartner survey of 330 business leaders, 93%...
IT distribution revenues remain stable
Distributor revenues inched up from the previous quarter to $20,2-billion in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker. Year-over-year growth was down a fraction of a percent with...
Stormy weather? Scientist sharpens forecasts with AI
A perpetual shower of random raindrops falls inside a three-foot metal ring Dale Durran erected outside his front door (featured picture). It’s a symbol of his passion for finding order in the seeming chaos of the planet’s weather. A part-time sculptor and full-time...
Microsoft adds Dynamics 365, Power Platform to SA data centres
Microsoft has now made Dynamics 365 and Power Platform generally available in its enterprise-grade data centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The multiple hyperscale data centre locations within South Africa now provide Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Power...
Project management skills need goes critical
Around the world, a widening gap exists between the need for project management professionals and the available workforce to fill these roles. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), the global economy needs 25-million new project professionals by 2030,...
SMEs battered by Q3 disruptions
The third quarter of 2022 was characterised by record-level load shedding, conflict-induced supply chain disruptions, mounting global inflation and a weakening rand. More recently, wage strikes crippled South Africa’s imports and exports. Whether these headwinds will...
SABS adds capacity for issuing of EMC CoCs
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has announced that, from 1 November 2022, manufacturers of non-telecommunication electronic and electrical equipment can now apply for a SABS electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) certificate of compliance (CoC) by using any...
Medium companies see pirated software as a way to cut costs
A new Kaspersky report reveals that 24% of companies globally with 50 to 999 employees are ready to use pirated alternatives of business software to decrease IT spending. Among small businesses (less than 50 employees), only 8% are ready to take this step. This...
Pick n Pay extends cryptocurrency pilot
Pick n Pay has completed the first phase of a new pilot that allows customers to pay using cryptocurrency on their smartphones, and it now testing in more stores. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) recent announcement paves the way for cryptocurrency as a...
HR leaders play key role in corporate connectedness
HR leaders must equip managers to drive culture connectedness among employees as 60% of hybrid knowledge workers report their direct manager is one of the top two influences on their connection to organisational culture, according to Gartner. A December 2021 Gartner...
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Carlton Hair launches mobile loyalty app with SWARM
Carlton Hair, South Africa's largest and most prestigious hair salon group, will launch a new digital loyalty app that offers clients easier, faster and safer access to their loyalty rewards at any Carlton Hair salon across the country. Designed by Cape Town-based...
Live Print brings printing to life with Xerox
Live Print, a full service walk-in and e-commerce print shop, has expanded its product portfolio with a new Xerox C70 digital press from Bytes Document Solutions, Xerox's largest distributor worldwide. The company recently opened its doors at Salt Rock's Tiffanys...
Altech Alcom Matomo rolls out Namdeb network
Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Namdeb), a joint venture between the Namibian Government and De Beers, has enhanced safety and security at its mines through the implementation of an integrated digital communications network from Altech Alcom Matomo (AAM), a division of...
BT-SA partners with Aruba on workforce mobility
Local systems integrator BT-SA has partnered with Aruba Networks, a global leader in wireless communication solutions. BT-SA can now deliver enterprise WLAN solutions.
Eutelsat expands broadband offering in Africa
Eutelsat Communications has unveiled the next step in its broadband strategy for Africa with the order of a new-generation High Throughput Satellite that will increase reach and access; helping to bridge the digital divide gap in Africa. To be launched in 2019, the...
Kenyan bank partners with SimbaPay
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has partnered with SimbaPay, a digital money transfer provider, to offer international money transfer services to the bank's customers in the Diaspora. Co-operative Bank accounts receiving the funds will be credited instantly. The...
Sage launches unified Global Partner Programme
Sage is simplifying, harmonising and globalising its partner relationships with its new Global Partner Programme, providing partners with enhanced benefits and incentives. As the world's leading small and medium business accounting, payments and payroll solutions...
Is it time to find a new home for your data?
CIOs can't stay away from the cloud anymore. The cloud enables businesses to create new business models and accelerate innovation. The cloud also represents a new type of data management, as more and more companies are leveraging the cloud to implement new IT services...
Enable organisational change with a people-centric view
Imagine you own a coffee shop; it's been running for about a decade and is well known for great brew and delicious food. But sales are beginning to slump. You haven't changed your winning formula, so what's the problem? You consider the options, rally your staff,...
Check Point makes the Magic Quadrant again
Check Point Software Technologies has been positioned as a Leader in the 2015 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Data Protection. Celebrating its ninth consecutive year in the Leaders quadrant, Check Point continues to secure the mobile space and recently announced...
SAP Systems Specialist (Finance/Sales) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
SAP Systems Specialist (Finance/Sales) My client, an automotive manufacturer is seeking a SAP Consultant to join their team in Port Elizabeth/ Gqeberha. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the implementation, management, maintenance and optimization of...
Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a highly skilled team of software engineers, front-end developers, and UX/UI designers. They specialise in developing elegant solutions for intricate problems. They prioritise creating a dynamic and nurturing environment that empowers...
Full Stack Engineer (C# & SQL
Back and Front End development Assist with various development projects Minimum Requirements:Tertiary QualificationAt least 5 Years Software Development experienceTechnologies required: C#, SQL, SSIS Desired Skills: Software Development C# SQL Learn more/Apply for...
Network Engineer (Hirschmann)
The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Hirschmann (MACH4002, MACH100, MS4128-5, MACH104, MS30-2402, MAR1040, MSP40-00200, RS40, RS20, RS30) and related network infrastructure of our clients. The Network Engineer...
Informix DBA
Minimum DBA skills and experience: System Analysis & Design skills - The Oracle and Informix DBA must take an active role in the analysis and design of new database systems.Knowledge of data flow diagrams, data dictionary techniques, CASE tools,Entity-relation...
Agile Master (Senior)
Guiding your team(s) and the organisation in its Scrum adoption. Guiding your team(s) and the organisation on Agile/Scrum best practices. Implementing Scrum according to the Scrum Guide. Collaborating with Product Owners and colleagues across multiple sites/locations....
PHP Developer
The successful candidate will join an existing team of developers and will focus on the design, development and maintenance of several systems which primarily use PHP and MySQL. Projects currently include the development of a network security monitoring and reporting...
Full Stack Engineer (C# & SQL – Western Cape Cape Town
Back and Front End development Assist with various development projects Minimum Requirements:Tertiary QualificationAt least 5 Years Software Development experienceTechnologies required: C#, SQL, SSIS Desired Skills: Software Development C# SQL Learn more/Apply for...
Network Engineer (Hirschmann) – Limpopo Lephalale
The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Hirschmann (MACH4002, MACH100, MS4128-5, MACH104, MS30-2402, MAR1040, MSP40-00200, RS40, RS20, RS30) and related network infrastructure of our clients. The Network Engineer...
Informix DBA – Gauteng Johannesburg
Minimum DBA skills and experience: System Analysis & Design skills - The Oracle and Informix DBA must take an active role in the analysis and design of new database systems.Knowledge of data flow diagrams, data dictionary techniques, CASE tools,Entity-relation...
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