Resilience of SA SMEs testament to their adaptability
As South Africa continues to navigate the outcome of a watershed election which saw the formation of a government of national unity (GNU), small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have demonstrated resilience and maintained confidence in their future despite persistent...
Data key as analytics turns to AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Qlik AI Reality Tour - There is no question AI is critical and companies that hesitate to harness it risk falling behind. “But the question is: what are you going to do with AI?” asks Tejas Mehta, senior vice-president and GM: MEA at Qlik....
Dating apps could get you more than you bargained for
Tinder’s 10-year anniversary today (12 September), marks a decade of singletons posting personal details online in the hope of finding a new partner. Since its launch, the app has accumulated over 75-million users, all swiping through a match per minute and freely...
Manufacturer confidence dips in tough operating environment
Confidence levels among manufacturers dipped 2 points to 26 in the third quarter, the Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey shows. “Although cost and stock pressures appear to be easing slightly, manufacturers are still faced with a tough operating environment,” says Justin...
Contactless payments to pass $10trn by 2027
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of contactless payment transactions will reach $10-trillion globally by 2027; from $4,6-trillion in 2022. It anticipates that investment in the underlying contactless payments ecosystem, such as...
Ethernet switch and router growth continues
The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew 14,6% year over year in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22) with revenues of $8,5-billion. The total worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market recorded $4,2-billion in revenue in 2Q22, a 6,3% year-over-year...
Yes, admins are now responsible for WhatsApp group content
A change in WhatsApp features for group admins has effectively made admins responsible for any questionable or illegal messages posted in their groups. This is according to Mercia Fynn, director and head of commercial department at Kisch IP, who says the change, which...
African youth admire creatives, but won’t spend on their work
Africa’s youth love local films and admire creatives, but they don’t read books by African authors for pleasure or spend on creative products, according to the newly-launched report, “Africa's Soft Power: Can Africa’s creativity transform the continent?” by Africa No...
Meerkat observes how galaxies replenish fuel reserves to form stars
A global team of astronomers have measured the fuel required for star formation in galaxies as they were 4-billion years ago. Using the MeerKAT radio telescope, the researchers observed neutral hydrogen gas – the most abundant element in the universe and the material...
Inability to use data effectively stifles innovation
Almost three out of four companies (705) find it difficult to unlock the potential of their data, which directly affects the ability to innovate. This is among the findings of new research by VMware and Professor Feng Li that polled 100 executives at Forbes Top 2000...
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Why we need entrepreneurs to succeed
There are a number of not-so-obvious reasons for South Africa's entrepreneurship dilemma. "Many entrepreneurs need assistance in areas overlooked by some established companies and enterprise development agencies," says Grant Marshbank, chief operating officer of VSc...
Oracle’s cloud security is defence level
Oracle Service Cloud - a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution - has received an Authority to Operate (ATO) from the US Department of Defense (DoD) under the DoD Cloud Security Model at security impact Level 4. The Oracle Service Cloud is Oracle's premier SaaS...
Quality data differentiates banks from mobile operators
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Acer launches two Windows 10 desktops
Acer has announced two new desktops powered by Windows 10 available for the holiday season: the sleek 23,8-inch all-in-one PC Aspire U5 Series, and the tiny 1-litre desktop PC Revo Build Series with modular design for easy customisation. The new Aspire U5 Series...
Huawei unveils the Mate S smartphone
Huawei unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Huawei Mate S, featuring a new luxury-focused design. Key features of the new phone include a floating 2,5D screen, a pressure sensitive touch system and a new battery technology to give the users the maximum usages...
Getting the board’s buy-in for information security
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MasterCard rolls out in Djibouti
East Africa Bank has has introduced the first co-branded MasterCard payment card in Djibouti, with the roll-out of 5 000 MasterCard debit cards. The collaboration between MasterCard and East Africa Bank will see a wider range of electronic payment solutions being...
Ensuring data security in an insecure world
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Bytes beefs up service delivery with Astea
Word of mouth carries enormous weight when it comes to the reputation of your business products and services. Thanks to social media, the voice of the customer is louder than ever, making excellent customer service a critical success factor for any business. That's...
TransUnion helps consumers get credit ready
TransUnion has launched a new product designed specifically for the needs of Kenyan consumers. TransUnion Nipashe is an SMS short code solution that enables consumers in Kenya to easily access their credit information. Through its use, consumers can become more credit...
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Mobile Application Developer
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Technical Support Agent – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:An internet provider in Pretoria is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Tier 2 Technical Support Agent. This role involves supporting the Technical Support Manager by providing technical guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and expertise to...
Desktop Technician – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The main duty of a technician is to attend to damaged or faulty laptop/printer/phones diagnoses and repair installation,diagnosis,maintenance and repair of PC hardwaresetup,configuration and troubleshooting of desktop/notebook hardware and softwarefault finding and...
Mobile Application Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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