Improved confidence drives uptick in electronic transactions
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a marginal uptick in August 2024. Increasing confidence levels, along with expected...
Investments in data protection are growing
Senior IT professionals in small-to-large-sized businesses are investing a substantial amount of their IT budgets into data protection and recovery, according to the latest Arcserve State of Data Resilience in the Enterprise survey. “The high standard deviation (21%)...
Low-code development drives greater efficiencies
The increasing appetite for automation is driving the need for a better way of developing software – and low-code tools are stepping up to the plate. Gartner defines a low-code application platform as “an application platform that supports rapid application...
Businesses under attack as Dark Web supercharges threat landscape
Cybercrime is being supercharged through “plug and play” malware kits that make it easier than ever to launch attacks. Meanwhile, cyber syndicates are collaborating with amateur attackers to target businesses, putting the online world at risk. These are among the...
Global smartphone shipments set to drop in 2022
According to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 6,5% to 1,27-billion units in 2022. The decline is due to record-breaking inflation, geopolitical tensions, and other...
Supply shortages, slow demand drive another African smartphone decline
Smartphone shipments across Africa declined quarter on quarter (QoQ) in Q2 2022, continuing a trend that has been ongoing since Q2 2021. The latest Quarterly Global Mobile Phone Tracker from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that smartphone shipments to...
Altron appoints Walter Kapp as chief executive
Altron has announced the appointment of Werner Kapp as group chief executive with effect from 1 October 2022. Executive chairman Stewart van Graan, comments: “After a rigorous search and recruitment process by the board, we are very pleased to appoint a...
PMI ticks up in August
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) ticked up to 52.1 points in August from 47.6 in the prior month. The business activity index rose back above the neutral 50-point mark for the first time since March. Since then, output was hampered by the...
Applications open for ISPA Inspires sponsorship
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) is inviting applications for its “ISPA Inspires Educational Sponsorship” for the 2023 academic year. Applications open today (Thursday, 1 September) and will close on Friday, 30 September 2022. Applications...
Multiplatform ransomware gains steam
In line with the trend for the cross-platform ransomware, Kaspersky has discovered new ransomware gangs that learned to adapt their malware to different operating systems at the same time - and therefore cause damage to more organisations. The recent investigation by...
More News Today
Epson announces new portable projectors
Epson has launched a new range of portable, high-quality projectors with enhanced connectivity and networking features. The projectors are ideal for use in meeting rooms and classrooms. This new range of portable projectors (EB-S27, EB-X27, EB-W29, EB-98H, EB-955WH...
Asus ROG announces GX860 Buzzard mouse
Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the GX860 Buzzard gaming mouse. This ergonomic gaming mouse sits comfortably in the user’s hand, and is specially designed for marathon gaming sessions. ROG GX860 delivers ultra-precise cursor control, boasting a laser...
Choose the right tech to boost your SMB
As a small business owner, you have plenty of choice when it comes to affordable technology that helps you run an efficient, responsive and productive company. Accounting and payroll software takes the pain out of dealing with SARS and other authorities, while making...
The Pavilion rolls out MasterPass solution
The 1,8-million visitors per month at The Pavilion in Durban now have the option to pay for their parking using MasterPass, MasterCard's digital wallet service. This is the first MasterPass parking payment feature to go live in South Africa. Using digital payments to...
Leveraging workforce optimisation tools
With customer experience taking centre stage within the contact centre space, it is becoming increasingly important to have the right technology and software to support first class service. “With a heavy focus being placed on customer satisfaction and engagement, the...
Vidi, EasyPay conclude agreement
Vidi has concluded an agreement that enables viewers to pay for the premier Video-on-Demand (VOD) service at a national network of retail outlets using their EasyPay accounts. EasyPay focuses on the provision of high-volume, secure and convenient payment, prepayment...
App development key to customer engagement
Just like every company today is a software business, every company today is also an app company. “We’re in the middle of an app revolution and the implications for business are huge, even if you don’t think of yourself as an app business,” says Quinton Pienaar, CEO...
Fitbit announces Windows 10 app
Fitbit, the leader in the connected health and fitness market, today announced the Fitbit for Windows 10 app, delivering a more engaging and fluid app design that lets users personalise the way they interact with key pieces of their health and fitness journey across...
IoT expands human possibilities of tech
Southern Africa is expecting a massive growth of the M2M market through the concept of Internet of Things (IoT). It is forecast that with the introduction of LTE, there will be exponential growth in this market. M2M devices with 10-year battery life, supported at lower frequencies with the LTE technology and with a resultant reduction in device cost will ensure that the deployment of these M2M devices will expand into new areas previously not serviced with the M2M technology.
Cortex Hub hosts 72-hour hackathon
The Cortex Hub, a technology incubator, research lab and entrepreneurial hub in East London’s Industrial Development Zone, has announced it will hold a 72-hour women’s hackathon from 25 to 27 August. The WomenHackersUnite Hackathon is aimed at showcasing the talents...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:An internet service provider based in Pretoria is looking for a skilled Full-Stack Developer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating new applications and enhancing existing ones, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to coding...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you passionate about analyzing business needs and translating them into actionable requirements? We're looking for a skilled Intermediate Business Analyst to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with...
Support Engineer
Key ResponsibilitiesAssist to Manage applications throughout (implementation, remediation patches, upgrades, and maintenance).Manage the application-related aspects of designing, testing, operating and improving IT services.Develop and maintain expertise in...
Senior Project Manager
We are looking to employ a dynamic Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for leading and ensuring all tasks are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, migration, onboarding,...
Junior PLC/Software Developer
Amazing employer is looking to appoint a qualified, young individual to develop and implement PLC software solutions using Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming and assisting in the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems. We...
Support Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Key ResponsibilitiesAssist to Manage applications throughout (implementation, remediation patches, upgrades, and maintenance).Manage the application-related aspects of designing, testing, operating and improving IT services.Develop and maintain expertise in...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking to employ a dynamic Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for leading and ensuring all tasks are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, migration, onboarding,...
Junior PLC/Software Developer – Gauteng Elandsfontein
Amazing employer is looking to appoint a qualified, young individual to develop and implement PLC software solutions using Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming and assisting in the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems. We...
IT Technician
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, based in Wellington, champions technology and innovation as the key to future success. Founded on a passion for precision farming, the company harnesses the expertise of specialists in agronomy, horticulture, soil science, microbiology,...
Software Engineer (Python/Django) (Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
View more career listings on our Careers Section