AI, automation can curb data breach costs
The average data breach cost has snowballed over the years causing companies more financial damage than ever and, despite considerable investments in security technology and solutions to prevent cybercrime, the average data breach cost has grown by more than...
How to win loyalty from Gen Z shoppers
Generation Z, those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is moving into the workforce and becoming one of the most influential consumer demographics - and retailers will need to adjust their strategies if they are to remain relevant for this highly-educated,...
Consumers will welcome extended data rollover
With food and transport costs on the rise in South Africa, it's imperative that the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) moves swiftly to finalise pro-consumer amendments to its End-User and Subscriber Service Charter (EUSSC) Regulations. The Internet...
Blockchain jobs lead in the move to remote working
More than one-third (36%) ofb lockchain-related advertised positions are remote-based - more than the projected global average of 16% across employment sectors. Speaking on the research by BanklessTimes.com, CEO Jonathan Merry says: "The decentralised nature of...
Wealthy investors look to digital assets
According to Tradingplatforms.com, 71% of 2973 HNWIs (high net worth individuals) polled globally have invested in digital assets. The survey interviewed people with a net worth ranging from $1-million to $30-million, with 54% in the first group and 46% in the second....
MTN named the most valuable brand in SA
MTN has emerged as the Most Valuable Brand in SA for 2022 in the Kantar BrandZ ranking, after increasing its brand value by 85% to $3,7-billion year-on-year. The increase in brand value has seen MTN SA jump four places to rank number one for the first time. MTN was...
Enhanced vRAN capabilities demonstrated on a global scale
As the mobile industry looks beyond today's traditional radio access networks (RAN) underpinned by purpose-built hardware, a growing number of mobile operators are embracing virtualised RAN and an open ecosystem supported by general purpose hardware. The reason is to...
TymeBank to acquire fintech SME funder
TymeBank has set in motion the acquisition of Retail Capital, a fintech company that provides funding to small and medium-sized businesses in South Africa. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approvals, would see Retail Capital become a division of...
Openserve will split from Telkom in September
Telkom Group has approved the legal and structural separation of Openserve, South Africa’s largest wholesale network infrastructure provider, effective from 1 September 2022. Serame Taukobong, Telkom Group CEO, comments: “We have been on a journey to transform and...
Operating system choices key for digitalisation
In 2021, the commercial operating system environment (OSE) market grew revenue 7,4% to $14,6-billion, and is expected to grow to $17,7-billion in 2026 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3,9%. This is among the findings from new International Data Corporation...
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Top tips for online start-ups
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New appointment for EMC Southern Africa
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Mobile technology grows African businesses
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Understand, leverage cloud opportunities
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Integrat rebrands as InTarget
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SimpliVity, Comstor sign agreement
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NBC, Jasco extend contract
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Intervate wins Microsoft award
Intervate, a T-Systems company, has been named the winner of the 2015 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award for South Africa. In addition, the company has also been recognised as a finalist for the 2015 Microsoft Public Sector: CityNext Partner of the Year...
Cisco honours African channel partners
Cisco has announced the winners of its Africa Channel Partner Awards at the Cisco One Africa Partner Summit 2015 which took place last week from 23 – 25 June 2015 in Limpopo, South Africa. The awards recognised the top-performing Cisco Channel partners across the...
Network Engineer (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Meadowdale
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of world-class turnkey engineering designs, products and services for the Fuel & Energy industry, seeks a strong technical Network Engineer to join its Joburg division. Your core role will be to ensure the optimal functioning of the network...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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 Enterprise Architect
Join our client as an Enterprise Architect! Shape the future of our IT infrastructure, ensuring strategic alignment and innovative solutions. Essential Requirements: 5+ years EA experienceTOGAF CertificationSenior Enterprise ArchitectDevelop the Enterprise...
RPG Developer
Our client is looking for a RPG Developer to develop, test, deploy, maintain and support a portfolio of new and existing software applications and services, from high-level business requirements and designs, through the Software Development Life Cycle. Experience...
Integration Developer
At iOCO, we're dedicated to driving innovation, fostering business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We're currently looking for a skilled and experienced Integration Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part...
Python Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:BUILD Python web applications, preferably in the eCommerce space as your coding expertise as a Python Developer is sought by a dynamic provider of FinTech solutions. You will write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Python and the FastAPI...
Intermediate C# Developer
The main focus will be on Software DevelopmentThe developer will be involved from design to delivery of solutionsBe able to see projects through the entire SDLC+3 years development experienceC# .Net frameworkBackend development, .Net framework (we use .Net 4.8) &...
Senior Enterprise Architect – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Join our client as an Enterprise Architect! Shape the future of our IT infrastructure, ensuring strategic alignment and innovative solutions. Essential Requirements: 5+ years EA experienceTOGAF CertificationSenior Enterprise ArchitectDevelop the Enterprise...
RPG Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Our client is looking for a RPG Developer to develop, test, deploy, maintain and support a portfolio of new and existing software applications and services, from high-level business requirements and designs, through the Software Development Life Cycle. Experience...
Integration Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
At iOCO, we're dedicated to driving innovation, fostering business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We're currently looking for a skilled and experienced Integration Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part...
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