Vuma rolls out affordable unlimited fibre to underserved areas
Following a successful pilot in Alexandra in 2023, Vuma has launched Vuma Key, an uncapped fibre service priced at just R99 per month. Vuma Key is a prepaid service with no penalties for missed recharges, designed specifically for low-income households earning less...
Play the long game for AI success
Kathy Gibson reports from Qlik AI Reality Tour - Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. We’ve moved beyond the hype and companies are now ready to use AI in real business scenarios. This is according to James Fisher, chief strategy officer at Qlik, who points...
SA needs to improve productivity, efficiency of public spending, says OECD
South Africa needs to step up its reform efforts to avoid its economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic losing steam, according to a new OECD report. Persistent weaknesses in productivity growth and the negative impact of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine...
Global RPA market tipped to hit $20bn by 2020
Following disruptions caused to businesses by the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been increased interest in robotic process automation (RPA) as enterprises seek to reduce dependency on a human workforce. As a result of this, the global RPA software and services market...
New campaign aims to inoculate viewers against fake news
Short animations giving viewers a taste of the tactics behind misinformation can help to "inoculate" people against harmful content on social media when deployed on YouTube. This is among the findings from a major online experiment led by the University of Cambridge,...
Pick n Pay migrates to AWS cloud
Pick n Pay has completed migrating its IT infrastructure to Amazon Web Services, and will now work to extend into other cloud-based applications to deliver better digital services and cost savings for customers. The move has seen Pick n Pay reduce its infrastructure...
Banks need to change how they engage with SMEs
Traditional banks' servicing of SMEs does not correspond with the economic importance of this sector. This is according to new research from Pollinate, based on interviews with almost 1 000 banking leaders around the world. The guide plots a path for how traditional...
AI has a role to play in African healthcare
The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented demand for digital technology-based solutions in screening populations, tracking infections and minimising direct human contact. To leverage the use of technologies in the African Region and strengthen health...
Protect the network from blind spots
The hybrid workplace is more reliant than ever on cloud-first technologies, but network blind spots are emerging. This is according to Aric Ault, senior director: channel for Infoblox EMEA, unpacking the 2022 global state of security survey which highlights the...
Ransomware still the top business threat
Ransomware continues to be the number one threat to large and medium-sized businesses, including government organisations. This is the top-level finding from the mid-year cyber threats report, conducted by Acronis' Cyber Protection Operation Centre, which underlines...
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The data quality landscape
The 2015 Data Quality Landscape report from Information Difference provides insights into the $1-billion a year data quality market, says Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management. The report highlights a key battle ground - that between focused data quality...
Green Office recognised by Photizo
Photizo Group has recognised Green Office as a leader in managed print services (MPS). Green Office was one of 13 independent channel partners that Photizo Group selected to participate in the 2015 Leaders Index for MPS Channel Partners, based on demonstrated...
Microsoft BizSpark aids start-ups
With unemployment breaking past 26% in South Africa, the need for job creation to stem the tide of poverty has become a stark reality. The reality being that out of 36-million employable South Africans, only 15,5-million have a job. According to statistics for 2014...
Obsidian toasts open source with free beer
Open Source software supplier Obsidian Systems invites OS enthusiasts, developers, geeks and friends, to the next Free Beer Session on 27 August 2015. This session, the 17th in the series, will offer delegates fresh insight into the open source industry, challenges...
Gumtree introduces online payment solution
Online classified Gumtree South Africa has continued their plan to become the most trusted operator in the online peer-to-peer trade market by adding Shepherd, a Standard Bank-powered escrow service, to their arsenal of endorsed partners. Shepherd operates as a third party that facilitates transactions on behalf of sellers and buyers and is offered as an option to Gumtree customers.
Read cloud contract fine print
Warren Olivier, Veeam regional manager for Southern Africa, examines some of contractual obligations that companies need to be aware of when migrating to a cloud services provider in order to be connected and access corporate data from anywhere, at any time, using any...
Gabsten Technologies launches Cloud Protect
Gabsten Technologies has launched their managed backup-as-a-service offering -- CloudProtect -- to the South African market. CloudProtect provides businesses with access to a hosted backup solution that is powered by CommVault’s leading Simpana software. Importantly,...
Securing your most valuable assets
It has long been said that a businesses’ most valuable asset is its information. When appropriately harnessed, data translates into actionable information into a plethora of things a company can benefit from, including which products are moving the fastest, what...
XON opens SDN/NFV Experience Centre
XON has opened its SDN/NFV Experience Centre (software-defined networking and network functions virtualisation, respectively) in Johannesburg, South Africa, with sponsored equipment and marketing support from Juniper Networks, the network innovator. The centre offers...
Get your small business ready for POPI
As if you needed something new to worry about, a piece of legislation called the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) recently came into effect in South Africa. This data privacy law means that it’s more important than ever for you to ensure that your data and...
3rd line IT Support – Gauteng Sandton
Join a giant in the Telco industry where businesses describe their customer service and support as exceptional, market-leading, and offering the personal touch as well as their cloud-first solutions.Responsibilities:Advanced Troubleshooting: Handle Service Requests...
Intermediate Java Developer
Hire Resolve is seeking a talented Intermediate Java Developer on behalf of our esteemed client, a dynamic software development company. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to become a pivotal part of a thriving team.As an...
UI / UX Designer at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Lead Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1015)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Lead Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers.The Lead Software Developer will form a vital part of the software development team who is responsible for the...
Senior | Lead Full Stack Developer (JHB) (Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:You're being offered the position of Senior Full Stack Developer for a Community Upliftment Programme based in Joburg. Your main responsibilities include leading and managing the development and documentation of software solutions to support the program's...
Business Analyst IT at Signature Business Analyst
The candidate will be responsible to engage with the business to get an in-depth understanding of all current processes and document the future state of the business requirements. Once these requirements are gathered, the candidate will engage with various...
Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve is seeking a talented Intermediate Java Developer on behalf of our esteemed client, a dynamic software development company. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to become a pivotal part of a thriving team.As an...
UI / UX Designer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Lead Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1015) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Lead Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers.The Lead Software Developer will form a vital part of the software development team who is responsible for the...
Senior | Lead Full Stack Developer (JHB) (Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:You're being offered the position of Senior Full Stack Developer for a Community Upliftment Programme based in Joburg. Your main responsibilities include leading and managing the development and documentation of software solutions to support the program's...
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