Blip of positivity for April new vehicle sales
New vehicle sales showed a blip of positivity during April, increasing 2,2% year-on-year to 38 172 units. But the market will be wary of it being false hope against the pending elections, high interest rate environment, and the seemingly relentless eight-month run of...
Small cell 5G network market to reach $125,54bn by 2030
The global small cell 5G network market size is anticipated to reach $25,54-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 70,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing deployment of 5G small cells across the globe is...
Mint an NFT to support Autism Awareness Day
Artists and musicians alike are using NFTs (non-fungible tokens) to promote their works, while collectors, enthusiasts and speculators around the world are trading NFTs on the open market using blockchain technology. NFTs are all the rage right now as they allow their...
New AI technology turns 2D pics into 3D scenes
When the first instant photo was taken 75 years ago with a Polaroid camera, it was groundbreaking to rapidly capture the 3D world in a realistic 2D image. Today, AI researchers are working on the opposite: turning a collection of still images into a digital 3D scene...
Data scientists key to digitalisation, but challenges emerge
Digital transformation has accelerated significantly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the extra demands on data scientists have revealed significant barriers to effective working and high levels of job dissatisfaction in some areas. For example, around four in 10 are...
Despite slowdown, PC monitor shipments still grow
The global PC monitor market continued its quarterly decline in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) with unit shipments shrinking 5,2% compared to the same quarter in 2020. Despite a challenging second half of the year, the market still exceeded expectations and ended...
Cities could create 1,8m green jobs
Ambitious urban climate action could create and support more than 1,8-million green jobs in South Africa by 2030. The jobs would be part of a green and just recovery from Covid-19, according to the research from C40 Cities, a global network of mayors taking action to...
CFOs must adapt strategies to drive long-term advantages
CFOs should move beyond short-term, reactive moves to counter inflation and identify opportunities to build long-term competitive advantages, according to Gartner. CFOs should shift from a focus on neutralising margin pressures to long-term strategies, including...
What are this month’s biggest cyber threats?
The war in Ukraine has opened up the possibility of Russian cyberattacks which, together with the growing scourge of cybercrime, is keeping CIOs awake at night. Richard Frost, product head: cyber security at Vox, has rounded up some of the most pressing issues in...
Academy aims to build female talent pipeline in tech
Microsoft South Africa and Business Engage have partnered to launch the Women Take IT to the Stage Academy during April and May 2022, with applications to participate in the six-session skills-building programme open until 31 March 2022. "The academy aims to bridge...
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Gumtree Automotive revamps user experience
Gumtree Automotive is introducing big changes to ensure that a smoother user experience for both prospective car buyers as well as the thousands of professional sellers that already make use of the site’s ad management dashboard. “Since the introduction of the Gumtree...
Fujitsu, CTI in strategic partnership
Fujitsu has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Australian-based Constraint Technologies Incorporated (CTI), with the specific objective of offering a market-leading solution spanning all disciplines of network operations, crew planning,...
Kaspersky expands Endpoint Security features
Kaspersky Lab has announced the release of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Service Pack 1 (SP1), its flagship product for business. In addition to offering superior security, the new edition of the flexible platform is easier to deploy and manage, and now...
Sony Mobile launches new comms platform
Sony Mobile Communications is launching its new global brand positioning “everyday extraordinary” to its customers via an integrated campaign. The campaign heralds a bold new approach for Sony Mobile and is firmly rooted in Sony’s founding spirit of inspiring and fulfilling people’s curiosity, and bringing this brand ethos to life by engaging with consumers in an inspiring and distinctive way.
Ruckus unveils ZoneFlex R710 access point
Ruckus Wireless has unveiled the Ruckus ZoneFlex R710 access point (AP), the industry’s first WiFi AP based on Wave 2 features of the 802.11ac standard that extends WiFi to enable multi-gigabit WiFi performance and unprecedented capacity. The new Ruckus ZoneFlex R710...
Lumia 532 Dual SIM now available in SA
Microsoft has announced the availability of the Lumia 532 Dual SIM in South Africa. The device will be available exclusively at Cell C, from R1699 up front and on a Smartchat 1Gb contract starting at R149 per month for 24 months. Offering the latest Windows Phone 8.1...
Getting digital transformation right
There has been a lot of talk recently about digital transformation and how every business has to be a digital business, says Jayne Archbold, CEO, Sage Enterprise Market Europe. And it is certainly true that the rise of the web, digital communications and internet...
One security platform to rule them all
Each type of facility is different so it needs a different security solution – this thinking is fast fading as the benefits of a comprehensive security platform which incorporate diverse functionality, open systems and best practices become clear, says Neil Cameron,...
Digital storage solutions keep memories safe
Holidays are made for families to spend time with each other, bonding and making special memories, says Anamika Budree, sales manager, Branded Products at WD South Africa. With the long Easter weekend coming up in April, South Africans of all religions and beliefs...
Becoming customer-centric in the digital era
The power pendulum has swung in favour of the customer in the mobile-first, cloud-first world, in which consumers are always connected to the internet and their spheres of influence. Customers do their own research and question their peers to make buying decisions...
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Requirements for skilled back end C# developers as well as full stack C# Angular developers.Contracts run from 6 to 12 months and for clients in the medical technology and banking spacesFull specs can be shared on request Desired Skills: C# angular PostgreSQL Learn...
Systems Engineer (Security)
THIS IS A 6-MONTH CONTRACT Our client, a leader in the education sector, is currently looking for two Systems Engineers specialising in Security. You will be responsible to assist the Senior System Engineer and Information Security in developing and managing...
WEB EAM Consultant
Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer with a drive for innovation and a love for cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking talented individuals like you to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Expert JAVA EE development knowledgeKnowledge...
Software Support Technician
ENVIRONMENT:A customer-centric & solutions-driven Software Support Technician is sought by an innovative Software Specialist catering a suite of products to the Courier sector. You will be expected to support the customer base with any application based technical...
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
JOB TITLE:SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)ICT APPLICATIONS AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTPurpose of the Job:To design, develop, test, and deploy software applications that meet the needs of the business. To work with other developers and business stakeholders to...
C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Requirements for skilled back end C# developers as well as full stack C# Angular developers.Contracts run from 6 to 12 months and for clients in the medical technology and banking spacesFull specs can be shared on request Desired Skills: C# angular PostgreSQL Learn...
Systems Engineer (Security) – Gauteng Braamfontein
THIS IS A 6-MONTH CONTRACT Our client, a leader in the education sector, is currently looking for two Systems Engineers specialising in Security. You will be responsible to assist the Senior System Engineer and Information Security in developing and managing...
WEB EAM Consultant – Gauteng Midrand
Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer with a drive for innovation and a love for cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking talented individuals like you to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Expert JAVA EE development knowledgeKnowledge...
Software Support Technician – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A customer-centric & solutions-driven Software Support Technician is sought by an innovative Software Specialist catering a suite of products to the Courier sector. You will be expected to support the customer base with any application based technical...
SOFTWARE ENGINEER – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB TITLE:SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)ICT APPLICATIONS AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTPurpose of the Job:To design, develop, test, and deploy software applications that meet the needs of the business. To work with other developers and business stakeholders to...
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