Positive picture for business travel going forward
Forty percent of businesses plan to increase their travel in FY25 (July to June), while 42% of customers intend to increase their travel spend versus last year, according to a landmark State of the Market survey for Flight Centre Corporate. Utilising the innovative...
Open source AI set to drive new innovation
Kathy Gibson reports from Red Hat Summit in Johannesburg – Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the big IT buzzword for the last year and is ready to become a mainstream technology that can help organisations solve their IT and business challenges. Dion Harvey,...
ADC to expand SA data centres
Africa Data Centres has drawn down the first tranche of $83-million out of the $300-million strategic investment from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved in 2021. The initial tranche is being applied towards expanding ADC's data centres...
Europe set to grow security spend 10,8% this year
Despite the changing geopolitical situation and consequent inflationary pressure, European IT security spending will continue to rise at a sustained pace, with expected growth of 10,8% year on year (YoY) in 2022, according to International Data Corporation (IDC)....
Google tracks more private data than other tech firms
Out of the five major digital firms - Google, Twitter, Apple, Amazon and Facebook - Google harvests the most data on its users. According to an analysis by StockApps.com, the company collects 39 data points for each user. Spokeperson Edith Reads comments: "Most people...
MTN, Telkom talks continue
Telkom and MTN are still locked in talks around MTN's acquisition of the state-owned Telkom. Although no new details are available, the discussions related to MTN acquiring the entire issued share capital of Telkom in return for shares or a combination of cash and...
50 years ago, Copernicus set the bar for space astronomy
At 6:28am EDT on 21 August 1972, NASA’s Copernicus satellite, the heaviest and most complex space telescope of its time, lit up the sky as it ascended into orbit from Launch Complex 36B at what is now Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Initially known as...
Global NFT transactions to reach 40m by 2027
A new study from Juniper Research has found the global number of NFT (Non-fungible Token) transactions will rise from 24-million in 2022 to 40-million by 2027. This is based on our medium scenario for adoption, with brands leveraging the metaverse to boost digital...
Breeding biology of giant Australian thunderbirds paved the way to extinction
Big bones from the extinct 'thunder bird' or dromornithid indicate that while their size and breeding cycle gradually changed over millennia, they ultimately could not keep pace with the environmental changes around them. The specimens were excavated in the northern...
These technologies are driving customer service innovation
There are four pillars driving technology innovation across customer service and support (CSS) organisations, according to Gartner. They include: getting connected, process orchestration, knowledge and insight, and resource management. The Gartner Hype Cycle for CSS...
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BT accelerates start-up innovation
BT has announced a new drive to accelerate innovation in global financial markets by bringing fintech start-ups onto the BT Radianz Cloud, the world’s largest, secure networked financial community. The Radianz Cloud celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Fintech...
Who are the modern job creators?
The days of the mega-employer seem to be numbered. For South Africa this poses a real challenge, especially in light of the future world of work requiring individuals with entrepreneurial flair coupled with an inherent understanding of the virtual world we are moving...
MOBOfree launches ID Verification program
MOBOfree has announced the launch of the first-of-a-kind ID verification program in Nigeria and Uganda, further strengthening its position as Africa’s safest social marketplace for both buyers and sellers alike. MOBOfree’s ID verification process is seamless and can...
Are touchscreens on the way out?
Some technology industry pundits are starting to ponder whether or not the trend for clamshell computers with a touch screen – as well as a keyboard – could soon be a thing of the past. This is according to Asgar Mahomed, MD of Esquire Technologies, an international...
Telkom Foundation aids job seeking training
The Telkom Foundation has implemented job seeking training for Sebokeng youth to give them the basic skills they need in order to access job applications. The Telkom Foundation, including approximately 200 staff volunteers, assisted Sebokeng youth (aged between 18 and...
ZipZap, Microsoft partner on mPOS
ZipZap, the mobile POS (mPOS) solution from Paycorp, has partnered with Microsoft Mobile to offer businesses and retailers a mobile solution that enables them to accept payments from customers wherever they are, transacting anywhere, anytime. “Microsoft is committed...
Netshield launches new Ethernet products
Netshield South Africa has announced the availability of a range of Industrial Ethernet products, designed to assist industrial customers where networking equipment is exposed to extreme elements and environmental factors. The use of Industrial Ethernet (IE) devices...
Leveraging consumer credit health insight
Intelligence and actionable insight are essential to business success in a data-driven market. Obtaining as much relevant information as possible to drive more effective decision-making is critical to developing and maintaining a competitive edge, thus fostering...
Leading from the front is an art
HCM and HR services company asks whether leaders in businesses can be the disruptors. Leadership by example is a skilled practice, which few business leaders have mastered. It takes continuous dedication and commitment, and results in a strong, growing operation....
IT must secure #GenMobile
Do your security policies give employees the collaborative, open and creative environment they expect? If not, you might need to consider changing them. Here’s why, according to Matthew Barker, regional manager for sub-Saharan African at Aruba Networks. A guy named...
MES Analyst – EvdB – KwaZulu-Natal Richards Bay
Work closely together with the existing IT teams and Legacy Application Architect to develop transition plans from legacy solutions. Identifies and plans for necessary solution interfacing (i.e SAP S/4, Legacy boundary applications etc) in collaboration with the...
Intermediate Oracle Analyst Programmer (CPT ONLY) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:MAKE a critical contribution to projects with your expertise to create secure and functional code as the next Intermediate Oracle Analyst Programmer sought by a dynamic Retail Group. You will provide quality coding solutions both for simple applications...
Full Stack Java EE Developer (LW) – Gauteng Pretoria
Technical Skills: Java EE (required) NetBeans / Eclipse or similar IDE (required) Java web framework HTML and CSS knowledge Node.js (Optional) SOLID Design Principles (Practical experience) Practical knowledge of a few Designs Patterns Database skills - MySQL / SQL...
Developer – .Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
IT Lecturer
Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars.Setting and grading assignments, tests, and exams.Attending and participating in meetings, conferences, and other events in and outside of the Institution.All academic staff are expected to engage...
UX Designer (JavaScript) (CPT ONLY)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR keen eye for beautiful digital aesthetics is sought to fill the role of a UX Designer by a dynamic Digital Transformation Specialist. Your role will entail developing systems according to scoping document, write well-designed, testable, efficient code...
IT Infrastructure Manager
Our client in the logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager at their organizationOur client in the logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager at their organizationLocation:...
Business Analyst
Analyse Business requirements.Capture user stories and validate with customer.Provide Onboarding User training.Attend Daily Standups.Attend UAT sessions if needed.Continuous discovery (e.g. continuous improvement analysis).Develop training material (user guides,...
Developer – .Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
IT Lecturer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars.Setting and grading assignments, tests, and exams.Attending and participating in meetings, conferences, and other events in and outside of the Institution.All academic staff are expected to engage...
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