Meteoric growth forecast for metaverse in e-commerce market
The global metaverse in the e-commerce market size is anticipated to reach $106,13-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 40% from 2024 to 2030, according to new analysis from Grand View Research. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Unauthorised IT products increase risk of cyberattacks
A new study has found that companies are at an increased risk of becoming targets of cyber incidents due to the use of shadow IT by their employees amid the growing trend towards a distributed workforce. According to global research by Kaspersky, 82% of companies...
Online payment fraud shoots up as Black Friday approaches
The growth of phishing attacks mimicking e-payment pages was spotted in the run-up to the Black Friday period. The total number of financial phishing attacks disguised as e-payment systems more than doubled from September (627 560) to October 2021 (1 935 905),...
Site security key to Black Friday success
South Africa has the third highest rate of cybercrime victims worldwide, according to a report by international consulting company Accenture. Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, a key concern for online shoppers is the safety of their personal information and...
Think before you click on Black Friday
Cybercriminals will be on the lookout for online shoppers as the shopping season reaches its peak this coming Black Friday. Discount seekers on the hunt for great deals need to safeguard themselves online. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many businesses and...
When it makes sense to take advantage of Black Friday deals
It's that time of year again when Black Friday and Cyber Monday roll around, showering us with deals we simply can't ignore. Coming just before the holiday season, it's easy to get caught up in a buying frenzy that ends up blowing your budget. With many households...
What will work look like in the future?
The Future of Work predictions from International Data Corporation (IDC) signal an enduring adoption of hybrid work models by a majority of G2000 organisations, supported by broad adoption of automation and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML)...
Why consumers are panic buying ahead of the festive season
With the festive season fast approaching, South Africans and consumers worldwide may find fewer gift options available on store shelves due to product shortages and delays resulting from the pandemic-related closure of ports and factories. According to a new global...
Gear up now for festive season payroll
Sorting out payroll and bonuses at the end of each year can be a stressful time for all involved, but it doesn't have to be. There are several steps organisations can take to ensure the process is smooth and effortless. This is the word from Sandra Crous, MD of...
Kyndryl and VMware expand partnership
Kyndryl and VMware have announced an extension of the companies' strategic partnership focused on app modernisation and multi-cloud services. The expanded collaboration can enable customers to enhance their digital innovation and business transformation with...
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Mobile comms as an alternative to post
Regardless of the South African Post Office’s four month strike coming to an end, organisations should step up their use of mobile communications to get their bills, statements and other vital communications to their customers. That’s the word from Jacques Swanepoel,...
Thermal imaging cameras cut illegal mining
In Ghana and Tanzania, incidents of illegal mining have been cut by more than 50% for one pan-African mining company. The use of thermal imaging cameras in security vehicles and at high sites, along with the capability to record and view each incident live – from...
Hughes Electrical rolls out Ruckus solution
Ruckus Wireless has announced that Hughes Electrical (Hughes), the second largest independent electrical retailer in the UK, has selected and is deploying Ruckus Smart WiFi products and technology across its retail outlets in the United Kingdom. The new Smart WiFi...
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Today’s contact centre agents deal with a large number of cutting-edge technologies, which are moving forward in leaps and bounds. Thanks to the powerful solutions now available, business can be conducted faster pushing the number of transactions being processed...
How the channel can capitalise on IoT
Gadgets are becoming increasingly "smarter". Some of today's cellphones pack more processing power than desktops of a decade ago. Even those devices and objects that never had to be particularly clever – such as smoke alarms, house alarms and thermostats – now contain...
IDC lauds DiData
Dimension Data has been announced as the leading IT services provider, in South Africa in 2013 by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The report, South Africa IT Services Market 2014-2018 Forecast and 2013 Analysis (IDC #ZS04W), provides a detailed overview of...
ERP must be flexible to survive
An ERP system that is not sufficiently flexible to meet changing business demands is an anchor not a sail, holding the business back, not driving it forward. This is according to a Gartner report that now defines legacy as "any system that is not sufficiently flexible...
WestconGroup wins Motorola Solutions awards
WestonGroup has announced the company has made a clean sweep of the Motorola Solutions 2014 Awards. The value-added distributor came in tops, taking the prestigious Motorola Solutions Distributor of the Year for 2014 in southern Africa. A Motorola partner since 1994,...
The mobility gap in corporate security
Mobility and BYOD are some of the fastest growing trends, both locally and across the globe, says Fred Mitchell, software division manager, Drive Control Corporation. From laptops and notebooks to ultrabooks, smartphones and tablets, the sheer number of mobile devices available today is driving the requirement for networks to open their borders, potentially creating significant holes in the fabric of corporate security.
Veeam’s predictions for 2015
Veeam predicts that 2015 will see fundamental changes across the IT industry, driven by end-users demanding 24/7 access to data and applications, with recovery times of minutes, not hours and days. The pressure being placed on today’s IT infrastructure has never been greater. But what does 2015 have in store? Warren Olivier, regional manager of southern Africa at Veeam Software, outlines the top technology trends for 2015.
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Production Systems Engineer
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Senior C# Software Developer
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Lead Automation Tester – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Automation Tester to join our team in Sandton, Johannesburg. This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of remote and onsite work. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in shaping the automation testing landscape,...
Proposals/Application Engineer – Gauteng
A dynamic organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a Proposals / Application Engineer with 1 – 5 years' experience in a similar role.Minimum RequirementsMatricDegree or Diploma in Chemical / Process Engineering (Essential)Successfully candidates must...
Production Systems Engineer – Eastern Cape Kenton-on-Sea
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Senior C# Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-known software development house is seeking a talented Senior Developer (hybrid) to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the latest technology.Responsibilities:Analysing, designing, and developing web, desktop, and mobile...
Power Platform Developer
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Senior Security & Systems Engineer
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