Tech key to gender inclusivity
Kathy Gibson reports - Huawei has launched its Women in Tech Digital Skills Training program for 2024, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs or those working in various vertical markets to effectively leverage technologies like 5G and AI. “Our vision is to have a...
Hybrid work model can quell ‘quiet quitting’
Employers who micromanage their team's working patterns and locations risk losing top-tier talent to "quiet quitting", according to a new study from International Workplace Group. "Quiet quitting" is a workplace term used to describe employees who do only the bare...
Personal data exposed by Nigerian healthcare agency
A data breach affecting the Nigerian organisation Plaschema (Plateau State Contributory Health Care Management Agency) exposed the personal data of thousands of citizens, according to the findings of the Website Planet research team. Plaschema manages Plateau State...
SIU welcomes arrest for R215m IT tender
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of former municipal manager of Moretele Municipality in the North West province for allegedly contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act and the irregular awarding of a multimillion-rand IT tender....
Treasury reports on payment non-compliance
National Treasury has released an annual report on non-compliance with payment of suppliers’ invoices within 30 days. The report shows that there was an improvement in the payment of invoices by government to service providers within 30 days in the 2021/22 financial...
Heatwaves and fires scorch Europe, Africa and Asia
In June and July 2022, heatwaves struck Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, as temperatures climbed above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in places and broke many long-standing records. The map pictured here shows the surface air temperatures...
Digital payments could ignite the kasi economy
According to the World Bank, the majority of South Africa’s urban population resides in townships and, with an 18% contribution to GDP, the informal sector within it is one of the most important parts of the economy, both as a means of employment and how millions of...
Put people first for AI success
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic and big buzzword in business today – indeed, Infoholic Research predicts that AI in the logistics and supply chain markets will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 42,9% until 2023. According to author, AI and...
Despite complexity, SA manufacturing sector still resilient
The manufacturing landscape in South Africa has undergone a fundamental shift over the past two years thanks to several complexities that have had an impact, both locally and globally. In the country, the power supply remains a significant obstacle, while global...
Tokenised payments set to soar
A new study from Juniper Research has found the total number of tokenised payment transactions will exceed 1-trillion globally by 2026, rising from 680-billion in 2022, and representing growth of 58% over the next four years. It attributed this growth to the rise of...
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Building a career in BCM
As the risks facing business grow, and the obligation to manage those risks becomes entrenched in law and codes like King III, a new profession has emerged: business continuity management (BCM). These professionals have the responsibility of ensuring that the business...
Effective design key for business success
Effective design is not the sole preserve of design agencies or software developers, and organisations willing to place design at the centre of their business can steal the march on their competitors. Rob Enslin, Lead Consultant for Experience Design at ThoughtWorks, argues the case for developing a design culture to help businesses achieve success. User experience is a term that has gained prominence in the age of mobile and enterprise applications, but organisations that restrict their thinking on design to only what their customers see or interact with are missing a real business opportunity.
The benefits of the Lumia Denim update
One of the amazing things about modern technology is that improving it doesn’t always mean having to invest in new hardware. Sometimes a software update is all it takes to turn a piece of hardware’s performance from good into great, or from great into unbelievable....
Alcatel-Lucent reports Q1 2015 results
Alcatel-Lucent’s results for Q1 2015 demonstrate strong growth in next-generation revenues and continued improvements in margins and free cash flow, despite a softer spending environment in North America. Commenting on the results, Michel Combes, CEO of...
Actifio automates DevOps
Copy data virtualisation company Actifio has announced a series of new features and functional enhancements aimed at better supporting the growing number of customers leveraging its patented Virtual Data Pipeline (VDP) technology in support of DevOps use cases. Large...
Decision Inc. integrates Concero IT
South African-based information management solutions specialists Decision Inc. has announced that it has further strengthened its Microsoft SharePoint expertise through its integration of Concero IT, a Microsoft SharePoint development company. Concero IT is a...
Pilot revamps site with Sage Online Tools
Pilot PoS Software has seen qualified sales leads generated from search engine traffic leap by 70% following its decision to redesign its Web site using Sage Online Tools. The company, a leading developer and implementer of systems designed for the food and...
Rdio launches in South Africa
Rdio, a leading global music streaming service available in 85 countries, has introduced two new services – a free ad-supported free streaming Internet radio service and Rdio Select a low priced subscription offer– offering users more ways to listen to their favourite...
BCX helps Limpopo community learn
As part of their corporate social responsibility letmelearn initiative, Business Connexion (BCX) has created a sustainable learning environment at Matladi High School, in the community of Zebediela in Limpopo. In line with the government’s commitment to the...
Orange names 1Q15 top selling products
Since the launch of the Orange Online Store in South Africa in early January 2013, the response from local consumers has far surpassed the company’s initial expectations. Offering a range of products from widely acclaimed brands such as Google, Motorola, Huawei, CAT,...
Network Administrator – Gauteng Primrose
Job SummarySecure and maintain the organisation's computer systems' networkMaintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications networkKey Performance Areas Plan and Set Up Network InfrastructureMaintain High Availability Network InfrastructureConduct...
Enterprise Architect II (Permanent Role)
Job PurposeTo facilitate the development of future-state architecture and ensures its effective adoption. Provide and identify operational opportunities, overall direction, guidance and definition of the enterprise architecture that effectively support business...
Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Software Engineer
Role:Our client is looking for a Software Engineer to join their dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and to participate in the development of new, exciting and enhanced products and solutions for the HR industry. This is a great...
Development Team Lead
Our client is looking for a Development Lead, who will play a pivotal role in shaping their Tech ecosystem, optimising productivity, and driving excellence in product design, development, and deployment. Responsibilities: Develop and execute a comprehensive...
Enterprise Architect II (Permanent Role) – Gauteng Randburg
Job PurposeTo facilitate the development of future-state architecture and ensures its effective adoption. Provide and identify operational opportunities, overall direction, guidance and definition of the enterprise architecture that effectively support business...
Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Software Engineer – Remote Remote
Role:Our client is looking for a Software Engineer to join their dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and to participate in the development of new, exciting and enhanced products and solutions for the HR industry. This is a great...
Development Team Lead – Gauteng Pretoria West
Our client is looking for a Development Lead, who will play a pivotal role in shaping their Tech ecosystem, optimising productivity, and driving excellence in product design, development, and deployment. Responsibilities: Develop and execute a comprehensive...
.NET Tech Lead
Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated .NET Tech Lead to join our team. In this role, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality software solutions...
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