NTT Data plans vertical market investment
Kathy Gibson reports - The new-look NTT Data Middle East & Africa (MEA), having grown out of the 40-year-old Dimension Data, continues to innovate and invest - particularly in vertical market solutions. Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT Data, explains that NTT Data...
South Africans growing fonder of AI – even as a boss
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a new member of society and is taking on new roles in fields where it can succeed and be trusted by humans - so much so, in fact, that 42% of South Africans believe AI can be a fairer boss than a human because of its...
All the winners of the 2022 Applications Olympiad
The national winners of the 2022 South African Applications Olympiad were announced at a ceremony at Hoërskool Waterkloof in Pretoria last week. The Applications Olympiad is part of the South African Computer Olympiad, an initiative of the Institute of Information...
Digital resources the route to upskilling
“Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is Mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.” These are the words from Shakuntala Devi, an Indian mental calculator and writer, popularly known as the "Human Computer". According to Devi,...
Southern Africa could be a major hydrogen green exporter
In March this year, the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) published a Hydrogen Society Roadmap for South Africa (HSRM) outlining a national hydrogen strategy to realise domestic energy security needs, while also positioning the country to export...
GDPR fines hit nearly €100m in H1 2022
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation in the EU that controls how all personal data on EU citizens is collected and processed. The legislation covers various privacy aspects, from cookies to monitoring employees in the workplace. Worth noting...
New visa system means a turbulent period for foreign employees
South Africa's immigration system sees a complete overhaul on the horizon starting with long term visa applications for foreign nationals wishing to stay for over three months in South Africa. By Nivaani Moodley, partner; Bianca Rutherfoord-Jones, immigration...
Should we cancel savings month this year?
Given the dismal economic quagmire we currently find ourselves in, should National Savings Month be cancelled this year? Not necessarily, says Simon Ward, founder and CEO of Floatpays, who points out that South Africans were already in an extremely tight financial...
Standard Bank offers free virtual internships
Standard Bank is launching a new virtual internships initiative to help students gain practical skills and experience that mirrors the work they will do in the world of banking. Through its investment in education and skills development, Standard Bank supports access...
Siemens, Nvidia show digital twins in industrial metaverse
Siemens and Nvidia have launched Siemens Xcelerator business platform in Munich, with the aim of driving the “industrial metaverse”. “When we combine the real and digital worlds we can achieve new levels of flexibility and we can bring new products to market faster,”...
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Microsoft stays relevant in the new world
Kathy Gibson reports from Reimagine 2015 in Johannesburg – What a difference one year and a new CEO makes. This is the word from Zoaib Hoosen, MD of Microsoft SA, speaking about Satya Nadal, the recently appointed MD of the global Microsoft corporation. Hoosen points...
Take your small business into the cloud
Cloud computing is the buzzword of the moment and many small business owners are starting to get excited about its promise. From a few early adopters, the cloud is now ready to burst into the mainstream of the SME market. In 2012, just 9% of SMEs were using cloud...
Protective monitoring key for security
Continuous end-point visibility has a massive role to play in mature security programs, says John Mc Loughlin, MD of J2 Software. Our customers with mature security programs have invested heavily in perimeter security, logging, and enhanced server / endpoint controls,...
Check Point ranks tops in firewall equipment
Check Point Software recently announced the company leads the worldwide market share for Firewall Equipment in Q4 2014 and FY 2014, according to research published by Gartner. Gartner’s Market Share Enterprise Network Equipment research states: * Check Point leads...
Dell announces new Vostro notebooks
Dell has announced the next generation of its Vostro line of productivity notebooks, offered to meet the unique needs of small businesses, home offices, and mobile professionals. The Vostro 15 3000 Series business notebook offers essential features in a refined...
Specialised storage for security systems
When it comes to surveillance systems today, the digital video recorder (DVR) is the heart of any solution, says Kalvin Subbadu, sales manager Components, WD South Africa. However, while many people understand the importance of the DVR, they fail to give thought to...
HR solutions can address business priorities
Employees are the heart of any business. This is especially true for mid-size enterprises, which must attract and retain the best talent if they are to hold their own against much larger competitors. And if enterprises are to take full advantage of their talent they...
Hybrid cloud security for mobile users
VMware has announced the company is transforming hybrid cloud security for mobile end users through the combination of VMware NSX network virtualisation and the company’s business mobility solutions, AirWatch by VMware and VMware Horizon. Next week at RSA Conference,...
Microjobbing helps make ends meet
The cost of living globally is through the roof – and South Africa is no exception, says Andre Hugo, chief jammer and co-founder of M4JAM. Thanks to rising electricity rates and fuel prices, not to mention an imminent increase in income tax, making ends meet as a...
Getting personalisation right
Digitisation offers great opportunities to personalise customer experiences - but companies need to understand the nuances to achieve good results. Watermark Consulting’s 2014 Customer Experience ROI Study confirms what marketers have always instinctively believed:...
Full Stack Developer
Our client in the Wholesale and Distribution industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking to employ an experienced Full Stack Developer.To secure; proficiency in C#, SQL, and optionally PHP, with experience in Flutter considered a plus.An exciting career opportunity...
Software Developer – Mobile (Junior) – Gauteng Primrose
Software Developer – Mobile (Junior)Elevate your career by joining a Software company that creates niche products!If you are looking to grow your career and are in it for the long-run then this is the company for you. My client has been in business for 20 years and...
Automation Test Analyst (SAP) – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
Business Analyst [Legal Sector] – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our esteemed legal institution in Pretoria to join our newly established department. The ideal candidate will excel in analyzing business processes and translating them into actionable technical and functional...
Full Stack Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client in the Wholesale and Distribution industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking to employ an experienced Full Stack Developer.To secure; proficiency in C#, SQL, and optionally PHP, with experience in Flutter considered a plus.An exciting career opportunity...
C# Developer (Fully Remote)
Fully Remote! Candidates can work from anywhere in South Africa Software Developer to join our 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...
Database Administrator (DBA)
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will...
IT Enterprise Architect [Legal Sector]
We are seeking a highly skilled individual with 10 Years Experience to oversee the overall standards and direction of architecture within our clients IT organization's applications domain. This role involves defining and maintaining application architecture standards...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Three (3) year Diploma / Degree qualification in an IT field.Formal Microsoft Security Certifications; MCSE.Min 5 years Systems Engineering experience.Knowledge of Microsoft Server administration - Active...
C# Developer (Fully Remote) – Gauteng Sandton
Fully Remote! Candidates can work from anywhere in South Africa Software Developer to join our 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...
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