Data resilience at the heart of business survival
Kathy Gibson reports – There are four key structural trends in the industry today, shaping the industry and making the role of IT more challenging. The first is explosion of data. “In the digital-first world, every company is a software business,” says Brendan...
Warming could destroy Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is under significant pressure, with warming sea temperatures and mass coral bleaching events threatening to destroy the remarkable ecology, biodiversity and beauty of the world's largest coral reef, according to new research. Led by University...
National Online School Championships for esports this weekend
Mind Sports South Africa is to hold its popular annual S A National Online School Championships for esports - open to all learners whether their school is affiliated or not - on 25 June. However, for team events, it is required that all members of the team are...
Children exposed to advertising techniques while gaming
A recent study by cybersecurity company Surfshark has revealed that the majority of the studied mobile gaming apps used by children share data with third-parties. "Gaming is an important part of daily life for many people, including children," says Agneska...
Collaboration key in a hybrid world
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA – The way we work, learn and play has changed forever - and CIOs are key to making this change successful. This is the word from Yesh Surjoodeen, regional director: southern Africa at HP Inc, who says employers have become...
The evolution of cloud through distribution
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect – Up to 80% of cloud is sold direct, but its reach through distribution is growing fast - as much as 40% in the SMB sector. The movement to public cloud is not new, says Chris Vallenduuk, regional director: APAC at Context,...
Brands and marketers must take note of the kasi economy
Almost half of South Africa's urban population lives in townships, representing hundreds of billions of rands in spending power in the vibrant and growing kasi economy. Despite this, little data is available to help marketers and brands effectively target this...
ESG job postings increase 98% in advisory companies
Advisory and professional services firms are posting more jobs relating to environment, social, and governance (ESG) as climate change, diversity and inclusion, and risk management are some of the key issues faced by companies across sectors, according to GlobalData's...
After the pandemic: how IT distribution is changing
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA - The IT distribution industry performed well during the pandemic. Adam Simon, global MD of Context, adds that the small and medium business (SMB) market has come into its own as the key go-to-market differentiator for...
Crypto firms urged to avoid making dot-com era errors
Some major crypto firms need to stop making obvious, avoidable mistakes that destabilise the industry, cause financial chaos for investors, and job losses for workers, says Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Crypto, who adds that some of the biggest players in the market...
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Video on demand drives fibre to the home
Broadband speed, availability and pricing have all made great strides in South Africa in the past few years, largely as a result of the connection of multiple undersea cables on the East and West Coast of Southern Africa, says Eckart Zollner, business development...
Mazik Global participates in CityNext
Mazik Global has announced it is working with Microsoft on Microsoft CityNext, an initiative designed to help governments, businesses, and citizens re-imagine what is next for their cities. For the first time in history, more than 50% of the world’s population lives...
What’s new in Office 365 in February
February may be a short month, but it was packed with Office 365 updates. You can now preview the next chapter of Office on Windows, scan documents into PDF files from your Windows Phone, work with Office files stored in third-party cloud storage, handwrite and draw...
DevOps gets a boost
The Azure Preview Portal is set to radically simply the cloud experience. New, better, and more Build and be the next big thing. Collaborate. Deliver. Scale. All at cloud speed across the entire DevOps lifecycle. See for yourself how this first-of-its-kind Azure...
Azure Search is now generally available
Azure Search is now generally available. Azure Search is a search as a service solution that helps developers to build sophisticated search experiences into Web and mobile applications. This release offers a number of new features, says Pablo Castro, director of engineering, Azure Search.Many customers have already started using Azure Search in production.
Microsoft delivers business framework for partners
Whether you are just starting out, or looking to scale, Cloud SureStep is a framework designed to help you maximise profitability with the Microsoft Online Services. These include: Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, Microsoft Intune, and...
How partners can succeed in a cloud world
Transforming your business to include a cloud strategy is no longer a question of “if," but “when". Cloud SureStep is an approach to help you capture your share of the market. Click here to learn how to succeed in a cloud-first economy: https://vimeo.com/117182680
What’s new in Office 365 in January
The Office 365 team got the new year off to a great start in January by delivering Office across more platforms and adding new features, service updates, and apps for your devices. OneDrive for Business is now available for Mac and iOS devices.
Curro Holdings rolls out Microsoft Office 365
Founded in 1998 by renowned educational figure, Doctor Chris Rudolph Van Der Merwe, Curro Holdings has evolved from a single campus facility based in Durbanville, Western Cape, to a scholastic powerhouse comprising of 31 sites and several thousand students....
Clover rolls out Office 365
Clover Industries is a branded foods and beverages Group listed on the main board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Operating in one form or another since 1898, the Group has enjoyed a long and successful history as part of the development of South Africa’s dairy...
Automation Tester – Gauteng Sandton
Our client is seeking a skilled Intermediate Automation Tester with a strong background in Python to join their QA team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software testing methodologies and experience in creating and maintaining automated test...
Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leader in the Banking and Financial space is on the lookout for a Software Quality Engineer to join their team.Use the automation test kit (frameworks and pre-defined test tools) to inspect, analyse, design, develop, implement and execute on re-useable automated...
Senior Python Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction The Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) division is a multi-industry division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing key products. Our products help make businesses feel more in control of their expenses, and provide a cost assurance to help...
Fullstack Java Developer
Ready to join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of Medical / Tech, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions to their client? Thier team is driven by a passion for technology and a commitment to excellenceResponsibilities:Develop and maintain...
WordPress /HTML Developer
Designing and building website front end.Creation of website architecture.Web hosting updates and maintenanceBuild and management of website back end.Website Form implementation:Cognito formsJotFormsGenerating and manipulating different WordPress builders, themes, and...
Developer – Python (Lead) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...
Senior Front End Developer
FULLY REMOTE Senior Front-end developer - HPC & Cloud Solutions Are you creative, resourceful, curious and seeking technology and business firsts? Are looking for an exciting career in cloud software development? ?Would you like to work at a publicly traded global...
ServiceNow Solution Architect
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ServiceNow Solution Architect to join our team on a contract basis for a prominent client in the telecommunications sector based in Cape Town. This role will involve a hybrid working model, allowing for a combination of...
SAP BI BW Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our Client is a leading innovator in the world of SAP solutions. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses to achieve their strategic goals. With a focus on SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Warehouse (BW), we are...
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