IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Targeted global spend can save millions of children

In its eighth annual Goalkeepers report, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation urged world leaders to increase global health spending where it is needed most in order to boost children’s health and nutrition, especially in the face of the global climate crisis. The...

Decarbonisation boosts bottom lines, but progress has slowed

Despite the escalating climate crisis and 2023 marking the hottest year on record, corporate progress on decarbonisation has slowed. A new study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and CO2 AI reveals that companies have made minimal progress on climate issues over the...

Consumers reel under impact of inflation, interest hikes

Nearly half of South African consumers (44%) say they will not be able to pay at least one of their current bills and loans in the next three months, according to research conducted by TransUnion in late May and early June. And, with high inflation rates and...

First-time consumer credit defaults increase in Q1

The rate people defaulted on their loans for the first time increased in the first quarter of 2022, according to Experian South Africa’s Consumer Default Index (CDI). The CDI increased quarter-on-quarter, moving from 3.49 in 2021 Q4 to 3.68 in 2022 Q1. Year-on-year,...

Network upgrade a major boost for academia

The South African National Research and Education Network (SA NREN) has been upgraded to help all connected South African universities, colleges, scientific councils, researchers, innovation centres, and more access faster connectivity quicker. The CSIR, SANReN,...

Largest renewable energy PV and battery storage project signed off

Standard Bank and British International Investment (BII) have partnered with Scatec and H1 Holdings to successfully reach financial close on the first sizable battery energy storage and photovoltaic (PV) solar project in South Africa – believed to be Africa’s largest...

NTT leverages SA skills to deliver Tour de France data

NTT is using Dimension Data’s technology and innovation to enhance the fan experience across the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The 2022 event will see the inaugural women’s race which will start on the Champs-Élysées on 24 July 2022 , prior to...

Ericsson, Qualcomm, Thales to take 5G into space

Ericsson, French aerospace company Thales and wireless technology innovator Qualcomm Technologies are planning to take 5G out of this world and across a network of Earth-orbiting satellites. Having each conducted detailed research, which included multiple studies and...

Increased revenues, subscribers for Vodacom

Vodacom Group reports that group revenue increased 5,2% to R26,1-billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2022, underpinned by a resilient performance in South Africa. Group service revenue was up 5,2%, supported by growth in data revenue and new services such as IoT....

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Mint sponsors reIMAGINE 2015

Mint Management Technologies is proud to announce their association with Microsoft as a Platinum sponsor of their reIMAGINE 2015 conference. The event will be held over two days from 22 to 23 April 2015 at Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg.Previously called Dynamics...

Acer showcases range of Windows products

Acer is showcasing a full range of products supporting Windows solutions at the Microsoft Windows Hardware Engineering Community 2015 (WinHEC) forum, held on 18 and 19 March in Shenzhen, China. In-line with the forum’s goal of facilitating the exchange of ideas,...

New book tackles mobile application security

The Mobile Application Hacker's Handbook is available to buy in the UK. It is a comprehensive and practical guide to securing mobile applications. The book, co-authored by security professionals, including Tyrone Erasmus, head of the Mobile Practice at MWR...

Orange, Airtel in money transfer partnership

Customers of Orange Money in Côte d’Ivoire can use their mobile phones to send money to customers of Airtel Money in Burkina Faso, and vice versa. This partnership between Orange and Airtel enables Orange customers, for the first time, to send and receive money to or...

Mining for the perfect solution

JSE open pit mining and materials company, Afrimat, has deployed MWare XRM to improve its productivity and also to have a more detailed approach of its quarries and equipment. One Channel partner and ERP specialists, MyMethod Consulting, implemented the solution that...

VMware upgrades Horizon 6

VMware has announced a new release of VMware Horizon 6 featuring advanced capabilities for application publishing, 3D application support through high-performance virtual desktops, enhanced Chromebook support, software-defined data centre optimisations including...

SMEs are at debit order risk

Small and medium sized businesses need to ensure that they comply with all Payment Association of South Africa (PASA) rules for transaction processing, especially if they are to mitigate the risks associated with debit order fraud, together with related disputes,...

Bullying moves from playground to PC

In our fast-paced world of smartphones and always-on connectivity, bullying has taken a quantum leap from the playground to the world of social media, making it harder to track and more complicated to resolve. According to a recent survey by consumer insights company...

DXS South Africa rolls out Marval solution

DXS South Africa, the Cape Town-based local subsidiary of DXS International, are providers of clinical decision support solutions to the healthcare sector through the proprietary DXS Point of Care platform. This platform integrates with patient record systems and...

DCC extends Samsung offering

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has recently secured rights to distribute Samsung’s range of business laser printers as well as large format desktop monitors. This move augments their existing offering of the full range of Samsung’s Business-to-Business...

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Approximately 5 years of hands-on development experience. Proven track record in creating applications that can scale to accommodate thousands of users. Experience in building iOS and Android applications. Significant experience in developing and integrating REST...

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The D365 F&O Functional Specialist will be responsible to lead the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) system. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes and the ability to...

Project Manager IT at Direct Transact

Role: The Project Manager will oversee, and coordinate projects related to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, internal and external audits, and various internal company projects.This role involvesmanaging all aspects of these projects, ensuring they are completed...

Full Stack Developer – Chanel – Gauteng Menlyn

Role: Operate and maintain the existing financial payments system.Assess, develop, upgrade and document procedures for systems, communications environments, and application software.Consult with internal stakeholders and fellow colleagues concerning,...

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Project Manager IT at Direct Transact – Gauteng Menlyn

Role: The Project Manager will oversee, and coordinate projects related to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, internal and external audits, and various internal company projects.This role involvesmanaging all aspects of these projects, ensuring they are completed...

DBA Specialist (Linux) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a...

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Hire Resolve is currently seeking a skilled C# Developer to work remotely for an Information Technology company. As a C# Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using C# and other related technologies. With a...

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Our client in the Legal industry is seeking a CRM System Specialist to join the Marketing and Business Development Department, reporting to the Head of Business and Practice Development.The CRM System Specialist will provide overall project management for the firm's...

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