AR/VR headsets surged during the holiday season
As macroeconomic pressures eased and new products launched, the global market for augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets grew 130,4% year over year during the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to new data from the International Data Corporation...
Digital signage market to rise to $45bn
The global digital signage market size is predicted to attain $45,94-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to witness a CAGR of 8,1% over the forecast period owing to increasing demand from end-use industries, which...
Enterprise WLAN market maintains growth
Growth rates remained strong in the enterprise segment of the wireless local area networking (WLAN) market in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) as the market increased 11,9% year over year to $1,9-billion. In the consumer-class WLAN market, revenues declined 7,3% in...
Tourism body calls for end to blanket travel restrictions
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) of the United Nations calls out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days. The call echoes the concerns raised by UNWTO Members during the 24th UNWTO General Assembly (30 November-3...
Africa’s savannah conservation land in a bad way
New research suggests that over 80% of Africa's savannah conservation land is failing or deteriorating with just 10% in a state of success or recovery. The study, published in Conservation Letters, assessed the performance of 516 protected areas and community...
SAIPA announces Olympiad winners
The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) has awarded the winners of its National Accounting and Maths Olympiad (NAMO). "This year, we took the competition in a whole new direction and the results were outstanding," says Professor Rashied Small,...
Despite everything, consumer outlook is brighter
Consumers are returning to in-store shopping in greater numbers, and out-of-home entertainment and travel are on the rise as three in five (61%) express optimism about the future. These are among the findings from the latest PwC 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse...
Microsoft takes over 42 hacking sites
Microsoft has seized 42 websites from a and intelligence-gathering China-based hacking group which it has dubbed Nickel. A federal court granted Microsoft's request to allow it Digital Crimes Unit to take over the US-based websites and redirecting traffic to secure...
Component shortages stifle African smartphone growth
Africa's smartphone market saw shipments decline 2,3% quarter on quarter (QoQ) during Q3 2021, according to the latest figures announced by International Data Corporation (IDC). While the region displayed signs of recovery in H1 2021, IDC's newly released Quarterly...
How the network has had to adapt in 2021
Responding to disruptions (45%) and accommodating new business needs (40%) were the top network challenges during 2021. This is among the findings from Cisco's based on a survey of 1 534 IT professionals across 13 countries, which focused on Network as a Service...
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Mobile enhances medical aid communication
Thebe Ya Bophelo Healthcare Administrators has launched a comprehensive lifestyle-enhancement programme for members of the medical schemes it administers, which includes Hosmed and Thebemed. Named Thebe Lifestyle, the programme will be run by a separate company, Thebe...
Biometric security for mobile banking on the horizon
Biometrics have a bright future in mobile banking, just not today says Dr Nick van der Merwe, director of technology and business development at Muvoni Biometric & Smartcard Solutions (MBSS). There has been a rising trend in fingerprint biometric technology in the...
Pennyware sees 15% more productivity with new app
As National Retail Sales Manager at Parker Manufacturing in Johannesburg, Jonathan Simmonds was impressed at the efficiency that the HoneyBee app offered his sales force. “We were actually looking for a CRM package and when Field Office sent an email, it caught my...
Rivonia Trial memorabilia for sale on Gumtree
Two cupboards built specifically for the Rivonia Trial have gone on sale on Gumtree.co.za. The cupboards were purchased by the seller at an auction in 2009, although the documents from the trial were subsequently bought and donated to the Brenthurst Library. The...
ESET launches Smart Security 8 and NOD32 Antivirus 8
ESET Southern Africa has announced the latest versions of its flagship security software products: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 8 and ESET Smart Security 8. The latest lineup includes Botnet Protection and Enhanced Exploit Blocker that protects against exploits and offer...
Ricoh Clickable Paper shortlisted for FutureBook Innovation Awards
The Booksellers’ FutureBook Innovation Awards 2014 has shortlisted Ricoh Clickable Paper, the interactive print solution which unites print and digital seamlessly through a mobile app. Ricoh Clickable Paper can make just about any printed item interactive with...
Continental Tires transforms global supply chain operations
German manufacturer Continental Tires has selected solutions from the JDA Manufacturing Planning Suite to help it transform its global supply chain operations.
Stratus Technologies partners with Linux
Stratus Technologies has partnered with the Linux Warehouse, a pure value-added distributor of enterprise open source software for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. The collaboration will see Linux Warehouse taking everRun Enterprise®, a next-generation software...
An explosion of data breaches and PoS RAM scrapers
Shortly after a massive batch of stolen credit and debit cards went on sale in the underground market pointing to a breach in large retail giant Home Depot, the company has confirmed that their payment systems were compromised. This affected customers who have used...
Investing in HR gives business an edge
There is no better way to ensure that your business is competitive and sustainable than investing in your human resources (HR) in a targeted and strategic manner. That's according to Anja van Beek, HR director at Sage VIP/Sage AAMEA, who says that an engaged workforce...
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Database Administrator at Datonomy Solutions
Are you ready to take your database skills to the next level? We're on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic Database Administrator!Job Description: To manage, monitor and support mainframe IDMS and DB2 database objects and ensure their availability, performance,...
Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions
This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...
Solutions Architect – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Contract: 12+ monthsIndustry: RetailHybrid: 3-4 days a week on site in Cape TownPosition Overview:As a Warehouse Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge warehouse management solutions tailored to the unique needs of our...
Systems Administrator – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof
An exciting opportunity for a Senior System Administrator to join a fleet management solutions company. The ideal candidate will need to be comfortable with traveling to the office daily.Responsibilities:Monitor and manage the company's corporate and commercial...
Database Administrator at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you ready to take your database skills to the next level? We're on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic Database Administrator!Job Description: To manage, monitor and support mainframe IDMS and DB2 database objects and ensure their availability, performance,...
Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg North
This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...
Systems Analyst
Contract: 6-12 monthsIndustry: RetailHybrid: 2-3 days a week on site in Cape TownPosition Overview:As a Systems Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of our IT systems, with a focus on cloud infrastructure leveraging AWS...
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Industry Information Technology / E-commerce Location Hybrid (while we encourage our team members to work at the office as we believe communication is a key to collaboration; we are also open to a hybrid model: can be mostly remote). The RoleWe are seeking for an...
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