Robust security key as healthcare increases reliance on tech
The healthcare industry is increasingly dependent on digital technologies and interconnected medical devices, which has heightened the importance of cybersecurity. Given the growing dependence on technology in healthcare, there is a pressing need for increased...
Weather-related natural disasters on the rise
Over the last decade, the frequency of natural disasters in Africa has steadily increased, rising from 32 incidents in 2014 to 56 occurrences in 2023, mainly due to floods, in 29 countries where data is available. It is estimated that African governments spent...
Biometrically authenticated remote mobile payments set to boom
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of biometrically authenticated remote mobile payments will reach $1,2-trillion globally by 2027; rising from $332-billion in 2022. These transactions use biometrics, typically facial and fingerprint...
Home-grown brands win back in African rankings
Against a backdrop of internal focus as a consequence of an urgent rebuilding of economies devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the acceleration of AfCFTA's goal of driving greater intra-African trade, Brand Africa has unveiled the 12th annual Brand Africa 100:...
Genius Brands revealed in Gartner Digital IQ Index
Gartner has released its list of Genius Brands within the latest Gartner Digital IQ Index, identifying the best-in-class brands across 15 industries. Only 3% of the 1 337 brands indexed were categorised as "Genius" this year. "CMOs have gone to extremes over the past...
Cloud solutions key for SME success
South Africa's small-to-mid size enterprises (SMEs) face unprecedented pressure to transform their operations with agility and speed to keep up with the pace of change and adapt to business, industry and market challenges. According to the findings of a whitepaper,...
CFOs view tech as key to mitigating inflation
A significant 78% of chief financial officers (CFOs) plan to maintain or increase enterprise-wide digital investments in the next two years, according to a Gartner survey of 199 CFOs and senior finance leaders. The findings come even as CFOs indicate they are planning...
As gaming booms, mobile extends lead over PC, console
Mobile gaming represents 61% of the overall gaming market, which is set to hit $222-billion in 2022, according to the Gaming Spotlight 2022 report by data.ai (formerly App Annie) in partnership with International Data Corporation (IDC). The report reveals that mobile...
WEF wrap: leaders pledge to fight for freedom and values
World leaders came together at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2022 against a backdrop of deepening global frictions and fractures and a once-in-a-century pandemic. On Monday, President Zelenskyy addressed participants live from Kyiv. He said that the...
Concern raised over draft ZADNA rules
The dotZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) has published draft rules aimed at further regulating the registration and operation of websites in South Africa. 1-grid has raised concerns over the new rules, which stipulate that, for local hosting companies that offer domain...
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BDS wins at Xerox partner conference
Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), the largest Xerox distributor in the world, has scooped the Customer Service Excellence Award at Xerox Corporation’s annual partner conference, held in Dubai on 21 and 22 January 2015. While the Xerox Year Start event focused on the new...
DCC offers Canon Maxify printers
Small to medium business (SMB) printing has been redefined with the new Canon Maxify range from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Designed to support a growing demand for high volume colour printing in the small business space, the Maxify range consists of...
BT launches service to combat cyber-threats
BT has announced the launch of BT Assure Threat Intelligence, a new service designed to help organisations anticipate and defend against cyber-threats, protecting their assets, customers and employees. From DDoS attacks to hacking and data theft, cybercrime is growing...
LTE-U goes live in Ericsson labs
Last month at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, Ericsson announced License Assisted Access (LAA), sometimes referred to as LTE-U, a mobile technology innovation that improves indoor app coverage for smartphone users. LAA is live in Ericsson labs and is now...
Sony releases new Xperia E4
Sony has introduced its new Xperia E4 smartphone, offering ease-of-use, big screen entertainment and powerful battery performance in a high-quality yet affordable design. “With Xperia E4, we wanted to offer people some of the premium Sony features they have come to...
POPI hinges on good information management
Some say that the arrival of the Protection of Personal Information Act, or POPI as it is known, will put a damper on the growth of the managed services or cloud computing market. POPI obviously has relevance, but there’s also a fair amount of hype around the effect...
Digital advertising to replace billboards
Digital advertising is increasingly replacing traditional paper billboards across South Africa. The next generation in out of home (OOH) advertising is Internet-connected digital screens that vary in size, provide more effective advertising to consumers through their...
The drivers of a cashless society
Using technology to eliminate, or at least reduce, the need for cash is as much about empowerment as it is about convenience. In banking terms, the development of a cashless society is something of a chicken and egg situation. Is society demanding cashlessness – or...
Kaspersky releases independent test results
Kaspersky Lab is pleased to announce the results of 22 tests carried out by independent research companies in Q4 2014. The experts tested Kaspersky Lab’s security solutions and those of other vendors: they analysed how effectively popular security products detect new, unknown malware including mobile malware, protect against phishing and financial threats, and how they affect device performance.
Micromine demos solutions at Mining Indaba
Leading provider of intuitive software solutions and services to the international mining sector, Micromine, is exhibiting at Investing African Mining Indaba, the world’s largest mining investment conference, 9 to 12 February 2015, Cape Town, South Africa. Micromine...
Systems Software Engineer – Automation Engineer at Ntice Search – Mpumalanga Middelburg
Are you a tech enthusiast? Are you looking to leverage your expertise in system engineering within a dynamic and rewarding environment? Columbus Stainless is searching for a highly skilled Automation Engineer (Systems Software Engineer) to contribute to their...
Software Support Engineer T1 – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a prominent player in CRM and Contact Centre solutions within the Southern African region, is known for its utilization of cutting-edge technology to serve an enthusiastic customer base. They are currently in search of a First Line Support...
Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
The Virtual Agent South Africa, an innovative and rapidly expanding PropTech business, has a permanent vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Software Developer, based in Umhlanga.We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Developer who will be responsible...
JAVA Technical Lead
ENVIRONMENT:A leading global Digital Solutions Tech company in Johannesburg is seeking a highly focused Java Technical Lead to guide a team in building Java applications. The role involves designing and developing complex back-end services and their web counterparts,...
Senior Software Architect/ Senior Full Stack C# Developer (Remote, anywhere in South Africa)
Senior Software Architect/ Senior Full Stack C# Developer (Remote, anywhere in South Africa)Top Visibility on Prestigious projectsOur Client is an innovative supplier of enterprise mobility solutions integrated with various ERP Systems. They specialise in supply chain...
Software Support Engineer T1
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a prominent player in CRM and Contact Centre solutions within the Southern African region, is known for its utilization of cutting-edge technology to serve an enthusiastic customer base. They are currently in search of a First Line Support...
Senior Software Developer
Our client, a fastest growing mining and materials company is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Software Developer (Full Stack) with end-to-end development skills to join their team in Tyger Valley, Cape Town (Onsite). The successful candidate will be responsible...
JAVA Technical Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading global Digital Solutions Tech company in Johannesburg is seeking a highly focused Java Technical Lead to guide a team in building Java applications. The role involves designing and developing complex back-end services and their web counterparts,...
Senior Software Architect/ Senior Full Stack C# Developer (Remote, anywhere in South Africa) – Remote Remote
Senior Software Architect/ Senior Full Stack C# Developer (Remote, anywhere in South Africa)Top Visibility on Prestigious projectsOur Client is an innovative supplier of enterprise mobility solutions integrated with various ERP Systems. They specialise in supply chain...
Software Support Engineer T1 – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a prominent player in CRM and Contact Centre solutions within the Southern African region, is known for its utilization of cutting-edge technology to serve an enthusiastic customer base. They are currently in search of a First Line Support...
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