Opportunity as tech, AI stocks tumble
The market turbulence, which saw major US stock indices experience their worst day in over 18 months last Wednesday (24 July 2024), created a buying opportunity for savvy investors, particularly in the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. Nigel Green,...
Accelerated growth for Chinese smartphones
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone shipments grew 8,9% year over year (YoY) to 71,6-million units in 2Q24. The third consecutive quarter of growth led to...
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...
Broadcom to acquire VMware for $61bn
Broadcom and VMware have announced an agreement under which Broadcom will acquire all of the outstanding shares of VMware in a cash-and-stock transaction that values VMware at approximately $61-billion, based on the closing price of Broadcom common stock on 25 May...
Africa’s 2021 economic rebound could hit new roadblocks
Africa's gross domestic product has recovered strongly in the last year, but the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing war could pose considerable challenges in the medium term. This is according to the 2022 African...
Call for new partnerships to generate private capital for fragile communities
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a paper that calls for new collaboration between humanitarian and development organizations, businesses, investors and entrepreneurs to make a difference to the lives of the nearly 1-billion people living in fragile and...
Digitalisation key to curbing mishandled baggage rates
The global mishandled baggage rate has spiked by 24% to 4,35 bags per 1 000 passengers in 2021 as the industry recovers from the pandemic, according to the SITA Baggage IT Insights 2022. The report shows passenger traffic has evolved since 2020, with most of the 2021...
More News Today
DCC offers HP EliteDisplay E271i
The new HP EliteDisplay E271i monitor from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) gives business users a whole new view. This 27-inch LED Backlit Monitor features In-Plane Switching (IPS) display technology, offering a unique combination of large screen real...
Altech Multimedia, Protec aid 100% pass rate
A group of Protec Tongaat matric learners from economically disadvantaged areas in KwaZulu-Natal can boast of an impressive 100% pass rate. This significant achievement was aided by a generous contribution from Altech Multimedia and other donors towards the extra...
Second RASP accreditation for Datacentrix
Datacentrix, a provider of high performing and secure ICT solutions, has announced that it is the first African company to receive two Riverbed Authorised Support Partner (RASP) programme accreditations; RASP-W, which was awarded in 2012, and more recently, RASP-SD....
Channel partners simplify cloud integration
The cloud is one of the major trends in the IT industry. Even in South Africa, where we lag behind the rest of the world in terms of speed and user penetration when it comes to broadband Internet – the latter due to prohibitive costs – cloud uptake is expected to...
Staying secure with mobile banking
Before mobile banking becomes truly universal, banks and financial institutions must consider the balance between security and usability, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. We live in an app world. We shop through apps, we catch up with the latest...
Interactive Intelligence reports growth
Interactive Intelligence Group has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December, 2014. “The fourth quarter was a strong end to a pivotal year for the company,” says Dr Donald E. Brown, Interactive Intelligence founder and CEO....
Fujitsu expands Primergy line-up
Fujitsu has announced the expansion of its Primergy dual-socket server line up, with new models specifically designed to enable business growth in data centres that are limited in their overall expansion by energy and space restrictions. The new Fujitsu rack and blade servers are designed to reduce cost, improve efficiency and accelerate workloads to deliver optimum, scalable levels of productivity while still meeting specific maximum limits in terms of use of rack space, plus caps on power and cooling.
Avaya upgrades RCOM’s call centre
Reliance Communications (RCOM), India’s fully-integrated telecommunications service provider, today entered into a multi-year, multi-million dollar mega-agreement with Avaya to transform its call centre operations. With more than 110-million customers, Reliance...
Clatterbuck appointed as Seacom CEO
Seacom, Africa’s foremost network service provider and ICT enabler, today announced the appointment of Byron Clatterbuck as its CEO. Clatterbuck is an industry veteran with more than 18 years’ experience in the global telecommunications industry. He has held a number...
Five reasons you can’t ignore SDN
Software-defined networking (SDN) is set to be one of the most disruptive developments in IT, yet most businesses lack awareness as to its implications. Shiraaz Singh, head of Networking Solutions at Aptronics, believes this needs to change. Forget cloud, big data and the Internet of things for a second – there’s something just as big that most IT executives and businesses are blissfully unaware of. It’s called SDN and it’s the future of networking.
Junior Data Engineer (Onsite – JHB) – Gauteng Kempton Park
About the Role:iOCO is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. This full-time, on-site role offers an exciting opportunity for a junior professional to grow their career in data engineering....
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems Support Analyst – Western Cape Brackenfell
Brackenfell Cape town Sal neg As a Business System Support Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation and support of the CTRM system and its users, encompassing related projects. Your duties will span the creation of technical solutions,...
Desktop Engineer I – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a master of all things tech and have a passion for solving complex problems, then we want you on our team!We are seeking a proactive Desktop Engineer I to join our team. This position is essential this specialized professional will be responsible for...
Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Foreshore
Responsibilities and Qualifications At least 7 years of work-related experience as a Software Engineer or Software DeveloperIdeally have an IT Diploma or DegreeAbility to develop software in .Net 8 C#, Javascript, ReactJs, HTML, CSS and other programming languages...
NodeJS_Javascript Developer (LW2856) – Gauteng Midrand
Design, Development, and maintenance of the platform. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Review code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirements Ability and willingness to coach and give training to colleagues...
Solution Architect
Solution ArchitectJob Purpose:To provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with our clients business strategy. Job Responsibilities:Contribute to a culture conducive to the...
Solution Architect – Remote Remote
Solution ArchitectJob Purpose:To provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with our clients business strategy. Job Responsibilities:Contribute to a culture conducive to the...
Business Analyst – POS/Software Development
Our client, a leading software and POS solutions developing company, specifically catering to the hospitality, retail or billing sector, seeks to employ a qualified and experienced Business Analyst, with a background in the billing or POS software development sector,...
Business Analyst – POS/Software Development – Western Cape Western Cape
Our client, a leading software and POS solutions developing company, specifically catering to the hospitality, retail or billing sector, seeks to employ a qualified and experienced Business Analyst, with a background in the billing or POS software development sector,...
Software Consultant
Our client, a leading software and solutions developing company, specifically catering to the hospitality sector, seeks to employ a Software Consultant candidate to join this progressive and expanding professional team. Please note that this role is fully remote and...
View more career listings on our Careers Section