Writing on the wall for robust digital signage growth
The installed base of connected digital signage displays reached 91,5-million in 2023 and, growing at a CAGR of 10,3%, the installed base of connected displays is expected to reach 149,4-million units in 2028, says Berg Insight. The research group says market growth...
Digitalisation on the cards for renewed Home Affairs
The rejuvenation of Home Affairs is top of new minister Leon Schreiber’s agenda – and digitisation will be key to this. “I believe that if we can demonstrate that even a department as maligned as Home Affairs can work and even thrive,” he says. “And the key to making...
Big changes needed for SA to achieve better maths results
South Africa is still not addressing the root causes behind the decline in the number of learners taking mathematics or the decline in the pass rate of those who do choose the subject. Less than 30% of all matric students take maths and only half of them pass their...
Tips for driving finance AI success
Getting artificial intelligence (AI) right isn't just about investing the most time or money. Gartner has outlined four implementation behaviours that are the most important in quickly delivering finance AI initiatives that meet or exceed the expected impact and...
Light distortion is a matter of perspective
A team led by researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand, with collaborators from the University of Pretoria, as well as Mexico and Scotland, have made a new discovery on how light behaves in complex media, media that tends to distort light significantly. They...
Safer lithium battery transport needs government support
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to further support the safe carriage of lithium batteries y developing and implementing global standards for screening, fire-testing, and incident information sharing. As with many products...
Amazon Prime Day sales on the SA radar
One-third (34%) of South African adults - an estimated 13,6-million people - plan to shop this year's Amazon Prime Day sales. Finder's Amazon Prime Day Shopping Report, which surveyed 1 206 South African Internet users, reveals the most popular category to shop for is...
Asset-tracking spend to hit $45bn by 2027
A new study from Juniper Research has found that global spend on asset tracking by enterprises will increase from $16-billion in 2022 to $45-billion in 2027 - a substantial growth of 184%. The management and security of high-value assets is becoming of increasingly...
APT group targets building automation systems
In mid-October 2021, Kaspersky ICS CERT discovered a previously unknown Chinese-speaking threat actor attacking telecommunications, manufacturing, and transport organisations in several Asian countries. During the initial attacks, the group exploited MS Exchange...
Human leadership the next priority to focus on
The human aspects of leadership are becoming increasingly important for companies to succeed - but fewer than a third of them are actually doing it. A Gartner survey of more than 230 HR leaders revealed that 90% believe that to succeed in today's work environment,...
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Third platform to shape North African IT
The North Africa region will push ahead with IT transformation initiatives throughout the course of 2015, spurred on by growing adoption of third platform technologies such as cloud, mobility and big data. That's according to International Data Corporation's newly...
VMware results show growth
VMware has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014: Quarterly review * Total revenues for the fourth quarter were $1,70-billion, an increase of 15% from the fourth quarter of 2013, or up 16% year over year in constant currency. *...
Oekom rates Ricoh for sustainability
Ricoh has been awarded Prime status by German Oekom research for its Sustainability rating. Points for which Ricoh was especially highly rated are: * The introduction and implementation of comprehensive guidelines in relation to product reuse and recycling; *...
Be financially savvy in 2015
Of all the numbers you aim to improve on this year, from the number on the scale to your bank balance, your credit score is one that should be prioritised, especially if you are aiming to take out a loan of any sort in the months ahead. What is cause for concern is...
Aruba Networks looks at 2015
Matthew Barker, regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks, takes a look at the year ahead. Major data breaches continue with a significant rise in those originating from mobile devices With many companies now embracing the BYOD movement, numerous...
Check Point retains top spot in rankings
Check Point Software Technologies has recently announced that the company holds the number one vendor position in worldwide combined Firewall and UTM appliance revenue for Q1 through Q3 in 2014, according to the latest IDC Worldwide Security Appliance Tracker research...
SA enterprises unprepared changing workplace
The world of work is changing rapidly - but South African companies just aren’t responding fast enough to the rapidly shifting trends, which means they’re losing out on major opportunities to grow and capitalise on rebounding markets and economies around the world,...
Cybercrime, hacking a worry for SMBs
Cybercrime costs the global economy $445-billion annually, and cyber espionage and stealing personal information is believed to have affected more than 800-million people during 2013. Although the perception of the risk of cybercrime is increasing (9% from 38% in 2011...
What to expect from BI in 2015
The global business intelligence (BI) and analytics market grew by 8% in 2013 and expectations are that the growth for last year would be even bigger. Clearly, the focus now is on how BI can unlock value inside the organisation - more effectively than before. So what...
Smart homes easy prey for hackers
While the increasing use of home automation technology to create your version of a “smart home” may be trendy and seem practical, Richard Keymer, head of pre-sales at SecureData Africa, warns of the flip-side in that once an automation system is established and can be operated remotely online, then chances are it can be hacked.
Business Intelligence Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Are you an analytically minded data enthusiast? Passionate about finding insights in datasets, with the ability to synthesise and clearly communicate the results and drive business impact? An exciting opportunity exists in organisation: Operations - Shared Services...
Senior IT Administrator – Gauteng Centurion
Looking for an exceptional IT Administrator that fits the below criteria: Qualifications required: Relevant IT Degree/DiplomaCISCO CertificationsMicrosoft Certifications (Advantageous)Cloud CertificationsCyber Security / Firewall CertificationsExperience required: IT...
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Project Manager (Quality Improvement Wits RHI)
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Intermediate Full Stack Developer (C# WebAPI, .Net Core, Angular, Azure DevOps) (DBN)
ENVIRONMENT:A Durban-based Financial Services company seeks your technical depth across multiple languages to fill the role of an Intermediate Full Stack Developer who's able to design, develop and test the products required for the company's needs. In collaboration...
Data Engineer – Remote Remote
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Application Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Mobile Development Team lead Desired Skills: Web Development mobile development htlm5 C#.Net Development Full Stack Development JavaScript Web services Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: Must have over 7...
Project Manager (Quality Improvement Wits RHI) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Main purpose of the job:To provide oversight, technical guidance, mentorship, and capacity building to CATALYST QI teams, coaches and provincial stakeholdersLocation:Joburg Health District (Gauteng)Key performance areas:Work with DOH stakeholders, WRHI Catalyst teams...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (C# WebAPI, .Net Core, Angular, Azure DevOps) (DBN) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:A Durban-based Financial Services company seeks your technical depth across multiple languages to fill the role of an Intermediate Full Stack Developer who's able to design, develop and test the products required for the company's needs. In collaboration...
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