Strong start to Q3 as July PMI surges to 52.4
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased by 6.7 points to 52.4 in July 2024, up from 45.7 in June 2024, reflecting a solid start to the third quarter following a weak May and June. The survey results show that both domestic and global...
AI-enhanced malicious attacks again a top emerging risk
Concern about artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced malicious attacks again topped Gartner's emerging risk rankings in the second quarter of 2024. Additionally, new concerns regarding soft ransomware targets are also coming to the forefront of enterprise risks....
Google top tech donor combating Covid
Google has donated $1,4-billion towards combating the Covid-19 pandemic making it the largest donor for that cause, according to StockApps.com. "Google has been putting its words into action in the campaign against Covid-19. They have so far made 31 donations totaling...
IBM looks to address AI adoption challenges
In today's hybrid cloud reality, distributed data holds the key to unlocking value through new business and operational insights. However, according to the "Global AI Adoption Index 2021," conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by IBM, data complexity and data...
Steady growth for aftermarket car telematics devices
The number of active aftermarket car telematics units will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11,6% from 87,4-million at the end of 2021 to 151,6-million at the end of 2026, according to new research from Berg Insight. Berg Insight's definition of an...
CPI close to 6% for third month
The annual change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 5,9% in April, unchanged from 5,9% in March. The monthly rate decreased to 0,6% from 1,0%. This is the third time in five months that the annual rate was 5,9%, testing the 6% upper limit of the South African...
Financial stress for workers impacts business profitability
Financial stress is a key detractor from employee wellness and research suggests it's an impairment to cognitive functioning, which can lead to a reduction in productivity. A recent study which measured and analysed the experiences of a sample of South Africa's...
Financial services slowest in multicloud adoption
Fewer financial services organisations have adopted multicloud than any other industry, trailing the global average by 10%. However, adoption is expected to nearly double from 26% to 56% in the next three years, in line with the global trend of evolving to a...
CEOs are looking at sustainability, workforce issues and inflation very differently
A recent survey of CEOs and senior executives by Gartner has revealed significant shifts in their thinking regarding people, purpose, prices and productivity in 2022, specifically on matters of sustainability, workforce issues and inflation. "2022 is the year that CEO...
As power declines, InSight is still hunting marsquakes
NASA’s InSight Mars lander is gradually losing power and is anticipated to end science operations later this year. By December, InSight’s team expects the lander to have become inoperative, concluding a mission that has thus far detected more than 1 300 marsquakes –...
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Westcon, Juniper Networks grow relationship
Westcon Group,the leading value-added global distributor of security, unified communications, network infrastructure and data centre solutions, has announced the company has signed an expanded distribution agreement with Juniper Networks. The deal empowers specialty...
CSH acquires P:Cubed
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Cartrack raises R510m capital
Leading fleet management, stolen vehicle recovery and insurance telematics group, Cartrack Holdings Limited, has successfully raised R510-million in a private placement of 60-million shares at an issue price of 850 cents per share. This translates into a market...
Ricoh SA wins EMEA award
Ricoh SA has won a Power of Knowledge (POK) award for having the best sales unit growth rate in Ricoh’s EMEA region, which constitutes 22 operating companies. The local operating company achieved 162% unit sales growth compared with the previous financial year. “We...
VMware offers new integrations
VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, today announced technology integrations with Docker, Kubernetes, the open-source container orchestration project initiated and managed by Google, Mesosphere and Pivotal Cloud Foundry to further...
Gemalto launches Sealys Secure Surface
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Analytics in the contact centre
Contact centres are often a customer’s only point of interaction with a business and its brand, and as such service should be optimised to provide the best experience possible, says Marco van Biljoen, executive head: Gauteng and Central, The Jasco Group. Many studies...
Trend predictions for 2015
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2014 music recap from simfy africa
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Resolve wins FlowCentric award
Resolve’s Hosting and Software Services (HSS) received the highly sought-after New Partner of the Year Award for 2014 from FlowCentric Technologies. This award is given to the business partner that produces outstanding work in solution design and innovation, by fully...
Business Analyst at IQbusiness – Gauteng Johannesburg
IQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. We are currently looking for Business Analysts to join our growing Analyst Team. Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to: Must have 6+ years of experience as an all-round BA (data,...
IT Technician – Gauteng Centurion
Minimum Requirements 2+ years work experience in Network, Desktop and Server Support.Knowledge/experience in Microsoft 365 management and support.Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint.Good understanding of MS Office Suite.Desktop/Laptop setup, troubleshooting...
Junior Data Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
The purpose of the Data Engineer is to leverage their data expertise and data related technologies, in line with the company's Data Architecture Roadmap, to advance technical thought leadership for the Enterprise, deliver fit for purpose data products, and support...
Junior Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A Leader in the Financial and Banking sector is on the look-out for a Junior Data Engineer.The purpose of the Data Engineer is to leverage their data expertise and data related technologies, in line with the Company's Data Architecture Roadmap, to advance technical...
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Graduate Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? No working experience required ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Software...
Software Engineer: Back-End
An industry leading Bank has an exciting opportunity available for a Software Engineer to join their team.Software Engineer: Back-End II Purpose StatementThe level II Software Engineer plays an integral part in a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software...
IT Technician – Gauteng Centurion
Minimum Requirements 2+ years work experience in Network, Desktop and Server Support.Knowledge/experience in Microsoft 365 management and support.Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint.Good understanding of MS Office Suite.Desktop/Laptop setup, troubleshooting...
Junior Data Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
The purpose of the Data Engineer is to leverage their data expertise and data related technologies, in line with the company's Data Architecture Roadmap, to advance technical thought leadership for the Enterprise, deliver fit for purpose data products, and support...
Junior Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A Leader in the Financial and Banking sector is on the look-out for a Junior Data Engineer.The purpose of the Data Engineer is to leverage their data expertise and data related technologies, in line with the Company's Data Architecture Roadmap, to advance technical...
Software Developer Trainee – Gauteng Bryanston
Graduate Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? No working experience required ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Software...
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