Phenomenal growth forecast for Gen AI smartphones
The future of the smartphone industry is set to be transformed as worldwide generative AI (GenAI) smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 363,6% YoY in 2024 to 234,2-million units, according to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast. This represents 19%...
Nominations open for 2024 IITPSA President’s Awards
Nominations are now open for the Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) President's Awards - which this year includes a new award category for IITPSA members - and which will encompass the theme of "Celebrating leaders in ethical digital...
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 –...
How scammers leverage crypto hype in liquidity mining
Sophos has released threat research about nascent cybercrime, lifting the lid off scammers who are taking advantage of the hype about cryptocurrency trading and the vast sums of digital wealth users have made (and lost) in crypto markets to lure in and swindle...
$100m facility aims to unlock African supply chain finance
British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, has signed a $100-million risk-sharing facility for supply chain finance with Citi, a global leader in trade and supply chain finance solutions. The new...
Insurance ombuds give almost R400m back to consumers
The insurance ombuds put almost R400-milion back in the hands of consumers who complained in the past financial year. In a joint 2021 annual report, the ombudsman for long-term insurance (OLTI) noted that R200-million was recovered for complainants while the ombudsman...
Big growth for end user spend via carrier billing
The value of end-user spend on digital goods via carrier billing will exceed $74-billion by 2026, up from $54-billion in 2022, according to a new study from Juniper Research. This growth of over 37% reflects the increasing relevance of carrier billing as an option for...
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Kaspersky Lab counts 2014 cyberthreats
In 2014 Kaspersky Lab experts saw considerable growth in the number of malicious attacks on user computers and mobile devices, further development of financial malware and a change in the vectors of web attacks. Based on the company’s statistics, 2014 in figures looks...
A signed e-mail can be a signed contract
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Buy data with intent
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Local cloud providers boost outsourcing
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iWayAfrica offers bandwidth as a service
iWayAfrica, a leading ISP in Zimbabwe, and part of the Gondwana Group of ISPs, is first to offer managed, global bandwidth as a service to corporate customers. The cloud-based service is enabled by DiViNetworks – the leading provider of software-centric network...
Choosing a training provider
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Huawei launches eSpace 8950 in SA
Huawei has announced the launch its new-generation full-HD intelligent desktop phone, the Huawei eSpace 8950, to the South African market. The growing popularity of intelligent desktop phones has changed the way businesses communicate with each other, and have...
Energy saving tips for business
At a time when South Africa’s chief power supplier, Eskom is under pressure to meet increasing demands and load-shedding is a reality, businesses are advised to be proactive and look to innovative ways to conserve electricity. Enermatics Energy has compiled a list of...
Airtel Money grows in DRC
Bharti Airtel, the leading global telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Africa and Asia, has announced at a media briefing that its mobile commerce service, Airtel Money, has hit the 1-million revenue-earning customers landmark in...
Aspect Software launches Mobility Suite
Aspect Software, a leading provider of fully-integrated customer interaction management, workforce optimisation, back-office and award-winning cloud solutions, recently announced the launch of Aspect Mobility Suite, a solution suite that integrates the mobile customer...
Business/Data Analyst
We are currently seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Business/Data Analyst with a strong foundation in statistical analysis, data modeling, and business intelligence. Adept at transforming data into actionable insights to drive business decisions and...
Intermediate SQL Database Administrator – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
Our client is seeking a skilled intermediate SQL Database Administrator to join their team. You will be responsible for the performance, integrity and security of databases. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office...
Cloud Database Engineer – 2509 – Gauteng Pretoria
A Large company in Pretoria looking for fill this urgent role.ContractHybrid (2/3 days at the office)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· We are looking for a highly skilled, analytical Cloud Database Engineer to join our team at BMW Hub South Africa. You will play a...
Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Backend Developer – Gauteng Arcadia
As the Backend Developer, you will be working with senior developers to develop and maintain high-quality APIs for web and mobile applications. You will collaborate with internal teams to develop functional and high-performance APIs, while working in a fast-paced...
Business/Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are currently seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Business/Data Analyst with a strong foundation in statistical analysis, data modeling, and business intelligence. Adept at transforming data into actionable insights to drive business decisions and...
Junior Full Stack Developer (Laravel)
A reputed and growing company in the east of Pretoria is looking for a Junior Full Stack Developer to join the team that is specialising in communication solutions and commercial platforms using open source technologies. The successful candidate is an excellent...
Business Analyst I Debt Manager I Contract at IQbusiness
IQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. We are currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst available immediately with "Collections" experience and has worked on a system called "Debt Manager". Must be open to contracting opportunties. Key...
Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Backend Developer – Gauteng Arcadia
As the Backend Developer, you will be working with senior developers to develop and maintain high-quality APIs for web and mobile applications. You will collaborate with internal teams to develop functional and high-performance APIs, while working in a fast-paced...
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