GenAI improves project management
A new report from Project Management Institute (PMI) explores how high adopters of GenAI (or "trailblazers") are leading the charge in embracing GenAI, unlocking performance enhancements, advancing GenAI adoption, and sharing their learnings to propel business...
Economic activity slackens in June
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic interbank transactions processed by BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, moderated in June. Still, economic growth for the second quarter is expected to be in...
Business technologists drive funding for tech purchases outside of IT
Seventy-four percent of technology purchases are funded, at least partially, by business units (BUs) outside of IT, according to a recent Gartner survey. Only 26% of technology investments are funded entirely by the IT organisation. In November and December 2021,...
2Africa cable deployment gets underway
The 2Africa cable has achieved its first landing, in Genoa, Italy. It will extend to 46 locations by the time the project is completed in 2024. The 2Africa consortium comprises China Mobile International, Meta, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, stc, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone...
NFT of Dorsey’s first tweet unlikely to recoup $2,9m in immature market
The non-fungible token (NFT) of Jack Dorsey’s first tweet is struggling to sell, but this isn't surprising says Dr Lil Read, senior analyst in the thematic research team at GlobalData. “Though there has been plenty of hype around NFTs in the last year, the market is...
Regtech to account for more than half of regulatory compliance spend
A new study from Juniper Research has found that global regtech spend will exceed $204-billion by 2026; accounting for over 50% of all regulatory compliance spend for the first time. This spend will grow from $68-billion in 2022; representing growth of over 200% over...
Notorious Emotet botnet is back
The Emotet botnet has been classified by Europol as “the most dangerous malware in the world” and showed worldwide growth of over 200% in March 2022, according to Kaspersky telemetry. This growth indicates that the threat actors behind the botnet have been taking...
Elon Musk in hostile takeover bid for Twitter
Controversial entrepreneur Elon Musk has made an offer to buy all of Twitter’s shares. The “best and final offer” of $54.20 is for 100% of the company, which Musk plans to privatise and transform. As a 9,2% shareholder – which he disclosed earlier this month - Musk...
Partnerships can boost growth of super-apps
The digital transformation of business and society has found fertile ground with early promise for the super-app model, specifically in the Middle East and Africa, even as mobile digital platforms continue to offer proprietary and third-party functions under a single...
Debt body urges caution on Easter splurging
As South Africans get ready to host Easter brunches for their families and entertain the young ones with epic egg hunts, one thing is certain - family time could easily become a pricey affair. However, cautions National Debt Advisors (NDA), before you swipe your...
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Merchants wins two BPO awards
Merchants, southern Africa’s largest and oldest business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer experience specialist, has won two categories in the 2014 BPeSA Annual Contact Centre and BPO Awards.
MWeb tops in customer service
South African customers have voted MWeb the best Internet service provider (ISP) in a nationwide index which rates SA’s top companies on their service excellence. At the Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards announced in Johannesburg on Friday, MWeb took first place in its...
ESA’s impact on job vacancies
In a bid to raise productivity, reduce unemployment and ensure training for unskilled or marginally-skilled workers, the South African government recently introduced the Employment Services Act (ESA) 4 of 2004, says Gareth Cremen, partner at Ramsay Webber Attorneys....
ASUS launches new notebook ranges in SA
ASUS has launched its B-Series and P-Series ranges of commercial notebooks, with devices available through resellers from the end of November 2014. The ASUS Advanced B series of notebooks are ultra-light, super-slim, extra-durable, and offer superior performance for...
DiData named leader by Gartner
Dimension Data, the $6-billion ICT solutions and services provider, today announced it is one of six organisations worldwide that has been positioned by Gartner, in the Leaders Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Communications Outsourcing and Professional Services...
Liquid Telecom uses Alcatel-Lucent equipment
Alcatel-Lucent is to provide Liquid Telecom with various GPON and DWDM technologies for the expansion of its networks in Kenya and Uganda. Alcatel-Lucent is providing upgrades to previously deployed dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) and gigabit passive...
CA expands API management solutions
CA Technologies announced new and expanded API management solutions that accelerate mobile and Web application delivery, improve customer engagements with frictionless access, and open new revenue channels and opportunities. The CA API Developer Portal is now...
PCs remain important to the business world
While PC sales continue to slump – and while tablet sales remain relatively buoyant - end-users should not write off PCs as they will, despite the sales declines, continue to play a part in the overall business world for some time to come. So says Christopher Riley,...
Stratus Technologies localises user support
Stratus Technologies is a leading provider of availability solutions that ensure uninterrupted performance of essential business operations. This is a requirement that is becoming even more prominent in today’s “always-on” era, where tolerance for downtime from...
Acer partners with PartServe
PartServe Channel Support has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Acer South Africa to supply spare parts countrywide. Acer country service manager Dave Malherbe says Acer has a long standing relationship with PartServe. “PartServe has long been...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are and MSP and looking for Level 2 and Level 3 remote support engineers to join our team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will be supporting our customer base remotely, but from our offices. You will work with existing teams in each respective remote location to...
Controls Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The Controls Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and systems for the telescope. While being part of the Computing and Software team, they work with the Observation Monitoring and...
Systems Engineer (CPaaS) – Gauteng Pretoria
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking detail-oriented Systems Specialists with strong organisational skills. As Systems Specialist they will be responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous...
The Cloud Engineer FinOps at Kgabolize Recruitment Consultancy – Gauteng Rivonia
Our client based in Rivonia is looking for a qualified Cloud Engineer FinOps. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of cloud computing, including cost optimization, cost allocation and reporting. The ideal candidate should...
Snr IT Systems Engineer at South African Astronomical Observatory
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of IT Senior Systems Engineer. Purpose: Research, design, build and deploy IT services to NRF standards Key Responsibilities: Research, design, build and deploy IT...
Senior Java Developer (Hybrid) at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer or Engineering SciencesMust have 8-10 years of experience as a Senior Back-End Developer in a multi-tiered Java application development.Must have...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are and MSP and looking for Level 2 and Level 3 remote support engineers to join our team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will be supporting our customer base remotely, but from our offices. You will work with existing teams in each respective remote location to...
Controls Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The Controls Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and systems for the telescope. While being part of the Computing and Software team, they work with the Observation Monitoring and...
Systems Engineer (CPaaS) – Gauteng Pretoria
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking detail-oriented Systems Specialists with strong organisational skills. As Systems Specialist they will be responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous...
The Cloud Engineer FinOps at Kgabolize Recruitment Consultancy – Gauteng Rivonia
Our client based in Rivonia is looking for a qualified Cloud Engineer FinOps. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of cloud computing, including cost optimization, cost allocation and reporting. The ideal candidate should...
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