Serverless computing now fastest-growing cloud service
New analysis from Omdia’s Cloud Software & Services Intelligence Service shows that serverless computing has become the fastest-growing cloud service – with revenues now reaching $19-billion - and with public cloud hyperscalers taking the largest share of this...
Spend on cybersecurity set to skyrocket
Organisations worldwide have significantly increased their cybersecurity budgets, but research firm Stocklytics.com says that total spend on cybersecurity tools and services will skyrocket in the next few years - jumping by 50% and reaching $272-billion in revenue by...
Mental health of adolescent girls, young women worst hit by Covid-19
Findings from a recent study led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have shown that the Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions severely impacted the mental health of adolescent girls and...
Record growth as mobile money promotes financial inclusion
Mobile money adoption and use saw continued growth in 2021, with a record $1-trillion processed during the year. The industry enjoyed a substantial increase in the number of registered accounts, up 18% since 2020 reaching 1,35-billion globally. The volume of...
Are SMEs being left behind?
Small and medium enterprises (SMBs), which represent two-thirds of global jobs and over half of global GDP, remain resilient and confident in the face of current challenges. They warn of rising costs and the need for more government support and better financing...
AI emerges as the power tool for customer experience
Customer experience (CX) Champions gain better returns from their CX tech investments than competitors by managing CX across the enterprise through cross-functional teams, clearly defined workflows, and extensive use of analytics and AI. This is according to a new...
Sustainability a priority in digital transformation
Sustainability is at the top of corporate agendas worldwide, as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals have become major considerations in companies' digital transformation programs. New research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows that more than 60%...
Chat helps to strengthen customer experience
Chat technology has becoming critical for bolstering customer experience while driving revenue and growth for the businesses. This is among the findings of Clickatell's new Chat Commerce Trends report, which reveals that 99% of customer service executives recognise...
These are the imperatives for data and analytics success
Data and analytics (D&A) leaders should embrace three imperatives when leveraging the top D&A trends for 2022 in their enterprise, according to Gartner. The three key areas are: Activate Dynamism and Diversity, Augment People and Decisions, and...
Microsoft launches Zulu translations
Microsoft has added Zulu to its Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services Translator, enabling text and documents to be translated to and from one of South Africa's official languages across the entire Microsoft ecosystem of products and services. Zulu joins Swahili as the...
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Software-based VC solutions
Video conferencing has traditionally been a hardware-centric technology solution. But, over past couple of years, there has been an inexorable shift in interest and demand for software and services-based video conferencing solutions. This is according to Nicolette...
CBNL upgrades platform
Cambridge Broadband Networks (CBNL), the global leader in point-to-multipoint (PMP) microwave networks, has announced the launch of the latest update to its market-leading VectaStar platform, which increases hub site capacity to 14,4Gbps and improves its maximum range...
Fraud risk increases as e-commerce grows
Shopping in person is fast becoming an alien concept for today’s time-pushed, convenience-hungry consumer, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. The latest forecasts by eMarketer claim that worldwide business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce sales will...
Vantage invests $30m in Surfline
Vantage Mezzanine, Africa’s leading mezzanine debt provider, has announced it has concluded a transaction with Surfline Communications to provide $30-million (R330-million) of expansion capital to the company together with a fund co-investor. The funds will be used...
Obsidian, OSSSA drive open source
Open source software specialist Obsidian Systems has been listed as an official supporter of the Open Source Software for South Africa (OSSSA) organisation and has joined a growing network of supporters and collaborators championing the value of OS in trade, industry...
Aspect Software announces upgrade programme
Some deals are just too good to be true - and contact centre promotions are no exception. Companies struggle figuring out the true costs behind confusing cloud promotions, long-term contracts, add-on capabilities and figuring out why set-up fees are so high. Rising...
Intel Capital invests $62m in 16 companies
Intel Capital, Intel Corporation’s global investment organisation, has announced at the Intel Capital Global Summit investments in 16 technology companies. Totalling approximately $62 million, the investments cover a broad spectrum of innovative technologies. “Intel...
Ocedo enters fast-growing SDN space
Ocedo, an enterprise networking company represented in South Africa by NetXactics, has announced its entry in the fast growing software defined networking (SDN) market. Ocedo was started by the founders of Astaro, a network security vendor that over the course of a...
LBS to enhance consumer targeting
With increasing pressure on retailers to enhance their customer experience there is a massive global evolution happening in the retail space to utilise mobile to literally power connections between brands and customers in–store. “With consumers devoting more attention...
E-tailers aren’t heroes of e-commerce
The Web has entered a new, participatory and social phase. Some have dubbed it Web 2.0, others refer to the third wave of the net, but one thing is clear – consumers are the producers of the web, the not-so-silent partners of the e-commerce world. The early stages of...
Application Specialist: Anaesthesia & Monitoring – Remote Remote
The Sub-Regional Applications Specialist for Anaesthesia & Monitoring is responsible forthe local and regional application sales support for Anaesthesia incl. monitoring solutions. Will provide support to account managers when needed during demonstrations and...
Frontend Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein
A typical day may include:Engaging in the full spectrum of software activities, from research to maintenance.working closely with other developers, UX designers, support consultants, business partners and customers.maintain proper coding practices and documentation,...
Solution Analyst – Hybrid Role
Requirements:A minimum of 5 years of experience in business/ Systems analysis or similar role.Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinkingAbility to effectively influence stakeholders and clients to determine acceptable solutionsExcellent documentation...
Oracle PL/SQL Developer (CH1013)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a skilled Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 3 to 5 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...
Development Team Lead: C#
TitleDevelopment Team Lead: C#DescriptionResponsibilities/Tasks: ·Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platforms·Breaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasks·Support existing and develop new functionality and components.·Understand existing...
Solution Analyst – Hybrid Role – Gauteng Centurion
Requirements:A minimum of 5 years of experience in business/ Systems analysis or similar role.Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinkingAbility to effectively influence stakeholders and clients to determine acceptable solutionsExcellent documentation...
Oracle PL/SQL Developer (CH1013) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a skilled Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 3 to 5 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...
Development Team Lead: C# – Gauteng Pretoria
TitleDevelopment Team Lead: C#DescriptionResponsibilities/Tasks: ·Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platforms·Breaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasks·Support existing and develop new functionality and components.·Understand existing...
Development Team Lead
Contract: Start ASAP - March 2025 Please note that these vacancies will be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg/Pretoria area/office and that a Hybrid work approach will be applicable. Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or...
Network Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of IT Connectivity Solutions seeks an ambitious and technically skilled Network Engineer to join its team where you will be expected to travel to clients and provide exceptional support. Your role will also entail managing Data, VoIP...
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