FNB quickest in customer complaint resolution
The Ombudsman for Banking Services' annual report for 2023, has named FNB as the bank with the quickest turnaround time to close complaints. According to the report, FNB has a low percentage of referrals convert into formal complaints, indicating that the bank...
Vodacom earmarks R500m to expand connectivity in the Eastern Cape
Driving digital inclusion, Vodacom Eastern Cape will spend R500-million this financial year on modernising its network, energy projects, and accelerating broadband coverage across the region - particularly in townships and deep rural areas of the province. The bulk of...
Become an Eskom Expo judge or mentor a young scientist
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, which operates in 35 regions across South Africa, is inviting professionals and students to apply their academic and professional skills by becoming a judge at an Eskom Expo District and Regional Expo, along with the International...
Clusters of weather extremes will increase risks to corn crops
Troubles never come singly, the proverb says. A new NASA study shows that the old saying will become increasingly true of climate troubles in a warmer world. The study shows that extreme weather events such as floods and heat waves will increasingly cluster closer in...
Cybersecurity skills gap contributed to majority of breaches
The cybersecurity skills shortage continues to have multiple challenges and repercussions for organisations, including the occurrence of security breaches and subsequently loss of money. As a result, the skills gap remains a top concern for C-level executives and is...
Semiconductor revenue set for 13,6% growth
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to total $676-billion in 2022, an increase of 13,6% from 2021, according to Gartner. "The semiconductor average selling price (ASP) hike from the chip shortage continues to be a key driver for growth in the global...
Double-digital growth to continue for global smart home devices market
The worldwide market for smart home devices grew 11,7% in 2021 compared to 2020 with more than 895-million devices shipped, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. Notwithstanding the market volatility due...
Women have a significant role to play in citizen development, corporate prosperity
The embracing of citizen developers by the IT industry could herald significant changes to the development of South Africa's digital future. However, the question is whether this future will involve more women. Ideally, says Joanna Baidu, sub-Saharan Africa youth lead...
What APT actors have been getting up to
According to Kaspersky's latest APT trends report for Q1 2022, advanced persistent threat (APT) actors had a busy quarter. Both recently uncovered and ongoing campaigns conducted by new and well-known operators made significant changes to the APT threat landscape....
Only one in 10 workers have automated office tools
New research suggests employers are missing the opportunity to automate workflows and upgrade office spaces as part of their hybrid work strategies - despite employee calls to digitalise manual processes. Employers aren't taking the opportunity to automate workflows...
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IBM unveils intelligent cloud security
IBM has announced it has built the industry’s first intelligent security portfolio for protecting people, data and applications in the cloud. Built on IBM’s investments in cloud, security and analytics software and services, the new offerings are designed to protect a...
Tintri releases VMstore T800 Series
Tintri has announced the availability of the Tintri VMstoreT800 series and Tintri OS 3.1. The new models support the highest VM densities in the industry. Expanded capabilities of the Tintri OS include integration with VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for...
Econz, Red Ticket Technologies partner
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Trends affecting payroll and HR in 2015
South African companies face a number of human resources (HR) and payroll related challenges today, and there is no sign that the pressure will be let up in 2015.
Incredible Connection offers new Kindle
Amazon has introduced the all-new Kindle at incredible connections stores at a suggested retail price of R1 999. The device has a 20% faster processor, twice the storage and a touchscreen interface. “Our new Kindle is small and light, with weeks of battery life, a...
Is your cloud provider compliant?
Before investing in any new technology, an organisation must first establish whether that technology will meet the businesses’ needs. Similarly, the organisation must scrutinise the technology and its provider, to make sure it is up to standard with the company’s...
Bsavi announces new application
Bsavi, a new personal finance start-up, announced that it’s launching its invite-only private BETA mobile application, a money management tool that helps people save money as they plan to spend on a daily basis. Unlike conventional budgeting apps, Bsavi is a spend...
Bentley offers new MineCycle applications
Bentley Systems has announced the launch of Bentley’s new MineCycle software applications. These innovative offerings facilitate Optioneering to help mining industry participants address some of their most pressing challenges, including the need for a continuous...
Software Tester
Our client is looking for a technical, entry-level Software Tester to help test their application and build test/demo databases. This role offers growth opportunities into positions such as Customer Support Manager, Developer, or Supply Chain Consultant. Key...
Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
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Intermediate Test Analyst (Contract) LW – Gauteng Johannesburg
Analyse/ assimilate project documentation to build a thorough understanding of the business and technical requirements of systems to be tested. These typically include business requirements, functional specifications, process/data flow diagrams, and use cases. Liaise...
Test Automation Technician – Western Cape Somerset West
Responsibilities/Tasks:Test planning and test case automation.Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.Create and execute automated test plans on demand.Manage automated script storage and versioning. Minimum Requirements:Relevant tertiary...
Software Tester – Western Cape Somerset West
Our client is looking for a technical, entry-level Software Tester to help test their application and build test/demo databases. This role offers growth opportunities into positions such as Customer Support Manager, Developer, or Supply Chain Consultant. Key...
IT Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions
We require a senior PM with strong skills in managing complex projects with multiple moving parts and teams; and that can work independently; grasp technical landscapes quickly, is structured and with clear concise communication.The candidate should be a motivated;...
Lead Solutions Analyst
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Are you a driven and experienced Project Manager eager to take on an opportunity in the military vehicle manufacturing industry? Join my clients' team and lead their projects to success! In this pivotal role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of...
Test Automation Technician
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