Collaboration, tech key to SME growth
Growing a business in tough economic times is no easy feat. For small businesses in South Africa specifically, socio-economic factors are further compounded by issues of political uncertainty, volatile global markets, rising operating costs, and the often lonely path...
Steady growth forecast for server market
The global server market size is estimated to reach $175,29-billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. Continued advances in emerging technologies, such as AI,...
Quantum-safe IBM z16 does AI at scale
IBM has unveiled IBM z16, its next-generation system with an integrated on-chip AI accelerator - delivering latency-optimised inferencing. This is designed to enable clients to analyse realtime transactions, at scale for mission-critical workloads such as credit card,...
South Africans comfortable with online learning
A recent Kaspersky survey represented the attitude of adults, including teachers, to digital education during the pandemic. According to new research from Kaspersky, only 28% of those surveyed from South Africa don't want the format of online learning to continue in...
Intel makes blockchain hashing more energy-efficient
Intel has announced details for its new Intel Blockscale application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), providing customers with energy-efficient hashing for proof-of-work consensus networks. "Momentum around blockchain continues to build," says Balaji Kanigicherla,...
Shift in focus for leading IT organisations
The future of technology requires radical thinking, but as IT leaders act on a multitude of ideas to enhance their organisations, new data released today from SPR shows that some strategies will fare better than others in 2022 and beyond. The report, titled The 2022...
Insurance industry adapts to Africa’s unique challenges
Driven by technology, innovation and economic growth, the insurance industry in Sub-Saharan Africa is evolving, as highlighted by a new report by Standard Bank and Step Advisory. The report - The Rapid Evolution of Insurance in Africa - provides a deep dive of how the...
SA It industry needs to step up to save skills pipeline
The South African IT industry needs to move quickly to save the IT skills pipeline, or risk falling behind the world in terms of 4IR progress. This is according to Senele Goba, Director of 4IR Innovations, founder of Ososayensi Education Advancement NPO and board...
New Windows, Office 365 updates make hybrid work easier
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, as the world strives to create a new normal, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that most companies are going to embrace some form of hybrid working. Panos Panay, executive vice-president and chief product officer at Microsoft,...
Impact and attitudes to fraud across the world and generations
Geographies and generations differ greatly in the frequency and impact of financial fraud, as well as their attitudes toward fraud detection and the institutions responsible for protecting them from bad actors. This is according to the 2022 IBM Global Financial Fraud...
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Embracing the cloud
The future of business is digital. Organisations, large and small, are embracing new technologies in our increasingly interconnected digital world. The mega-trends of social, mobile, analytics, and cloud are driving the digital future like never before and these...
WD expands Purple hard drive line
WD has announced the expansion of its award-winning WD Purple line of 3.5-inch hard drives for surveillance applications, with the release of the 6Tb capacity. Designed for video surveillance, a highly data-rich category within the Internet of Things (IoT), WD Purple...
DCC demonstrates Dell Compellent SAN
Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is showcasing the features and functionality of the next-generation Dell Compellent SC8000 Storage Centre Controller at its Dell Proof of Concept (POC) centre. The Compellent SC8000 provides high-performance, efficient and...
Remote infrastructure management
For many South African firms, making the giant leap to a fully-hosted, fully-outsourced cloud environment is still a daunting idea. Compared with their peers in the US or Europe, local organisations are subject to generally poorer connectivity, longer asset renewal...
Six customer service mistakes
Customer experience management (CEM) is a strategic process that companies should implement across the entire organisation to look after their customers. CEO of Smoke Customer Care Solutions Andrew Cook highlights some of the worst customer service mistakes companies...
Sophos acquisition grows security
Sophos has announced that it has acquired cloud-based security firm Mojave Networks. This acquisition will strengthen Sophos cloud-managed and appliance-based security solutions.
Fujitsu launches Storage ETERNUS CD10000
As organisations continue to grapple with the problem of how to leverage Big Data as they cross the Petabyte divide, Fujitsu today introduces the world’s first storage system designed to grow as big and last as long as the online data it hosts.By creating a storage...
Business continuity planning essential
Business continuity planning - how to carry on operating even after a disaster - is still often thought of an expensive exercise that only large corporates can afford, says Warren Olivier of Veeam. “But it’s now easier than ever before, and affordable for most...
The Inspiration Project appoints Avanade
Avanade South Africa has been appointed as the social analytics and data partner for The Inspiration Project – Africa, a premier event focused at growing and empowering African entrepreneurs. Taking place on 1 November 2014, the Inspiration Project is an initiative...
Cashbuild rolls out Accsys solution
Cashbuild, a leading local retailer of quality building materials and associated products, has been successful in establishing a firm footing in the market and has used this position to apply strategy and support growth. It recently invested in the services of an...
Senior Front-End Developer – Western Cape Somerset West
Senior Front-End DeveloperResponsibilities/Tasks:·Implement new Front-End requirements using Angular/Typescript and Bootstrap with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS.·Maintain existing Front-End applications written in Angular/Typescript.·Implement the SARS ‘look and feel' and...
Carpentry – Design and Project Manager at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Fontainebleau
Our client, a growing carpentry and cabinetry business is expanding due to high demand of their products! They are looking for a design and project manager who has at least 2 years' experience in technical designing of carpentry and cabinetry products. The role will...
Fullstack Developer (Expert) 1380 – Gauteng Pretoria
Full Stack Developer (JAVA)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:RESTful service development and deployment using Java, JEE, MicroProfile and Quarkus, OpenAPI experience advantageous.Experience with systems integration technologies and techniquesObject Oriented Programming...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Requirement Elicitation and AnalysisWork closely with business stakeholders to understand their...
Solutions Architect Data Centre Infrastructure – Gauteng Bryanston
Our client, a prominent IT and data center infrastructure provider headquartered in Bryanston, Johannesburg, is seeking a skilled and visionary Data Center Solutions Architect to join their dynamic team. Renowned for their commitment to delivering cutting-edge...
Developer – Back-End (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
Client Details:Our client is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company, catering to vendors of asset management solutions with their hosted software. They have carved a niche for themselves by offering affordable premium software across various industries. The...
Software Engineer (Go, Java, C/C++) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of cutting-edge Telecommunications Solutions in Stellenbosch seeks a passionate coder to fill the role of its next Software Engineer with strong Go, Java and C or C++. Joining a highly skilled Agile team, you will work with a strong...
Junior IT Technician – Cape Town
Qualifications: This person should have done some form of IT training course (6 months - 1 year) and understand the basics around PCs, laptops, printers, etc. It would be preferable that this person also has some basic networking and internet related experience.Job...
Web Developer / Social Media Manager
Join a large, well-established group of companies with businesses nationwide, spanning agriculture, retail, FMCG, and tourism. You will have a blend of technical web development skills and social media management expertise to implement and maintain a strong digital...
Support Engineer
Job Title: Support EngineerLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (6-month contract)Hybrid Roles and responsibilities: Assist to Manage applications throughout their lifecycle - implementation, remediation patches, upgrades, and maintenance.Assist to Manage the...
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