Retail e-commerce to pass $12trn by 2030
The global retail e-commerce market size is estimated to reach $12,35-trillion by 2030 and growing at a CAGR of 11,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The demand for retail e-commerce is expected to increase over the forecast...
Huawei has its sights on Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is alive with possibility, and Huawei is keen to work with governments and businesses to realise the opportunities. "Globally, the digital economy is growing rapidly," says David Wang, executive director of the board and chairman of the...
Conversation hijacking doubles in 2021
Users are frequently aware of plain phishing schemes and do not open any fraudulent links or attachments, especially when they appear out of nowhere and with no context. However, conversation hijacking is an advanced type of phishing attack where fraudsters use...
High-performance computing innovator wins Turing Award
Jack Dongarra, an innovator in computational software development who holds joint appointments at the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will receive the 2021 A M Turing Award from the Association for Computing Machinery. The award recognises...
Intel unveils the fastest desktop processor yet
Intel has announced full details and availability for the new 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS, the world's fastest desktop processor. The new chip It delivers up to 5,5 GHz max turbo frequency, in spec with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost and features Intel Adaptive Boost...
Obituary: Denis Smit
Denis Smit, a director of BMI-T and well-known doyen of the IT industry, died yesterday (29 March 2022). Smit was one of the original members of research company BMITechKnowledge, known today as BMIT. BMI was founded in the late 1970s, with BMITechKnowledge Group...
Analogue switch-off deferred to 30 June
The date for television's analogue switch-off date has been deferred from 31 March to 20 June by the High Court. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, minister of communications and digital technologies, has urged e-TV - which brought the challenge to the switch-off - to desist from...
South Africans switch on to digital payments
A massive 90% of South African respondents to a Kaspersky Digital Payment survey reported an increase in their use of e-wallet and mobile banking in 2021. Covid-19 was one of the main factors for that. In particular, online payment services helped 56% of the...
Unemployment reaches record 35,3%
The official unemployment rate for the fourth quarter of 2021 was 35,3%, according to Stats SA's Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS). The number of employed persons increased by 262 000 to 14,5-million, while the number of unemployed persons also increased by 278 000...
Africa’s biggest NFT collection goes live
Operated by a group of crypto natives and art lovers at global crypto asset manager Invictus Capital, the Invictus NFT Lab's first project aims to demonstrate the potential for blockchain technology to bring tangible benefits to the real world -- while remaining...
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Stratus Technologies partners with Linux
Stratus Technologies has partnered with the Linux Warehouse, a pure value-added distributor of enterprise open source software for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. The collaboration will see Linux Warehouse taking everRun Enterprise®, a next-generation software...
An explosion of data breaches and PoS RAM scrapers
Shortly after a massive batch of stolen credit and debit cards went on sale in the underground market pointing to a breach in large retail giant Home Depot, the company has confirmed that their payment systems were compromised. This affected customers who have used...
Investing in HR gives business an edge
There is no better way to ensure that your business is competitive and sustainable than investing in your human resources (HR) in a targeted and strategic manner. That's according to Anja van Beek, HR director at Sage VIP/Sage AAMEA, who says that an engaged workforce...
Modernise and scale network infrastructure with Dell N-Series
Take advantage of energy efficient, cost-effective networking switches designed for modernising and scaling network infrastructure, with the new Dell Networking N-Series from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Ideal for the SME and the mid-market, these...
Huawei facilitates telecom network transformation in the cloud
Huawei recently showcased its software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualisation (NFV) technologies at the SDN & OpenFlow World Congress in Germany. At the event, Huawei discussed how industry partners can best utilize these technologies to...
SA call centres get virtual, more cost effective
As the economy continues to struggle and as companies face increasing cost pressures - and as all sectors of the business come under the microscope - so the interest in leaner contact centres has grown. Consequently there is a noticeable shift towards a new business...
The Internet of Things here to stay
If you have had anything to do with technology in the past three months, chances are that you have come across the Internet of Things (IoT). In effect, this refers to how every device and appliance will be connected to the internet to significantly change the way we...
QlikView tops in independent BI survey
QlikView has been ranked first in the customer satisfaction, performance satisfaction, production satisfaction, and considered for purchase categories among large international BI vendors in a comprehensive survey of companies using business intelligence (BI) software...
Airtel partners with UNESCO to train Gabon youth
Bharti Airtel has unveiled a new training programme targeting to impart new technological skills to thousands of youth in Gabon in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The three-year initiative - dubbed ‘’Train My...
Epson unveils printing solutions for vertical industries
Epson recently introduced its new and updated range of retail, hospitality and healthcare business system printers, including ‘intelligent’ printers, mobile printers, and colour label printers. Epson is taking the lead in providing printers that offer a wide range of...
Business Analyst / Investment Reporting Specialist (CH1010) – Gauteng Arcadia
Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an Investment Reporting Specialist / Business Analyst at their offices in Pretoria.The Reporting Specialist will play a key role in the development of effective client-centric investments reports, the...
Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...
Scrum Master (CH994) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments...
Senior Civil & Structural Project Manager at Construct Executive Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with ECSA/ SACPCMP as a Professional Engineer or Professional...
Software Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client, a leading software and solutions developing company, specifically catering to the hospitality sector, seeks to employ a Software Consultant candidate to join this progressive and expanding professional team. Please note that this role is fully remote and...
IT Project Coordinator – Gauteng Centurion
SALARY: Market Related REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Project Management as well as relevant project management work experienceScrum Agile certification/experience2+ years of work experience in related business (Development & Engineering)DUTIES:...
Full Stack Web Developer
Be part of a company that embraces change and offers an energetic, creative, and fun work environment where young, progressive individuals thrive and are aptly rewarded for their contributions.You'll needA minimum of 3 years relevant experience in web...
SQL Developer
A leading South African company is seeking a skilled SQL Developer to join their team. You will be part of a cross functional agile development team. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office daily.Responsibilities:Work as a skilled, contributing SQL...
Scrum Master (CH994) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments...
Senior Civil & Structural Project Manager at Construct Executive Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with ECSA/ SACPCMP as a Professional Engineer or Professional...
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