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...
New storage solutions needed for AI era
Kathy Gibson reports - In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data storage is gaining new prominence. Dr Peter Zhou, president of Data Storage Product Line, Huawei, explains that storage has evolved over the years as we use data differently - and in the era of AI,...
Efficiency savings drive smart building demand
The number of buildings globally deploying smart building technologies will reach 115-million in 2026, from 45-million in 2022, according to a new study from Junipe Research. This growth of over 150% reflects increasing demand for energy efficiency from businesses and...
Tech boost for hybrid working
Lenovo has launched its Smart Collaboration product suite, offering several business communication solutions that enable hybrid work environments. Given how the way teams work, collaborate, and make decisions have fundamentally changed, the Smart Collaboration...
Tourism enjoys a strong start to 2022
International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing economic uncertainties, coupled with many Covid-related travel...
ISPA hopes spectrum will soon deliver the goods
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) hosted a successful auction of high-demand radio spectrum and is now moving quickly to assign this precious resource to the successful bidders. "ICASA should be commended for hosting a successful and...
NASA finds Arctic winter sea ice is among lowest on record
Arctic sea ice appeared to have hit its annual maximum extent on 25 February after growing through the fall and winter. This year’s wintertime extent is the 10th-lowest in the satellite record maintained by the National Snow and Ice Data Center, one of NASA’s...
African Development Bank pledges $2,8bn to SA
African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has pledged his institution's support for South Africa, announcing a $2,8-billion package for the country over the next five years. Of this, about $400-million (R6-billion) will support Eskom and the...
Applications open for 2022 Africa’s Business Heroes competition
The "Africa's Business Heroes" (ABH) prize competition, one of the Jack Ma Foundation's flagship philanthropic programs spotlighting and celebrating Africa's entrepreneurial talent, has opened applications for its fourth annual edition. Entrepreneurs from all 54...
In Global Money Week, learn to save smarter
Global Money Week, an annual global awareness campaign highlighting the importance of ensuring young people are financially aware and celebrated this week from 21 to 27 March, should be a stark reminder for people to avoid falling into a debt trap. This is according...
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Aspect Software launches Unified IP 7.3
Aspect Software has announced the launch of Aspect Unified IP 7.3, a feature-rich customer contact solution that simplifies and flexibly manages omni-channel interactions. Codenamed Mako Shark, Unified IP (UIP) 7.3 improves upon its predecessor by offering greater...
Gauteng, Brighter Futures boost maths marks
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BT expands Assure portfolio
BT has announced the latest addition to its BT Assure portfolio: Assure Threat Defence. BT has combined cutting edge event monitoring technology and professional services to create Assure Threat Defence which helps customers and security analysts better identify and...
DCC offers APC Smart-UPS
Protect your environment and equipment from unstable power conditions with the new Smart-UPS On-Line 230 V from APC by Schneider Electric, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The APC Smart-UPS On-Line 230 V is designed and developed for the...
International gaming legend at rAge 2014
WD is providing a great source of excitement at rAge 2014, held this year from 10 to 12 October. The world-leading hard drive manufacturer will be bringing out gaming professional player Stephen Ellis, AKA Snoopeh, most famous for his exploits on the League of Legends...
Cloud computing and PoPI driving BDA
With benefits of flexibility, streamlined processes and reduced costs, cloud computing continues to be a key technology being looked into by businesses in 2014. In fact, according to new analysis from Frost & Sullivan, overall the cloud computing market in Africa,...
Red Hat announces Storage Server release
Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the availability of the newest major release of Red Hat Storage Server, an industry leading open software-defined storage solution for scale-out file storage. The advanced capabilities in...
IndigoCube wins MICT SETA accreditation
IndigoCube's accreditation as a training provider for the National Certificate: Business Analysis qualification has been renewed by the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA). The qualification is ranked...
Ruckus Wireless expands ZoneFlex APs
Ruckus Wireless has announced the expansion of its line of Smart 802.11ac ZoneFlex access points (APs) with the launch of four new models. The expanded line-up includes the new Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 (2x2:2) and ZoneFlex R600 (3x3:3) indoor dual-band (2.4/5 GHz)...
Social media important for business
Social media for business is the single most cost effective distribution channel any business has at its disposal says executive management at Ukuvuma Solutions, a leading ICT consultancy and systems development specialist. The company believes that this...
Fullstack C#.Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our clients in the financial space are on the hunt for a Full-stack C#.NET developer to join their dynamic team in Pretoria for a fantastic Hybrid Permanent role. Work in a fast-paced environment with the latest in technology and catapult your career! Skills and...
Scrum Master (CH994)
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
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
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
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:...
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)
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)
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
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...
Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandown
Duties & Responsibilities Carryout analysis of requirements by checking for derived requirements that are logical to customers' requests.Create and develop functional requirements of systems to improve quality, performances, external interfaces, and...
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