This is where GenAI will have the most impact
A recent survey of technology buyers worldwide found that technology decision making, financial and operational systems, and customer engagement, experience, and support are the three business areas where generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is most likely to...
African healthcare providers under cyberattack
Africa experienced the highest average number of weekly cyberattacks per healthcare organisation in 2023, with one in every 19 organisations on the continent experiencing an attempted attack every week. This is among the findings of KnoeBe4's new International...
IT recruitment bounces back
CareerJunction's latest Employment Insights Report shows that IT skills are once again in demand, and there has been positive growth for remote working. Most of the job opportunities in South Africa are in Gauteng (51%), followed by Western Cape at 21% and...
Intel introduces new ATX PSU specifications
Intel has published what is believed to be the most significant update to industry power supply specifications since the initial ATX 2.0 specs were introduced in 2003. Updated ATX 3.0 specifications unlock the full power and potential of next-generation hardware and...
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...
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Don’t forget the SMS
With the proliferation of BBM and WhatsApp, It’s easy to imagine that instant messaging is overtaking SMS. But this perception can be halted due to one simple statistic. The average open rate for SMS message is a massive 98% In a world where social and digital media...
Benefits of migrating to the cloud
From providing scalability on demand, to empowering the mobility of the workforce, cloud computing offers a host of benefits to both organisations and users, says Francois Smith, Dell Enterprise field marketing manager for South Africa. The business case for adopting...
The evolution of TV
Unlike most other inventions, no single person invented the television. In fact, it was a compilation of inventions perfected by intense competition. This is a trend that’s still continuous to this day, as innovators – such as LG – continue to rewrite history and...
Norton delivers powerful threat protection
In a move to streamline nine core offerings into one flagship subscription service, Symantec has announced the availability of Norton Security. The new service is an advanced multi-layered protection solution that helps shield consumers from sophisticated and evolving...
IFS wins prestigious Oracle award
IFS, a global enterprise applications company, announced that they were recently awarded with the 2014 Oracle Excellence Award for Partner of the Year: South Africa – Technology, in recognition of its strong performance as an Oracle business partner during the course...
Reliance on one network provider is risky
Businesses that rely on a single network provider for their connectivity are putting themselves at risk, according to Louis Jardim, commercial director at Turrito Networks, who says small- to medium-sized businesses are particularly vulnerable. “Large enterprises are...
EMC targets EMEA channel growth
EMC has announced that it is enhancing the way it works with channel resellers to target the entry-level segment in EMEA (with product sales worth between $5 000 and $25 000). To increase sales in this segment EMC has implemented a simplified quoting process,...
Marketing your business in Africa
At no time in recent years has there been as much optimism about the various opportunities for businesses in Africa. Yet, successfully marketing a brand across such a diverse continent – with over 50 countries, hundreds of languages and various cultures – is no easy...
Risks of cyber-attacks hard to define
Cyber-attacks cause very real and tangible damage to businesses, not only in terms of financial losses, but in terms of damage to reputation. Risk management is one factor in the prevention and mitigation chain, as it is essentially the forecasting and evaluation of...
Kaspersky protects ZyXEL UTM firewalls
ZyXEL Communications and Kaspersky Lab are delighted to announce that ZyXEL’s newly introduced line of next-generation UTM firewalls integrates Kaspersky Lab’s breakthrough anti-malware technologies. The companies’ long-term co-operation and ultimate integration...
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...
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:...
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