Tech layoffs exceed 100 000 since the start of the year
With most tech companies considering layoffs necessary to realign their organisational structure and priorities in preparation for future advancements, more than 100 000 employees in the sector have been culled since the beginning of the year, says research group...
Healthy growth forecast for mobile identity management
The global mobile identity management (MIM) market will reach $16,97-billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 26,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Mobile identity management solutions are becoming increasingly important as more...
Data scientists key to digitalisation, but challenges emerge
Digital transformation has accelerated significantly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the extra demands on data scientists have revealed significant barriers to effective working and high levels of job dissatisfaction in some areas. For example, around four in 10 are...
Despite slowdown, PC monitor shipments still grow
The global PC monitor market continued its quarterly decline in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) with unit shipments shrinking 5,2% compared to the same quarter in 2020. Despite a challenging second half of the year, the market still exceeded expectations and ended...
Cities could create 1,8m green jobs
Ambitious urban climate action could create and support more than 1,8-million green jobs in South Africa by 2030. The jobs would be part of a green and just recovery from Covid-19, according to the research from C40 Cities, a global network of mayors taking action to...
CFOs must adapt strategies to drive long-term advantages
CFOs should move beyond short-term, reactive moves to counter inflation and identify opportunities to build long-term competitive advantages, according to Gartner. CFOs should shift from a focus on neutralising margin pressures to long-term strategies, including...
What are this month’s biggest cyber threats?
The war in Ukraine has opened up the possibility of Russian cyberattacks which, together with the growing scourge of cybercrime, is keeping CIOs awake at night. Richard Frost, product head: cyber security at Vox, has rounded up some of the most pressing issues in...
Academy aims to build female talent pipeline in tech
Microsoft South Africa and Business Engage have partnered to launch the Women Take IT to the Stage Academy during April and May 2022, with applications to participate in the six-session skills-building programme open until 31 March 2022. "The academy aims to bridge...
Swvl, Moove partner on EV bus rollout
Tech-enabled mass transit provider Swvl and mobility fintech Moove have entered into a partnership to scale Moove's revenue-based vehicle financing model across the MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan) region, as well as expand vehicle classes to include...
Conference looks back over 18 years of B-BBEE legislation
The B-BBEE Commission will be hosting its annual conference on 1 April 2022 under the theme "Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, Quo Vadis?". The 2022 Annual B-BBEE Conference will be officially opened by an address from the deputy minister of trade, industry and...
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Obsidian Systems, GuruHut partner
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Kyocera achieves AEO certification
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Zetes expands ZetesMedea offering
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WhatClinic.com launches in SA
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Robor grows insight with Decision Inc.
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Workflow Manager improves business processes
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Lexmark named MPS leader by IDC
Lexmark International has once again been recognised as a leader in managed print and document services (MPDS) by leading IT market research and advisory firm IDC in its 2014 MPDS IDC MarketScape report. The report analyses the strategies and current capabilities of...
Experience Ferrari in Monaco with Kaspersky
Kaspersky Lab has announced a contest for African users of Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2015, Kaspersky Internet Security - multi-device 2015 and Kaspersky PURE 3.0. Participants need to show their knowledge by answering seven questions about Scuderia Ferrari. The top...
Time commends Acer Chromebook 13
Since Acer launched its Chromebook 13 as the industry’s first Chromebook powered by an NVIDIA Tegra K1 mobile processor and the company’s first with a 13.3-inch display, it has received numerous positive reviews from the media, including Time, for its long battery...
Acer expands Chrome devices
Building on the success of its award-winning and best-selling Acer C7 Series Chromebook, Acer has announced the expansion of its Chrome OS devices with the new Chromebox CXI and Chromebook 11. Acer’s Chrome devices are ideal for education, businesses, organisations,...
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About our client: Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a...
Senior IT Technician – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth
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Senior Software Developer (C++, Delphi) (CH1012)
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Senior Full Stack Developer (JHB) (Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
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About our client: Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a...
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