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,...
Overcome AI fears to drive business value
Many employees are being tasked with utilising artificial intelligence (AI) in their workflow, and they are growing increasingly concerned about the potential bias created by the technology or losing their jobs to it. In this Q&A interview, Duncan Harris, director...
How to ensure that hybrid work really works
As organisations around the world make the definitive shift from remote to hybrid work, one thing is clear: the people who went home to work in 2020 are not the same people returning to the office in 2022. There's no erasing the experience of the last two years and...
Sabric engages TransUnion to help secure customer details
TransUnion South Africa has confirmed that hacking group N4aughtysecTU obtained data belonging to the bureau through the misuse of an authorised client's credentials. The personal information obtained could include names and ID numbers. Nischal Mewalall, chief...
Massive growth for AR/VR headset shipments
The worldwide market for augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets grew 92,1% year over year in 2021 with shipments reaching 11,2-million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly AR/VR Headset Tracker....
Improved user experiences drive smart home demand
The Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) smart home devices market saw its value increase 21,6% year on year in value last year, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting firm's newly-updated Worldwide Quarterly...
How sales leaders should respond to Russia-Ukraine war
Chief sales officers (CSOs) play an important role in an organisation's response efforts to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and there are three immediate actions CSOs should prioritise, according to Gartner. CSOs play an important role in ensuring commercial efforts are...
Consumer credit card rewards set to boom
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of global consumer credit card rewards will exceed $108-billion by 2026, rising from $92-billion in 2022. This 15% growth will be driven by an increase in the adoption of co-branded credit cards by retailers...
EU-AU Summit agrees digital solutions are key for sustainable development in Africa
Digital co-operation is a cornerstone of the AU-EU strategic partnership. This was underlined by representatives from the European Union and the African Union at the first Africa-Europe Digital for Development (D4D) Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum, under the theme...
2021 was a good year for industrial printer shipments
New data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker shows that industrial printer shipments grew 3,2% in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) compared to the previous quarter. For the full year 2021, worldwide shipments...
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Hellofood wins Best E-Commerce Site award
At the inaugural Digital Impact Awards, held in Kampala, Uganda on 21 August, three Africa Internet Holding companies (Jumia, Hellofood and Kaymu), were nominated in the Best E-commerce Site category, with online food ordering platform Hellofood taking home the prize....
Change business with operational analytics
As big data analytics moves beyond a buzzword in marketing circles, global enterprises are now also starting to see the potential value of turning analytics inward, to improve their own operations, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager at LGR. When...
Ericsson opens Global ICT Centre in Sweden
Ericsson has inaugurated its first Global ICT Centre in Linköping, Sweden. This follows Ericsson's announcement made in September last year to build three new Global ICT Centres. Two will be located in Sweden; one in Quebec, Canada. The centres will support Ericsson’s...
Acer expands tablet range
Acer announced two new tablets and expanded the Iconia One series to maximise enjoyment on the go or at home. They include the Iconia Tab 8 W, Iconia Tab 10, and Iconia One 8. The Acer Iconia Tab 8 W is an 8-inch tablet that is the ideal companion for both work and...
CSX expands into Namibian market
CSX Customer Services, a group company of JSE-listed Metrofile Holdings, has announced the official opening of its first branch in Windhoek, Namibia on 1 September 2014, as part of its stated African expansion strategy. The 2013 Positive Peace Index ranks Namibia as...
New convertible notebook lines from Acer
Acer has announced the Aspire R 13 and Aspire R 14 Series, two new convertible notebook lines that can transition between various notebook and tablet style modes of operation. The R 13 Series features Acer’s unique Ezel Aero Hinge that allows the display to rotate...
Navigating a sea of data
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Preparing foundations for the cloud
Bandwidth availability, speed and quality are continually improving in South Africa and prices have become more and more reasonable for large broadband connections. As a result, the cloud is becoming an increasingly viable option and is now an attractive proposition...
F5 introduces BIG-IP 11.6
F5 Networks has introduced new software-defined application services (SDAS) for its physical and virtual BIG-IP solutions, extending the company’s access, security, and acceleration technologies for the highest levels of scale and performance. Aligned with the F5...
OpenWeb launches new ADSL packages
Local Internet service provider OpenWeb will be launching a new range of Capped Unshaped ADSL packages with prices below R2.00 per Gb and uncapped packages will start at only R149.00 per month. OpenWeb CEO Keoma Wright says it is no longer a privilege but a right to...
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...
.NET Developer
We are looking for a skilful .NET developer to join our team of developers. If you are looking for a place to get challenged and get exposure to various projects, this might be the opportunity you are looking for. Minimum Qualifications B.Sc Computer Science, B. Eng...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful contribution to philanthropic initiatives while earning well and working for a dynamic, organised and innovative global organisation, this employer is well worth considering. What you will be...
Automation Tester
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Excel Data Specialist
Excel boffin required to start asap! Our client in the insurance industry is looking for a Excel fundi to be responsible for ensuring the integrity of high volumes of data. You will be responsible for drawing down reports and ensuring data is clean - strong financial...
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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We are looking for a skilful .NET developer to join our team of developers. If you are looking for a place to get challenged and get exposure to various projects, this might be the opportunity you are looking for. Minimum Qualifications B.Sc Computer Science, B. Eng...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful contribution to philanthropic initiatives while earning well and working for a dynamic, organised and innovative global organisation, this employer is well worth considering. What you will be...
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Excel Data Specialist – Gauteng Bryanston
Excel boffin required to start asap! Our client in the insurance industry is looking for a Excel fundi to be responsible for ensuring the integrity of high volumes of data. You will be responsible for drawing down reports and ensuring data is clean - strong financial...
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