Chinese brands suck up smart vacuum shipments
Global shipments of smart vacuums reached 4,5-million units - a YoY increase of 11,1% - according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker for Q1 2024. The following Chinese manufacturers made it into the top 10 (arranged alphabetically): Anker...
How Prasa plans to modernise the railways
Kathy Gibson reports - The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has a bold plan for modernising the country's railways, and will invest over R100-billion in the process. This is the word from Hishaam Emeran, CEO of Prasa, who says the agency has a clear...
CSOs should focus B2B sales on situational buyer insights
B2B sales organisations must take a more situationally aware approach, tuning engagement skills and tactics with empathy for, and personalisation to, a prospective buyer's current state, according to Gartner. Standardised customer engagement in today's buying...
FPAA comes into force
The primary amendments introduced by the the Films and Publications Amendment Act 11 of 2019 (FPAA), which came into effect 1March, are the regulation of the online distribution of films, games and publications, and the extension of the operations of the Film and...
Newer treatment options offer hope in tackling obesity
Minimally invasive and scarless endoscopic procedures are expanding the range of treatment options available for patients with the complex, chronic disease of obesity, offering hope where other weight loss methods have failed or where surgery is not an option for...
Microsoft launches new initiatives in support of African startups
Under the remit of its recently established Africa Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft has announced new initiatives to accelerate the growth of 10 000 African startups and fast-track investment in Africa's startup ecosystem over the next five years. Microsoft's...
Tax reporting a key component in addressing ESG matters
Since 2014, when PwC began its annual assessment of tax transparency provided by the top 100 companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), transparency in tax reporting has moved from being a conversation around tax evasion to a critical topic that sits at the...
DDoS attacks hit record high in Q4 2021
Compared to Q3 2021, the total number of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in Q4 shows an increase of 52% - 4,5 times more than the same time the previous year, according to Kaspersky. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks pose a huge threat to...
WASPA partners with Evina to make DCB more secure
With a surge in cybercrime throughout the world, and looking to bolster the security and efficiency needs of SA consumers, the Wireless Application Service Providers Association (WASPA) has partnered with international cybersecurity company, Evina. David Lotfi, CEO of...
Drone boom driving operational efficiency, safety and cost savings
As the commercial use of drones continues to accelerate making them increasingly integral to the effective and efficient functioning of certain sectors, the global drone industry is predicted to be worth about $43-billion by 2024, with some 2,7-million drones already...
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Maintenance windows no longer viable
The days are numbered for concepts like the maintenance window, during which a company’s services might not be accessible for users (at lease over the Web), with IT departments using this opportunity to perform maintenance and system upgrades.Consumers expect...
SAP, Deloitte drive Technology Fast50 Africa
SAP Africa has demonstrated its commitment to supporting small and medium technology businesses of the future by partnering with Deloitte in its Fast50 Africa Programme – a programme of recognition and acknowledgement for companies that have achieved the fastest rates...
Metacom simplifies communication in Africa
Poor communication infrastructure is one of the biggest obstacles to South African businesses trying to establish a footprint in the rest of Africa, says Metacom MD Réan van Niekerk - which is why service providers need to build flexible solutions using whatever...
Manufacturers must use lead generation
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AutoSwitch speeds up fast food transactions
A new AutoSwitch card payment system, by Standard Bank and its partner African Resonance, is set to reduce operating costs, speed up transactions and provide merchants with a full transactional reconciliation facility that is integrated with till points. The...
College invests in Adapt IT ITS Integrator 3
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Orange and TAPcheck join forces
TAPcheck specialises in the production and distribution of healthcare and wellness products. Thanks to the integration and hosting of its healthcare and wellness applications on the Orange Business Services Flexible Computing platform, TAPcheck is now in a position to...
Fujitsu enhances Eternus DX S3
Fujitsu enables storage professionals to provide and maintain excellent service levels to lines of business even when facing exponential data growth. The latest enhancements of the Eternus DX S3 systems, in combination with the new version or Eternus SF V16.1 storage...
Get help for rising DDoS threats
The number of cyber threats is growing, but most enterprises still feel unprepared to deal with them. The answer lies in expert assistance and formalised plans, says Networks Unlimited. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Arbor Networks distributor Networks Unlimited, says while...
Businesses must grow customer centricity
While the past decade has been known for its technology-evolution and increased pace of business, it has not quite achieved its focus and success in terms of customer centricity. Quinton Pienaar, CEO of Agilitude, Africa’s first Salesforce.com reseller, says that this...
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Join a Microsoft Certified Company that provides top-notch solutions to customers including website development, hosting, reverse engineering, cloud architecture design, mobile app development, and game development. They strive for technical excellence whilst having...
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Front End Developer to develop, maintain and establish system solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Requirements: IT Diploma or Degree5 - 7 years experience working with a team of UX designers5 - 7 years experience with Continuous Integration and...
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Job Title: Android Developer - Health Services ProjectLocation: Midrand, OnsiteContract Position: 6 months with the possibility of extension. Company: NEC XONAbout the Company: NEC XON is a leading technology solutions provider dedicated to transforming Africa through...
Angular Developer
Are you ready to shape the web of tomorrow with Angular? We're seeking a developer to craft sleek, interactive experiences with the precision of a sculptor and the creativity of an artist. If you can code with the speed of a hummingbird and lead with the vision of an...
Junior Building Services Project Manager at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Diploma in Built Environment or Engineering.Must have 1-3 years of experience in building environments.Must have a valid driver's license. If you don't hear back from us within two weeks, please consider...
Senior Linux Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux Technical Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of Network protocol and low latency speed. As the Linux Technical Manager, you will design and implement detailed solutions...
Front End Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Front End Developer to develop, maintain and establish system solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Requirements: IT Diploma or Degree5 - 7 years experience working with a team of UX designers5 - 7 years experience with Continuous Integration and...
Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Job Title: Android Developer - Health Services ProjectLocation: Midrand, OnsiteContract Position: 6 months with the possibility of extension. Company: NEC XONAbout the Company: NEC XON is a leading technology solutions provider dedicated to transforming Africa through...
Angular Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Junior Building Services Project Manager at Construct Executive Search – Gauteng Johannesburg
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