These are the top risks facing the TMT sector
Few industries are moving faster than the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector, as it drives technological, societal and economic progress. According to Allianz, the long-term future outlook is positive - yet, with such a rapid pace of change comes...
Humanoid robots become more pervasive
The global humanoid robots market size is expected to reach $4,04-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 17,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The global market for humanoid robots is poised for substantial growth due to rapid...
SA workers score well for security habits
More than half (53%) of global workers would be very comfortable reporting a violation or security issue - rising to 80% in South Africa but dropping to 35% in Germany and 39% in the Netherlands. This is among the findings from a KnowBe4 survey of security habits...
Rival gangs hit victim with dual ransomware attack
Sophos has released findings of a dual ransomware attack where extortion notes left by Karma ransomware operators were encrypted 24 hours later by Conti, another ransomware gang that was in the target’s network at the same time. Sophos details the dual attacks in the...
Consumer rights and the financial services market
South African consumers are offered a wide range of protection in the form of legislated consumer rights, developed and applied over the years into the framework that we know today. “Over the years, this has been vital; particularly in the financial services sector,”...
Independent group calls for sustainability pledge
In advance of critical biodiversity negotiations in Geneva, the Campaign for Nature’s Global Steering Committee is urging ambitious nature protection, funding for biodiversity, and support for Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Led by former US Senator Russ...
Binge drinkers upped consumption during lockdown
New research has found that heavy episodic drinkers consumed more alcohol than usual during both increased and decreased lockdown restrictions and reported drinking more alcohol because they felt stressed, felt a need to relax, and felt bored. The researchers...
Customers demand more from life insurers
The latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SA-csi) for Life Insurance (2021) conducted by Consulta reveals how satisfied customers are with their life insurers over the last year. The benchmark measurement for Life Insurance (2021) provides important...
Companies will let customers go if they are not a good fit
By 2025, 75% of companies will "break up" with poor-fit customers as the cost of retaining them eclipses good-fit customer acquisition costs, according to Gartner. When "breaking up" with a poor-fit customer, organizations proactively end the relationship on their own...
Improved business confidence could be shaken by geopolitics
After remaining unchanged at 43 points in the fourth quarter of 2021, the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) increased to 46 in the first quarter of 2022. Although this is just below the neutral-50 mark reached in the second half of last year, the latest reading...
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Telkom releases disciplinary hearing update
Telkom has announced the disciplinary hearing involving suspended chief financial officer, Jacques Schindehütte, on a matter of personal misconduct is scheduled to resume on 6 August 2014. This follows a long adjournment agreed to by both parties. In the interest of...
Firewalls must be audited to reduce risk
The role of the firewall has expanded considerably from their traditional role of perimeter security to securing application connectivity, interrogating application traffic, controlling web usage, and blocking spam. By virtue of the firewall’s diversifying role,...
Businesses must master HR to compete
Today’s business market demands that operators ensure their human resources (HR) are effectively managed, agile, technically proficient and positioned ahead of the development curve. This is the view of HR and recruitment specialists at Accsys, who say that HR...
Lindsay Saker uses Integr8 services
Integr8, a leading ICT infrastructure and managed services provider and division of Business Connexion (BCX) Group, has provided core infrastructure upgrade services to support a Telkom fibre optics installation at several sites making up the Lindsay Saker vehicle...
The benefits of mobile WiFi
Always-on connectivity has many benefits for the private consumer and the business user alike, and today’s plethora of mobile devices reinforce this trend with convenient connected devices geared for mobility, says Fayaaz Seedat, Huawei consumer product specialist at...
Creating the elusive single customer view
Many organisations are investing significant sums and extensive time into implementing customer relationship management (CRM) systems for their purported ability to deliver improved customer relations and client retention, says Gary Allemann, MD, Master Data...
Biometrics expected to boom in retail
Biometric technology is increasingly becoming a part of life, but it still remains confined to specific applications where the need for identity authentication is paramount. Technology vendors like Ideco are touting the use of biometrics in retail as the next big...
Data: the bank manager of the future
A few decades ago, bank managers and storekeepers used to know their individual customers’ shopping or banking behaviour, preferences and needs intimately enough to provide them with personalised advice, recommendations and service that encouraged customer loyalty....
Attix5 improves backup and recovery
With cloud playing an increasingly prominent role in business operations, companies are trying their utmost to protect their cloud-based data without compromising on security or quality. Attix5 has the answer. With a range of cloud solutions - ensuring secure back up...
MTN launches Cliq5 promotion
In a move designed to give its prepaid, MTN AnyTime Top-Up, and My MTNChoice customers additional value when connecting to their top five dialled MTN numbers, MTN South Africa has introduced Cliq5, a promotion available in R6, R8 and R12 denominations. Rates across...
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ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Mid-Senior .Net Full Stack Developer is sought by a dynamic & family-owned Agricultural business in Joburg to develop and maintain its .Net applications, focusing on C# Web API, MAUI, Xamarin, and a Blazor app. However, any...
Data Architect: Wastewater Surveillance (Contract)
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SAP Developer
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Senior Business Analyst (HYBRID) at Construct Executive Search
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Our client a leading provider of software solutions to the retail and hospitality sectors is seeking to add an Installation and Support Technician to their PE based team. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Only Candidates based in PE, Uitenhage and Despatch...
VDI – Virtual Device Software Developer (Senior) 2719 / 2720 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Be part of a global team responsible for the development and operation of the client's Digital Workspace that includes the product Virtual Device (VDI). Our Product vision: We provide virtual desktops and apps within 10 minutes to our customers worldwide. The focus...
Senior Applications Business Analyst – LW – Gauteng Johannesburg
Requirements EngineeringLead and facilitate requirements elicitation efforts with client stakeholders through workshops, discussions, and other methods to ensure comprehensive engagement and accurately capture essential functional requirements. Model business...
Field Support Engineer x2 – Gauteng Sandton
Yearning for More in Your Career? iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking x2 Field Support Engineers to join our team and provide on-site technical support and assistance to clients or customers. As a Field Support Engineer,...
Senior Business Analyst (HYBRID) at Construct Executive Search – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems.Must have 8 - 10 years of experience in the functional analysis, design, and qualification of large-scale business solutions.Must have knowledge of SDLC and the role...
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