Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

SARS throws mandatory branch filing curveball

With the South African Revenue Service (SARS) now issuing auto-assessment notices to taxpayers, and filing season right around the corner, the tax world is a buzz with activity. All over, SARS and tax advisors are encouraging taxpayers to take proactive steps to...

Geo-distributed businesses using container development under attack

More than three quarters (85%) of geo-distributed companies in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region using container development methods experienced cybersecurity incidents in the last 12-months, according to the latest Kaspersky study. These...

Half of employees use unauthorised file services to complete work

A new report from KnowBe4 Research - "Shadow IT is Real" - has revealed that shadow IT is a genuine risk for organisations, with half of all employees using unauthorised file services to complete work. The research report examines the prevalence of two common insecure...

Employee health and well-being key in 2022

As a result of Covid-19, employers need to re-look office culture, teamwork, and talent strategies to acknowledge both a shifting business landscape and changing employee expectations. According to new research, physical well-being ranks third among employees' top...

EV versus ICE – A cost per kilometre comparison

South Africa may be behind the curve when it comes to electric vehicle adoption, but as the shift to mainstream EV acceptance edges closer, more and more motorists are weighing up the pros and cons of electric versus petrol and diesel. While there's no denying...

redAcademy to fast-track youth into software development

redPanda Software has launched redAcademy, a standalone software development training academy which will give high school graduates the opportunity to fast-track their IT careers. redAcademy MD Jessica Carroll says that the academy's mission is to provide real...

5G key to an immersive metaverse

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - As the physical and virtual worlds continue to merge, 5G is key to truly unleashing new consumer experiences. The mobility industry in general, and 5G in particular, were set back during the Covid-19 pandemic as people...

More to the digital divide than previously thought

The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) has published the first ever multi-country study of Meaningful Connectivity, a measure of whether someone can regularly access the Internet on an appropriate device with sufficient data and a fast connection. The...

Private 5G networks usher in new wave of connectivity

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - Private 5G networks offer enterprises new opportunities to transform themselves, digitalise and find new ways to serve their customers. This is the message from Tami Erwin, CEO of Verizon Business, who says private...

44% of META companies fail to protect their IoT

A recent Kaspersky report, "Pushing the limits: How to address specific cybersecurity demands and protect IoT", reveals that in two-in-five businesses (44%) in the META region, some parts of their IoT infrastructure are yet to have any protection. Meanwhile, the main...

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Outsourcing incubates human potential

South African businesses are more partial to making use of outsourcing than the global average, says the recent Grant Thornton International Business Report.The study, which conducted interviews with over 3 300 key decision-makers across multiple industries and...

Jacaranda FM rolls out Jasco solution

Jacaranda FM is South Africa’s largest independent commercial radio station, with a reach of around 2-million people across half of South Africa including Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces. The radio station often engages in roadshows, which take...

Arbor Networks wins industry awards

Arbor Networks, partner of Networks Unlimited, and a leading provider of DDoS and advanced threat protection solutions, recently announced that Network Products Guide, the industry's leading technology research and advisory guide, has chosen Arbor Networks as a Gold...

AccTech Systems plans African expansion

AccTech Systems, one of Africa’s foremost mid-market ERP and CRM solution providers, has signed an independent software vendor (ISV) agreement with Microsoft to provide solutions to the Microsoft Dynamics NAV and GP Dynamics channel in Africa.The AccTech-led African...

DCC offers Huawei E5730 mobile WiFi modem

The mobile user is on the increase and ensuring connectivity while on the go is paramount in today’s fast paced world. Meeting users’ high data demands and compensating the inevitable loss of battery life, the Huawei E5730 Mobile WiFi modem with power bank from...

Effect positive change in business

The Butterfly Effect refers to the principle that any action (even in business), no matter how small or insignificant it may appear, will have consequences further down the line. Experts in human capital management (HCM) believe there has never been a better time for...

Rectron offers Transcend storage solutions

Rectron has announced availability of the Transcend JetDrive SSD Upgrade Kits and the JetDrive Lite Expansion Cards specifically aimed at MacBook users. These products enable customers to get more out of their MacBook computers, by offering them an easy way of...

EMC federated model offers customers choice

The federated model recently announced by EMC Corporation provides customer solutions and choice for the software-defined enterprise and the new IT agenda of mobile, cloud, big data and social media, transformed by billions of users and millions of apps. Stephen...

Accurate databases boost insurance sales

There is no doubt that knowledge is power, and any compilation of information is valuable. Databases are extremely hot commodities, as myriad organisations and industries rely heavily on this information for a variety of purposes. Nowhere is this more true than in the...

Information Builders scores in BI study

Information Builders has for the fifth consecutive year scored highest in its category in the Dresner Advisory Services’ business intelligence study as a supplier of business intelligence (BI) and analytics, information integrity and integration solutions. Information...

Deployment Administrator

An opportunity has become available for 2 (two) Deployment Administrators in Johannesburg. Purpose of the position: The role of the deployment administrator supports the company goal of acquisition by ensuring the efficient deployment of newly sold devices. The...

Senior BI Analyst

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The BI Analyst is responsible for turning data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions. Responsibilities include conducting full life-cycle activities to include requirements analysis and...

Junior IT Technician

Responsibilities:Customer call outs.Installations.Network cabling.Technical Troubleshooting and user support.Remote administrative support.Assisting in all IT critical points.Qualifications and Requirements:NDip Information Technology / BSc Computer Science.Willing to...

IT & Systems Administrator; Desktop Support; Facilities

Leading organisation within the "investments and financial services industry" requires a IT & Systems Administrator, Desktop Support & Facilities person to join their team.Day to day support of IT requirements for the company's usersIntermediation between...

SAP ABAP Developer

Are you an innovative and tech-savvy wizard with a passion for shaping the future of banking? If you thrive in a dynamic environment, our client in the banking industry is looking for two dynamic Senior SAP and SAP ABAP developers like you. As a developer, you will be...

Deployment Administrator – Gauteng Sandown

An opportunity has become available for 2 (two) Deployment Administrators in Johannesburg. Purpose of the position: The role of the deployment administrator supports the company goal of acquisition by ensuring the efficient deployment of newly sold devices. The...

Senior BI Analyst – Western Cape Century City

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The BI Analyst is responsible for turning data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions. Responsibilities include conducting full life-cycle activities to include requirements analysis and...

Junior IT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Responsibilities:Customer call outs.Installations.Network cabling.Technical Troubleshooting and user support.Remote administrative support.Assisting in all IT critical points.Qualifications and Requirements:NDip Information Technology / BSc Computer Science.Willing to...

SAP ABAP Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Are you an innovative and tech-savvy wizard with a passion for shaping the future of banking? If you thrive in a dynamic environment, our client in the banking industry is looking for two dynamic Senior SAP and SAP ABAP developers like you. As a developer, you will be...

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