Positive outlook for data centre infrastructure management
Data centre infrastructure management (DCIM), according to new research from Omdia, is set to play a pivotal role in the coming years - with the sector's market value expected to reach $6,3-billion by 2030. From overseeing infrastructure equipment in remote cabinets...
Cybersecurity becomes a key factor in agriculture
Adoption of technologies like robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) across the agriculture sector is helping tackle various challenges - including labour shortages and climate change - but this digitalisation also puts the sector at...
More investment needed in African tech start-ups
Tech start-ups will be key drivers of Africa's digital transformation, but there is an urgent need for more investment. Start-up funding in Africa was more than $1,2-billion in 2020. This is a six-fold increase in five years, but still less than 1% of the value that...
Great supply chain disruption will continue in 2022
The highly synchronised global supply chain system developed over the past 30 years is under strain like never before and resolving the disruption will be less a "sprint" and more of a "marathon" that runs well into 2022, according to a new report by IHS Markit. The...
Intelligent edge to drive supply chain decisions
Driven by evolving data communications networks, including 5G, Gartner predicts that 25% of supply chain decisions will be made across intelligent edge ecosystems through 2025. "Historically, digital supply chain investments prioritised large-scale, centralised...
Semiconductor revenue passed $500bn for the first time
Worldwide semiconductor revenue increased 25,1% in 2021 to total $583,5-billion, crossing the $500-billion threshold for the first time, according to preliminary results by Gartner. "As the global economy bounced back in 2021, shortages appeared throughout the...
South Africans demonstrate climate change perception gap
More than half (58,9%) of South Africans are optimistic that the country will avert a climate crisis in their lifetime. This reveals a potentially damaging gap between perceptions of climate change and people's understanding of its catastrophic effects. Epson's global...
Hybrid work enables new gig economy
Workers are leaving jobs like never before, and it's causing a shortage of talent that has companies around the globe reeling. According to a survey by Citrix, 40% of 1 000 knowledge workers in the US have left at least one job in the past year or are considering...
State capture report exposes poor regulation of directors
Acting Chief Justice Zondo's State Capture Commission report highlights the need for formal regulation of the director profession. This is the word from Advocate Fay Mukaddam, chartered director (SA) and governance specialist at the Institute of Directors South Africa...
New tactics put industrial organisations under attack
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new, rapidly evolving, series of spyware campaigns, attacking more than 2 000 industrial enterprises across the globe. Unlike many mainstream spyware campaigns, these attacks stand out due to the limited number of targets in each...
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The AA rolls out AVeS backup solution
Migrating from one backup solution to another is a challenging feat that requires intelligent business process mapping. This is why motoring services specialist the AA put its backup solution transition in the hands of Westcon reseller AVeS. The business challenge As...
Binary Tree named Best of TechEd 2014
Soarsoft International has announced that the Binary Tree E2E Complete Exchange migration product has won a Best of TechEd 2014 award in the messaging and unified communications category. Penton’s Best of TechEd awards, co-sponsored by Microsoft and Windows IT Pro,...
Smart vending machines use SAP software
At this year’s Saphila conference, to be held at Sun City from 9 to 11 June, SAP Africa will be demonstrating how the retail vending market is about to see its biggest change in years. By using innovative software that allows critical customer sentiment and...
I’m Bored expands offerings
I’m Bored is an easy application that informs, excites and communicates family-focused events, services and happenings. It has now added a new feature that allows anybody – consumers, events owners and organisers - the ability to upload info on their latest happenings...
Updates announced for SAP HANA
SAP AG has announced next steps in delivering SAP HANA as the modern platform that empowers customers to transform their businesses and innovate in the cloud. This includes new innovations, key features and functionalities for SAP HANA, mobile, analytics, data...
Kaspersky scores in comparative testing
Kaspersky Lab has announced the results of a comparative test intended to measure the overall efficiency of its new Kaspersky Security for Virtualization | Light Agent software in comparison with Symantec Endpoint Security and Trend Micro Deep Security running on a...
Symantec release tackles data growth
Symantec has released Backup Exec 2014, a unified solution that protects organisations’ critical data by delivering powerful, flexible backup and recovery across hybrid physical and virtual environments. This latest release builds upon the features and functionalities...
Sage takes to the cloud with Azure
Microsoft and Sage Pastel Accounting and Sage Pastel Payroll & HR have announced a partnership to provide a Microsoft Azure cloud platform solution that will enable Sage Pastel to build, deploy and manage Sage Pastel applications across a global network of...
Integr8 upgrades Open Box infrastructure
Open Box, a software development consultancy comprising 120+ users, has used its ICT managed services partner, Integr8, to upgrade its infrastructure and software, and, at the same time, benefit from Software Assurance and Open Value Subscription (OVS). As a result...
Noble WISE increases sales flexibility
South African owned integrated solutions specialist and Noble Systems preferred local partner, Intuate Group, believes that one of the company’s recently launched offerings, Noble Web Interfacing Service (Noble WISE), can add flexibility to multichannel customer...
Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Develop certification requirements and compliance program new payment technology-based products.Good Knowledge on the MasterCard and Visa Simulators.Continuous learning according to the Visa /MC/CUP/Amex/Diners new functionalities & Aware of the new updates.Create...
Applications Architect
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Applications ArchitectTo lead the design of an enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures, and policies.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Relevant postgraduate Bachelor's Degree...
Junior Java Backend Developer (Centurion)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior Java Backend Developer are wanted by a cutting-edge HealthTech company in Centurion. Your role will include resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion, developing/contributing to the written design...
Business Analyst (Collateral Management) at C. Steinweg Bridge (Pty) Ltd
Scope:C. Steinweg Bridge (CSB) has rendered Collateral Management services for a number of years in Malawi, Tanzania and South Africa - typically encompassing tobacco (green and processed) and a host of agricultural commodities; as well as the management of holding...
Applications Architect – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Applications ArchitectTo lead the design of an enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures, and policies.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Relevant postgraduate Bachelor's Degree...
Junior Java Backend Developer (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior Java Backend Developer are wanted by a cutting-edge HealthTech company in Centurion. Your role will include resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion, developing/contributing to the written design...
Business Analyst (Collateral Management) at C. Steinweg Bridge (Pty) Ltd – KwaZulu-Natal Rossburgh
Scope:C. Steinweg Bridge (CSB) has rendered Collateral Management services for a number of years in Malawi, Tanzania and South Africa - typically encompassing tobacco (green and processed) and a host of agricultural commodities; as well as the management of holding...
Frontend/DevOps Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Attention Frontend Developers! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a cutting-edge Mobile Tech company? They are on the lookout for a dedicated frontend developer to join their team and contribute to the development of their innovative web...
Information Security Specialist
The purpose of the job is to plan, manage, and administer the CMS network security. Ensure all network components are managed in accordance with approved guidelines and processes to ensure compliance. As an Information Security Specialist, you will be responsible to:...
Snr Network Support Engineer (Voice) (Level 3)
Role: Snr Network Support Engineer (Voice) (Level 3)Location: Illovo, Johannesburg A leading ISP is looking for an experience Snr Network/Voice Support Engineer to join their dynamic team. Support Engineers are their professional technical resources responsible for...
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