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...

Automotive chips address shifting market

Automotive chips are progressing towards high performance, high integration, and high reliability to meet the escalating complexity and technical requirements of the automotive sector, with ongoing technological innovations poised to expedite this evolution. A recent...

Hybrid work model reduces employee burnout

New research by International Workplace Group has found that the vast majority of workers who have shifted to a hybrid work model say that it has helped them to greatly reduce burnout in their working lives. The study, undertaken among more than 1 000 hybrid workers,...

Organisations set to increase their AI spending in 2022

Worldwide revenues for the artificial intelligence (AI) market, including software, hardware, and services, is forecast to grow 19,6% year over year in 2022 to $432,8-billion. This is according to the latest release of the International Data Corporation...

Tough decisions needed ahead of 2022 Budget

As we head towards the 2022 Budget Speech, set to take place on 23 February, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has a mammoth task ahead of him - one that will require the grit and wisdom to make difficult decisions. That's the opinion of Mike Teuchert, national...

B2B e-commerce tipped to reach R250bn by 2030

Business to Business (b2b) e-commerce is expected to grow by at least 25% this year and be worth R250-billion by the end of the decade. This is the word from Denny Mo, MD of Commerce24, who says that two years of pandemic-fueled consumer growth in online sales could...

Consumers may have the right to access open-source software in devices

A US body has launched a legal challenge to Vizio, a TV manufacturer, for failing to provide the source code for the software in its smart TV, which may have implications for other software developers. By Leanne Mostert, partner and Cindy Leibowitz, knowledge lawyer...

New earnings threshold comes into effect

As of 1 March 2022, South Africans will see the implementation of the increased annual earnings threshold determined by the Minister of Employment and Labour (Minister) in the amount of R224 080.48. This represents an increase of R12 484.18 from the previous amount of...

IBM acquires Microsoft Azure consultancy Neudesic

IBM has acquired Neudesic, a US cloud services consultancy specialising primarily in the Microsoft Azure platform, along with bringing skills in multicloud. The acquisition will significantly expand IBM's portfolio of hybrid multicloud services and further advance the...

Intel to acquire Tower Semiconductor for $5,4bn

Intel and Tower Semiconductor, a foundry for analog semiconductor solutions, have announced a definitive agreement under which Intel will acquire Tower for $53 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $5,4-billion. The acquisition...

AMD completes acquisition of Xilinx

AMD has concluded its acquisition of Xilinx in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition, originally announced on October 27, 2020, creates the industry's high-performance and adaptive computing leader with significantly expanded scale and the strongest portfolio of...

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SA companies are on board with MDM

Data integration and data quality management have become important factors for many South African businesses, says Johann van der Walt, MDM practice manager at Knowledge integration Dynamics (KID). We have always maintained that solid data integration and data quality...

Adobe announces new Creative Cloud releases

Adobe has announced 14 new versions of CC desktop applications, including essential tools such as Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Dreamweaver CC and Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

Leverage BYOD advantages, minimise risk

The BYOD trend, which sees employees making use of their own smartphones, tablets and notebooks for business purposes, is a growing phenomenon in the business world, says Gareth Tudor, CEO of Altonet. This is especially so in the light of the fact that a recent...

DCC offers the Huawei HG532s ADSL Router

Leverage the benefits of wireless ADSL connectivity and 3G failover with the new Huawei HG532s ASDL Router from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC).

Orange, BNP Paribas offer banking services

Orange and the BNP Paribas group offer retail banking customers in Africa direct access between their BNP Paribas account and their Orange Money account through their mobile phones. This new service is available starting today in Côte d’Ivoire and will be extended to...

Desktop virtualisation lowers costs

Constantly evolving technology often leaves businesses of all sizes battling to remain ahead. Keeping desktop PC users up to date with software and patches can be a mammoth task, particularly in the larger businesses, and that’s not even taking into account the time...

Partnerships key to solve youth unemployment

As leaders and young people around the world are acutely aware, youth unemployment levels are already disturbingly high and the problem is getting worse, says Roy Muller, lead partner, Human and Social Services for KPMG in South Africa. In South Africa, the...

Trend Micro protects World Cup fans

Trend Micro is actively working to help defend against cyberthreats related to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Since its kick off on June 12, global attention has been and will now be focused on Brazil and the pageantry and spectacle of one of the most popular...

DevOps Lead at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

Graduate – Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...

Support Engineer (Junior to Senior)

Job Requirements:This position requires troubleshooting, problem-solving and technical skills using various diagnostic tools. In addition, strong interpersonal skills are required to guide customers through situations, providing customer satisfaction. This may often...

Senior Full-stack Java Developer

Our clients in the Automotive industry are on the hunt for a Senior Full-stack Java Developer in the Midrand/ Menlyn area for a fantastic hybrid position in their dynamic team. Work with the latest tech in the market and get the opportunity to travel abroad!...

IT Auditor – Gauteng Randburg

Assist in attending to management queries.Build / maintain relationships with the clients companiesFacilitate the maintenance of risk profiles (inherent & residual view of IT risks).Challenge risk management information received from the business and provide...

Business Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: Business Systems AnalystHire Resolves client is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Business Systems Analyst to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analysing business processes, systems, and...

Senior Data Developer (Azure) – Western Cape Cape Town

iOCO is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Developer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in developing and maintaining software and applications, with expertise in utilizing Azure Stack technologies. This individual will...

DevOps Lead at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

Support Engineer (Junior to Senior) – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Requirements:This position requires troubleshooting, problem-solving and technical skills using various diagnostic tools. In addition, strong interpersonal skills are required to guide customers through situations, providing customer satisfaction. This may often...

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