Tablets triumph in shopping conversions
Tablet conversion rates have surged to 2,7%, exceeding those of both desktops and smartphones, according to new data from Stocklytics. This unexpected finding suggests that tablets are finding a sweet spot with consumers, potentially becoming a key player in online...
Scammers use Meta infrastructure to hit Facebook business accounts
Kaspersky has discovered a new phishing scheme targeting Facebook business accounts, using legitimate Facebook infrastructure to send deceptive emails with threats of account suspension. Cybercriminals have devised a method to use authentic Facebook functions to send...
Mohale: SA is at an important turning point
South Africa's current socio-economic realities, coupled with the results of the Zondo Commission's report on state capture, are telling characteristics of a 'failed state' - one that can only be pulled back from the precipice by decisive action and single-minded...
New wave of fraud targets bank customers
Fraud continues to pose the risk of serious financial losses for banking customers. And all indicators are pointing towards the fact that there are new scams and an increasing number of the victims, warns Reana Steyn, the ombudsman for banking services (OBS). The...
4IR digital hub opens in Mpumalanga
Devising South African solutions for local issues was the focus at the launch of the Mpumalanga Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Digital Hub in Nelspruit yesterday (26 January). The 4IR Incubator (4IRI), a nationwide institution that supports young tech...
How to make email communication effective
Email marketing continues to be a popular communication channel in South Africa - particularly in the financial services space. This is due, in part, to its ability to reach a wide audience, while incorporating personalised content. According to the most recent...
More mega-mergers expected in 2022
With 2022 having already seen the huge Microsoft merger - a deal that GlobalData analysts note is the biggest tech merger ever - 2022 is set to follow 2021's trend of high-value deals. GlobalData notes that the number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals valued...
African businesses must rethink growth strategies as societal fabric shifts
Nearly two years of disruption to the fabric of society has resulted in a collective shift in people's relationships with work, consumerism, technology and the planet, pushing companies to design new ways of doing business. This is according to the 15th annual Fjord...
Call for job creation to top SONA agenda
The number of South Africans who are employed has plunged by 2,1-million since Covid-19 first hit local shores, translating to an alarming average of over 3 800 fewer breadwinners each day. Eustace Mashimbye, CEO of Proudly South African believes job creation must...
Cybersecurity top investment priority for industry ecosystems
Powered by the platform economy that emerged over the past five years, industry business models are transforming from linear-based value chains to integrated ecosystems by leveraging shared data and insights, applications, and operations and expertise. In the future...
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Top 10 contact centre strategies
The right staff and tools are key to contact centre success, says Martina Knappe, head of EMEA Marketing at Interactive Intelligence. With a new breed of consumer making new demands on business, contact centres are having to radically change their approach to...
FortiGate launches new next-gen firewall
Adding to its already impressive lineup of high-performance enterprise firewalls, Fortinet - a global leader in high-performance network security - launched its new high-performance next-generation firewall destined to disrupt the security market. The FortiGate -1500D...
Sophos Cloud promotes user-based approach
Sophos has announced the latest version of Sophos Cloud, the company’s cloud-based solution for small- and mid-sized organisations wanting a simpler approach to IT security. The new version of Sophos Cloud manages Windows, Mac and mobile devices from a single console....
Sisonke uses Xerox digital colour presses
Litho, Web and digital printing company Sisonke Printers and Signage Company has bought several production digital colour presses from Bytes Document Solutions, the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 sub-Saharan countries. These include two Xerox 1000’s, a Xerox iGen...
Riverbed renames products
Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, has introduced new product names that better describe what each product does and reflect how together they deliver unique strategic value as part of an integrated solution, the Riverbed...
Video conferencing could overtake e-mail
There is a very good chance that the world is about to experience a mini-revolution in the video technology marketplace –an advancement in transforming an already amazing collaboration tool into something far more beneficial to businesses, says Nicolette Kruger,...
Zambia, IBM to provide access to medicine
IBM has announced a collaboration with the Zambian Ministry of Health to provide citizens with improved access to 200 lifesaving drugs. Supported by the World Bank, the Department for International Development, UNICEF and London Business School, Zambia’s Medical...
Veeam launches Availability Suite
Veeam Software, innovative provider of solutions that deliver Availability for the Modern Data Centre, has announced Veeam Availability Suite (available Q3, 2014), a solution that ensures all applications and data are accessible whenever and wherever they are needed....
FNB improves building security with Jasco
As one of the largest banks in South Africa, security is a top priority for FNB. When the camera system at the bank’s Fairland building reached end of life, increasing security risks and adding to operational costs, upgrading it became paramount. FNB turned to Jasco...
Rectron offers new Seagate harddrive
South African ICT and consumer electronics distributor, Rectron, has announced availability of the Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD v4. The 6Tb hard disk drive (HDD) offers the fastest performance available for a nearline HDD and delivers up to 25% performance...
SAP BW / SAP SAC Consultant – Gauteng Midrand
As a SAP BW Consultant specializing in the automotive industry, you're stepping into a pivotal role where your expertise will drive efficiency, innovation, and growth within our organization. Your mission? To leverage SAP BW's powerful analytics capabilities to...
Senior IT Business Analyst – Investment Management
Key ResponsibilitiesProduces logical and technical specifications from functional specifications for the application environments. Does component level design utilising mainly Technology and Data Architecture Models.Assists with the designing of new systems and major...
Project Manager IT
Role: Senior Project ManagerContract: 6-12 months with extension (Long term project)Industry: Financial ServicesEnvironment: Hybrid ( 2 days on site) We are looking for a Senior Project Manager for our client in the financial services industry. The successful...
SQL Developer
2-3 months contract Requirements: Developing and maintaining SQL server databases and applications using T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and other tools.Writing and optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers for various business requirements and...
Technical Lead
Our International Client is seeking a Technical Lead to join their Software Development Team. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance leadership to the development team. You will also actively contribute to the application architecture design and work...
Server Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house or customers information systems that support core organizational functions of the Cape Town division a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This is achieved by...
Senior IT Business Analyst – Investment Management – Western Cape Cape Town
Key ResponsibilitiesProduces logical and technical specifications from functional specifications for the application environments. Does component level design utilising mainly Technology and Data Architecture Models.Assists with the designing of new systems and major...
Project Manager IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Role: Senior Project ManagerContract: 6-12 months with extension (Long term project)Industry: Financial ServicesEnvironment: Hybrid ( 2 days on site) We are looking for a Senior Project Manager for our client in the financial services industry. The successful...
SQL Developer – Gauteng Sandown
2-3 months contract Requirements: Developing and maintaining SQL server databases and applications using T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and other tools.Writing and optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers for various business requirements and...
Technical Lead – Remote Remote
Our International Client is seeking a Technical Lead to join their Software Development Team. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance leadership to the development team. You will also actively contribute to the application architecture design and work...
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