SA telcos must address customers’ major pain points
Telecommunications providers have cemented themselves as the backbone of modern communication, and therefore, wield substantial influence over society today. As all sectors of government, business and civil society become increasingly interconnected, telecom providers...
Salesforce accelerates growth plans in Africa with AI
At its World Tour Essentials event held in Johannesburg yesterday (6 June), Salesforce demonstrated how developments in AI are helping to transform the data analytics and CRM environments. According to the latest IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Salesforce, The Salesforce...
BlueNoroff drains cryptocurrency accounts
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a series of attacks by advanced persistent threat (APT) actor BlueNoroff against small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide resulting in major cryptocurrency losses for the victims. The campaign, dubbed SnatchCrypto, is aimed...
Zero-trust implementation gaps leave companies vulnerable
While most organisations have a vision of zero trust or are in the process of implementing zero-trust initiatives, fewer than half of them can translate this vision into the solutions they are implementing because they lack some basic core fundamentals of zero trust....
Cloud infrastructure spend continues growth trajectory
Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud infrastructure, including dedicated and shared environments, increased 6,6% year over year in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) to $18,6-billion. This is according to the International Data Corporation...
Crypto predictions for 2022
Crypto regulation is imminent in South Africa. In addition, ongoing price volatility and more formal links to the financial services sector are predicted for 2022, according to cryptocurrency exchange Luno. "Globally, we have seen moves to regulate crypto and we...
Offender monitoring market sees rapid growth
Berg Insight has released new findings on the market for Electronic Monitoring (EM) of offenders. The number of participants in EM programmes on a daily basis in Europe, North America and Latin America amounted to about 46 000, 282 000 and 71 000 respectively during...
Hybrid shopping, AI help meet shifting consumer preferences
Hybrid shopping – mixing physical and digital channels in shopping journeys – is on the rise as shopping habits consumers adopted out of necessity during the Covid-19 pandemic are becoming routine. This is among the findings of a global study, “Consumers want it all”,...
2021 ties for sixth-warmest year on record
Earth’s global average surface temperature in 2021 tied with 2018 as the sixth warmest on record, according to independent analyses done by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Continuing the planet’s long-term warming trend, global...
More than a third of telehealth clinicians had patient data compromised
Global research unveils that 37% of healthcare providers across the META region have experienced cases where their employees compromised customers’ personal information during remote consultations. In addition to this, nearly half (45%) of providers believe that their...
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DCC offers HP EliteBook Folio 1040
Enterprise-class productivity just got even more mobile with the HP EliteBook Folio 1040 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Measuring just 15,9mm thick and with a starting weight of less than 1,5kg, the EliteBook 1040 is the thinnest and most portable...
Master Power Technologies commits to Zambia
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Marketing gameplans must include digital
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Ordering takeaways simple with new app
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Gemalto launches laser engraving solution
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, launches Sealys Colour in Polycarbonate, a remarkable innovation that allows very high quality colour photographs to be permanently embedded into polycarbonate documents such as IDs, driving licenses and passports. Images...
The rise of integrated risk management
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Building the mobile enterprise in Africa
Mobility has fast become the key differentiator for businesses in Africa. It is becoming clear that businesses that do not adopt mobility will be challenged to remain competitive in today’s instant and always-connected marketplace. NETCB CEO Cobus Burgers believe...
The race to POPI compliance begins
With the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act being signed into law, a race against time is about to start for businesses across South Africa. Their mission is to ensure that customer information in their custody is adequately secured – and doing so may...
Goods, services must move easily in Africa
A key topic of discussion among global leaders at the 24th World Economic Forum on Africa was the need for free movement of talent and goods across Africa, in order to significantly strengthen businesses and boost intra-Africa trade on the continent. This sentiment is...
Broadband price war soars to new level
The Minister of Communications, Yunus Carrim, recently met with the Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), and urged all parties to work together to cut communications costs in South Africa. The broadband market is becoming ever...
Oracle Functional Consultant – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Minimum qualification required:- A minimum of a B degree, advanced Diploma or equivalent; and- Five to eight years' experience in the Functional Specialist [URL Removed]- Quality assurance, testing and release management knowledge and skill.- Knowledge of the full...
DevOps Engineer (Intermediate to Senior) (Remote) – Western Cape Swellendam
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is an open-source company specializing in software development and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS). They are currently looking to hire an Intermediate to Senior DevOps Engineer to join their software team. The ideal candidate should have...
Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Focused on driving financial inclusion, our Client's electronic tokens are well known in day-to-day activities. You can now be a part of this team if you act fast on the Perm offered for a Senior Mobile Developer. Location: Sandton Requirements At least 5 years of...
Front End Developer (3-Year Contract) (CPT/PTA)
ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP and deploy modern JavaScript/Node.js-based web applications which interface with existing APIs and Web Services as your coding talents as a Front End Developer is sought by a dynamic provider of Research Data Infrastructure. You will need to work...
Data Analyst (Mining / Metallurgy) at Square 1 Recruitment
Are you a Data Science Enthusiast with a Passion for Mining and Mineral Processing? Then we'd love to speak to you!Our Client, a large multi-national is a pioneering company at the forefront of revolutionizing data science within the mining and mineral processing...
Senior Automation Tester (5yr Fixed Term Contract) at Accenture
AUTOMATION TESTER Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to...
Fullstack C#/ SQL Developer
Calling all C# Developers! Our client in the banking space require a Fullstack C#/ SQL Developer! Work in a dynamic team and enjoy a fantastic Hybrid permanent role! Requirements: Tertiary Education: IT Diploma or Degree in Computer Science / Relevant...
Front End Developer (3-Year Contract) (CPT/PTA) – Gauteng Pretoria
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Data Analyst (Mining / Metallurgy) at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Kempton Park
Are you a Data Science Enthusiast with a Passion for Mining and Mineral Processing? Then we'd love to speak to you!Our Client, a large multi-national is a pioneering company at the forefront of revolutionizing data science within the mining and mineral processing...
Senior Automation Tester (5yr Fixed Term Contract) at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town
AUTOMATION TESTER Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to...
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