AI set to free up healthcare workers
As much as 15% of the current healthcare workforce hours will be subject to automation by 2030. The growing reliance on AI is primarily due to the swelling patient population and a shorter pool of health specialists, according to analysis by Stocklytics.com. The...
Tech investment key to SARS maintaining its capabilities
PwC South Africa has launched its seventh annual Taxing Times Survey - open to all corporate taxpayers and which aims to assess their interactions with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), identify the organisation's strengths, and highlight areas or processes...
Unemployment levels keep SA consumers in the red
More than half of South African consumers (55%) say their household income remained negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic towards the end of 2021. According to research conducted by TransUnion in November, this number was the lowest in the year, down from 61%...
Oracle opens first cloud region in Africa
Oracle has opened it Oracle Cloud Johannesburg Region, the company's first cloud region in Africa. "The fourth industrial revolution, which is powered by cloud-led technologies, has significantly accelerated in South Africa and the wider African continent," says...
Microsoft to acquire gaming publisher Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, a leader in game development and interactive entertainment content publisher, for $68,7-billion. This acquisition will accelerate the growth in Microsoft's gaming business across mobile, PC, console and...
SA companies must overcome barriers to unlock 5G, digital value
A growing number of companies in South Africa are showing varying levels of adoption of innovative technologies such as cloud, edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT). According to new research from Accenture and Microsoft, 80% of...
Which platforms and services do security users rely on most?
Kaspersky analysed anonymised data voluntarily provided by visitors of Privacy Checker, a website that contains helpful advice on privacy settings for various Internet services and platforms. The results show which security settings (tight, medium, or relaxed) for...
Laptop shortages continue into 2022
Due to global laptop supply chain challenges and semiconductors shortages, companies now need to consider alternative buying options. This has brought new opportunities for the refurbished market, which is booming, says Xperien CEO Wale Arewa. The existing...
Digitalisation aims to reduce driving licence renewal pain
A digital driving licence renewal system is on the cards, which should make the process paperless. This is the word from Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, talking about the massive backlog in the issuing of new and renewed driving licences. Among the projects now in...
Global 3D printer industry buoyant despite 2021 challenges
Shipments of Industrial 3D printers were up +39% through the first three quarters of 2021 but remained recessed -6% from pre-Covid levels (Q1-Q3 2019). Certain 3D printing technologies can bring mid-volume production of hard goods closer to the point of consumption...
More News Today
Aspect announces Voxeo CXP Pro 14
Aspect Software, a leading provider of fully-integrated customer interaction management, workforce optimisation, back-office and award-winning cloud solutions, has announced Voxeo CXP Pro 14,a bundle of the new releases of Voxeo CXP 14, an application lifecycle...
McAfee, partners launch Passwordday.org
In observance of the annual World Password Day which occurred on 7 May, McAfee, part of Intel Security, and its partners are leading an effort to help educate consumers worldwide on the importance of password safety in the wake of the multiple global security...
XON learnership programme grows skills
Pan-African ICT group, XON, has enjoyed considerable success from its learnership programme that kicked off in 2009. To date all five graduates of the first round, which lasted until 2011, have been employed full-time by XON and the business is looking to employ the...
Sage unveils Sage ERP X3 version 7
Sage, one of the world’s leading suppliers of business management software and services, has unveiled the next generation of its global mid-market ERP solution, Sage ERP X3 version 7. The market-leading solution has been completely overhauled to ensure the best user...
Dell introduces new Inspiron laptops
Dell has introduced the new Inspiron 14, 15 and 17 5000 Series laptops and Inspiron 14 and 15 3000 Series laptops. Presenting an impressive array of options, the new laptops and desktops will empower parents and students to achieve success through every phase of their...
Multi-tenancy in the MSP arena
In the managed service provider (MSP) arena, multi-tenancy is becoming increasingly popular. More and more, MSPs are starting to use converged infrastructures to support multiple customers on one integrated platform, says Johan Scheepers, systems engineering manager...
Oracle boosts OpenStack ecosystem
Oracle has announced support for customers to use OpenStack cloud software with Oracle Linux and Oracle VM. Users can install this OpenStack technology preview in their test environments with the latest version of Oracle Linux and the beta release of Oracle VM 3.3....
DCC offers HP Spectre 13 ultrabook
DCC is now offering the HP Spectre 13 Pro ultrabook - an ultra-slim, ultra-sleek ultrabook that measures just 15mm thick and weighs 1,5kg. Featuring a full HD touch screen, the Spectre is ideal for the executive on the move. “The HP Spectre 13 Pro features all...
CMH converges networks, cuts costs
Retail motor group CMH has cut its telecoms costs and increased its network capacity fourfold by migrating to a converged MPLS VPN network.Like most local companies, CMH was running separate voice and data networks. Telkom line infrastructure was in place for voice,...
The cost of non-original toner cartridges
“Educating customers and making them aware of the scourge of non-original toners being sold across South Africa is important for the longevity of our industry,” says Nancy Meyer, operations manager at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa. Kyocera Document Solutions...
Scrum Master Agile at Sabenza IT
Are you ready to lead transformational change in the heart of South Africa's financial services industry? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master with a passion for software delivery to join our innovative team in Gauteng. This is an exciting opportunity...
Senior Python Engineer
Senior Python Engineer Calling all Python pros! Are you ready to elevate your expertise? Join our client's team as a Senior Python Engineer and unlock limitless possibilities in cutting-edge tech. R 800 000 - R 960 000Are you a seasoned Python expert ready to lead the...
Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
SAP EWM Consultant (Senior) 2702 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
We work in a DevOps team together with international IT and business product teams:Close coordination with developers to make go lives safe and successfulFollowing up on incident tickets to make long term improvementActively making suggestions to reduce the number of...
Scrum Master Agile at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Menlyn
Are you ready to lead transformational change in the heart of South Africa's financial services industry? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master with a passion for software delivery to join our innovative team in Gauteng. This is an exciting opportunity...
Senior Python Engineer – Remote Remote
Senior Python Engineer Calling all Python pros! Are you ready to elevate your expertise? Join our client's team as a Senior Python Engineer and unlock limitless possibilities in cutting-edge tech. R 800 000 - R 960 000Are you a seasoned Python expert ready to lead the...
Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Head of SALT Software Engineering at South African Astronomical Observatory
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the National Facility for Optical and Infrared Astronomy of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Its headquarters are in Cape Town, while its telescopes are at Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Distributed between...
Intermediate Business Analyst
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Intermediate Business Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Financial Services / Accounting ExposureUML or Similar Analysis Techniques and ToolsBusiness...
Functional Consultant/Business Analyst
The Business Analyst plays a key role in the delivery of successful custom business and software solutions. This individual encourages thought and collaboration from team members to expand ideas regarding successful delivery and to provide the most value to our...
View more career listings on our Careers Section