Which way will the economy go in 2023?
The year started with many uncertainties - some old, some new - which could result in different macroeconomic scenarios playing out for South Africa during 2023. PwC South Africa, in its first South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2023, reviews PwC’s current...
Companies urged to do more about data privacy
Saturday, January 28th was Data Privacy Day, an international event that aims to promote awareness of privacy and data protection best practices. However, cybersecurity experts are warning that a growing volume of cyber threats are putting the data of consumers and...
‘Light and thin’ returns in 5G handset design
On June 6, 2019, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China officially issued 5G commercial licenses, marking the first year of China's 5G commercialisation. In August of the same year, the first domestic 5G mobile phone was launched. Over the...
Africa bucks global trend during pandemic
Today (14 August) marks six months since Covid-19 was first detected in Africa and, while the virus has raced through many other regions of the world, the pandemic's evolution on the continent has been different. Preliminary analysis by the World Health Organisation...
Four urgent global crises … and their strategic solutions
The world has 10 years to solve its urgent challenges or it will be too late, according to one of the world's leading analysts. In his new book, TEN YEARS TO MIDNIGHT: Four Urgent Global Crises and Their Strategic Solutions, Blair Sheppard - global Leader for Strategy...
Solid growth forecast in security sector
Worldwide spending on security products and services will see solid growth in 2020 as organisations invest in solutions to meet the needs of a much larger remote workforce and a wide range of security threats and requirements, says IDC. According to a new forecast...
Covid-19 sees legal teams struggle with workloads
Sixty-eight percent of legal and compliance leaders are struggling to manage their current workload as legal department plans have been significantly disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic and economic upheaval, says a new survey by Gartner. Departments report a higher...
Personal circumstances key for remote working
New research reveals that being allowed to spend time with children during the work day is a major success factor for remote working. This was a key finding of Remote Working in South Africa 2020, a study conducted by World Wide Worx for Cisco, among information...
July was better than expected for SA economy
Economic activity continued performing on stronger levels in July 2020, according to the latest monthly data from BankservAfrica’s Economic Transaction Index (BETI). This second month of recovery comes on the back of special relief funds and payment holidays that have...
Spectrum pricing could stymie 5G rollout
Emergency temporary spectrum and the promise of permanent spectrum by the end of the year may have given a glimmer of hope to mobile network operators wanting to roll out next-generation 5G services, but spectrum pricing may well prove to be a barrier to the future....
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Businesses should consolidate SAP
Research released by HCL Enterprise Application Services (EAS) has revealed that globally large enterprises could save nearly $30-billion in total through consolidating their instances of SAP. The global survey of 225 CIOs focussed on their organisations' current and...
Nedbank showcases PocketPOS at Indaba
Nedbank will be promoting and selling its innovative mobile point-of-sale solution, Nedbank PocketPOS, at one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar – Durban Indaba. The Indaba, which runs from 11 to 14 May 2013, is a global platform that...
SoftExpert launches cloud offering
SoftExpert, a market leader in software and services for enterprise-wide business has launched SoftExpert Cloud, allowing for the distribution of SoftExpert solutions through Web-based cloud services in a fully secure environment, boosting efficiency and availability...
The dangers of BYOD implementation
According to a Forrester survey carried out in Q4 of 2012 75% of company employees across the globe want to use their personal mobile devices for work on a daily basis. This is a 3% increase from the figures in 2011. Most (76%) of this group is specifically interested...
Balancing security and end-user experience
With growing demand from end-users for smart, mobile technologies that help them do their day to day work more efficiently and effectively, organisations need to put in place holistic enterprise mobility strategies that meet their long-term business needs as well as...
DVT, SYMCO iQ partner for agile ERP
Specialist software and services company DVT has partnered with SYMCO iQ to combine the companies’ strengths in software development, support and maintenance and one of the country’s leading modular enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms. The partnership will...
Creating an African cloud services market
The small to medium sized market is predicted to be one of the fastest and most active adopters of cloud computing services going forward. This is the view of experts in the field who believe that the African market is ideally conditioned for the establishment and...
Mobility delivers real business benefits
Users can’t go far these days without hearing about mobility and how important it has become for both consumers and businesses. However, when looking beyond the hype, it can sometimes be difficult for business leaders to understand exactly how mobile technology can...
Sourcing skills to meet ICT demand
Continuous, exponential growth in ICT is fuelling the demand for high-tech skills sets. The evolution of the industry has meant that there is not only a demand for sufficient numbers in terms of skills, but also the type of skills required. There is also a...
Syntech, Sonnet announce docking station
Syntech, a South African based IT hardware distributor, and Sonnet recently announced the Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock, a fully featured docking station for Mac and Windows computers with Thunderbolt ports. Sonnet's latest Thunderbolt technology product features 15 ports:...
Senior Software Developer (Office Based) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client in the IT industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Senior Software Developer. Main purpose of the position:The purpose of this position is to develop solutions by guiding development of program specifications, overseeing testing...
Web Developer – 12 Month Contract (Renewable)
Code your own future! Is this you?Are you passionate about delivering high quality software solutions? Are you able to work solo? Do you also want to feel that team spirit? Are you confident inyour technical ability? Can you take charge and be accountable? Are you...
Support Engineer at QES
My client based in Johannesburg is currently looking for a Specialist Support Engineer to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Engage stakeholders and develop a functional requirement specificationEngage with business and product...
Application Developer
Our client in the IT industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Application Developer. Main purpose of the position:You will have to design, develop and support solutions based on the below frameworks and technologies.Duties:Writing medium to...
Java Developer at RecruiTech
Our client is looking for a Java Developer to join their team. This is an excellent chance to flex your Java Development and communication skills plus grow your career within a respected company that will offer the chance to work on varied projects. Responsibilities:...
Software Application Tester
As a software tester, you'll test applications for bugs and errors to make sure they're working correctly. You'll also have the opportunity to automate tests as well as contribute to the development of new features and bug fixes. You will be given a set number of...
Project Manager
Key ResponsibilitiesManaging the planning, scheduling, and execution of projects to meet established goalMonitors project work through action plans, management reviews, issue logs, and critical path analysisApplies project management techniques to organize and develop...
Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Electronic Systems Engineer – Automotive Systems at Dawning Truth – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth
Electronic Systems Engineer - Automotive Systems Top Automotive Manufacturing firm seeks Electronic Systems Engineer - Automotive Systems. Integrate, configure, and diagnose electrical systems, ensuring effective communication between components, and provide technical...
Electronic Systems Engineer – Automotive Systems at Dawning Truth
Electronic Systems Engineer - Automotive Systems Top Automotive Manufacturing firm seeks Electronic Systems Engineer - Automotive Systems. Integrate, configure, and diagnose electrical systems, ensuring effective communication between components, and provide technical...
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