European telcos drive sustainability as energy costs rise
European telecommunications companies are making significant strides toward a sustainable future, driven by a combination of economic pressures, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations. According to the latest report from International Data Corporation...
E-waste to exceed 100m metric tons by 2030
The global e-waste management market will reach 101,3-million metric tons by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 6,6% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a recent report from Grand View Research. The rapid pace of technological advancements significantly drives the growth of the...
Video game developers not keen on NFTs
NFT gaming has attracted a lot of interest in recent months - but video game developers do not share the same interest. According to figures presented by SafeBettingSites.com, 70% of video game developers have no interest in implementing NFT mechanics in their games....
Innovation Hub names 2021 GAP Innovation Competition finalists
From a smart electricity system that could help to avoid load shedding to a hygienic toilet lid that can prevent sanitary infections, the 2021 finalists of the Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) Innovation Competition have developed a diverse range of novel ideas and...
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...
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CommVault extends Microsoft relationship
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Oracle offers updated BI Applications
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Dell advances open networking initiative
Dell has announced plans to advance its open networking initiative which redefines traditional networking switch models to help customers develop future-ready data centres. Dell announced a reseller agreement with software-defined networking (SDN) pioneer Big Switch...
Fujitsu extracts value from SAP solutions
Fujitsu simplifies operations, business processes and decision making for customers – whether on the move or in the cloud – to help extract the full value from systems running SAP solutions and integrate the huge amount of data coming from multiple channels and...
Technology drives CT self-catering boom
The latest trend in the global travel industry, the boom in self-catering accommodation, is taking Cape Town by storm following a recent surge in the adoption of technology across the sector. The result has been a large increase in self-catering accommodation bookings...
Truteq makes inroads into farming community
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The wearable tech investment frenzy
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Turning data into revenue
Data monetisation – the art of turning information into actions that generate business revenue – is generating a lot of interest among enterprises around the world. The possibility that information can be collated and analysed, to deliver the silver bullets that...
The real business value of SOA and cloud
The promise of both cloud and service-oriented architecture (SOA) is about delivering services to businesses, within and beyond the enterprise, with increased agility, speed and cost effectiveness, leading to greater innovation, improved collaboration, customer...
Wipro, AxiomSL form partnership
Wipro has announced that it has signed a partnership with Axiom Software Laboratories. The partnership between Wipro and AxiomSL seeks to address challenges faced by financial institutions with solutions that offer increased transparency, improved data integrity and a...
Support Engineer (DBN)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE Desktop hardware and software support to end-users as your strong technical skills as a Support Engineer is wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist to join its Durban division. Applicants will need a Diploma in Information...
Flutter Developer Lead
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Flutter Developer Lead to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: Designs, develops, and...
Junior Desktop Support Technician at Famous Brands
Support & Maintain Organizational Computer SystemsInstall, Diagnose, repair, maintain and upgrade organizational hardware & EquipmentOn-Site and Remote End User Support on Laptops, Desktops, Servers, Printers etc.Attending to applicable calls logged via...
INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM)
The purpose of the job is to plan, manage, and administer the company's network security. Ensure all network components are managed in accordance with approved guidelines and processes to ensure compliance. Desired Skills: Information Security Risk Management...
INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM) – Gauteng Centurion
The purpose of the job is to plan, manage, and administer the company's network security. Ensure all network components are managed in accordance with approved guidelines and processes to ensure compliance. Desired Skills: Information Security Risk Management...
Dynamics CRM Developer
Join our client, a prominent player in the financial services and banking sector, in their pursuit of a Dynamics CRM Developer based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Main Purpose of the Job: As a Dynamics CRM Developer, you'll collaborate with a diverse team to implement and...
Dynamics CRM Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join our client, a prominent player in the financial services and banking sector, in their pursuit of a Dynamics CRM Developer based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Main Purpose of the Job: As a Dynamics CRM Developer, you'll collaborate with a diverse team to implement and...
Functional Consultant / Business Analyst
Join our client, a leading player in the financial services and banking sector, in their quest for a Functional Consultant / Business Analyst based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Main Purpose of the Job: The Business Analyst is pivotal in delivering custom business and...
Functional Consultant / Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join our client, a leading player in the financial services and banking sector, in their quest for a Functional Consultant / Business Analyst based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Main Purpose of the Job: The Business Analyst is pivotal in delivering custom business and...
NETWORK ENGINEER III – Gauteng Midrand
We are looking to hire a Network Engineer III who will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of an organization's network infrastructure, contributing to its overall operational success.What you'll do:Responsible for analysing and...
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