Geopolitical uncertainty, trade restrictions, divergence on AI the biggest risks
Businesses operating across borders are facing slowing growth and an increasing battle for long-term sustainability, according to a new report from KPMG International. The findings in KPMG's Top risks forecast: Bottom lines for business in 2024 and beyond shine a...
Cisco debuts AI-powered investments
Cisco has kicked off its Cisco LIVE 2024 event with new AI-powered innovations and investments that deliver a clear message: AI isn't just the latest turning point in technology. It's an efficient, intelligent source of digital resilience that can connect and protect...
Cybercrime peaks over popular shopping seasons
A massive 66% of South African organisations have experienced technology downtime after a cyber security incident, with 85% of those confirming that these incidents happened during their busiest operational periods. This is against the backdrop of nearly half of South...
AfCFTA cause for optimism among African CEOs
African CEOS have expressed optimism about their business and economic growth over the next 12 to 18 months. A new survey of African CEOs from 46 countries conducted by PAFTRAC, the Pan-African Private Sector Trade and Investment Committee, found that found that CEOs...
Full number portability still a pipe dream
The imminent arrival of 2022 will mark the 16th year since the incomplete introduction of number portability in South Africa. The Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) has had a decade and a half, plus one year, to fully implement number portability. Yet,...
The most in-demand coding languages for 2022
Python will be the most in-demand coding language in 2022, according to research carried out by CodingNomads. Analysis of job postings conducted in the US and Europe shows Python in the top spot, closely followed by Java and JavaScript. Research also showed that even...
Johannesburg mall prepares for solar Christmas
The lights won't be going out at one Johannesburg mall this festive season. That's because Eastgate in the east rand of Johannesburg has installed a solar plant on its roof. The centre also recently installed three solar trees on its piazza to light up the popular...
Hidden parasite discovered in Microsoft Exchange add-on
Kaspersky has uncovered a previously unknown IIS module (a piece of software aimed at providing additional features to Microsoft web servers) they have since dubbed Owowa that steals credentials entered by a user when logging into Outlook Web Access (OWA); it also...
Act now to avert climate catastrophe, warns Nobel laureate
The poorest countries will bear the worst effects of climate change and the highest costs in terms of economic production and higher mortality, according to Nobel laureate Esther Duflo. The 2019 Economics Nobel Laureate and professor of economics at the Massachusetts...
What do South Africans think, feel and worry about most?
On Thursday, 5 March 2020, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases confirmed that a suspected case of Covid-19 had tested positive. This was South Africa's first reported case - a 38-year-old male who travelled to Italy with his wife and were part of a group...
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Sophos offers threat protection for SMEs
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Acer TravelMate P645 wins Red Dot Award
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Ensure maximum business benefits from MPS
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Project firm rolls out Dac Systems solution
A leading multi-disciplinary multi-national project management house has invested in the expertise and technology on offer by Dac Systems, a Proudly South African national provider of turnkey solutions based on Microsoft products. The result has been an upgraded...
Ricoh a leader in digital cut sheet presses
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Software renewals create revenue streams
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Who to complain to about VoIP quality
Frequently dropped and/or disconnected mobile calls are not merely a major frustration in South Africa, but it can also cost local consumers in time and – depending on whether they have per-minute or per-second billing contracts – in call-back fees as well. “It used...
CCTV monitoring in poor bandwidth conditions
The South African farming community faces a number of unique challenges. The very nature of farms, which can comprise of hundreds or even thousands of hectares of geographically dispersed land, makes monitoring them a difficult task, even when the farm owner or...
Increase returns on innovation with Oracle
Innovation is a top priority for many CEOs, who look to new products as the engines to implement their corporate strategy for growth and transformation. However, translating these aspirations into reality requires treating product innovation as a key business process,...
AWS Data Engineer – 0675 – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you ready to fuel innovation in the motor industry through cutting-edge data solutions? Our client is seeking a dynamic Data Engineer to accelerate their enterprise collaboration and data quality initiatives.Responsibilities:Utilize Enterprise Collaboration tools...
Software Engineer-Conversational AI – 2538 – Gauteng Pretoria
Contract Starts: 01.06.2024Contract Ends: 31.12.2026Location: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotationESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Create architecture components for Microservices Architecture, Cloud Architecture and Container ArchitectureDevelop, test, and deploy...
Software Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Job Description Mid Software Developer Location: Johannesburg/ Cape Town, Country Mid Developer 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...
Senior AWS Data Engineer
Our client in the motor industry is looking to employ a Senior AWS Data Engineer. As a Big Data Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining robust Big Data Pipelines using our client's Data Platforms.RESPONSIBILITIESYou will serve as a custodian of...
Controls Software Engineer
The Controls Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and systems for the telescope. While being part of the Computing and Software team, they work with the Monitoring and Control Agile...
Field Technician
Our client in the Office Automation industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to add a Field Technician to their team. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Must have minimum 3 years technical experience on copiers, printers, and...
Senior AWS Data Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client in the motor industry is looking to employ a Senior AWS Data Engineer. As a Big Data Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining robust Big Data Pipelines using our client's Data Platforms.RESPONSIBILITIESYou will serve as a custodian of...
Controls Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The Controls Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and systems for the telescope. While being part of the Computing and Software team, they work with the Monitoring and Control Agile...
Field Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client in the Office Automation industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to add a Field Technician to their team. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Must have minimum 3 years technical experience on copiers, printers, and...
Senior Project Manager
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager (Hybrid) with business analysis experience to join a well-known innovative software consulting house. The ideal candidate must have working experience with Microsoft Modern Workplace...
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