Very few HR functions achieve functional excellence
Only 9% of human resources (HR) functions are both highly efficient and highly aligned to their organisation's needs, according to Gartner. Post-pandemic, the scope of the HR function has drastically expanded. A 2023 February Gartner survey of 217 HR leaders found...
The importance of post-school education in an unequal society
Dr Emma Whitelaw believes post-school education is a powerful tool for catalysing social mobility in South Africa, and it's for this reason that she dedicated her PhD research to the topic - to demonstrate its importance, identify gaps that need to be addressed, and...
Meteor explodes in dramatic fireball over the UK
A fireball that thousands of people witnessed exploding across the sky in the UK was likely a meteor entering the atmosphere, and spreading debris on to the Earth’s surface as it broke up. On Sunday evening (28 February), the meteor fireball, moving at incredible...
Attacks on Covid-19 response industries double
Cyberattacks evolved in 2020 as threat actors sought to profit from the unprecedented socioeconomic, business and political challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, IBM Security X-Force observed attackers pivoting their attacks to businesses for which...
How to counteract propaganda as a service
Online propaganda is a rapidly growing problem, leaving chaos, mistrust, and revolutions rumblings in its wake. Broad propaganda penetration is achieved by following a specific set of steps, and a new report from IDC Government Insights, "Propaganda as a Service:...
Intel, OEMs create ultraportable gaming category
Nowadays, a new class of gamers want a new type of PC. Intel's research reveals that nearly 40% of gamers want thinner, more versatile gaming laptops that are also great all-around PCs for work, school, content creation and personal activities. Intel and its ecosystem...
Lazarus rises again, targets defense industry
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new, previously unknown, campaign from Lazarus, a highly prolific advanced threat actor active since at least 2009 that has been linked to a number of multifaceted campaigns. Since early 2020, it has been targeting the defense...
Battle over digital monopolies gets underway
The case for new regulation around the monopolisation of user data by big tech companies has never been stronger. While regulators have attempted to take on big tech before, the current rules mean we can only catch companies in the act, and it is imperative that new...
Stability slowly returns to vehicle sales
February last year was the last normalised sales month before lockdown regulations sent the motor industry spinning. Back then, the market declined just 0,7% against 2019, a far cry from the 13,3% decline in sales experienced this February compared to it. Relatively,...
B2B marketers need to understand customers’ shifting needs
B2B marketing leaders seeking to improve their B2B content strategy to resonate in times of disruption should focus on designing their strategy around customer behaviors that are likely to endure into the future. According to Gartner, this leads to content that is...
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FDI and local partnerships grow Africa
While foreign direct investment (FDI) into Africa dipped somewhat over the past two years, it is forecast that it will increase by more than 10% in 2013. Investment into Angola, Mozambique and South Africa appears to be the most prominent, according to the African...
Schneider launches innovative DCIM solution
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has announced the first data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) software solution that provides server access without the need for additional hardware. This new product module for StruxureWare Data...
BlackBerry 9720 launches in South Africa
BlackBerry has introduced the new super social BlackBerry 9720 smartphone in South Africa. Designed for a premium look, the new BlackBerry 9720 smartphone takes everything you would get from a feature phone, a starter smartphone or existing BlackBerry Curve smartphone...
BDS launches new press at Africa Print
Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, showcased the new wide format Xerox IJP 2000 at the Africa Print Expo, held from 21 to 23 August, 2013 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, and also...
Huawei benchmarks FusionSphere
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, announced that its cloud operating system, FusionSphere 3.0, scored a total of 4 687 points in the SPECvirt_sc2010 benchmark of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation...
execMobile launches Unlimited solution
execMobile has launched Unlimited, a solution which gives business travellers an uncapped data solution when travelling overseas in 110 countries. Craig Lowe, execMobile founder, says Unlimited is a subscription product which gives business uncapped Internet for R349...
Eight MDM worst practices
Master Data Management (MDM) is a key foundation for trusted data and core business processes, says Johan Jurd, MD of InfoBuild, representing Information Builders in SA. It covers almost every important activity in a company.Using this data strategically can...
Far South Networks offers Com.X5 gateway
Far South Networks, the Cape Town-based developer of next generation communication solutions, has added new features to its Com.X5 integrated access gateway which has been specifically designed for small to medium sized enterprises. The ComX.5 platform now includes an...
DiData, Citrix broaden relationship
In a move to accelerate momentum and broaden scope across its solutions and services for client computing, cloud, networking, data centre and enterprise mobility, Dimension Data has expanded its global collaboration with Citrix. The two-year Global Market Acceleration...
A cost-effective LFD solutions partner
The large format displays (LFDs) market in South Africa is really growing in strength, but with so many options out there, how does a company go about selecting solutions that fit their budgets and that are easy to use? This is especially important considering that...
ICT Officer – Western Cape Hermanus
ENVIRONMENT:A compelling opening awaits an ICT Officer within a vibrant cross-border financial services expert specializing in cutting-edge solutions situated in Hermanus. The ICT Officer holds a pivotal position, responsible for ensuring the seamless functioning of...
Business Analyst (IT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Our client is a highly successful FinTech company that works with major banks, retailers and MNO's to find better ways to transact. They bring together committed people dedicated to delivering innovative enterprise solutions that help their customers...
Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
Banking and/or financial services experience essential.To apply a set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison amongst stakeholders in order to understand the problems; opportunities; needs; structure; policies and operations of the organisation on large;...
PLC Programmer
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REPSONSIBLE FOR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOFTWARE ON VARIOUS PLATFORMS. MITSUBISHI EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSNational Diploma and/or N3 in Electrical Engineering will be advantageousSKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED2 – 3...
Snr C# Developer
We're looking for an outstanding Senior C# Developer to join our client in Centurion, Gauteng. They embrace a hybrid work environment, so you can enjoy a mix of on-site and remote work options! Key Requirements Matric and relevant tertiary qualification are...
Mainframe Application Developer at Accenture
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PLC Programmer – KwaZulu-Natal Amanzimtoti
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REPSONSIBLE FOR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOFTWARE ON VARIOUS PLATFORMS. MITSUBISHI EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSNational Diploma and/or N3 in Electrical Engineering will be advantageousSKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED2 – 3...
Snr C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We're looking for an outstanding Senior C# Developer to join our client in Centurion, Gauteng. They embrace a hybrid work environment, so you can enjoy a mix of on-site and remote work options! Key Requirements Matric and relevant tertiary qualification are...
Mainframe Application Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
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Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
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