Can AI help to boost African economies?
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa 2024 – As the world’s economies become increasingly digital, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to play a major role in boosting GDPs around the globe. Lavina Ramkissoon, UN University Centre of Policy Research, points out...
AI and a question of ethics
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - When it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI), ethics is a key issue, and organisations are advised start formulating clear policies around trusted and responsible AI. Rohan Patel, senior vice-president:...
Private 5G networks on the drawing board
New research shows that just over half of companies (51%) in the UK, US, Japan, and Germany planning to deploy a private 5G network will do so within the next six to 24 months to improve security, reliability, and speed. According to , "Private 5G here and now", a new...
Data maturity still tops leadership agenda
The growth rate of companies' data maturity has almost doubled since 2018, from 8% to 15%. Thirteen percent of companies are at the highest level of data maturity in 2021, compared with only 3% in 2015, according to a survey of more than 1 100 companies across...
Data centre switch sales hit all-time high
Global data centre switch revenue was up 11% year-over-year in 3Q 2021, reaching an all-time high. According to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group, Arista and white box switch suppliers captured most of the growth and gained more than one point of revenue share each....
Enterprise WLAN market maintains growth
Growth rates remained strong in the enterprise segment of the wireless local area networking (WLAN) market in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) as the market increased 11,9% year over year to $1,9-billion. In the consumer-class WLAN market, revenues declined 7,3% in...
Tourism body calls for end to blanket travel restrictions
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) of the United Nations calls out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days. The call echoes the concerns raised by UNWTO Members during the 24th UNWTO General Assembly (30 November-3...
Africa’s savannah conservation land in a bad way
New research suggests that over 80% of Africa's savannah conservation land is failing or deteriorating with just 10% in a state of success or recovery. The study, published in Conservation Letters, assessed the performance of 516 protected areas and community...
SAIPA announces Olympiad winners
The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) has awarded the winners of its National Accounting and Maths Olympiad (NAMO). "This year, we took the competition in a whole new direction and the results were outstanding," says Professor Rashied Small,...
Despite everything, consumer outlook is brighter
Consumers are returning to in-store shopping in greater numbers, and out-of-home entertainment and travel are on the rise as three in five (61%) express optimism about the future. These are among the findings from the latest PwC 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse...
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TeleMasters grows operating profits
Communications group TeleMasters has posted a significant increase in operating profits for the six months to 31 December 2013 (up to R3,5-million, from R107 028 in the comparative period). This is despite a decline in revenue, down to R55,1-million from R70,7-million...
Ricoh SA offers channel partner programme
Ricoh SA has launched its Ricoh Reseller Programme to help partners in its burgeoning channel business better meet the needs of their customers. The programme segments partners into Approved Partner, Preferred Partner, and Solution Partner, based on certifications...
The future of the Internet
It has been 25 years since Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web. Over the last two and a half decades, we have experienced tremendous changes in how we share, access and consume information across the world’s most powerful communication vehicle, says Nathaniel...
Bytes wins Alcatel-Lucent partner award
Bytes Systems Integration (SI) has once again been recognised for its partner excellence, with the company winning yet another award at the recent Alcatel-Lucent Partner Conference in Panama City, Panama. The Alcatel-Lucent Excellence Partner Award EMEA for 2013 was...
GIT deploys CCTV solution for EACB Studio
When EACB Studio director Casper Badenhorst discovered funds were missing from his office at his business premises in Sandown Square, Johannesburg, he had to act quickly to identify the culprit and prevent further loss. To secure evidence, high quality footage of the...
iLearn releases UpsideLMS
iLearn, a leading national specialist provider of onsite instructor-led and online eLearning training methodologies, proudly introduces UpsideLMS to the domestic market. UpsideLMS is a multi-award winning Learning Management System that helps organisations effectively...
WebFocus offers social media analytics tool
Social media analytics, to a large extent, are meaningless. The number of likes, comments and shares are mostly worthless statistics. The figures give no real insight into the actual value of social media and how it is impacting a brand. Research shows that an average...
Convergence increases tablet demand
The shifting dynamics of how people are opting to utilise their personal computers has resulted in a change in the type of device being chosen. Increasingly consumers are requiring mobile devices that can be utilised for both work and play. The professional-consumer,...
Oracle release boosts workforce management
Oracle has announced the availability of Oracle Utilities Mobile Workforce Management 2.2 with new enhancements to help electric, gas and water utilities achieve greater operational efficiency by streamlining field crew management and supporting mobile worker safety....
Poll customers with satisfaction surveys
Customers are the lifeblood of any business. Business owners want them to be happy. That’s why the saying exists that “the customer is always right” – even if they are not. If the customer doesn’t complain, most business owners assume that they are indeed satisfied...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
12 month renewable contract 5 years plus experience as a Scrum Master in delivery of business solutions/applicationCo-ordinate the delivery of multiple projects2 years in an IT service management roleSolid knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks,...
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm! About the job:This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role...
Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Enterprise Architect
Are you a seasoned IT professional with a strong background in IT Governance, Enterprise Architecture, or Software Development? We're looking for someone like you to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise and contribute to...
Senior Technical Lead
A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceed all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in Partnership with business stakeholders to deliver great...
Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Centurion
Are you a seasoned IT professional with a strong background in IT Governance, Enterprise Architecture, or Software Development? We're looking for someone like you to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise and contribute to...
Senior Technical Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceed all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in Partnership with business stakeholders to deliver great...
C#/.Net And Angular Developer at Tax Consulting South Africa
Vacancy: C#/.Net And Angular Developer Location: Bryanston/George Tax Consulting Sa Is Looking To hire a dedicated and experienced C#/.Net developer, preferably with experience as an Angular developer with PowerApps capabilities, or the willingness to learn. The...
Senior PHP Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is on the lookout for a Senior PHP Developer who brings more than just skill to the table—think creative thinker, problem solver, and tech magician who can think outside the box. But because experience shapes expertise, they're ideally on the...
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