After today, taxpayers can work for themselves
Today (20 May 2024) is Tax Freedom Day - the day when the average taxpayer has earned enough money to fulfil their annual tax obligation. From 1 January until 20 May, all the income earned by tax-paying South Africans is needed to pay for one year of government...
Rapid growth forecast for AI infrastructure
The global AI infrastructure market will reach $223,45-billion by 2030 with a projected CAGR of 30,4% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial intelligence (AI) is undergoing a significant transformation fueled by rapid market...
Record quarter for AMD computer and graphics segment
AMD is a household name among gamers. It benefitted from the boost in engagement the gaming industry experienced in 2020, and which has clearly carried over the momentum into 2021. According to data presented by Wette.de, in Q3 2021, AMD recorded its largest ever...
Smart gas meter penetration hits 33% in Europe
According to a new report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart gas meters in Europe amounted to 39-million units in 2020, equal to a penetration rate of 33%. The installed base will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of...
Pandemic highlights the threat of interconnected risks
With ransomware attacks filling the headlines and the Covid-19 pandemic pushing organisations to embrace remote working and online business models, cyber security has become a top-of-mind concern for many business leaders. It should come as no surprise, then, that...
SA in need of a growth mandate
While the pandemic may not be over, the major economies are shifting their mindset and focusing increasingly on the potential risks and rewards of a more sustainable long-term recovery and route to sustainable growth. This is one of the trends spotted by chief...
CFO 4.0 instrumental in building the factory of the future
The manufacturing chief financial officer (CFO) will play a critical strategic, innovative and financial role in the business moving forward. A Syspro study into the CFO 4.0, which was conducted in July to September 2021, assessed the sentiment amongst senior level...
Connectivity issues disrupt IoT rollouts
Despite the accelerating speed of Internet of Things (IoT) adoption over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, poor or unreliable connectivity is a key barrier limiting the success of IoT projects for most organisations. According to Inmarsat research, "Industrial IoT...
Future cyberattacks will be more disruptive
Cyber adversaries are evolving and expanding their attack methods to target new areas for exploit spanning the entire attack surface especially as work-from-anywhere continues. They are looking to maximise opportunity from the 5G-enabled edge, to the core network,...
Is Black Friday still relevant after repo rate hikes?
There has been some debate around whether Black Friday is relevant in South Africa, especially given the consumer's stretched budget in 2021 - which was put under further pressure last week as the repo rate rose to 25 basis points. However, a consumer survey carried...
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Tackling Windows XP migration
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vCloud Hybrid Service available in Europe
VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced the general availability of VMware vCloud Hybrid Service in Europe from a data centre in Slough, UK. Complementing VMware’s existing US data centres, the Slough data centre provides...
VMware broadens support for Virtual SAN
At VMware Partner Exchange 2014, VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, announced broad partner ecosystem support for VMware Virtual SAN, VMware’s first software-defined storage product. Currently available in public beta, VMware Virtual...
VMware, Google modernise corporate desktops
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VMware names Partner Network award winners
VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced the winners of the 2014 VMware Partner Network awards. Each year, VMware recognises its partner community for their demonstrated excellence and achievements. “We’re very proud to...
VMware completes acquisition of AirWatch
VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced it has completed its acquisition of AirWatch, the leading provider of enterprise mobile management and security solutions. Originally announced on 22 January, 2014, VMware acquired...
Schneider offers data centre certification
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has announced the availability of the Data Centre Certified Associate (DCCA) online certification programme through Energy University, an industry-leading, online, vendor-neutral education tool for energy...
How to leverage your mobile app
So you've extended your customer service channels and now you've got a mobile app. As an organisation you're used to developing for employees, but not for customers. All of a sudden you're a consumer-facing mobile app developer. And that means some things have to...
Kaspersky demos Fraud Prevention platform
Kaspersky Lab has showcased its new Kaspersky Fraud Prevention platform at the Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona. Designed to protect electronic payments on computers and mobile devices, the solution is aimed at financial organisations and companies in the...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Sandton
"Wanted: Software Developer with a knack for coding and a love for numbers! Join our bank and help us turn algorithms into 'algorhythms'!" Key Roles & Responsibilities: Provide Maintenance and support of software in environments of accountability.Develop unit and...
Junior Software Developer (C#.Net) – Western Cape Tokai
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various business...
Java Team Lead – Remote Remote
Our client is awesome. And they are on the hunt for a strong Java Team Lead.Based in Melrose Arch, you will be part of a team of top notch professionals who are team orientated and collaborative in their approach. Flexibility is offered, but team culture and...
Mobile Engineer ( IOS) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This position reports to the Mobile Engineering Team Lead. Help design, develop and refine new featuresLocate and resolve bugs and crashesBrainstorm new ideas and conceptsWork with teammates on design, code reviews, and estimationWe expect you to:Be...
SQL Developer – Remote Remote
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Medical Sales and Application Specialist
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IT Support Technician
Qualification and Experience requirements: Appropriate qualification in ICT NQF6 plus 3 years of experience OrGrade 12 plus A+, N+ and MCSA or equivalent with at least 5+ years of experienceDriver's license and must be willing to travelRequired skills and knowledge...
Senior Business Analyst
We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysing data, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! The role is onsite, based in Kelvin, Sandton. What you'll do:Consult to various clients, and their...
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GoldenRule is in search of a Scrum Master to join a leading Investment Giant.The purpose of the Scrum Master is to coordinate the delivery of value through the operational level of the Agile Release Train. They will spend much of their time helping other team members...
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As the Implementation and Enablement Specialist you will oversee the planning and tracking of specific Life & Partnerships initiatives within RML with specific deliverables as identified by Senior Management, from time to time. The incumbent will support the...
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