SA dominates African fleet management market
The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in South Africa reached an estimated 2,3-million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10,3%, this number is expected to reach 3,8-million...
Broken printers cost SA healthcare in lost hours
Healthcare workers across South Africa lose an estimated 76 working days every year thanks to slow or non-functioning printers, according to new research from Epson undertaken throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. South Africa is already grappling with...
PC monitor volume sees first contraction since lockdowns began
After five consecutive quarters of year-over-year shipment growth, the global PC monitor market hit an inflection point in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21), registering the first year-over-year decline in shipments since global lockdowns began in the first quarter of...
SA startups scoop 8 awards at the GSA Africa finale
After scouting all 55 African Union member states across 12 categories, the 60 regional winners in the Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa - the first and only continent-wide Sustainable Development Goal-aligned tech innovation competition - have been announced. One...
When do people think it’s OK to monitor their partners?
While the majority of respondents (70%) do not believe it is acceptable to monitor their partner without consent, a significant share of people (30%) see no problem at all and find it acceptable under some circumstances. This is one of the findings from a global...
Blood pressure increase seen during pandemic
A study led by Cleveland Clinic, and analyzing over 450 000 people from across the US, found significant increases in blood pressure readings during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was published this week in the journal, Circulation. Researchers with...
Credit card fraud takes off in 2021
Credit card fraud has become one of the most popular ways for criminals to make a quick buck. Credit card identity theft is relatively easy to carry out, and it’s also significantly less risky than traditional types of crimes, which is why it’s the most common type of...
Africa’s vaccine willingness underscores need for consistent supply
As the Omicron variant dominates the Covid-19 news cycle, new research from the Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 (PERC) indicates that people in African Union member states are overwhelmingly willing to get vaccinated. Across 19 countries, 78% of...
Retailers up orders for festive season
In complete contrast to the previous two months, the Skynamo Industry Thermometer has revealed an uptick in both order values as well as the number of orders placed by Skynamo partners’ retail customers in November. Zane van Rooyen, product marketing manager at...
Policy forum charts an equitable and inclusive digital future
Delegates at the sixth World Telecommunications/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF-21) have given their seal of approval to a set of guidelines shaping future technology policy. These covered areas from inclusive connectivity and digital skills to using new and emerging...
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The future of software testing
It is an interesting time to be a software tester, as the speed at which technology is evolving means that the future is changing rapidly. Ruud Teunissen, who has been a passionate software tester since 1989 and works for Netherlands-based Polteq, told delegates at a...
New food and beverage consumption patterns
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Logikal scoops IBM Partner of the Year
Logikal Consulting, an IBM premier partner, has scooped the coveted IBM Software Partner of the Year award for 2013. The accolade recognises partner performance across IBM’s software solutions portfolio. Logikal provides a broad range of IT consulting, systems...
SAP Africa Utilities Forum 2014 kicks off
Leading companies from across East Africa have gathered today in Kigali, Rwanda, to learn about how technology developments and innovation are set to drive growth for businesses operating in the electricity, gas, waste, recycling and water utilities arenas. SAP...
Disaster recovery will be easier in 2014
There are a number of changes that this year will bring to organisations - whether the IT group finally gets to retire an old application or happily implements a new piece of hardware. One challenge that has been around forever is disaster recovery (DR). 2014 will see...
Obami offers online tutoring services
Obami, South Africa’s biggest social learning platform, now offers online tutoring services for primary and secondary school learners. Launched in beta this week, Obami Tutor connects learners – who are looking to improve their understanding and performance within a...
Sage Pay closes transaction circle for SMEs
Sage Pay has completed the integration of its transaction gateway with Sage South Africa's HR, payroll and accounting solutions, clearing the way for small to medium-sized businesses to automate payments and collections from end to end. The Sage Pay service has been...
Navigating SMS interconnect agreements
The issue of SMS interconnect rates has been a hot-button topic of late among mobile service providers and other industry players in South Africa, and is undoubtedly one that will not be solved in the short term, says Dr Pieter Streicher, BulkSMS.com. It is also a...
Interactive Intelligence launches contest
Interactive Intelligence Group, a global provider of software and services designed to improve the customer experience, is launching a Customer Experience Makeover: Contact Centre Style contest. The contest is open to businesses of any size worldwide looking for a...
Cyberoam grows managed security automation
Cyberoam, the leading global provider of network security appliances has announced deeper integration between Cyberoam Central Console (CCC) and ConnectWise, the developer of the leading service management software designed exclusively for IT service providers, VARs,...
Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with a strong background in machine learning. The ideal candidate must be willing...
SAP BPC Consultant (S4/HANA/Data Analytics/BI) On-site (TB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job functions:My client is moving from SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA by next year so the candidate must have SAP ECC6 experience, and would prefer that the candidate has already been part of a migration project that moved from ECC6 to S/4HANA. There is a lot of BI work...
Software Engineer Full stack – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The position reports to the Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Design and build solutions to assist our business users, and improve customer experienceArchitect and design solutions with fellow team membersResearching how solutions are...
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...
IT Support Engineer
Responsible for 1st line hardware and software Helpdesk support as well as provide user support in accordance with company policies and procedures.REQUIREMENTS:A+/N+, MCSE or equivalent certification will be an advantage.Minimum of 2 year's appropriate...
Technical Business Analyst (Advanced) 2578 TT
Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into detailed technical and/or functional requirements that include process, data, people, and technical workflow specifications.Analyse and understand the end-to-end flow of...
Application Developer
African Black Candidates OnlyJob purpose:A developer is required to develop, test, document and implement application/systems using the latest version of dot net. The type of projects include Web API, Blazor, SQL and Azure development. He/she will also be required to...
Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Oakdale
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...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Responsible for 1st line hardware and software Helpdesk support as well as provide user support in accordance with company policies and procedures.REQUIREMENTS:A+/N+, MCSE or equivalent certification will be an advantage.Minimum of 2 year's appropriate...
Technical Business Analyst (Advanced) 2578 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into detailed technical and/or functional requirements that include process, data, people, and technical workflow specifications.Analyse and understand the end-to-end flow of...
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