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:...
New report unpacks Russian influence in SA
Three prominent X/Twitter accounts appear to be behaving as information bridges or conduits between a Russian online community and communities that regularly interact on topics of political and social importance in South Africa. This is according to a new report -...
Lonely customers are turning to call centres for human contact
By 2026, 75% of customers who call customer service and support organisations will do so out of loneliness, not because they have a customer service issue, according to Gartner. This will affect service and support leaders' priority of migrating customers to...
Steady growth expected for quantum computing
International Data Corporation (IDC) has published its first forecast for the worldwide quantum computing market, projecting customer spend for quantum computing to grow from $412-million in 2020 to $8,6-billion in 2027. This represents a six-year compound annual...
Auto executives balance optimism about growth against challenges
Global auto executives are confident that the automoible industry will see more profitable growth in the next five years and that the market share of electric vehicles will grow dramatically by 2030, according to a new survey by KPMG. At the same time, supply chain...
Vehicle sales stronger overall
South Africa's new vehicle market has been faced with numerous challenges over the course of this year, but many seemed to arrive all at once during November. However, the first interest rate hike in three years, consecutive fuel price hikes, a new variation on the...
NU acquired by Exclusive Networks
Exclusive Networks has acquired value-added distributor Networks Unlimited, which serves 38 national markets in Africa with cybersecurity and infrastructure solutions. The acquisition establishes Exclusive Networks' first presence in sub-Saharan Africa, expanding its...
SA publishers challenge Google and Meta
Major South African media owners have joined forces to deliver the opening gambit in challenging Google and Meta (Facebook) to be compensated for their content used on these platforms. Hoosain Karjieker, CEO of Mail & Guardian Media and chairperson of Publisher...
Sustainability dominates data centre trends
Conversations around efficiency and utilisation in the data centre are evolving to reflect a more comprehensive and aggressive focus on sustainability. This movement recognises the urgency of the climate crisis, the relationship between resource availability and...
Black Friday data shows SA is maturing in e-commerce
A stable technical performance along with a more than 30% increase in first-time online shoppers and strong growth in both transaction volume and value, all point to a maturing e-commerce market. This is according to Peter Harvey, MD of DPO South Africa, who adds:...
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MTN standardises international call rates
With effect from Saturday (1 March), MTN South Africa standardised international call rates across its prepaid, top up, and contract price plans to make it easier for customers to manage their budgets when reaching out to family and friends who are abroad. "As a...
10 ways to improve reliability
By Ian Huntly, CEO of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, official representatives of SoftExpert in South Africa and Ricky Smith, maintenance consultant and specialist and well-known published author. * Purchase a copy of Terry Wireman’s book “World Class Maintenance”....
WAPA partnerships boost wireless industry
The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) is growing in numbers as an ever-wider circle of stakeholders join its membership ranks. WAPA currently has 185 members, an increase from 143 at this time last year, representing 28% year over year growth. One of...
Novell offers iPrint, Filr for Samsung Knox
Novel South Africa Novell has announced that its Novell Filr and Novell iPrint applications are now approved and available for Samsung KNOX, a comprehensive mobile security solution for the latest Samsung devices. “By combining Samsung KNOX’s capabilities with Novell...
Large retail outlets embrace the cloud
The retail sector, like many governed by the ebb and flow of consumer attitudes and fluctuating spending habits, is a challenging environment in which to operate a profitable and efficient business, says Christelle Hicklin, Customer Experience director at Mimecast...
Information Builders named leader by Gartner
Information Builders, the provider of business intelligence (BI) and analytics, information integrity and integration solutions, has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms. The report says,...
Mining company taps into SharePoint
An established South African diversified mining and minerals company has invested in SharePoint Deployment Planning Services (SDPS) offered by Dac Systems, a Proudly South African national provider of turnkey solutions based on Microsoft products. SDPS has provided...
The Budget Speech and payroll in 2014
“The new tax year is imminent and companies should take special note to verify that their HR and Payroll systems incorporate the changes introduced by Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan during his Budget Speech on Wednesday, 26 February 2014,” says Yolandi Esterhuizen,...
Cellfind offers reseller programme
Cellfind, a leading mobile technology solutions company, operates a generous incentive programme for business partners that resell its products and services. The rewards programme encompasses all of Cellfind’s major products and services – including its SMS and...
Alcatel-Lucent extends virtualised portfolio
Alcatel-Lucent is delivering a portfolio of virtualised mobile network function applications – evolved packet core (EPC), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and radio access network (RAN) - and extending them to the cloud. Mobile operators will deploy these network...
Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion
Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for innovation and a desire to make a positive impact in the mining sector? Our client, a dynamic and fast-paced leader in the industry, is seeking a talented Project Manager to join their high-performance team.Our...
Project Manager – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client in the Manufacturing industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ a Project Manager. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:National Diploma or Degree in Engineering.Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Engineer or...
Contract – SAP PP Consultant (3-months renewable) at Athenium – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Client: International Manufacturing Group KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Position: Contract SAP PP Consultant (Production Planning) Pay rate: R700 - R900 per hour Start date: ASAP Duration: 3-months contract (renewable) Location: Durban (open to remote work) Our client,...
Senior Integration Engineer, SKA (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a team of Scientists, Engineers and Computer Scientists working on the Square Kilometer Array, the world's largest and most advanced radio telescope project. They are currently seeking a Senior Integration Engineer to join their team. You will be...
SAP HANA Consultant
Cruze Control is looking for SAP Hana Consultants Desired Skills: SAP HANA SAP HANA Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree Learn more/Apply for this position
Business Intelligence Analyst
Would you like to work for a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, that strives on dedication to development and equal opportunity employment? This is the role for you !Hybrid working Model in SandtonSkills needed : Diploma in IT or...
Installation and Support Technician (IT)
Our client a leading provider of software solutions to the retail and hospitality sectors is seeking to add an Installation and Support Technician to their PE based team. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Responsibilities:Conduct on-site installations of...
Senior Integration Engineer, SKA (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a team of Scientists, Engineers and Computer Scientists working on the Square Kilometer Array, the world's largest and most advanced radio telescope project. They are currently seeking a Senior Integration Engineer to join their team. You will be...
SAP HANA Consultant – Gauteng Menlyn
Cruze Control is looking for SAP Hana Consultants Desired Skills: SAP HANA SAP HANA Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree Learn more/Apply for this position
Business Intelligence Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Would you like to work for a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, that strives on dedication to development and equal opportunity employment? This is the role for you !Hybrid working Model in SandtonSkills needed : Diploma in IT or...
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