Consumers will drive rapid growth in customer experience market
The global customer experience management market will reach $32,87-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 15,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to market researchers Grand View Research. Customer experience management (CEM) solutions are gaining widespread popularity in diverse...
Cellular POS terminal installed base to reach 189m in 2027
Cellular connectivity has become a very popular option for POS terminals and was incorporated in 52% of the devices shipped in 2023. The wireless technology has an important role in facilitating the global adoption of electronic payments, as it enables the rollout of...
NFC-ready PoS shipments reached 67,2m in 2021
According to a new research report from Berg Insight, the market for NFC-ready point of sale (PoS) terminals continued to show strong momentum in 2020 with annual shipments reaching an estimated 67,2-million units worldwide. The attach rate for NFC was highest in...
Poorest of the poor are still offline despite Covid connectivity boost
An estimated 37% of the world's population - or 2,9-billion people - have still never used the Internet. New data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), also...
Online Cyber Week sales hit record highs
In 2021, global online sales hit an all-time high of $275-billion, up 2% compared to 2020. This is among the findings from Salesforce's annual Cyber Week report, which analyses shopping data from over 1-billion shoppers on the Salesforce Customer 360 platform and...
Black Friday drives buy now pay later shopping
Buy now pay later online sales this Black Friday and Cyber Monday were triple those recorded in 2021, driven overwhelmingly by South African women. "By 10am on Black Friday, sales value had already surpassed Black Friday 2020. By the end of Cyber Monday, sales value...
How African governments can ignite innovation-based growth
The digital industrial revolution has the potential to unleash a surge of innovation that could transform industries and improve well-being across the Africa region. However, for nations to compete in the new globalisation environment, they need to set their sights on...
2021 Africa Investment Forum postponed
The three-day 2021Africa Investment Forum, scheduled to start today in Abidjan, has been postponed until further notice. The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, comments: "The Africa Investment Forum is the premier investment...
WISPs and their role in the connectivity economy
Average revenues for Internet service providers (WISP) who responded to the Wireless Access Provider's Association (WAPA) survey (76% of all members) exceed R3-billion, employing 2 785 people and serving more than 200 424 home and business customers. The vast...
Vulnerabilities affecting 150 HP printer models uncovered
HP Inc has issued patches that fix security vulnerabilities that cyber security provider F-Secure discovered in over 150 of the vendor's multifunction printer (MFP) products. According to research published today by F-Secure, attackers can exploit the vulnerabilities...
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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...
Teradata customer manager takes to the cloud
Teradata has announced that Customer Interaction Manager 7, the latest version of its industry-leading campaign management solution for data-driven marketing is available via the cloud globally. “Teradata Customer Interaction Manager has established itself as one of...
Dubai bakery expands with Fujitsu
Fujitsu has announced that Modern Bakery in Dubai has selected Fujitsu for a highly strategic project to update the bakery’s IT infrastructure. Using the SAP HANA platform running on Fujitsu Power Appliance, the project is designed to provide real-time insight into...
Digital signage is an affordable alternative
Digital signage company digiADS has built a unique business model that allows companies that might not otherwise be able to afford digital signage to implement it. digiADS operates a franchise model that puts screens from local display company PVision in stores...
McMethod.net improves business operations
A South Africa-based medical aid, insurance and investment giant has optimised its project and portfolio operation using the McMethod.net project management system provided by McManus Consulting, in association with their development partner Dac Systems. The client...
Mentoring can retain talent
Talented and engaged employees are a valuable asset to any company, yet as many employers will tell you, good employees are hard to find - and keep. Most likely that’s because talent goes where talent can prosper, seeking escape from what holds it back. "Nurturing...
RSA grows managed security services
RSA has announced a new program designed to enable a new generation of managed security services, leveraging intelligence-driven security solutions such as RSA Security Analytics, to help enterprises better detect and mitigate advanced threats. RSA also announced it...
XDSL revamps its Diginet, MPLS VPN products
XDSL has revamped its Diginet and MPLS VPN products and pricing. XDSL’s pricing, still some of the best in the sector, is accompanied by a clear service level agreement (SLA) matrix which customers can select from. It’s a model that will meet the needs of all market...
IT Auditor
Purpose of the role:Execute IT internal audit reviews under the guidance of an engagement manager within Group Internal Audit Services.Carry out internal audit work as assigned in line with the standards and methodologies set by IAS.This role also performs analysis on...
Network Administrator
A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint an Network Administrator.Qualifications and Experience:Degree or a three-year Diploma in Information Technology (IT) or related fields.5+ years' experience in the field handling network and ICT...
Software Developer
An exciting opportunity for an intermediate developer to join a growing company specialising in the utility and energy management space. You will be responsible for building software by writing code, as well as modifying existing code to fix...
Senior Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is in search of a Senior Database Administrator who demonstrates expertise in Oracle, MS SQL, and cloud technologies. Key Requirements 3+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Oracle or MS SQLCloud - AWSShould you meet the requirements for this...
IT Auditor – Gauteng Randburg
Purpose of the role:Execute IT internal audit reviews under the guidance of an engagement manager within Group Internal Audit Services.Carry out internal audit work as assigned in line with the standards and methodologies set by IAS.This role also performs analysis on...
Network Administrator – North West
A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint an Network Administrator.Qualifications and Experience:Degree or a three-year Diploma in Information Technology (IT) or related fields.5+ years' experience in the field handling network and ICT...
Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof
An exciting opportunity for an intermediate developer to join a growing company specialising in the utility and energy management space. You will be responsible for building software by writing code, as well as modifying existing code to fix...
Backend Developer (C# or Java)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge company that leverages the latest technologies to construct high-performance, state-of-the-art services is seeking an exceptional Backend Developer to join an outstanding team. As they strive to strengthen and expand their presence in...
Project Manager
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
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...
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