PC sales slump sees shipments slashed by 100m units
Over the past two years, PC shipments plummeted by more than 100-million units, according to research group Stocklytics, which adds that 2023 culminated in a historic low for the industry. Global PC shipments fell from approximately 342-million units in 2021 to around...
Local retailers can expect an uptick in sales
South African retailers should get set for a recovery in retail sales between 2024 and 2026, according to a new report conducted by the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) on behalf of fintech, Capital Connect. The report shows that total real retail sales are forecast to...
Mobile data traffic increased 300-fold in 10 years
There has been an almost 300-fold increase in mobile data traffic since 2011, according to a special 10-year edition of Ericsson Mobility Report. The premise that 5G will become the fastest deployed mobile generation to date has been enhanced with an updated estimate...
SA’s C-suite execs says one-vendor approach to cloud is dead
There has been a drastic shift in business needs, according to a global IBM study on cloud transformation that surveyed almost 7 200 C-suite executives across 28 industries in 47 countries - including almost 180 executives in South Africa. The study, conducted by IBM...
Black Friday saw record online sales
Payment gateway Peach Payments saw an increase of more that 103% in online shopping payment volume on Black Friday, compared to last year. Over the Black Friday to Cyber Monday period, Peach Payments processed over R250-million. Rahul Jain, co-founder and CEO of Peach...
Black Friday 2021: contactless payments doubled
According to data released by Standard Bank, utilisation of contactless card payments increased by more than 100% compared to 2020. "It's great to see that our customers have embraced innovation and have adopted contactless payments to transact seamlessly. This...
Risk management institute backs vaccine task team
The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) says a renewed call by President Ramaphosa to accelerate the administration of coronavirus vaccines and the establishment of a task team to look at mandatory vaccinations is to be welcomed and should be supported...
A push for NLP for Africa
The Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology that makes engagement across digital channels simple and intuitive for English language speakers is still not serving millions of people who speak African indigenous languages. This is according to NLP researchers who...
Investment in lettuce shows positive returns
Fedgroup has released an opportunity for investors on its Impact Farming platform to invest in the first tranche of over 500 lettuce stacks in a sustainable facility in Pretoria. This is hot on the heels of moringa, and macadamia nut trees being made available on its...
New board for women’s empowerment NPO
Women for Afrika, (WFA) a nonprofit organisation formed in 2004 as an outreach programme of Woman Within International (WWIL) in South Africa, has announced the new board members. The team of seven women will help WFA grow, nurture, support and maintain a community of...
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Boost debt collection with list management
Reuters has reported that household debt grew at its fastest pace since early 2008 in the fourth quarter of 2012, a possible sign that the painful process of paring back borrowing in the aftermath of the financial crisis may have run its course. While not all consumer...
Schneider enhances IS’ data centre
Internet Solutions (IS) has picked Schneider Electric, a global leader in critical power and cooling services, to boost its data centre solutions so that its clients receive superlative products, and peace of mind, when storing their critical business information at...
BT named telecommunications leader by IDC
BT has announced it was named a "leader" in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Telecom Service Provider 2013 Vendor Assessment. In the IDC MarketScape report, it is noted how BT was one of the first telcos to recognise the importance of convergence with IT and continues...
Are your contact centre metrics relevant?
Metrics in contact centres have fallen into an irrelevance cycle because the nature of the contact centre’s relationship with customers has changed significantly. Logically, any operations not focused on addressing the changing relationship are irrelevant – and...
Bribery, corruption highlighted in survey
Corporate crime is the scourge of business in South Africa and it’s getting worse. PricewaterhouseCoopers released its annual Global Economic Crime Survey to the media this week, says Jenny Reid MD of iFacts. It exposed the shocking prevalence of economic crime,...
BlackBerry announces eBBM Suite
BlackBerry, a global leader in mobile communications, has announced the eBBM Suite, a new family of products and services that work with BlackBerry smartphones and the BlackBerry enterprise solution, BES and BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, to provide...
McAfee announces free mobile protection
At Mobile World Congress 2014, McAfee announced a full-featured version of its award-winning McAfee Mobile Security is now available at no cost in 30 languages, as part of an Intel Corporation initiative to make security a more integrated part of the consumer...
CIPS boosts good practice with online test
Unethical procurement and supply management has never before hit the headlines so hard. CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) is fighting back and asking procurement professionals and organisations to do the same and make a real difference with the...
Microsoft launches Student Advantage
In these challenging economic times when bursaries and allowances are being stretched to the max, Microsoft South Africa is looking to provide some relief through its new Student Advantage offering. This initiative sees the full Office 365 cloud-based productivity...
Genesys delivers record growth in 2013
Genesys has announced record performance for 2013. In its second year as an independent company, Genesys achieved record growth, with 2013 revenue surpassing $740-million (representing over 20% annual growth) and EBIT surpassing $200-million (representing over 15%...
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
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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...
Functional Specialist at DAV – Gauteng Midrand
Our client based in Midrand, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Functional Specialist to provide in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Dynamics D365 application and serve as an SME by evaluating the customers' requirements, business processes, and current issues to develop...
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Junior Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our client is a dynamic and ambitious family owned and run export trading business based in Durban. They have been in existence for the last 50 years with a third generation in place. We specialize in the export of FMCG's, fruit and vegetables, meat, wines and...
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