Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

The future belongs to the innovators

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco – Some people are calling the era we are living in now the Fifth Industrial Revolution, others the Age of AI. But there can be no argument that the way people live, learn and work is changing fundamentally, with...

GenAI drives fundamental shifts in how we work

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco – As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) permeates every organisation, the way we do business and operate our companies has got to change. African business leaders believe that GenAI will help their companies to...

NASA’s Curiosity rover sends a picture postcard From Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover captured a remarkable image from its most recent perch on the side of Mars’ Mount Sharp. The mission team was so inspired by the beauty of the landscape, they combined two versions of the black-and-white images from different times of the day...

Sci-Bono appeals for return of missing RoboDog

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre's RoboDog has disappeared and the science centre is appealing to anyone with information on its whereabouts to come forward. The dog was last seen late yesterday afternoon (Thursday, November 25) when the Discovery Centre in Newtown,...

NFT adoption set to double in SA

South Africans are less likely to own NFTs compared to their global counterparts, although the popularity of this asset class is growing. Finder.com's Global NFT Adoption report of more than 28 000 internet users reveals that 8,3% of South Africans own NFTs, which is...

How to evaluate a Black Friday deal

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) warns buyers against overspending on ill-considered purchases advertised as Black Friday deals. "Black Friday specials often aim to exploit the emotional vulnerability consumers and society to counter...

Sales reps urged to prepare for festive season growth

While many sectors are coming off a low base as a result of last year's lockdown, a large number of South African industries have improved significantly this year. Leading the race are the food and beverage as well as the building and hardware industries which...

Travel trends to evolve in a post-Covid world

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group have launched 'Trending in Travel', a new report that shows the latest trends traveller behaviour and future booking patterns in the wake of Covid-19. WTTC, representing the global Travel & Tourism...

New platform raises awareness on the plight of migrant women

With the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV) running from 25 November to 10 December, a new platform brings the public closer to the stories of women who migrate, detailing how they endure multiple forms of intersecting violence. Women and...

Residential rental market over-supplied as demand wanes

Tenant demand for rental property in the third quarter of 2021 remains weak. This low demand is perhaps not surprising considering that the hard lockdown in the second quarter of 2020 wiped out 14% of all jobs. By Michelle Dickens, CEO of TPN Credit Bureau Even after...

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Exploring the power of data

The annual Teradata User Group conference hosted by Bytes Universal Systems (BUS) took place in Johannesburg last week. BUS is the sole local distributor of Teradata's products in sub-Saharan Africa. The fifth of its kind, this year’s conference brought a number of...

Lorge wins Sage awards for 19th time

Sage 300 ERP (formerly Accpac), Sage CRM and Sage ERP X3 technology and solutions provider Lorge, has celebrated its 28th year in business by once again being awarded Sage Premier Partner status, winning the Peresoft award for product sales in South Africa and the...

MACmobile solution controls van sales

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When should users buy into the cloud?

Companies face important IT challenges today. Not only do they have to deploy and run their business applications with agility, their infrastructures need to scale to support growth while maintaining quality of service – all in a cost-efficient manner, says Richard...

Attix5 rolls out backup services for SkyNet

Attix5, a global provider of data protection software and cloud solutions, has provided much-needed online backup services to one of its clients, SkyNet Worldwide Express. SkyNet is a global express courier network and services provider. The two companies forged a...

DCC offers WD Green 4Tb hard drive

Take advantage of low operating temperatures, low noise and a host of eco-friendly features, along with massive storage capacity, with the new 4Tb WD Green hard drives from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). These cool, quiet drives use WD GreenPower...

SA accountants must be compliant

The South African Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA) has urged accountants to market themselves in accordance with legislation that requires their services more than ever before. Accountants must familiarise themselves with Section 90(2)(b) of the Companies Act...

Ukuvuma eyes Central African expansion

South African based ICT consulting and service development specialist, Ukuvuma Solutions, plans to piggy-back off months of market analysis and review to set up presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company believes there is a clear demand for...

Norcros plans for growth with Infor

Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70 000 customers, has announced that Norcros, a manufacturer of showers and bathroom accessories has implemented Infor business intelligence (BI) to consolidate its group reporting. Delivered...

Enbu Consulting, Sage announce agreement

Enbu Consulting, the leading Dublin-based specialist in CRM software, has finalised an OEM agreement with Sage ERP Africa, with the scope of the agreement also including the Middle East. In force since late January, the agreement is worth an estimated €500 000 to Enbu...

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

Senior SQL DeveloperStability and longevityR800 000 - R900 000Join an established team of SQL Developers collaborating using your 6+ years of proven knowledge and experience in coding on payroll/financial software to enhance and develop the SQL software to each...

Medical Sales and Application Specialist

Leading medical supplier is looking for a Sales and Application Specialist to join their team. A Radiography / Sonography qualification is required.Grade 12 certificate as a minimum requirementRadiography / Sonography qualification and working experience is...

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...

Scrum Master

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...

Project Manager (6 months contract) at Rand Mutual Assurance

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...

Medical Sales and Application Specialist – Gauteng Midrand

Leading medical supplier is looking for a Sales and Application Specialist to join their team. A Radiography / Sonography qualification is required.Grade 12 certificate as a minimum requirementRadiography / Sonography qualification and working experience is...

IT Support Technician – Gauteng Pretoria Region

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 – Gauteng Johannesburg

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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