Earned wage access solutions in demand
A fairly new fintech offering, earned wage access (EWA) that allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before their regular pay cycle. In many instances, EWA is bridging the gap between traditional monthly pay cycles and the realtime consumer...
How countries stack up on innovation
South Africa has achieved the grade of Innovation Adopter in the second edition of the International Innovation Scorecard, an assessment of policies and practices around the world that fuel tech innovation or stand in the way of progress released at CES last week by...
CMOs optimistic about post-Covid budgets
While companies have cut back on marketing budgets due to Covid-19, 73% of chief marketing officers (CMOs) expect the pandemic's negative impact to be short lived, with a positive outlook for business performance in the 18-24 months. According to Gartner's CMO Spend...
Draconian lockdown forces hard choices
The negative effects of South Africa's hard lockdown continue to reverberate through the economy and broader society, writes Chris Hattingh, project manager at the Free Market Foundation. The latest flashpoint has been in the taxi industry, specifically in Gauteng,...
Hubble continues to enrich our knowledge of space
In 1609, visionary Italian scientist Galileo Galilei turned the newly invented optical device of his day — the telescope — to view the heavens. His observations conclusively showed that there were celestial bodies (the moons of Jupiter) that did not revolve around the...
Successful CEOs have technology in their DNA
CEOs and executive leadership positions should be filled by people with technology career backgrounds, such as app or software development, if businesses are to be more successful. This is the word from almost three-quarters (71%) of business leaders across EMEA,...
B2C telemedicine comes under the spotlight
The lockdown and physical distancing restrictions of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic have created an international showcase opportunity for the telemedicine industry. Telecommunication service companies (telcos) are launching new services to directly address the...
Commonwealth seeks education innovations
The deadline to enter the 2021 Commonwealth education awards for good practice has been extended to 31 August 2020. The awards are open to exceptional education institutions, teachers and school leaders leading innovative learning and teaching projects. They can enter...
Further declines expected in services market
In April, International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast worldwide IT services and business services revenue would decline 1,1% year over year in 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker, the market...
Microsoft launches free online learning platform
Kathy Gibson reports - Microsoft has launched a new online learning ecosystem to help 25-million people upskill and reskill themselves, achieve certification for in-demand skills, and find jobs. It has been estimated that, around the world, the current pandemic will...
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Oracle’s SPARC T4 servers boom
Oracle has announced its SPARC T4 servers featuring Oracle Solaris power mission-critical workloads in over 3 000 enterprises worldwide, nearly four times the number announced one year ago. Oracle’s SPARC T4 servers have been adopted globally across all major...
Security predictions for 2013
As users round out their 2013 business and IT plans, cybercriminals are resolving to implement increasingly sophisticated threats targeting specific computer systems and organisations big and small. This is according to Doros Hadjizenonos, South Africa sales manager...
RSA unveils Security Analytics solution
RSA, the security division of EMC Corporation, has announced the release of RSA Security Analytics - a transformational security monitoring and investigative solution designed to help organisations defend their digital assets against today’s most sophisticated...
Fujitsu to build on POS solution
Fujitsu has released information about the development of its next-generation integrated point of service solution, which will for the first time enable retailers to introduce in-store access to a multi-channel customer experience including online, mobile and...
Vodacom Tanzania prepares for 4G
Vodacom Tanzania recently conducted a 4G (LTE - long term evolution) trial in Dar Es Salaam using Nokia Siemens Networks’ Single RAN (radio access network) and Liquid Core technology. In addition, the trial used Nokia Siemens Networks’ Circuit Switched FallBack (CSFB)...
Preventing data breaches
Unauthorised access to information is one of the most prevalent cybercrimes in South Africa. Data has become the lifeblood of business – from financial information to the details of a company’s customers, data is the basis of every business transaction today. Unlawful...
Keeping it simple with video
Video has long been touted as the new voice. There is no doubt that it is a high growth market, but will the simplicity of other modes of communication such as voice and instant messaging prevent its true potential from ever being fully realised? If video is ever to...
FNB app available for BB10
FNB has announced that a BlackBerry 10 version of the FNB Banking App has been developed and is available for the new BlackBerry 10 operating system. The FNB app is currently in the BlackBerry store and is available as a free download. Since the app’s commercial...
The value of BI in contact centres
Opportunity costs and inefficiencies are the certain lot of contact centres that do not have an integrated, realtime interrogative view of customers and business flows, and cannot trace the link of these variables to sales, service and, ultimately, profitability....
Samsung, UP develop technology talent
Samsung Electronics South Africa, harnessing their legacy of innovation to transform communities and lives for the better, and to open new opportunities for people, partnered with the University of Pretoria (UP) to provide two of their final 2012 year student...
IT Cloud Specialist
Our client is looking for a IT Cloud Specialist to join their team in Sandton. Duties: Act as the owner and technical expert for creating and maintaining the Cloud computing system and the resolution of technical issues Design and implement logging, application...
Solutions Architect
Our client is looking for an innovative Solutions/Integration Architect to develop and implement systems architecture that will meet business needs. The Solution Architect's responsibilities include gathering requirements and functional specifications, assessing the...
Software Test Analyst
As a Software Test Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our clients software applications.Key Responsibilities:Writing SQL scripts, procedures, views, and functions for data validation and testing.Testing data...
Senior Data Manager (Wits VIDA)
Main purpose of the job:A senior data manager within the VIDA research setting is a high-level position responsible for managing and overseeing the collection, organization, and storage of data generated from experiments, observations, or surveysThis incumbent is...
Test Analyst (Web Applications)
Our client is a giant in the financial services industry and they have an exciting opportunity for you to join their ambitious, hard-working IT family on their latest projects. They are actively looking for a Test Analyst (Web Applications) to join their Cape Town...
Analyst (Trade & Rebalancing) at Parvana Recruitment
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PROJECT MANAGER – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Join a small, boutique short term insurance entity that has experienced exponential growth over the last 5 years and is projected to grow year on year in the foreseeable future. Each of their employees are specialists in their particular area of responsibility and all...
Frontend Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A distinguished Johannesburg-based company, at the forefront of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA), is presently amid a search for a highly capable Front-End Developer to become an integral part of their dynamic team. The candidate they seek should...
IT Cloud Specialist – Gauteng Sandown
Our client is looking for a IT Cloud Specialist to join their team in Sandton. Duties: Act as the owner and technical expert for creating and maintaining the Cloud computing system and the resolution of technical issues Design and implement logging, application...
Solutions Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is looking for an innovative Solutions/Integration Architect to develop and implement systems architecture that will meet business needs. The Solution Architect's responsibilities include gathering requirements and functional specifications, assessing the...
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