Finance organisations lag in AI implementation
Most finance organisations have yet to adopt AI, despite optimistic leadership views towards the technology, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey of 130 finance leaders and 91 associates in administrative support functions in June 2023 revealed that 61% of...
Overcoming IoT hurdles could unlock billions for SA
With a projected annual growth rate of 13,28%, the South African Internet of Things (IoT) market is set to reach a staggering $11,32-billion by 2028. This rise is largely credited to the commercial, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors which are already...
Task team aims to manage professionalisation policy framework
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Senzo Mchunu, has appointed a task team to assist government through the National School of Government (The NSG), to finalise the National Implementation Framework towards the Professionalisation of the Public...
Global IT spending to hit over $4bn
Although the Covid-19 did reduce global IT spending last year, many companies were still forced to increase their IT budgets to adapt to new operational requirements and set up their employees to work from home. According to data presented by AksjeBloggen.com, global...
Intel adds to mobile, 5G line-ups
Intel has announced two new additions to the lineup of 11th Gen Intel Core processors. The company also introduced its first 5G product for the next generation of PC experiences, Intel 5G Solution 5000, following the previously-announced collaboration with MediaTek...
AI trumps people in crossword tournament
Following a long string of victories for computers in other games -- chess in 1997, go in 2016 and Texas hold'em poker in 2019 -- a GPU-powered AI has now beaten some of the world's most competitive word nerds at crossword puzzles. Dr.Fill, the crossword...
Uber Eats reveals SA’s favourite burgers
When it comes to takeaways, burgers continue to be a firm favourite for South Africans. Uber Eats has compiled the list of the nation's favourite flavour combinations, additions, subtractions and down-right quirky requests when it comes to the world-famous sandwich...
Earth’s water cycle is ramping up as climate warms
The rate at which plants and the land surface release moisture into the air has increased on a global scale between 2003 and 2019. These processes are collectively known as evapotranspiration, and a new NASA study has calculated its increase by using observations from...
Gartner predicts most finance, accounting outsourcing contracts won’t be renewed
Finance and accounting (F&A) organisations will not renew 60% of their existing business process outsourcing (BPO) contracts by 2025 because of outdated pricing models that do not drive digitization and process improvement, according to Gartner. "The era of...
Global M&A activity increased by 48% in Q1
A total 8,823 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals were announced in Q1 2021, with a combined transaction value of $878-billion, according to GlobalData. This is a jump of 48% in deal value compared to Q1 2020. M&A activity recovered in the second half of 2020...
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African name-matching solution from Bytes
Bytes Universal Systems, a Bytes Technology Group company, has launched |Guiro, its patented software solution that enables intelligent name-matching for African names. |Guiro aims to help companies manage their customer data more effectively. “One of the great...
The benefits of analytics in healthcare
In any industry, the organisations that can adapt quickly and intelligently to changing market forces will succeed in the long term. In the health industry in particular, organisations need to contain costs and respond quickly to changes globally and locally. There...
NetApp enhances partner programme
Changing market dynamics, growing demand for new technologies such as cloud or flash, and new buying patterns require a flexible approach to selling IT solutions. More than ever partners are forced to adapt their business models and diversify their capabilities to...
EnviroServ implements PPO
EnviroServ’s Mineral Beneficiation (EMB) department has implemented Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in a bid to control project budgets and scheduling. EnviroServ has been providing...
Pillars of PCI compliance
The Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) has mandated that merchants of all sizes that process, store or transmit credit card information must comply with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) security compliance by the end of 2013. Consequently, retailers have to...
CRS iSight keeps HR standards in focus
In light of the introduction of the first-of-its-kind formal HR standards in South Africa, devised by industry and the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP), CRS Technologies, a leading local provider of HR & payroll services and solutions, has launched its iSight...
PV systems need lightning, surge protection
In recent years, photovoltaic (PV) systems have become a significant sector within the energy market, with the International Energy Agency in 2011 saying that "the development of affordable, inexhaustible and clean solar energy technologies will have huge longer-term...
EMC, Bidvest and DiData form partnership
Bidvest Magnum, Dimension Data and EMC Southern Africa have formed an alliance to provide South African organisations with solutions that enable them to streamline management of their physical security environments and to better leverage data for their physical...
Check Point announces R77
Check Point Software Technologies, a worldwide leader in securing the Internet, has announced the availability of Check Point R77, the latest release for its award-winning Software Blade Architecture. The Check Point R77 brings together preventative security...
New Nokia models available locally
Nokia has announced local availability of the Nokia Lumia 925 and Nokia Lumia 625, with both smartphones expected in South Africa next week along with the latest addition to the Asha range, the Nokia Asha 210. Joining the new devices locally in October will be a new...
Master Data Specialist
Key Outputs Incumbent needs to ensure that all urgent market requests are handled within 3 working daysEnsure that all non-Urgent request are handled and feedback given within 7 working days as per the Service Level AgreementEnsure Material Group and Product Hierarchy...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Developer – Front End at Parvana Recruitment
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Intermediate BI Developer
We are looking for an Intermediate to Senior Developer.OverviewThis is a senior development role including design of specifications, coding, implementation, testing, data conversion and documentation and system enhancements. The incumbent is individually accountable...
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Oracle Developer at Discovery – Gauteng Sandown
Design and implement robust, scalable, and optimally performing systems using Oracle-related technologies, according to provided specifications, standards and procedures, while ensuring compliance with the architectural standards and guidelines. RESPONSIBILITIES:...
SQL Database Administrator – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking a talented SQL Database Administrator with intermediate-level experience to join our dynamic team. The SQL DBA will play a pivotal role in maintaining, optimizing, and securing SQL database environments for our esteemed financial services clients....
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