The greener side of hybrid work
The shift to hybrid work - which blends remote and office-based work - has brought numerous benefits for employees and employers, but one often overlooked advantage is the positive impact it can have on the environment. Hybrid work can significantly benefit the planet...
After today, taxpayers can work for themselves
Today (20 May 2024) is Tax Freedom Day - the day when the average taxpayer has earned enough money to fulfil their annual tax obligation. From 1 January until 20 May, all the income earned by tax-paying South Africans is needed to pay for one year of government...
Fraud abroad: how SMEs can expand globally and stay secure
One in four consumers will continue to shop from foreign online stores, even after the pandemic, according to a recent Ipsos survey of 13 000 respondents across the world's biggest e-commerce markets. Arthi Rajan Makhija, senior vice-president: head of global fraud...
All the winners from the BCX Digital Innovation Awards 2021 …
The winners of the 2021 BCX Digital Innovation Awards have been announced, with the best entries from 61 participants walking off with the top honours. With 45 SME entries and 16 large enterprise entries, the BCX Innovation Centre of Excellence was tasked with...
Small business creation in SA grew 13% over the last two years
South Africa has the 12th fastest-growing rate of entrepreneurship globally, with the pace of small business creation growing by 13% from 2019 to 2020. This is one of the findings from Mastercard's Recovery Insights: Small Business Reset, which examined 19 markets...
E-commerce comes of age in the pandemic
South Africa's retail sector has entered the age of e-commerce, with total online retail sales expected to reach R42-billion by the end of 2021. From the rise of contactless payments to the boom in social commerce, the pandemic has significantly altered consumer...
All cyberthreats now part of a connected ransomware delivery system
The gravitational force of ransomware's black hole is pulling in other cyberthreats to form one massive, interconnected ransomware delivery system - with significant implications for IT security. This is one of the findings from the Sophos 2022 Threat Report, written...
Why are South Africans shopping the sales?
Boredom and great deals are driving South Africans to the sales this year. According to Finder.com's Black Friday Statistics report, which polled 1 203 South African adults, 47% of then - or an estimated 18,5-million people - will shop the sales for a variety of...
These are the most misspelled brands on the Internet
Whether it's on our food, clothes, or car, we encounter brands every day. One of the key aspects that distinguishes a brand is their name - but some brand names are more recognisable and easier to spell than others. Interested in brand recognition, the business...
Young SA scientist bags a medal in Tunisia
Mia Delport, a grade 8 learner at Oranje Girls High School in the Free State has won a gold medal for her "good hygiene" project at the International Festival of Engineering Science and Technology (I-FEST2) in Tunisia. Delport participated in the fair virtually, where...
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Cloud computing benefits SMEs
The availability of cloud computing to everyone has had a significant impact on the ability of small- to medium-sized companies (SMEs) to function like their enterprise counterparts. Using cloud services, SMEs have access to enterprise-grade applications that will...
FNB adds iPad Mini to Smart Device deals
FNB has added the latest iPad, the iPad Mini Retina WiFi & Cellular, to its smart device product range to enable those who cannot afford the device as a once of purchase, to pay it off over a 24 month period, with zero additional interest, fees or charges. “We are...
Multi-factor authentication boosts security
Multi-factor authentication is being touted as a "silver bullet" to protect against breaches, which have littered the news over the past couple of years. No companies are considered safe, and even entities perceived to be bulletproof, such as RSA, Sony and Google have...
Huawei, Arsenal announce global partnership
Huawei, the leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, and Arsenal Football Club announced over the weekend a new partnership, which will see the telecommunications specialist become the Official Smartphone Partner of the north...
Windows Phone apps for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine's Day coming up on 14 February, Microsoft has selected a number of apps for Windows Phone that can help users make the day perfect. Some apps that are available in the Windows Store that provide dating and love inspiration for Valentine’s Day: * Love...
Blue Turtle named ClearPass partner
Blue Turtle Technologies has become Aruba Networks’ first fully certified ClearPass partner in Africa. Matthew Barker, regional manager, sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks, says: “By qualifying for this certification, Blue Turtle provides Aruba with the ability to...
PM and sustainable workplace optimisation
Workplace optimisation and the intelligent design of working environments have multiple benefits for organisations, from improved productivity to reduced costs and many other factors in between, says Yasas Jayakody, project operations manager, Johnson Controls Global...
Adobe updates Technical Communication Suite
Adobe has announced Adobe Technical Communication Suite 5, the next generation of its complete single-source authoring and multi-device publishing toolkit for technical writers, help and policy authors, and instructional designers. This latest version streamlines the...
AccTech to showcase Mining ERP
Local business solutions provider AccTech Systems has announced that it will be showcasing its blueprint ERP solution for the mining industry at Africa’s largest mining event. Africa Mining Indaba 2014 will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre...
Kaspersky is tops in independent testing
Kaspersky Lab is pleased to announce that Kaspersky Internet Security 2014, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and Kaspersky Small Office Security produced the best results in the latest round of Dennis Technology Labs quarterly independent testing (October to...
Solutions Architect
A market-leading South African ISP is looking for a Solution Architect to join their team.Purpose: The DevOps engineer is responsible for actioning, leading and coordinating the activities of different teams to create and maintain our platform, shorten the software...
Database Administrator – Oracle
As a database administrator (DBA), your role involves managing and maintaining databases within an organization. Here are some key responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the role: Database Installation and Configuration: Installing and configuring...
Data Manager (CHAMPS) Wits VIDA
Main purpose of the job:Wits VIDA Research Unit joined the multi-national Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Project (CHAMPS), led by Emory University, in 2017The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) program, supported by the...
Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg North
A market-leading South African ISP is looking for a Solution Architect to join their team.Purpose: The DevOps engineer is responsible for actioning, leading and coordinating the activities of different teams to create and maintain our platform, shorten the software...
Database Administrator – Oracle – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a database administrator (DBA), your role involves managing and maintaining databases within an organization. Here are some key responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the role: Database Installation and Configuration: Installing and configuring...
Data Manager (CHAMPS) Wits VIDA – Gauteng Moletsane
Main purpose of the job:Wits VIDA Research Unit joined the multi-national Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Project (CHAMPS), led by Emory University, in 2017The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) program, supported by the...
Data Analyst – Durban
DUR002043 DATA ANALYST - DURBANAn opportunity has become available for a Data Analyst.Purpose of the job: To provide comprehensive data analysis and actionable insights on Sales & Media Metrics. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years experience in data...
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript_Cloud) – 1627 EvdB
Design, Development and maintenance on platform Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsReview code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirementsAbility and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues...
Senior Software Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is always on the lookout for ways to make sub-metering prepaid services better for everyone involved, from installers to property managers, owners, and tenants. Right now, they need a top-notch Senior Software Developer to craft software that...
Data Analyst – Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North
DUR002043 DATA ANALYST - DURBANAn opportunity has become available for a Data Analyst.Purpose of the job: To provide comprehensive data analysis and actionable insights on Sales & Media Metrics. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years experience in data...
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