Egypt makes a positive impact on Vodacom results
Vodacom has reported group revenue of R151-billion for the year ended 31 March 2024, up 26,4% from last year, and positively impacted by the group's Egypt acquisition. Group service revenue saw growth of 29,1%, with Egypt contributing 9,2% on a pro-forma basis. Group...
Healthcare CRM market set to hit $30,65bn
The global healthcare CRM market size is anticipated to reach $30,65-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The adoption of customer relationship management (CRM) in healthcare organizations...
Public cloud sets the scene for SA’s business growth
The IDC South African Public Cloud Market study 2021-2025 found that one word defines the future - momentum. Cloud deployments underwent rapid growth in 2020 as enterprises raced to connect geographically dispersed workforces and build digitally robust business...
Digital government programs fail to scale
Despite increased focus and investment, 55% of digital government programs are failing to scale, according to a survey from Gartner. Government CIOs can adopt practices from digitally advanced governments to successfully scale their own programs. "Citizens expect...
Malware stalks SA mobile users
Kaspersky researchers have disclosed the results of the global analysis of stalkerware programs - commercially available spyware often used for domestic abuse. According to their calculations, 318 users in South Africa have found out they have stalkerware programs on...
Cyberthreats pivot, become more sophisticated
Bad actors have taken note of successful tactics from 2021, including those making headlines tied to ransomware, nation states, social media and the shifting reliance on a remote workforce. McAfee and FireEye, in their 2022 Threat Predictions, expect them to pivot...
Cybercriminals evolve their tactics, find new opportunities
While cybercriminals continue to leverage the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, they are also finding new opportunities for attack with deepfakes, cryptocurrency, mobile wallets and more. This is among the findings from Check Point Software Technologies' cyber-security...
Cell C reports improved revenue, earnings
Cell C has reported a R148-million profit before tax for the six-month period to June 2021. This is a turnaround in profitability from a R7,6-billion loss reported year-on-year. EBIT increased to R736-million (H1 2020: R5,3-billion loss). This is mainly due to the...
New Webex features address hybrid work challenges
Cisco has announced significant new innovations across its Webex ecosystem, launching them yesterday (26 October 2021) at its WebexOne 2021 virtual event. Webex Suite's new meetings and messaging capabilities help our customers empower equal participation, from...
End-to-end solution delivers meaningful insights
Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Virtual Summit 2021 – Healthcare systems have always been important, but extracting useful insights has become more critical than ever over the last 18 months. InterSystems aims to help its healthcare customers gain true value...
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BMC Software awards Blue Turtle top honours
Blue Turtle Technologies has scooped top honours as the Top Emerging Markets Solution Provider FY 2013 at the BMC Software Partner Summit held in London recently. BMC Software designed the awards to recognise partners who have made outstanding contributions in the...
Data profiling keeps a database fresh
Having an updated database that contains the names and contact details of both existing customers and prospective clients is one of the most vital marketing tools for a company of any size. “No matter what type of industry you’re in, your clients and business partners...
Contact centres need innovation boost
With some local contact centres still resting on technology nearly a decade old, it’s time for contact centres to embrace innovation or face being left behind, says Karl Reed, chief marketing and solutions officer at Elingo. Across the world, the fastest-growing...
Leading the business by going digital
The mission of most IT organisations is to serve the business by focusing on ways to cut costs, enhance productivity and streamline processes, says Lee Naik, MD: IT Strategy and Transformation at Accenture SA. There are good reasons for this, as more efficient...
Sage releases Business Index 2013
The 2013 Sage Business Index (SBI) survey globally interviewed more than 11 000 SME business decision-makers, revealing that SMEs generally agree that excessive Government bureaucracy and legislation top the list of the least favourable aspects of doing business....
Comment on the draft IP policy
We have discussed the recent Draft National Policy on Intellectual Property, 2013 (“the Policy”) in a separate article. Shortly after its release, one of South Africa’s foremost IP experts, Louis Harms, produced a written comment on the Policy, writes Chris Bull:...
Don’t part on bad terms, warns Accsys
Given South Africa’s level of unemployment, the competition that has escalated in most industries and the need to comply with legislation that now defines modern HR management, the relationship between employees and employers is very much under the spotlight. Experts...
Junk Mail offers SMBs a virtual shop front
JunkMail.co.za has recently launched a trader platform that allows small business to create and run a virtual shop front using the classifieds site. “Our trader platform on Junk Mail allows small business owners – whether they are selling cakes out of their home...
Addressing end-to-end security
To address the rapidly changing nature of threats, organisations need to think about security differently. Traditional security is no longer doing the job – businesses need a solid framework and layered system of defence to address today’s challenges. In order to...
BlackBerry Z30 available in SA
The new BlackBerry Z30 smartphone is now available in South Africa from Vodacom. Featuring BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2, the new all-touch BlackBerry comes with a 5-inch display and the largest battery on a BlackBerry smartphone. The new BlackBerry Z30 smartphone is...
PROJECT MANAGER ICT
The main purpose of the job is to lead the Project Management Office and will be responsible for designing the framework within which projects are created, managed and completed. Create methodologies, standards, and dependencies according to which projects are...
Developer – Python (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, driven by a vision of an empowered Africa, operates with a team of skilled individuals across Zambia, Namibia, and South Africa. Together, they champion the development and implementation of a cutting-edge blended E-Learning Platform,...
Developer – .Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Snr Business Analyst
Our clients, leaders in the mining and manufacturing space have a fantastic opportunity for a business analyst. Suitable candidates must have experience in banking and trading. Type of position: Contract 6 to 12 months with a view to extend. Work Model: Hybrid. Job...
Solutions Architect – Insurance – Western Cape Cape Town
An industry leading Bank has an exciting opportunity available for a Solutions Architect within the insurance space to join their dynamic team.Purpose StatementWe are looking for a Solutions Architect to join the Insurance team. As a Solutions Architect, you will be...
PROJECT MANAGER ICT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The main purpose of the job is to lead the Project Management Office and will be responsible for designing the framework within which projects are created, managed and completed. Create methodologies, standards, and dependencies according to which projects are...
Developer – Python (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, driven by a vision of an empowered Africa, operates with a team of skilled individuals across Zambia, Namibia, and South Africa. Together, they champion the development and implementation of a cutting-edge blended E-Learning Platform,...
Developer – .Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Snr Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our clients, leaders in the mining and manufacturing space have a fantastic opportunity for a business analyst. Suitable candidates must have experience in banking and trading. Type of position: Contract 6 to 12 months with a view to extend. Work Model: Hybrid. Job...
Senior Project Manager
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER FOR AN HR TRANSFORMATION PROJECTOur client, a Financial Service Institute, has a vacancy for the abovementioned position. To lead and deliver a major HR transformation project.Manage the daily delivery of projects in accordance with project...
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