Financial barriers are primary reason for property rentals
The majority of people who rent residential accommodation in South Africa do so for financial reasons - with nearly half admitting they can't afford to buy a property, according to credit bureau TPN's latest Tenant Survey Report. The annual survey provides the...
SA’s online retail market is booming
Kathy Gibson reports - In 2023, the online retail market was worth R71-billion, making up 6,15% of the total R1,1-trillion retail market. "At the current rate, this means online retail will reach 10% of the total retail market by the end of 2025," says Arthur...
Customer experience, enterprise intelligence, digital sovereignty key for resiliency
Results from the recent International Data Corporation (IDC) Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending (FERS) survey shed light on several key areas of digital transformation. In this global survey, respondents were asked to identify their digital resiliency...
How CIOs can drive value
To accelerate value creation, CIOs and IT executives should focus on three key areas - leading from anywhere, nurturing connections and reaching beyond, according to Gartner. Mbula Schoen, senior research director at Gartner, says that as organisations continue to...
Child sexual exploitation and abuse online is increasing
The scale of child sexual exploitation and abuse online is increasing at such a rapid rate that a step change is urgently required in the global response to create safe online environments for children. This is among the findings from the 2021 Global Threat Assessment...
SA users plagued by password stealers
Cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new methods for online fraud, and there has been an increase in such activity in recent months. Kaspersky experts noticed increased activity from fraudsters stealing passwords by using special malware called Trojan-PSW -...
Global mobile app revenues to hit $613bn by 2025
With roughly 5,3-billion mobile phone users worldwide, or 57% of the world's population, the mobile app industry continues surging with no signs of stopping any time soon. In 2021, the entire market is expected to hit over $400-billion value, growing by 25% YoY....
Vodacom launches Eco-SIM Cards made from recycled plastic
Vodacom is launching Eco-SIM cards made from recycled plastic as part of its goal to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. Vodacom will soon provide customers with new Eco-SIMs in the half-sized format made from recycled plastic, progressively replacing SIM...
How roads impact on ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is developing rapidly. With growing economies and increased trade, major road infrastructure plans have been developed for the region, which also hosts some of the world's most unique and diverse ecosystems. A new study by researchers from the...
What lies ahead for IT organisations and users?
Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2022 and beyond, covering three aspects of the lessons that business and IT leaders have learned during ongoing disruption and uncertainty: the push toward human centricity, the race to resilience and the ability...
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People as the new differentiators
Technology is proving to be a double edged sword. On the one hand it enables businesses to operate more efficiently than ever before. On the other hand it’s helping to erode the traditional sources of business differentiation. "It’s never been easier or faster for...
InfoProtect releases online security portal
InfoProtect has created a new online portal for customers to gain access to security solutions and technology advice on a monthly subscription basis. By removing the guesswork and intensive administration normally associated with these portals, InfoProtect is making...
FNB offers smart devices to customers
Qualifying FNB Cheque Account holders and FNB Private Clients can now buy up to four smart devices* on their banking profiles dependant on affordability. This comes just in time for the festive season gift buying rush. In the past, customers were limited to one device...
Backing up from a storage snapshot
How frequently you back up determines how much data you’ll lose if something goes wrong – so any technology that allows more frequent backup without interrupting the flow of work is a good thing, says Warren Olivier, Regional Corporate Account Manager of Veeam...
Reconciliation as a strategic advantage
Many retailers are implementing Value Added Services (VAS) in an effort to enhance the customer experience, to generate incremental revenue, and to ultimately gain a competitive advantage, says Ian Steyn, executive : Products and Sales at Innervation Value Added...
Cisco launches application-centric solutions
Application-centric infrastructure is set to help businesses in South Africa unlock new routes to innovation and profit, Cisco has announced. “A new paradigm shift driven by cloud, mobility and big data is redefining IT, with the Web-based economy shifting to an...
LG G2 offers new features
The LG G2 has officially launched in South Africa. Based on LG’s research of consumer lifestyles and behaviours, this smartphone offers users more real-life benefits than any other phone. One of the most outstanding changes is the practical user experience (UX) of the...
Water management solutions needed in SA
Wasting water in a country that’s as dry as South Africa is almost a sin, and a very expensive one at that. But while there’s growing awareness around the need to protect and conserve the country’s water resources, at consumer level,-millions of litres are lost every...
Standard Bank app arrives for Nokia Lumia
There is a rush of new great applications coming to the Windows Phone Store, and one of South Africa’s leading banks have added theirs to the growing catalogue. The Standard Bank app brings a wide range of features designed to make on-the-go banking easy and secure....
Secure operating environment key for cloud
Increasing levels of adoption of the cloud is driving urgency around the need for a secure operating environment and the skills necessary to maintain this environment. Cloud services experts like Gavin Lingenfelder, cloud services lead at Pamoja, believe good...
Finance Material Master SAP Specialist – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Our client in the healthcare sector helps communities live longer healthier lives through the provision of quality and affordable healthcare services. The client has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Material Master SAP Specialist to manage SAP FI and MM for...
RPG Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us on a contract basis (12 months Fixed Term Contract). What you will do:Design, develop implement,...
SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT
A thrilling opportunity awaits with our client in the automotive sector, who is in search of an SAP ABAP consultant proficient in SAP S/4 HANA, located in Gauteng. Key Skills Requirements: Proficient in ABAP Development, with expertise in: HANA development experience...
Junior Networks Consultant at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Diploma in Networks ConsultingMust have 1 - 3 years of experience in network consulting within the financial services sector.Must have a RE5 Certificate.Must have experience in the healthcare industry,...
SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Pretoria Region
A thrilling opportunity awaits with our client in the automotive sector, who is in search of an SAP ABAP consultant proficient in SAP S/4 HANA, located in Gauteng. Key Skills Requirements: Proficient in ABAP Development, with expertise in: HANA development experience...
Junior Networks Consultant at Construct Executive Search – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Diploma in Networks ConsultingMust have 1 - 3 years of experience in network consulting within the financial services sector.Must have a RE5 Certificate.Must have experience in the healthcare industry,...
Developer at BMW Group
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Database Administrator
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Developer at BMW Group – Gauteng Midrand
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Database Administrator – Gauteng
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