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...
Unified comms shows 60% growth so far in 2021
Revenue growth from sales of unified communications (UC) products and systems across Europe has continued upwards in the first few months of 2021, despite a strong 2020 dominated by mass remote working, according to Context. Context figures for sales through IT...
Tshimologong CEO awarded French National Order of Merit
Lesley Donna Williams, CEO of Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, has been made a knight in the National Order of Merit by Aurélien Lechevallier, ambassador of France to South Africa. The prestigious award was in recognition of the close links fostered between...
Deep tech could solve social issues if funding keeps pace
Investors are betting on post-pandemic "deep tech" unicorn startups that address major social problems. In fact, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) finds that funding for the new innovative field has grown from $15-billion to $60-billion in four years and could exceed...
Telkom expects higher earnings
Telkom has released a trading statement to alert shareholders that it expects a significant increase in earnings for the year ended 31 March 2021. Shareholders are advised that reported headline earnings per share (HEPS) is expected to increase by 145% to 155%, while...
Successful companies choose a RevOps model
By 2025, 75% of the highest growth companies in the world will deploy a revenue operations (RevOps) model, according to Gartner. A move from sales enablement to revenue enablement is needed in today's rapidly shifting buying and selling dynamic to support this RevOps...
What have people left behind in Uber cars?
Cell phones and keys are the items most likely to be left behind in an Uber, with headphones and wallets close behind. Uber's fifth annual Lost & Found Index shows that these items might be the most common, but they are not the most unusual - people have forgotten...
Bizarro banking Trojan goes global
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new banking malware from Brazil, named Bizarro, targeting 70 banks from different European and South American countries. Last year, Kaspersky researchers saw several banking trojans from South America (Guildma, Javali, Melcoz...
Users warned about Post Office scams
Cybersecurity firm J2 has warned against the rapid increase in Post Office scams, lulling unsuspecting people into believing there is a package for delivery. The email is made to look like a notification from the South African Post Office (SAPO) and prompts the...
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Backup and recovery for emerging enterprises
There is a lot of hype in the marketplace about virtual machine backups at a host level to backup infrastructures in its entirety in order to deploy it elsewhere as part of their backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategy. In reality, these types of backup and DR...
Mine loyalty programmes for data insights
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IM landscape changes rapidly in SA
The rapid growth of the WhatsApp instant messaging (IM) client and the decline in the volume of chat messages going through MXit over the past 12 months in South Africa, are indicative of the change in the way people are using their mobile phones to communicate with...
Vicitude, Yellowfin SA ink BI partnership
Cape Town-based software specialist, Vicitude Business Solutions, has signed a reseller agreement with Yellowfin South Africa, the official distributor for Yellowfin in sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement will see Vicitude offering Yellowfin’s easy-to-use business...
Pannar Seed buys digital Xerox press
In a move away from outsourced litho printing, Pannar Seed’s in-house media and printing service department has bought a Xerox Colour X1000 digital press from Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), Africa’s leading document management technology and services company, and the...
Mimecast offers Large File Send for Outlook
Mimecast announced Large File Send for Outlook a new service that makes sending large files secure and easy for users but meets the governance and management needs of IT staff. The service will eliminate a common data security or "Shadow IT" threat caused when users...
E-learning enhances business performance
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Tecovation appointed as Kounta POS reseller
Des Parker, CEO of Tecovation, part of Bothongo Group Commercial, has announced that they have been appointed as the regional reseller for Kounta in the southern African region. “Retail and hospitality businesses can get a quick start in the cloud with Kounta’s new...
C-COM, Vox Telecom announce partnership
C-COM Satellite Systems, the leading global provider of mobile auto-deploying satellite antenna systems, has announced that it has started supplying South Africa’s largest independent telecommunications firm with iNetVu Mobile antennas. The C-COM manufactured antennas...
M-KOPA Solar rolls out Sage 300 ERP
M-KOPA Solar was in need of a system that could provide for integration, flexibility and detailed reporting. Sage 300 ERP Standard Edition (formerly Sage 300 ERP Accpac) presented itself as the perfect solution to address the company’s business needs and...
Technical Specialist (Senior) Market Shaping (Wits RHI) – Gauteng Parktown
Main purpose of the job:Assume overall direct responsibility for the deliverable of the Market Shaping output, manage all milestones, timelines, and any emerging interdependenciesLead the implementation of the Market Shaping workingLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey...
Medical Technical Lead (Drug Development and Regulatory Processes) Wits RHI
Main purpose of the job:Lead the drug development and regulatory processes workstream for the market-shaping outputLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey performance areas:Lead the drug development & regulatory processes workstreamWork closely with CHAI and lead...
Medical Technical Lead (Drug Development and Regulatory Processes) Wits RHI – Gauteng Parktown
Main purpose of the job:Lead the drug development and regulatory processes workstream for the market-shaping outputLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey performance areas:Lead the drug development & regulatory processes workstreamWork closely with CHAI and lead...
Medical Technical Lead (Supplier Engagement/Contract Management) Wits RHI
Main purpose of the job:Lead the supplier engagement and contract management workstream for the market-shaping outputLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey performance areas:Lead the supplier engagement and contract management workstreamWork closely with CHAI, and...
Medical Technical Lead (Supplier Engagement/Contract Management) Wits RHI – Gauteng Parktown
Main purpose of the job:Lead the supplier engagement and contract management workstream for the market-shaping outputLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey performance areas:Lead the supplier engagement and contract management workstreamWork closely with CHAI, and...
Academic – Information Technology at Mancosa
Introduction MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Academic - Information Technology CORE PURPOSETo...
Solar PV Project Manager at SFG Engineering Service PTY LTD
Job requirements: A minimum qualification of National Diploma Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Civil or Structural EngineeringEligible to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa.Job responsibilities: Manage solar PV projects within the...
Academic – Information Technology at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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Solar PV Project Manager at SFG Engineering Service PTY LTD – Western Cape Muizenberg
Job requirements: A minimum qualification of National Diploma Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Civil or Structural EngineeringEligible to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa.Job responsibilities: Manage solar PV projects within the...
Technical Support/Heldpesk Tier 1
Urgent position to be filled! We are looking for a young individual who is passionate about the IT industry and very client centric to handle first line, remote support functions. Position will suit a self-motivated individual who is looking to build and grow. Must...
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