AI sets next wave of insurance disruption in motion
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been instrumental in shaping the insurance industry for the past few years and insurance providers have integrated AI models with established methodologies from the actuarial sciences to enhance risk analysis and streamline claim...
Managed services deals tipped to increase in 2024
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Services Contract Database, about 1 800 managed services deals were signed in 2023 worth more than $100-billion in contract value. Although the total number of deals declined compared to 2022, the average deal size...
Robust growth ahead for emerging device categories
The total value of three emerging categories of products - augmented and virtual reality headsets, smart home devices, and wearables - is expected to reach $369,6-billion by the end of this calendar year and swell to $524,9-billion by the end of 2025 according to new...
Passport power ranking shows widest ever gap in travel freedom
The latest results and research from the Henley Passport Index show how proliferating barriers to entry over the past 18 months of the pandemic have resulted in the widest global mobility gap in its 16-year history. Based on exclusive data from the International Air...
Operators can avoid 65% of operational costs with IP network automation
Nokia, in collaboration with Analysys Mason, reveals thatoperators can expect up to a 65% cost avoidance after implementing IP network automation across three operations categories. This is one of several key findings from Nokia's commissioned study. Network...
No evidence user data lost as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram come back online
Social media services Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are back up this morning, but the six-hour outage yesterday has left the world with more questions than answers. The company says there’s no evidence that user data was compromised. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg...
What you need to know about the new Draft Companies Amendment Bill
A new draft of the Companies Amendment Bill has been published. Although the Bill clarifies many important company law issues; several ambiguities related to the current Act remain. Madelein Burger, partner at Webber Wentzel, provides a snapshot of some of the key...
Pandora Papers the biggest leak of offshore transactions
In what is believed to be the biggest data leak to date, the Pandora Papers detailing the offshore investments of hundreds of country and business leaders from around the world was released yesterday (3 October). The 11,9-million confidential documents from at least...
WFH presents opportunity for cost optimisation
Chief financial officers (CFOs) have a new opportunity to recalibrate staff costs by more proactively engaging remote and hybrid employees on their relocation preferences and adjusting salaries in line with the local cost of living, according to Gartner. "Many...
ISPA supports ICASA stance on mobile data
The overwhelming majority of South Africans access the Internet using mobile devices, so the cost of mobile data has a real impact on quality of life. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will shortly publish regulations designed to...
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Sage Africa establishes a presence in Lagos
Sage Africa, a leading provider of business and human resource management software to companies in the small to upper mid-market, has opened an office in Lagos, Nigeria. “Sage is already an established brand with a strong presence in Africa and establishing another...
Technology will give retailers an Xmas boost
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QlikTech unveils business discovery roadmap
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Africa uses e-learning for ITIL training
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McAfee announces SIEM solution
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App-unaware firewalls put data at risk
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Platco Digital deploys Cisco VideoGuard
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Huawei launches agile network switch
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has launched the industry’s first agile network architecture technology and agile switch, the S12700. With a design that has been developed from a service and user experience...
Companies ignore Millenials at their peril
By 2025, Generation Y, also known as Millenials, will comprise more than half of the global population and 75% of the workforce. Employers will not be able to ignore the demands of these workers and many companies have already begun adjusting policies to attract and...
Automart gives digital car trading a boost
South Africa’s largest car site, Automart, believes that their unique mobile and online trader platform allows dealers to operate more efficiently – and cut down costs dramatically. The secret, says Automart product and marketing manager Edna de Sousa, is to...
Controls Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Financial Data Management Specialist – Eastern Cape East London
Job Overview:The purpose of this role is to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements as well as overseeing and providing guidance to junior staff members in the finance department.Minimum...
Senior Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Westville
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Software Developer
Our client in the Engineering industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ a Software Developer. A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Minimum qualification requirement is a Bachelor's Degree in Computing Science. Proven...
Data Engineer/ETL Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Data Solutions Provider seeks a highly skilled Data Engineer/ETL Developer to join its team dedicated to transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business success. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing...
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Our client in the Engineering industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ a Software Developer. A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Minimum qualification requirement is a Bachelor's Degree in Computing Science. Proven...
Data Engineer/ETL Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Tokai
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