Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

Young scientists gear up for Regeneron science fair

A group of six young scientists from South Africa are set to showcase their scientific brilliance at the world's largest pre-college Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition in Los Angeles, California. The youngsters got the opportunity to...

2m customers help FlySafair celebrate its 10th anniversary

FlySafair's annual sale, offering 50 000 tickets with the airline for R10, attracted nearly 2-million people for its 10th anniversary edition celebrating "Flying with Heart". "We are extremely happy with how yesterday's sale went," says Kirby Gordon, chief marketing...

Remote working drives new security threats

A significant 74% of security decision makers across US and Europe say procedures and controls have become more complex - and 73% are struggling to manage the increase in threats. "It was like changing an engine on a plane while it was in flight." That's how one...

Passwordless security gains popularity

Enterprises are taking steps to move away from passwords and adopting low-friction authentication methods to protect the hybrid workforce. According to a new report published today from Cisco's Duo Security, while the total number of Duo MFA authentications increased...

Third-party incidents the most costly data breaches

The latest edition of Kaspersky's annual IT Security Economics report reveals the growing severity of cybersecurity incidents affecting businesses through suppliers that they share data with. The average financial impact of such an event for an enterprise reached...

IT and business services show signs of recovery

Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow by 3.4% (in constant currency) in 2021, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. In nominal dollar denominated revenue based on today's exchange rate,...

South Africans keep their cash stashed

South Africans have become more dependent on cash during the Covid-19 pandemic. "In South Africa, cash has proven to be a resilient medium of payment in uncertain times, but its increased use also indicates a need for greater inclusion in the digital payments...

Logistics partnerships could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Logistics leaders must pursue three strategic external partnerships to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to contribute to their organisation's sustainability goals, according to Gartner. "Organisations on an emissions reduction journey initially leverage...

This is why people quit their jobs

A staggering 4,3-million around the world quit their jobs in August this year, according to new reports. Using in-house research, Gregory P Smith, an expert at business formation provider ZenBusiness, has revealed the top 10 reasons why people quit their job, and...

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eScan awarded AV-Test certification

eScan has been awarded the latest AV-Test certification for their latest Home user product, eScan Internet Security Suite with Cloud Security, for the tests conducted in July and August 2013. The AV-TEST Award acknowledges supportive and effective antivirus products...

Moving to enterprise data quality

Data continues to increase at an exponential rate, presenting organisations with a host of new challenges, not least of which is managing the quality of these significant volumes of information, says Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management. Continually expanding...

Mobility beyond the device

Over the past 24 months there has been a veritable tempest surrounding the rise of the cloud. From cloud-lovers to cloud-haters, the debate has rumbled back and forth on the likes of security, sovereignty and sustainability, says Ashton Steyn, CTO and cloud...

Losing the fight against malware

Cyber attacks are growing in frequency and sophistication. Traditional security systems and protocols are no longer successfully protecting businesses against cyber-attacks. Governments, organisations and industry need to come together to formulate a new approach to...

Self-service may do businesses a disservice

The effects of the global recession was keenly felt in call centres, with managers and IT under increasing pressure to lower costs, but some of the tactics may be doing more harm than good, says Jed Hewson, director of 1Stream. Staff costs are, of course, the most...

DUT upgrades management systems

As a respected academic institution, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) takes pride in applying the latest developments in its ERP system to boost its organisational performance. That’s why it has upgraded its ITS Integrator solution to the latest version,...

Citrix certifications grow opportunities

Citrix announced the roll out of the first of several new technical certifications. By taking a solution-based approach, these certifications provide partners with the breadth of skills required to design, deploy and support holistic Citrix solutions. From a strategic...

SAP, UCS Solutions grow Dis-Chem

Dis-Chem’s IT & Projects executive, Kim Sim, highlighted the contribution of SAP and UCS Solutions to the company’s successful and continued growth at the SAP Australian User Group annual summit. The conference was held in Sydney in September. “Our company was...

Software AG shows strong growth

Software AG has released its financial results (IFRS, preliminary) for the third quarter of 2013. The company's performance confirms that its strategic transformation is producing sustainable results. With increases in license revenue of about 31% (at constant...

Fujitsu expands MDM solutions

Fujitsu has helped enterprises achieve greater employee productivity by enabling mobile access to secure data, applications and communications, with the launch of Fujitsu Managed Infrastructure Service Managed Mobile. Originally launched in 2009, this solution has...

Frontend Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg

As an Intermediate Frontend Developer, you will have a pivotal role in developing and implementing user interfaces for our web applications. You will collaborate closely with our design and backend development teams to craft seamless and engaging user experiences....

Project Manager IT

Key Result Areas : Establish & operate planning standards & controlsProactively monitor progress, resolve issues, and initiate appropriate corrective actionRoll-up & analysis to program-level plan.Highlights variances to baseline commitments.Support...

Senior IT Administrator

Our client in the Manufacturing Industry, based in City Deep (JHB South), is currently looking to employ a Senior IT Administrator. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:A minimum of 3 years' experience in a desktop support role. A+ / N+ - MS...

ODOO Developer

Our BI & ICT Consulting client (German) is seeking an experienced Odoo developer to join their SA-based team. Work from home anywhere in SA for this German organisation.As an Odoo developer, you will be responsible for developing and customizing Odoo modules to...

IT Support Technician

A small business based in Durban is seeking a knowledgeable IT Support Technician to join their team. You will be responsible for all IT Support related tasks for the business. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office...

Project Manager IT – Gauteng Bryanston

Key Result Areas : Establish & operate planning standards & controlsProactively monitor progress, resolve issues, and initiate appropriate corrective actionRoll-up & analysis to program-level plan.Highlights variances to baseline commitments.Support...

Senior IT Administrator – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Our client in the Manufacturing Industry, based in City Deep (JHB South), is currently looking to employ a Senior IT Administrator. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:A minimum of 3 years' experience in a desktop support role. A+ / N+ - MS...

ODOO Developer – Remote Remote

Our BI & ICT Consulting client (German) is seeking an experienced Odoo developer to join their SA-based team. Work from home anywhere in SA for this German organisation.As an Odoo developer, you will be responsible for developing and customizing Odoo modules to...

IT Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

A small business based in Durban is seeking a knowledgeable IT Support Technician to join their team. You will be responsible for all IT Support related tasks for the business. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office...

Software Support Officer

Exciting Job Opportunity in Paarl for a Software Support Officer! You'll play a key role in providing technical support and guidance to clients, ensuring they get the most out of their software. This dynamic position involves troubleshooting, client education, and...

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