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...
Ransomware looms large in the threat landscape
More organisations are more concerned about ransomware than other cyberthreats, according to Fortinet's 2021 Global State of Ransomware Report. However, while the majority of organizations surveyed indicated they are prepared for a ransomware attack, including...
SA users bullish about cryptocurrencies
A significant 82% of South Africans who hold cryptocurrency on the Luno platform expect the bitcoin price to rise significantly, some believe as high as $100 000. Bitcoin is trading at around $43 600 currently after reaching $50 000 at the end of August. More than 1...
Medical scheme customer satisfaction, loyalty at a six-year low
The pandemic has brought no reprieve for medical schemes, even with heightened consumer consciousness of the need for access to private, quality healthcare and the role that medical scheme membership plays in providing such access. Overall customer satisfaction of...
Roll up your sleeves for a Vooma Vaccination Weekend
South Africans and people who live in South Africa will have an opportunity on Friday and Saturday, 1 and 2 October 2021, to protect themselves against Covid-19 in a nationwide mass vaccination drive hosted by government and civil society. The public and private...
Young people urge leaders to protect the most vulnerable against climate change
More than 2 000 young leaders and youth-led organisations from across the Commonwealth are urging governmentts to respect the needs and contributions of the world's most vulnerable groups, in the lead up to global climate talks in Glasgow in November. The Commonwealth...
Mobile Internet now connects more than half the world’s people
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, more than half of the world's population is now using the mobile internet, with just over 4-billion people now connected - 225-million more compared to 2019, and up from a third of people globally just six years ago. Even with this...
Bank customers under fire from digital, online threats
Covid-19, in conjunction with the implementation of regulations of the Disaster Management Act had a notable influence on financial crime trends in 2020. It triggered changes in human behaviour, human movement, and policing, creating new opportunities for criminals...
SA faces post-Covid skills gap
South African ICT employers and practitioners appear to have adapted well to the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns, with little to no negative impacts on working conditions or ICT skills demand and supply. However, significant digital skills gaps remain. This...
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SA data users need the cloud
The rollout and adoption of cloud services in South Africa is inhibited by extraneous circumstances. And there is currently little optimism that these constraints will soon be overcome, says Mervyn Mooi, director at Knowledge Integration Dynamics (KID). In the world...
Become a data naturalist
Are we "drowning in data"? Davide Hanan, MD of QlikView SA explains how all humans are naturally data analysts if we’re presented with information in the right way. I’m often asked if we are now faced with too much data to analyse; a ‘data deluge’ if you will. People...
HP announces mobile print solutions
HP recently announced secured mobile print solutions that make it easier for business customers to print whenever and wherever they need. HP also announced new single-function printers, multifunction printers (MFPs), scanners and solutions that streamline customers’...
Huawei MediaPad 10 Link comes to SA
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has announced the availability of the 10-inch Huawei MediaPad 10 Link HD quad-core tablet in South Africa. Running on Android 4.1, the Huawei MediaPad 10 Link provides an...
IS grows cloud adoption with EMC technology
Internet Solutions (IS) has announced that it has extended its partnership with EMC® Corporation by joining the EMC Velocity Service Provider Program as a Gold Partner. Furthermore, IS will deliver a cost effective dual site data replication solution called Cloud Rack...
Nyalu Communications buys Xerox presses
Marketing communications solutions company Nyalu Communications, a level one BB-BEE contributor which offers printing, branding, graphic design and media buying services to its customers, has bought a Xerox D95 copier/printer and a Xerox X1000CP full colour digital...
Governance key for financial institutions
In this mobile era, computers, laptops, tablet devices and smartphones have become the new bank "branches". Customers are used to accessing banking services anywhere, fast, conveniently and most importantly safely, without having to worry about additional risks. It is...
CA study shows DevOps drives revenue
CA Southern Africa has revealed the results of a global study commissioned by CA Technologies. The study, TechInsights Report: What Smart Businesses Know About DevOps, reveals that IT leaders in the United States have seen concrete business benefits as a result of...
Using big data effectively
Effectively using big data is not about sifting through a wealth of historical data, it is about focusing on the ‘now’ within the data, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager of LGR Telecommunications. Amid the daunting volumes of digitised data now in...
QlikView boosts customers’ BI
QlikView has announced the launch of its Qlik Customer Success Framework to help customers progressively optimise how they use data as a strategic resource. This builds on the company’s QlikView. Next strategic roadmap to transform the BI market through its Natural...
User Experience Designer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
User Experience DesignerLocation: Johannesburg/ Cape town, South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...
Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein
· > 10 years of software development experience.· Proficient in C#.Net.· Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and web development frameworks (AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery).· Experience in service-oriented architecture.· Proven experience with software design and OOD...
Business Process Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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IT Security Specialist – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Our client, a market leader in the IT Industry, based Bryanston, Johannesburg, is currently looking to employ an experienced IT Security Specialist.An exciting new job opportunity awaits you!Responsibilities:Manage a team of security professionals, providing guidance,...
Software Engineer-Cloud Enabling (streaming) (advanced) – Gauteng Pretoria
Our Client is looking for a Software Engineer-Cloud Enabling (streaming) Advanced. If you meet the below requirements , please send us your CV.ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· In-depth technical knowledge· Excellent and articulate communicator· Ability to influence and...
Mainframe Application Developer at Accenture
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Solutions Architect
SAP Solution Architect- Finance Exp: 10-15 Yrs Location: Johannesburg "1. 5- 6 Full Life Cycle SAP ERP Implementation covering expertise in SAP FICO module At least 2+ implementations in the S/4HANA versionFacilitate the implementation and support of SAP Financials...
Business Analyst
Business Analyst - Insurance Software Tech! Hybrid working opportunity where analysis meets excellence?? 1-2 years Business Analysis Experience required! ?? Enjoy a dynamic and enriching work environment within the cutting-edge insurance technology industry. The...
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3-month contract with an option to renew. AREA AND TEAM We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Data Engineer to join our Global Markets division. In this role, you will work closely with our traders, quantitative analysts, and data scientists to design,...
SAP ABAP Developer (Expert) 0537 TT
Based on a strong technical ABAP background, play a technical solution architect role for all change requests.Mediate between developers and functional team members and will engage directly with product owner(s) and external partner feature team(s) for the respective...
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