The impact of GenAI on procurement
By 2027, 50% of organisations will support supplier contract negotiations through the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled contract risk analysis and editing tools, says Gartner. According to its recent survey of 101 procurement leaders, conducted in November...
Telcos could be left behind with network APIs
This year has finally seen Network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) gain commercial traction for both mobile and fixed networks in multiple markets across the globe - mobile network operators across Europe, Asia, and the Americas have latched on to the GSMA...
South Africans rush to book UK flights
South Africa's removal from the UK's travel red list on 7 October has resulted in a flood of enquiries and bookings for The Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). On 8 October, the group saw its revenue for October shoot up by 89% across its leisure brands. In the hours...
Corporate lawyers are exhausted from the pandemic
The pandemic has taken a toll on many lawyers, as a survey of 202 corporate lawyers in July 2021 showed that 54% are exhausted to some degree, with 20% scoring as highly exhausted, according to Gartner. "The fact that many corporate lawyers are exhausted is probably...
Cellular IoT gateway vendors first-to-market with 5G devices for IoT
Close to 3,7-million cellular IoT gateways were shipped globally during 2020, at a total market value of approximately $1,01-billion. Berg Insight has released new findings about the market for cellular IoT gateways and routers, finding that annual sales were flat...
Content platforms drive ECM evolution
Kathy Gibson reports from Hyland CommunityLive 2021 – Disruption is driving organisations to really think about their digital experiences and to examine their content and processes in a new light. The have to become resilient and adaptive, says Cheryl McKinnon,...
Blue Origin, with William Shatner, completes second human flight to space and back
William Shatner, known for his role of Captain James T Kirk in the original Star Trek series, yesterday boldly went where only a new have gone before … The Blue Origin space shuttle successfully completed its second human spaceflight on board New Shepard on with four...
IoT will be the primary Internet 4.0 technology
New research by Inmarsat reveals that investment in the Internet of Things (IoT) is set to overtake cloud computing, next generation security, big data analytics and other digital transformation technologies in the near future. Respondents drawn from multiple...
Revix verifies customers’ crypto funds
Revix, the Cape Town-based investment platform backed by Sabvest and partnering with Mazars, has obtained an independent, verified audit to prove that customer funds are properly held. The company believes that the Proof of Reserves report released by Mazars on 1...
People matter in post-Covid transformation
The business world inevitably reflects the society that surrounds it, as changes in societal norms and evolving cultural values naturally filter into office environments. After all, businesses are composed of people. What's less obvious is that the relationship works...
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Intervate announces Telkom Knockout app
Intervate, South Africa's foremost provider of Enterprise Information Management (EIM) solutions, partnered up with Microsoft to develop the Telkom Knockout Tournament Application which now available for download on Windows 8 mobile phone. The Telkom Knockout...
Bytes SI offers biometric keyboard solution
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Survey shows improvement in Telkom service
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Zebra workshop focuses on tech trends
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IT security training occurs in-house
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SMEs can play a role in BBBEE success
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AccTech wins top Microsoft award
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Spar uses Pricer electronic shelf labels
Pricer electronic shelf labels (ESLs), exclusively supplied by XON in Africa, have gained significant traction with Spar stores around the country because the system grants retailers numerous operational benefits and significant return on investment (ROI). The...
Mobile workers affect network security
Most savvy businesses devote a significant portion of the IT budget to ensuring that their data network is secure. This usually includes implementing a VPN (Virtual Private Network), enabling employees to access confidential data, email systems and other cloud-type...
McAfee releases Data Centre Suite
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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...
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IT Professional Systems
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ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a forward-thinking Backend Python Developer who's keen on contributing to a high-impact project is sought by a provider of Data-driven solutions with a global operational footprint. Joining a collaborative team, you will help...
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