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...

Critical gaps in responsible AI still need to be plugged

Organisations need to urgently prioritise responsible AI to not only adhere to emerging regulations, but also to foster trust and inclusivity in AI-driven innovations. This is among the headline findings of a Qlik-sponsored study by TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy...

Africa’s critical minerals in demand as energy market shifts

As the climate emergency intensifies, demand is surging for minerals that are critical for renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles (EVs). The United Nations (UN) Trade and Development (UNCTAD) projections based on data from...

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...

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...

Millions of Africans lack basic facilities to curb Covid

An international study involving the University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers reveals that hundreds of millions of Africans don't have access to the most basic facilities to prevent the spread of the virus that causes Covid-19. The results show, for example, that...

Time for channel players to place their bets as product shortages bite

High quality market analysis is at a growing premium as European channel businesses try to make sound strategic decisions to minimise the impact of product shortages. The latest data from Context reveals, that for the past year, the supply of notebooks (two weeks),...

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BDS bolsters colour printing with Impika

Following Xerox’s acquisition of France-based industrial inkjet manufacturer Impika, authorised Xerox distributor Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), has released the Impika iPrint Compact printer in South Africa. Impika technology will help Xerox compete in the...

Outsource service management infrastructure

There is a rising trend amongst tower companies across the African continent to outsource their service management portfolio. The question that begs answering however is why? Why would a business look to outsource such a key component of its organisation and what...

Aspect targets Africa’s oil distribution

Moving to target the burgeoning downstream oil distribution sector throughout Africa, Aspect Enterprise Solutions today underscores how the core functionality at the heart of its AspectCTRM trade and risk management system can help specialist African oil bulk...

Total data management solutions needed

When building software or even implementing an application, testing is vital - and good testing requires data. Ziaan Hattingh, managing director of IndigoCube, a company that enables and improves the productivity of the application life cycle in large organisations,...

Nedbank’s App Suite now upgraded

Off the back of its recent win of the "Best Android Consumer App" at the MTN App of the Year awards, Nedbank has released an upgraded version of the Nedbank App Suite. The updated release fits into the bank’s strategy to provide clients with a one-of-a-kind,...

Act now on the imminent POPI bill

The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) act is, now more than ever, an immovable force that South African businesses will soon be expected to comprehensively address or risk facing harsh penalties for failure to act. After several reconsiderations and...

BTI appoints Esquire as SA distributor

Battery Technology Incorporated (BTI), a global Leader in the design and manufacture of notebook power, has announced the appointment of Esquire System Technology as their exclusive distributor in South Africa. “We are very excited about this appointment,” says Mike...

Duxbury-Netgear offers Facebook prize

Duxbury Networking, a specialist networking product distributor, together with its Netgear brand of wireless, storage, security and switching connectivity products, will be making use of the social media site Facebook to build momentum and excitement in the pre-race...

Is fibre only for the elite?

Imagine crystal clear video conferencing without any connection problems, or having immediate access to files in the cloud or streaming high definition videos without having to wait. If you are one of the lucky few to have a 100Mbps line, then you are living the...

The dark side of cloud

In every technology publication I open, every business symposium I attend, every CIO roundtable I facilitate, we hear about the next wave of change branded “cloud”, says Rudie Raath, chief technologist and country manager: Presales, Cloud & Strategic Pursuit, HP...

Front End Developer LW2517

UX Design and Programming: A solid foundation in user experience design principles and front-end programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to craft seamless application interfaces. Data Visualisation and BI Tools: Proficiency in data visualisation tools (Power BI,...

Intermediate DevOps Engineer

Are you a skilled DevOps Engineer looking for a new opportunity to drive innovation and make an impact? Our client, a leading technology company at the forefront of digital transformation, is seeking talented individuals like you to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL...

DevOps Engineer Remote – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Develop & implement SOPs for all DevOps and Sysadmin related tasks, automating these as far as possible as the next DevOps Engineer sought by a dynamic GIS Software Specialist. You will be expected to be available outside office hours to respond to...

Project Manager at Air Products South Africa – Gauteng Kempton Park

Introduction The above vacancy exists in our technical department at our Kempton Park Facility, reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager. Suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of this role are invited to apply for this vacancy. Description The...

Fullstack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Calling all Fullstack Java Developers! Our clients who are a leading automotive company dedicated to revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge technology and innovation are looking for an Advanced Fullstack Java Developer located in the Midrand/Menlyn region....

Java Lead Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and innovative...

Front End Developer LW2517 – Gauteng Johannesburg

UX Design and Programming: A solid foundation in user experience design principles and front-end programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to craft seamless application interfaces. Data Visualisation and BI Tools: Proficiency in data visualisation tools (Power BI,...

Intermediate DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you a skilled DevOps Engineer looking for a new opportunity to drive innovation and make an impact? Our client, a leading technology company at the forefront of digital transformation, is seeking talented individuals like you to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL...

Data Engineer / Software Developer (CH952)

Our client is a South African boutique investment administration service provider is looking to employ a Software Developer with experience in Data Engineering.Requirements:2+ years of recent hands-on software development experience and IT support, bonus skills:Data...

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