Open Banking, AI expected to drive credit scoring market
Credit scoring services will grow by 67% to $44-billion by 2028, according to a new study from fintech experts Juniper Research, which says emerging markets will experience the greatest growth. The report says the African & Middle Eastern region will grow by 117%...
Can force majeure be invoked if the grid collapses?
If South Africa were to experience a total grid collapse, parties to a contract may be able to invoke force majeure clauses, or if no such clauses exist, to rely on the law of supervening impossibility, according to this opinion by Michael Straeuli, partner and...
Global semiconductor revenue grew 7,3% in 2020
Following a decline of 12% in 2019, worldwide semiconductor revenue rebounded in 2020 to total $449,8-billion, an increase of 7,3% from 2019, according to preliminary results by Gartner. "In early 2020, the expectation was that Covid-19 would have a negative impact...
Cloud migration a top priority for 2021
A massive 65% of companies indicate that cloud migration will be a top priority in 2021. This is one of the findings from a new survey of about 1 000 IT decision makers by Next Pathway, which also reveals three key themes: * Cloud migration is a journey. * Cloud...
2021 trends for app modernisation
Enterprises need to pick and choose those key cloud services most relevant to supporting app modernisation in order to accelerate digitisation and combat the effects of a global pandemic and economic fall-out. GlobalData predicts leading technologies and initiatives...
Low effort digital buying key to B2B sales success
The key to accelerating revenue growth for B2B sales organisations is a low-effort, digital buying experience that helps customers feel more confident about their decisions, according to Gartner. "The B2B buying journey has fundamentally changed in the last year, with...
Meerkat telescope makes landmark giant galaxy discovery
Two giant radio galaxies have been discovered with South Africa's powerful MeerKAT telescope. These galaxies are amongst the largest single objects in the universe and are thought to be quite rare. The discovery has been published online in the Monthly Notices of the...
2020 climate events show how excess heat is expressed
By most accounts, 2020 has been a rough year for the planet. It was the warmest year on record, just barely exceeding the record set in 2016 by less than a tenth of a degree according to NASA’s analysis. Massive wildfires scorched Australia, Siberia, and the United...
Stigma drives gamers to conceal their activities
One-third (33%) of gamers in South Africa are ashamed of how much they game and hide it from their parents. This is according to global research commissioned by Kaspersky and conducted by Savanta in November last year, which looks at gaming in 2020 across 17 countries...
2020 saw record growth for Europe’s channel
The European IT channel ended an extraordinary year on a high, with distribution sales hitting a record €26,3-billion and year-on-year growth of 10,2% for Q4, according to market research group Context. The figures are in keeping with a year in which the channel...
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Embracing the cloud
While cloud computing has been touted as the next-generation architecture for enterprises, some channel players perceive it as a threat, cutting them out the channel supply chain and eroding their traditional product and value-added service margins, says Anamika...
Microsoft collaboration boosts East Africa
As part of the recently launched Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative, Microsoft has announced a strategic co-operation with business incubator iHub and the m:lab East Africa consortium to enable start-ups, innovators and the developer community of East Africa to grow their...
Senegal’s ICT skills can help Africa grow
SAP has reaffirmed its commitment to Senegal, applauding the country's superior ICT (information and communications technologies) skills that offer a significant pool of talent that could serve the entire region. The market leader in enterprise application software...
WD makes strategic investment in Skyera
Skyera and Western Digital have announced that Skyera has received strategic funding from Western Digital Capital as part of its recently announced Series B round of financing. Western Digital Capital co-invested in the $51-million round as an extension of the...
Nashua Mobile partners with Porsche Design
The flagship Porsche Design retail store in Johannesburg has selected Nashua Mobile as its exclusive cellular service provider partner for the iconic Porsche Design P9981 BlackBerry smartphone. Lovers of luxury brands will be able to purchase voice and data contracts...
Mobile apps deliver real business value
Mobile applications have become quite the fashion statement, with companies and individuals the world over spending time and money developing solutions for every conceivable problem. Even larger corporates and governments have been getting in on the act in the hopes...
Adobe VIP deal rewards Dax Data’s partners
Dax Data is offering partners Adobe’s Value Incentive Plan (VIP) subscription-based licensing programme for its newly launched Creative Cloud for Teams Suite. Designed for companies of all sizes, VIP membership marks a significant move on the part of Adobe away from...
Unison Communications, Aspivia join forces
Renowned for his ability to spot opportunities for communication enablement and for astute investment in up and coming IT ventures, Angus MacRobert has concluded another great match between two of the most influential telephone management service providers in southern...
Lexmark acquires Twistage and AccessVia
Lexmark International has announced the completion of two acquisitions, San Francisco-based Twistage and Seattle-based AccessVia. The total acquisition price for the companies combined is approximately $31,5-million. Twistage offers an industry-leading, pure cloud...
SMEs present an opportunity for the channel
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are important contributors to South Africa’s economic development, with some researchers estimating the total economic output of SMEs at 50% of GDP. However, SMEs face several hurdles in South Africa’s business environment, among...
Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
A reputable Software house is looking to employ a Senior Software Developer, who will contribute to the development and implementation of complex software solutions. An All-Star who will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software...
Senior Android Engineer – Remote Remote
Senior Android EngineerRemote / San Francisco12 month contract - rate negotiable Are you an Android Software Engineer eager to make a positive impact? Is this you?Do you thrive on delivering exceptional user experiences while embracing cutting-edge technologies? Join...
Developer (C#/SQL) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Enterprise Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a deadline-driven Intermediate C# / SQL Developer who enjoys solving complex problems. Your role will entail App design, critical software testing, troubleshooting operating...
Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer (Fully remote)
A fast-growing international startup consultancy building bespoke software to create digital transformationsolutions for a wide variety of corporate clients requires a Senior C# ASP.Net Developer.The candidate will be required to develop software and applications...
Junior IT Technician
Pinetown - A dynamic and growing IT company managing a large client's diverse IT infrastructure, is seeking a passionate Junior IT Technician to join their team.An IT company that manages a large corporate is seeking a Junior IT technician who is willing and able to...
Senior C# Developer
Are you ready to join a company that places value on efficient solutions? Are you a C# guru? Check out the requirements below to see if you qualify for this exciting venture! Responsibilities/Tasks: Support existing and develop new functionality and...
Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer (Fully remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
A fast-growing international startup consultancy building bespoke software to create digital transformationsolutions for a wide variety of corporate clients requires a Senior C# ASP.Net Developer.The candidate will be required to develop software and applications...
Junior IT Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
Pinetown - A dynamic and growing IT company managing a large client's diverse IT infrastructure, is seeking a passionate Junior IT Technician to join their team.An IT company that manages a large corporate is seeking a Junior IT technician who is willing and able to...
Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Are you ready to join a company that places value on efficient solutions? Are you a C# guru? Check out the requirements below to see if you qualify for this exciting venture! Responsibilities/Tasks: Support existing and develop new functionality and...
Project Manager
ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager will deliver the development and pre-financial close works for an anaerobic digestion plant to generate electricity for export on the national grid, using organic waste as a feedstock, including: Draft, control, and deliver a...
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