Geopolitical uncertainty, trade restrictions, divergence on AI the biggest risks
Businesses operating across borders are facing slowing growth and an increasing battle for long-term sustainability, according to a new report from KPMG International. The findings in KPMG's Top risks forecast: Bottom lines for business in 2024 and beyond shine a...
Cisco debuts AI-powered investments
Cisco has kicked off its Cisco LIVE 2024 event with new AI-powered innovations and investments that deliver a clear message: AI isn't just the latest turning point in technology. It's an efficient, intelligent source of digital resilience that can connect and protect...
Risk management must address shifting nature of business volatility
The past two years have been incredibly volatile, according to Aon's 2021 Global Risk Management Survey, with the global Covid-19 pandemic having had a ripple effect across other types of risk, such as heightened awareness of reputation and cyber, as long-tail risks...
One-vendor approach to cloud pronounced dead
A new global study from IBM shows there has been a drastic shift in business needs as only 3% of respondents reported using a single private or public cloud in 2021, down from 29% in 2019 - establishing hybrid cloud as the dominant IT architecture. The global study,...
Robots set to alleviate data centre staff shortages
By 2025, half of cloud data centres will deploy advanced robots with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities, resulting in 30% higher operating efficiency, according to Gartner. "The gap between growing server and storage volumes at data...
AI helps to improve team culture
More than 75% of managers who reported that their artificial intelligence implementations improved their team's decision-making and efficiency also saw improvements in collective learning (87%), team morale (79%), and collaboration (78%). This is according to the...
12th Gen Intel Core processor family launched
Intel has launched the 12th Gen Intel Core processor family with six new unlocked desktop processors, including the 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K for better gaming performance. With a max turbo boost of up to 5.2 GHz and as many as 16 cores and 24 threads, the new...
AI key to cutting energy demand for telcos
Communication service providers (CSPs) around the world believe that deploying artificial intelligence (AI) software is essential to reducing fast-rising network energy demand and emissions, spurred by internet traffic growth. This is among the findings of new...
Net1 to acquire the Connect Group
Net 1 UEPS Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the Connect Group for a consideration of approximately R3,7-billion, or $242-million at an exchange rate of $1:R5.22. The acquisition is expected to close in the quarter ending March 31,...
Lazarus takes aim at defense industry
Advanced persistent threat (APT) actors continuously advance their ways of working. While some choose to remain consistent in their strategy, others adopt new techniques, tactics and procedures. In Q3, Kaspersky's researchers witnessed Lazarus, a highly prolific...
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The power of predictive maintenance
As industries and governments turn toward greater mechanisation and become increasingly reliant on technology, the need to keep systems running smoothly has never been as critical as it is today, says Nadine Shenker, director of Business Intelligence and Advanced...
Car & General named Garmin distributor
Garmin sub-Saharan Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Car & General as an East African distributor. Car & General have a long standing presence in the East Africa region, distributing brands such as Cummins, Briggs and Stratton, TVS, LML,...
CoEs are key for skills transfer, growth
ICT outsourcing has become a popular model, both in South Africa and across the world, as it enables organisations to leverage scarce ICT skills in a cost-effective and efficient manner, says Collin Govender, VP systems integration at T-Systems in South Africa....
HP unveils SDN Developer Kit
HP has recently unveiled the industry’s first enterprise-class software-defined networking (SDN) open ecosystem with the HP SDN Developer Kit (SDK) and the HP SDN App Store, creating new business opportunities for partners, and providing a simple way for customers to...
McMethod’s top project management tips
Projects tend to come and go, whereas the very best project managers can leave a lasting legacy – if they follow a proven recipe, a guideline of what constitutes quality from those in the know. Tony McManus, MD from project management specialist McManus Consulting,...
Argos, eBay pilot the future of retail
The tie-up between Argos and eBay is the dawn of a new kind of retail environment and could spark more partnerships, according to Associate Professor of Marketing & Strategic Management Scott Dacko. Home Retail Group Plc’s Argos is trialling a partnership with the...
Video surveillance creates opportunities
Video surveillance is increasingly gaining the attention of businesses as a means to reduce crime such as theft and even increase productivity. In earlier days, these companies would identify a suitable security reseller to provide them with a solution that runs on...
Oracle adds cloud marketplace
Continuing its commitment to offer the industry’s broadest and most advanced cloud portfolio, Oracle introduced the Oracle Cloud Marketplace, a global marketplace where partners can publish applications and customers can browse through and discover new solutions to...
Maturing payroll market boosts economy
Payroll in South African businesses has grown and is stealing a great deal more of the corporate limelight than has been the case in the past. This was confirmed by experts in HR and payroll administration recently at the South African Payroll Association’s (SAPA)...
Movitel wins Frost & Sullivan award
The American Research and Consulting firm Frost and Sullivan presented Movitel with Competitive Strategy Leadership award in mobile communications on 15 August 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa. Movitel’s strategy of extending service coverage received a nine out of 10...
Business Analyst (Finance) – Western Cape Cape Town
Calling all problem-solving superheroes. We're seeking a Finance Business Analyst to join our team. If you're a mastermind at analyzing data, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos...
Data Scientist – Remote Remote
A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Data ScientistThe Data Scientist will play a pivotal role in executing the organisation's data strategy and transforming data into critical information useful to make sound business decisions by means of...
AWS Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Role : AWS Data EngineerLocation : Johannesburg [ 3 Days in a week from office]Duration : 12 Months renewal Job Spec AWS Data Engineer Spec as below AWS Data EngineerWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Data Engineer to join our Global Markets...
Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE: To lead the design of an enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures, and policies. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Application Architecture domain establishment • interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture...
Intermediate .NET Core Software Engineer
Are you passionate about software development and eager to work with cutting-edge technologies? We're looking for a talented Intermediate .NET Core Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate...
Senior Database Administrator at M&M Consulting
Roles and Responsibilities: Database AdministrationProvide administration of database systems including installation, upgrades, configuration, migration, consolidation, monitoring, tuning, and maintenanceTesting new versions of the database management system (DBMS)Set...
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An innovative business solutions company based in PTA is looking to hire a performance-based .Net Developer to join their team in-office. The candidate will be part of a team that design and develop business solutions that are 100% customised to the clients' business'...
Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
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Intermediate .NET Core Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior Database Administrator at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead
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