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...
AI forces evolution in D&A operating models
A massive 61% of organisations are forced to evolve or rethink their data and analytics (D&A) operating model because of the impact of disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, according to a new Gartner survey. The annual Gartner Chief Data &...
Is SA moving to a cashless society?
As the world shifts towards cashless payment methods, South Africa is gradually moving away from cash against a social and economic backdrop of inequality and slow economic growth. Research done by Diana Bresendale, MPhil in Futures Studies graduate of the University...
SA still top for digital quality of life in Africa
The third annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) ranks South Africa 68th among 110 countries. Covering 90% of the global population, the DQL study is conducted by the cybersecurity company Surfshark and evaluates countries based on a set of five...
Amid uncertainty, hybrid work models still evolving
The global pandemic forced IT teams and business leaders to dramatically rethink where and how their employees work. With the post-pandemic recovery underway but challenged by the Delta variant and uneven vaccination rates, many organisations are still trying to...
Directors concerned about economic climate, but bullish about the future
South African company directors feel predominantly negative about economic conditions facing the country in coming months, and are also increasingly concerned over a shortage of skilled labour as well as sometimes onerous union demands. That's the top line from the...
Fully vaxxed – don’t get fully hacked
Congratulations: you've been vaccinated, and you've got the card to prove it. But be wary of where you post pictures of that card, or who you show it to, because while you're celebrating, scammers are too. According to Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content...
Covid-19 accelerates global IoT adoption
There has been a rapid increase in the maturity level of organisations adopting the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Research findings by Inmarsat, drawn from multiple industries, also show that Covid-19 has demonstrated...
Government plans for a digital future
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei Connect - The South African government aims to ensure all citizens have access to digital technology and services by 2024. Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani, assistant director-general in the Department of Communications and Digital...
Africa Data Centre completes Midrand facility
Africa Data Centres has completed its new Johannesburg data centre, based in its Midrand Campus, which is one of the largest in Africa. Stephane Duproz, CEO of Africa Data Centres, comments: "We are thrilled to be able to deliver to our existing and future customers...
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Samsung introduces the Galaxy S4 Mini
Samsung Electronics South Africa, a global leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, has confirmed the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini - a powerful yet smaller version of Samsung’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4. The S4 Mini delivers the...
STD-Multiopción uses Aspect Social solution
Aspect Software, a leading provider of fully-integrated customer interaction management, workforce optimization, and back-office solutions, has announced Spanish-based STD-Multiopción, a leading provider of contact centre services, promotion management, BPO and...
Multi-channel call centres boost collections
South Africa has a mobile penetration of roughly 118% - which means that 50-million people are wielding close to 59-million cell phones. And despite the implementation of RICA, mobile churn (where users buy and discard SIM cards) is still increasing, says Jed Hewson,...
Understanding risk appetite
Part one in a three part series by Dr David Hillson and Ian Huntly, CEO of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings. One of the most important decisions for any business, project or individual is how much risk to take, given the maxim that low risk almost inevitably means...
Securing a business from data leaks
One of the biggest threats to businesses big and small could be sitting in an organisation right now. Insiders can reveal company secrets, bypass security controls and infect the network with malware - through malice, stupidity, carelessness or the unmonitored use of...
Boksburg Printers buys Xerox C75 press
Boksburg Printers has beefed up its print-on-demand capability with the purchase of a Xerox Colour C75 press from DigiPress together with the support from Bytes Document Solutions, Africa’s leading document management technology and services company, and the largest...
Alienware unveils powerful gaming laptops
Alienware, the pioneer in specialty high-performance PC gaming systems, introduced its latest and most powerful gaming laptops with the unveiling of the Alienware 14, Alienware 17 and Alienware 18 at E3 in Los Angeles. The systems feature a bold new design and...
Save money by migrating to SharePoint 2013
SharePoint 2013 is one of the most anticipated software upgrades of the year, and many IT professionals are looking at implementing the solution for its enhanced features and particularly, its ability to support mobile devices, says Chris Hathaway, director at...
Airline uses TM1 solution from Cortell
One of the largest commercial carriers of passengers and cargo in Africa experience the challenge of an immensely complex budgeting process with many variables and cost centres. Flight operations form the main driver for the financial budget, with the operating...
Incorporating security into facility design
Security within facilities – CCTV, access controls, alarms, fire detection and suppression and so on - is today increasingly integrated and digital, yet it is often an afterthought when a new building is designed, says Kobus Le Roux, national sales and marketing...
Software Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
Senior Android Developer
Details of Role:Key Responsibilities:Design and develop and test new features in the organisation's applications for Android.Responsible for regular communication with others involved in the development process.Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new...
Software Quality Engineer
Software Quality Engineer Johannesburg, South Africa12-month contract Engineer Excellence: Join Us as a Software Quality Engineer! Is this you?If you're a software quality specialist with an eye for detail and a passion for creating seamless, high-quality...
C# .NET / SQL Developer
THE ROLE: Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems.Analyse, diagnose and resolve software...
Senior Android Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Details of Role:Key Responsibilities:Design and develop and test new features in the organisation's applications for Android.Responsible for regular communication with others involved in the development process.Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new...
Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Sandown
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C# .NET / SQL Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
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QA Team Lead
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Product Business Analyst
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