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...

Healthcare organisations under pressure to modernise IT

Hybrid multicloud adoption is surging among healthcare organisations as the majority are significantly increasing investments in IT modernisation, according to the sixth annual global Healthcare Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) report from Nutanix. The report reveals that...

MTN, Investec, Electrum bring PayShap to MoMo

MTN South Africa, in collaboration with Investec and Electrum, has introduced the PayShap solution on its MoMo platform, offering users an instant, cost-effective payment system. MoMo is the first non-banking player to offer PayShap . "We are thrilled to pioneer the...

No shortage of resources aimed at hacking the cloud

As cybercriminals remain steadfast in their pursuit of unsuspecting ways to infiltrate today's businesses, a new report by IBM Security X-Force highlights the top tactics of cybercriminals, the open doors users are leaving for them and the burgeoning marketplace for...

How to increase inclusion in hybrid working

Organisations that effectively manage the transition to a hybrid work environment and employ sustainable initiatives can boost inclusion by 24%, according to Gartner. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the ways organisations fostered inclusion were designed for a...

Could a robot help you buy your next computer?

Intel Mexico has introduced a robotic store assistant, powered by Intel NUC Mini PCs, an Intel RealSense camera and the Intel Distribution of OpenVINO toolkit, which wanders the shopping aisles of El Palacio de Hierro in Mexico City, one of the biggest high-end...

Pandemic hits ESD investments

The Covid-19 pandemic has driven a reduction in Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) spending among big companies. This is one of the findings from Edge Growth's annual survey into the state of ESD and SME development. A massive 62,8% of respondents who participated...

Initiative aims to connect 3,4bn new mobile internet users

A new initiative by Vodafone Group and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the United Nations' specialised agency for ICT, aims to address the global digital divide by giving an additional 3,4-billion people the ability to access and use the internet...

Contact Centre as a Service heading for mainstream adoption

Contact centre as a service (CCaaS) will likely hit mainstream adoption in less than two years, according to Gartner. Positioned in the Slope of Enlightenment on the 2021 Gartner Hype Cycle for Customer Service and Support Technologies, some early adopters of CCaaS...

Strong performance for security appliances

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, vendor revenue in the overall security appliance market grew 12,2% year over year in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) reaching nearly $4,7-billion. This was an...

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BlackBerry 9720 launches in South Africa

BlackBerry has introduced the new super social BlackBerry 9720 smartphone in South Africa. Designed for a premium look, the new BlackBerry 9720 smartphone takes everything you would get from a feature phone, a starter smartphone or existing BlackBerry Curve smartphone...

BDS launches new press at Africa Print

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Huawei benchmarks FusionSphere

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execMobile launches Unlimited solution

execMobile has launched Unlimited, a solution which gives business travellers an uncapped data solution when travelling overseas in 110 countries. Craig Lowe, execMobile founder, says Unlimited is a subscription product which gives business uncapped Internet for R349...

Eight MDM worst practices

Master Data Management (MDM) is a key foundation for trusted data and core business processes, says Johan Jurd, MD of InfoBuild, representing Information Builders in SA. It covers almost every important activity in a company.Using this data strategically can...

Far South Networks offers Com.X5 gateway

Far South Networks, the Cape Town-based developer of next generation communication solutions, has added new features to its Com.X5 integrated access gateway which has been specifically designed for small to medium sized enterprises. The ComX.5 platform now includes an...

DiData, Citrix broaden relationship

In a move to accelerate momentum and broaden scope across its solutions and services for client computing, cloud, networking, data centre and enterprise mobility, Dimension Data has expanded its global collaboration with Citrix. The two-year Global Market Acceleration...

A cost-effective LFD solutions partner

The large format displays (LFDs) market in South Africa is really growing in strength, but with so many options out there, how does a company go about selecting solutions that fit their budgets and that are easy to use?  This is especially important considering that...

Harbour and Associates deploy CRM solution

For more than 40 years Harbour and Associates has been assisting companies with a wide range of consulting services including company registrations and tax returns, as well as BBBEE and other auditing services. In order to drive their customer service to greater...

FERMEL digs deep with info management

Mining solution provider FERMEL is using Mindjet collaborative work management software to centrally manage a number of complex and interrelated business information functions - from onsite audits at a number of mines and central fleet management, to accounting and...

Hardware Engineer

The main purpose of this job is the hardware development of novel electronics components, modules, subsystems and systems to further the goals of the companyJOB DESCRIPTIONDesign and develop circuits for various electronic systemsProvide input to a variety of...

BI Developer

BI Developer with minimum 5 years' experience and a Degree/Diploma in Informatics/Computer Science required to design, develop and maintain BI solutions that turn data into insights for business decision making.This position is based in Bryanston and a Hybrid working...

Developer – Java / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

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....

Desktop Support Engineer ll – Western Cape Cape Town

Yearning for More in Your Career? iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a Desktop Support Engineer ll. If you're a master of all things tech and have a passion for solving complex problems, then we want you on our team. What...

Junior Software Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Familliar with Windows Based Server operating systemsGood understanding of SQL Database design and queriesCoding experience in Javascript, CSS and C# Knowledge of Networking and security fundamentals with troubleshooting skills Desired Skills: SQL CSS Server Design...

Senior Back-End Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Senior Back End Developer - Gauteng12 Month Contract - Remote Purpose of Position: Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Back End Developer for software development and IT projects based client. This is a remote 12 month contract. Salary is market...

Senior Integration Engineer, SKA (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a team of Scientists, Engineers and Computer Scientists working on the Square Kilometer Array, the world's largest and most advanced radio telescope project. They are currently seeking a Senior Integration Engineer to join their team. You will be...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Interact with stakeholders to intensify requirements for applications.Build applications and programs using the .NETIdentifying and rectifying bugs within code.Monitor code quality through peer code reviews.Employ the best methods to implement OOP code.Ensure the best...

Senior QA Software Tester

Senior QA & Tester - Gauteng12 Month Contract - Remote Purpose of Position: Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior QA & Tester for software development and IT projects based client. This is a remote 12 month contract. Salary is market related,...

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Senior Full-Stack Developer - Gauteng12 Month Contract - Remote Purpose of Position: Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Full-Stack Developer for software development and IT projects based client. This is a remote 12 month contract. Salary is market...

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