Car repos on the rise
After an influx of complaints about the repossession of vehicles by banks when people fall behind with their vehicle finance repayments, the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), Reana Steyn, says it is necessary to clarify the rights of both consumers and banks in...
Tech trends for 2024 and beyond
In its top strategic predictions for 2024, Gartner explores how generative AI (GenAI) has changed executive leaders’ way of thinking on every subject - and how to create a more flexible and adaptable organisation that is better prepared for the future. “GenAI presents...
Acronis and industry leaders publish first unified cybersecurity guide for directors
Cyber protection company Acronis, a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Centre for Cybersecurity, has provided results of a new report released by the WEF that warns that cybersecurity failure is a ‘clear and present danger’ and critical global threat. Yet...
Humans are throwing Earth’s energy budget off balance
Earth is on a budget – an energy budget. Our planet is constantly trying to balance the flow of energy in and out of Earth’s system. But human activities are throwing that off balance, causing our planet to warm in response. Radiative energy enters Earth’s system...
Workplaces with shared seating will be the new normal
A Gartner survey of finance and corporate real estate (CRE) leaders in February 2021 shows that 59% of respondents are expecting shared office seating for at least a quarter of their employees who return after the Covid-19 pandemic. "An increase in remote working will...
What do people want to know about the future?
People's interest in the future appears to focus on cars, food, health and immortality. Kaspersky tracked the trends of the future that people are most interested in, based on the analysis of questions submitted to the Safer Tomorrow online platform. Since its launch...
Internal audit could be overstretched in 2021
Internal audit organisations are facing both declining budgets and a significantly expanded workload in 2020, according to a study by Gartner. "For many heads of audit, it's not clear where the extra capacity is going to come from," says Margaret Moore Porter,...
Double-digit growth forecast for smart home devices
Worldwide shipments of smart home devices reached 801.5 million units in 2020, an increase of 4.5% over 2019, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. Shipments are forecast to surpass 1,4-billion in 2025...
Common cybersecurity myths debunked
Some common misconceptions about cybersecurity - particularly by senior citiens - could jeopardise the security of online accounts, according to research by NordPass. In this article, security experts debunk the five most common cybersecurity myths and explain why...
Government tech trends for 2021
Gartner has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2021 that have the potential to accelerate digital innovation and optimise or transform public services. Gartner's top 10 strategic technology trends for government this year arise from the challenges...
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MicroStrategy 9.3.1 released
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HP releases new MFP for the SMB
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Rectron rewards resellers with prizes
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Infor unveils Infor 10x
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Gemgem appoints Fontera as online partner
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SmartSlip makes dealing with leave a breeze
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ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Snr Full Stack Developer/Architecture Lead with strong Kafka, Node.js & gRPC experience is sought to join the team of an innovative Digital Tech & Marketing company. The successful incumbent must have 4+ years' experience...
IT Technical Specialist at Cloud Group – Gauteng Randparkrif
We are expanding and looking for a young dynamic person to join our technical team. The role will include Supporting our technical partner channel with our iShield and other productsConsulting on infrastructure problems and providing suitable network solutionsTaking...
Software Engineer – Java – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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SAP SCM Consultant
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Senior Java Developer
Take care of your career health! Hybrid role in Cape Town for a Senior Java Developer in the Medical Aid sphere. Your current industry not your cup of tea - then this cuppa Java on for size! BOTH CONTRACT AND PERMANENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLEMy client who isa giant in...
Mulesoft Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A Premier custom software and product development IT company, delivering custom-made solutions for large enterprises as well as dynamic start-ups is seeking to employ a Mulesoft Developer who has a minimum 7 years of software development experience, a...
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SAP SCM Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Are you ready to elevate your career in the heart of innovation? We are on the lookout for a talented and driven SAP SCM Specialist to join our dynamic team at a major Chemical & Petroleum company based in the vibrant city of Cape Town. Candidate Requirements 5...
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