Consortium commits to upskilling technology workforce on AI
Cisco and a group of eight leading companies including Accenture, Eightfold, Google, IBM, Indeed, Intel, Microsoft and SAP as well as six advisors have launched the AI-Enabled Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Workforce Consortium focused on upskilling...
80% of fraud fighters to deploy GenAI by 2025
Generative AI (GenAI) has captured the public imagination - its power and promise seemingly poised to affect every facet of society - so it's hardly surprising that 83% of anti-fraud professionals anticipate adding the technology to their anti-fraud armaments within...
Cloud trends set the scene for SA’s business growth
South African companies moved quickly to the cloud in 2020, and this momentum is set to continue in 2021, according to the IDC South African Public Cloud Market study 2021-2025. Cloud deployments underwent rapid growth in 2020 as enterprises raced to connect...
Tablet sales set to slow
Tablet market shipments reached 11,8-million units in EMEA in the second quarter of 2021, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). This represents a 1,7% YoY decline, the first negative quarter since the start of the pandemic. A slowdown in consumer demand...
Access to vaccines vital for Africa’s recovery
Vaccine inequity is a recurring theme when it comes to Africa's recovery from Covid-19, with climate change, debt levels and investment shortfalls also needed. Participants of a G20 Compact with Africa meeting assessed Africa's progress in fighting the Covid-19...
International community urged to avoid two-speed economic recovery
There is a real danger of the world experiencing a two-speed recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic - with Africa lagging behind. Heads of international development institutions held a closed-door session with German Chancellor Angela Merkel last week to discuss the...
Implement strategic planning now to ensure future growth
While many long term plans were put off due to the Covid-19 pandemic, executive leaders should act now in implementing a strategic planning process for future revenue growth, according to Gartner. Organisations must actively prepare to respond to future disruptions...
Covid brought collaboration apps into the mainstream
2020 was a transformational year for collaboration applications as organizations everywhere turned to "work from anywhere" business models to meet the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, worldwide collaboration applications revenues grew to...
Accounting help for unrest-affected SMMEs
The South Africa Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA) partnered with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC to assist KwaZulu-Natal's small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the aftermath of the recent unrest. The two organisations hosted a...
Microsoft moves quickly to mitigate Azure database vulnerability
A now-repaired flaw in Microsoft Azure exposed thousands of client databases, giving hackers unrestricted access to their accounts and databases. Nir Ohfeld and Sagi Tzadik, security researchers at Wiz, describe how they exposed the breach that affects Azure’s...
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Distributing payslips directly to mobiles
By sending an employee’s payslip directly to their mobile devices, companies can enjoy significant cost-savings while giving their workers more timely and convenient access to their payslips. So says Jacques Swanepoel, MD at Cellfind, a member of the Blue Label...
Smartphones and the emerging market
The world of telecommunications is an ever-growing, ever-developing one. It is because of this that the world of work and business is changing: because of technology that enables us to be always online and always available, we are expected to be always online and...
Promoting change for women in the workplace
As National Women’s Day approaches on 9 August there are many signs of the Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum in Africa – from female entrepreneurship, which is driving growth in the region, to the fact there are female government ministers or heads of state in South...
Employee devices can boost productivity
There are an estimated 11-million smart phones and 5-million tablets in South Africa. Moreover, 75% of employees are bringing these devices to work or using them for work purposes, says Craig Freer, head of Product: Enterprise, Vox Telecom. It stands to reason, then,...
Forecast for tape backup grim
Lists consisting of client details, schedules, strategies, budgeting information, payroll … along with employees and the product or service on offer, data is indisputably a critical part of a company’s most precious commodities, and protecting that data by backing it...
The business of Africa
Africa is not for sissies, but it presents a land of opportunity for those who are prepared to invest in the growing economies that comprise the continent. Doing business in Africa requires an understanding of the nuances of the role of politics, cultural and...
Digital banking saves FNB customers money
FNB encourages customers to use its digital and electronic banking channels as another way to save this National Savings Month. By using channels such as FNB Banking App, FNB Online Banking or Cellphone Banking, FNB customers save between 75 and 100% on day-to-day...
Ledula goes mobile
Ledula Services has launched their iPhone and iPad mobile application. This enables Ledula members to access and store contacts on their phones and tablets, where they previously had to visit the Web site to find trusted home service providers. Says Ledula founder,...
AWM360 ready to roll with biometrics
The ongoing focus by businesses on security and the integration of systems to better protect resources is driving adoption of biometric technology across the African and southern African market. Experienced professionals in this high-growth marketplace suggest as the...
Old Mutual rolls out Adobe Connect
Specialist Adobe Distributor, Dax Data (together with reseller First Technology) has delivered Adobe Connect to Old Mutual’s Personal Finance Advice (PFA) Division. PFA is home to a large number of brokers specialising in the delivery of financial service solutions....
Senior C# Developer
SENIOR C# DEVELOPERJOB DESCRIPTION Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platformsBreaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasksSupport existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and...
Senior C# Developer
Senior C# Software Developer - 12 Month Contract - Western Cape Purpose of the Role:The Senior Software Developer will form a vital part of a team of C# Developers who are responsible for creating cutting-edge software that supports critical business processes. The...
Full Stack Developer
At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Web Developer to join our...
Developer – iOS at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Contributing to a meaningful product that helps people improve their lives.Being involved in design discussions, user testing and product strategy development.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design...
Functional Analyst at Accenture
Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg, South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations,...
Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
SENIOR C# DEVELOPERJOB DESCRIPTION Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platformsBreaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasksSupport existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and...
Senior C# Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Senior C# Software Developer - 12 Month Contract - Western Cape Purpose of the Role:The Senior Software Developer will form a vital part of a team of C# Developers who are responsible for creating cutting-edge software that supports critical business processes. The...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Web Developer to join our...
Developer – iOS at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Contributing to a meaningful product that helps people improve their lives.Being involved in design discussions, user testing and product strategy development.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design...
Functional Analyst at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg, South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations,...
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