Business plays an increasing role in SA’s stability
Kathy Gibson reports - If it weren’t that South African businesses are so resilient, the country would be in a much more dire state than it is. Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), notes that business confidence remains stubbornly...
Despite headwinds, SA CEOs remain resilient
Kathy Gibson reports - Every year it seems that business confronts more uncertainty - and this doesn't look like this will be going away any time soon, or deter them. This is the word from Ignatius Sehoole, CEO of KPMG, presenting the 2023 CEO Outlook this morning....
MTN appointed as government’s mobile communication provider
The National Treasury RT15 bid evaluation committee has appointed MTN SA as a service provider to government, through its new mobile communication services contract, known as RT15-2021. The RT15 2021 transversal contract allows for all entities of state to use the...
Nedbank brings Apple Pay to customers
Nedbank is offering its customers Apple Pay as a safe, secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash. Customers can simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a...
Jasco posts six-month operating profit
Jasco Electronics has posted an operating profit increase of 132% for the six months ended 31 December 2020. Cash generated from operations increased by 218%, earnings per share increased by 168% and headline earnings per share were up by 70%. During the period, the...
Responsible practices key to AI success
Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) cannot function effectively without the trust of all an organisation’s stakeholders - customers, vendors, employees and staff. And, while there are any number of high-level principles expounded around AI, there is a...
Solar installations to hit record 180GW in 2021
Solar PV installations are expected to post 27% year-on-year growth in 2021 amid strong demand despite increased module prices, long lead times and rising freight costs, according to a new report from IHS Markit. This comes at a time when the solar supply chain is...
Threats against industrial control systems on the rise
While the percentage of industrial control systems (ICS) computers on which malicious objects were blocked had declined since the second half of 2019, this number again started to rise in the second half of 2020. Globally, the percentage of attacked ICS computers in...
ISPA Inspires bursary awarded
South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) has awarded its inaugural ISPA Inspires bursary to Fabian Brijlal from Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal and Jordy Kafwe Kioni from Parklands, Western Cape. A total of 288 applications were received for ISPA's...
Institutional investors could hike bitcoin price
A bitcoin price drop will trigger a surge in institutional investment, driving the price up again. This is the word from Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, after bitcoin - up nearly 500% since the rally started in October - has pulled back after...
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Cambium welcomes EU’s NGA vision
Cambium Networks, a leading provider of IP wireless broadband access and transport solutions, has welcomed the European Union’s decision to acknowledge fixed wireless broadband technology as an enabler for next generation access (NGA). The news comes as Cambium...
Riverbed aids software-defined data centres
At an event entitled Data Where You Need It; Control Where You Want It, Riverbed Technology will unveil breakthroughs in software-defined data centre deployments with Granite technology that extend the benefits of the data centre to global branch offices. At the...
PayGate attains PCI compliance
Payment services provider PayGate has been certified compliant with the security standards of the Global Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council, MD Peter Harvey has confirmed. “The PCI certification is a comprehensive best practice standard for...
Mobile apps can boost tourism
As the travel industry builds up to INDABA, from 11 to 14 May, tourism-dependent Africa should give mobile apps their serious consideration, as apps can help them capitalise on commercial opportunities more swiftly and build more lasting relationships. Mobile is an...
Panda, Facebook expand collaboration
Panda Security has announced that its collaboration agreement with Facebook to protect the digital lives of users of the popular social networking site will extend its reach six months after its launch. Facebook’s AV Marketplace will now allow users to enjoy Panda...
Estate deploys Jasco’s access control
An upmarket residential and golf estate in northern Johannesburg sees thousands of residents and visitors entering and exiting the estate each day. When their security and access control systems required upgrading, the Homeowners Association went out on a tender...
Allied Publishing rolls out Sage ERP X3
Allied Publishing was in need of a system that could provide for end-to-end integration between the different business platforms. Sage ERP X3 presented itself as the perfect solution to address the company’s sales and distribution functions. Allied Publishing is a...
New Dell Latitude range from DCC
Whether users need high mobility with a large display for working and creating on the go, or an ultrabook with business-class security and all-day battery life, look no further than the E6430s and the 6430u, two new additions to the Dell Latitude range from...
Samsung introduces GALAXY Note 8.0
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of the world’s first 8-inch tablet, the GALAXY Note 8.0; a new era of intelligent Note technology set to re-ignite the mid-size tablet category that Samsung established in 2010. Providing unrivalled multimedia performance...
Quintica unveils ITIL e-learning course
Customers looking to fast track their employees’ path to ITIL without having time out of the office in order to achieve this, can now benefit from Quintica’s ITIL Foundation E-Learning training. Quintica has answered customer’s demand for ITIL Foundation training, as...
Technical Support Specialist (Engineering Graduate)
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent global corporation that specializes in cutting-edge Security Software Solutions is currently in search of a Technical Support Specialist. This role involves tasks such as creating support materials, offering advanced technical support to both...
MIS Specialist at Old Mutual Finance – Western Cape Pinelands
This role is responsible for collating statistical information into daily, weekly and monthly formats/reports and the maintenance and enhancement of databases when required. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts. Collates...
Developer C#.NET – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
Our client is looking for an individual with a problem-solving mindset and willingness to go the extra mile as a Developer.Requirements:3-5 years' development experienceBSc IT, Computer Science or similarSoftware development from design to development and testing.NET...
Software Developer at Omega HR Solutions – Gauteng Willow Park Manor
We are looking for a full stack developer to join our HR team. The successful person will have experience in C# (at least 5 years)Angular 2Ms SqlA huge advantage would be if the person has experience in working with HR/ Payroll systems. The position is on-site and is...
Technical Support Specialist (Engineering Graduate) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent global corporation that specializes in cutting-edge Security Software Solutions is currently in search of a Technical Support Specialist. This role involves tasks such as creating support materials, offering advanced technical support to both...
Field Technician
A Technical & Sales background and the ability to develop and support clients would be advantageous.To assist with products, onsite advice and remote troubleshooting. Main Requirements for the role : Knowledge of water treatment and basic fundamentals...
Software Developer
Our client is looking for a passionate and skilled C# Software Developer to join their growing team. Requirements:3+ years' proven experience and knowledge.Relevant degree, diploma, or certifications (Computer Science Degree is preferred).Good knowledge of innovative...
DevOps Engineer
Our client is on the lookout for a seasoned DevOps Engineer who's a maestro with Container orchestration services like Docker, Kubernetes, and Elastic Beanstalk! If you thrive on Infrastructure as Code tech such as Terraform, Ansible, and love diving into Agile...
Intermediate Java Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:An organization that specializes in producing custom software and products for established and emerging enterprises is currently searching for a highly skilled Intermediate Java Engineer to join their committed group of professionals. The ideal candidate...
Field Technician – Gauteng Kempton Park
A Technical & Sales background and the ability to develop and support clients would be advantageous.To assist with products, onsite advice and remote troubleshooting. Main Requirements for the role : Knowledge of water treatment and basic fundamentals...
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