Steep growth for smart waste sensors
The number of waste collection points fitted with smart waste sensor technology reached 1,25-million worldwide in 2023 (excluding China) and, growing at a CAGR of 22,8%, will increase to 3,5- million by 2028, according to new research from Berg Insight. These...
Growing demand for mainframe skills
IBM introduced the Mainframe Skills Council during its recent SHARE conference, to provide a forum where global organisations will foster a skilled, diverse, sustainable workforce for the mainframe platform. In addition to IBM, the council includes organisations...
Speedcast wins mine connectivity contract
Speedcast has been selected by Mining Company Katanga for a three-year contract to deliver satellite connectivity services to its headquarters and a major mine complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Mining Company Katanga (MCK Sarl) is a Congolese mining...
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...
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Agile helps FGI deploy new solution
Agile Financial Technologies, a leading software provider for insurance, banking and financial services sectors, announced that it has signed a contract with Focus General Insurance (FGI), who have recently acquired their license in Zambia, to deploy its general...
Experienced partners can help with the cloud
There is little doubt that opportunity exists in the cloud services space, considered one of the fastest growing areas of ICT, says Albie Bester, GM, Pamoja. However, ISPs and traditional system integrators have their work cut out in terms of having to deploy...
Affordable, powerful WLAN for SMEs
Africa is an abundant breeding ground for SMEs (small and medium enterprises). In fact, it is estimated that there are over 55-million SMEs across the continent, and while governments do provide SMEs with tax benefits, the ability of SMEs to succeed, both in the...
Virtualised backups ideal test environments
Virtualising IT environments isn’t just about optimising hardware resources and saving energy – it can shorten development cycles and help to make organisations more agile, according to Warren Olivier, territory manager of backup and virtualisation management company...
Blended solutions best for e-learning
Online education specialists believe as the market continues to embrace technology to digitise the learning experience, there is an increasing need to consider the merits of combining e-learning with instructor-led training workshops. Richard Rayne is the MD of...
20 years in SA for O’Keeffe & Swartz
O’Keeffe & Swartz, a leader in the South African telemarketing call centre industry, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, an achievement made possible by the support of its staff and clients over the years. Since its founding in 1993, O’Keeffe & Swartz...
The cost of data roaming
Picture this scenario: an executive is about to leave on a business trip to the United States. Whilst he is away, his colleagues decide to e-mail him a large video file. He goes about his business for two weeks, downloading e-mails, checking in with the South Africa...
New organisational structure for 3M Africa
In a move spurred by continuous economic development, steady population growth and the emergence of new consumers across diversified industry sectors, technology and innovation company 3M Middle East & Africa has announced a new structure for its Africa business....
Oracle announces new Exalytics system
Oracle has announced a new release of Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X3-4. The new system features significant software enhancements and hardware updates, dramatically expanding the capabilities of the industry’s first high-speed engineered system for business...
Hitachi Data Systems unveils new solutions
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has unveiled significant enhancements to three key infrastructure solutions: Hitachi Unified Storage VM (HUS VM) all flash system; Hitachi Unified Storage and Hitachi NAS Platform; and...
Technical Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Purpose of the role: The technical Analyst will work closely with business analysts and support development by doing system analysis on incidents, problems, and IT projects. QualificationsRelevant degree in Commerce, Computer science, Statistics, Engineering,...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details: Our client is the leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global and local footprint. This client is very R&D focussed, they are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Senior Software Engineer (Python/Node.js) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE engineering leadership & mentorship while working on technical challenges as the next Senior Software Engineer sought by a cutting-edge Communication Solutions Platform. Joining the Core Platform team, you will focus on Back End technologies...
Project Manager at Maletchaba Human Capital (Pty) Ltd
Job Title: Project Manager Purpose of the role This position involves working closely with the rest of the advisory team to execute a wide variety of challenging and exciting engagements related to planning, development,delivery and operations of major economic and...
C Developer / Hardware / Embedded Engineer
Calling all Embedded Developers with a passion for renewable energy for a hybrid role in Cape TownQualifications:Tertiary qualification is preferred. Requirements:Proficiency in C language – 5 yearsWork with local and client teams to guide and coordinate the firmware...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Senior Software Engineer (Python/Node.js) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE engineering leadership & mentorship while working on technical challenges as the next Senior Software Engineer sought by a cutting-edge Communication Solutions Platform. Joining the Core Platform team, you will focus on Back End technologies...
Project Manager at Maletchaba Human Capital (Pty) Ltd – Gauteng Rivonia
Job Title: Project Manager Purpose of the role This position involves working closely with the rest of the advisory team to execute a wide variety of challenging and exciting engagements related to planning, development,delivery and operations of major economic and...
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