Automation, GenAI can optimise shared services
In its recent report - Shared Services Automation for Business Optimisation - IDC highlights the need for shared services in business to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and standardise processes across the organisation. Shared services refer to a business model in...
Steady growth for loyalty management market
The global loyalty management market is expected to reach $20,44-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9,2% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports from Grand View Research. Loyalty management software helps view realtime data about how customers engage...
No more dumping of waste electronics
As from 23 August 2021, landfill sites will no longer be allowed to accept old electric and electronic devices, and batteries for dumping. Instead, consumers and companies are now expected to submit these items for recycling by taking them to a licensed recycler of...
Astronomers find a ‘break’ in one of the Milky Way’s spiral arms
Scientists have spotted a previously unrecognized feature of our Milky Way galaxy: A contingent of young stars and star-forming gas clouds is sticking out of one of the Milky Way’s spiral arms like a splinter poking out from a plank of wood. Stretching some 3 000...
Need for better customer service drives smart tech investments
Investments in technologies focused on the customer - such as chatbots, artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics - are rapidly becoming a top priority for customer service and support (CSS) leaders, according to Gartner. In a survey of service leaders in May-June...
More than 1,5m children have lost a caregiver to Covid
New research estimates that every 12 seconds, a child around the world loses a caregiver to Covid-19. This startling finding was presented in a research report titled "Global minimum estimates of children affected by Covid-19 associated orphanhood and deaths of...
Fear of scammers keeps people off dating apps
Dating app scammers pose a serious barrier to people wanting to use such services, according to a recent study. In particular, 35% of respondents in South Africa are afraid to use them, as they fear being deceived by fraudsters, and 35% generally do not trust people...
VPN demand grows along with privacy concerns
Over the past eight years, interest in virtual private networks (VPN) has doubled and outgrown the demand for antivirus protection, according to Google Trends. "Spikes in the demand for VPNs usually concur with cybercrime statistics or some important political...
Survey shows we need a new approach to payday
Independent research conducted by 60_decibels indicates the difficulty South African blue-collar workers are faced with on a monthly basis to stretch their wages through to the end of the month. The Impact Performance Report was compiled on behalf of Paymenow, an...
TymeBank exports high-tech model to the Philippines
South African digital bank TymeBank will export its business concept and experience to its international sister company, GOtyme, in the Philippines. GOtyme, which has had its digital banking licence application approved by the Philippines Central Bank, will benefit...
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ION is Infor’s top-selling product
Infor has announced that more than 1 300 organisations in 59 countries have purchased Infor ION, making it the top-selling and fastest-growing product in Infor’s portfolio of industry-specialised software products. An innovative lightweight middleware, Infor ION is a...
Aspect gives contact centre agents mobility
Aspect Software, a leading provider of fully-integrated customer interaction management, workforce optimisation and back-office solutions, has announced the launch of Aspect Workforce Mobile, a mobile application designed to give contact centre agents greater mobile...
Choosing a suitable WD drive
Any colour as long as it’s black? WD drives, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) may have a technology pedigree analogous to that of Ford’s in the motor industry but they are way ahead in terms of providing its broad base of customers with...
Africa to re-dream business to move forward
A report launched at this year’s World Economic Forum places inclusive business front and centre of economic thinking, going into what is considered a decisive era for Africa’s development and the world. The time could not be better, says Professor Walter Baets,...
SSL certificates mitigate phishing attacks
Online security has hit the headlines again recently thanks to a spate of Facebook account cloning. Another form of online identity theft, hackers create clone accounts, send friend requests to the user's friends and then message them asking for help or money. While...
Open source is everywhere
Open source software (OSS) has come a long way since the 1990s and early 2000s, when it was considered a risky investment for enterprises, says Rob Lith, business development director at Connection Telecom. Stunning rise A recent Goldman Sachs study catalogues a...
Choosing the right project management tools
Regardless of how organised your project team might be, identifying project management software for your business is important for the smooth-running of projects, specifically when they occur in parallel. Daniel Marcus, director of project management and CRM tool...
MB Plant SA implements SAP HANA
4most’s upcoming installation of the SAP Business One version for SAP HANA at MB Plant SA is the perfect example of the direction that growing businesses in South Africa should be pointing their radars to. As the official and exclusive distributor for New Holland...
Oracle releases Database 12c
As organisations embrace the cloud, they seek technologies that will transform business and improve their overall operational agility and effectiveness. Oracle Database 12c is a next-generation database designed to meet these needs, providing a new multitenant...
Alcatel-Lucent announces The Shift Plan
Alcatel-Lucent has announced "The Shift Plan", a detailed three-year plan to reposition the company as a specialist provider of IP Networking and Ultra-Broadband Access, the high-value equipment and services that lie at the heart of the high-performance networks of...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client is looking for a Data Scientist to be based in Pretoria. You will need to have 5 years experience as a MS SQL query writing and optimising. Send your CV now!Requirements:Matric (essential)At least 5 years' relevant working experienceStrong MS SQL query...
Information Technology Production Systems (JIS/JIT/MES) – Eastern Cape East London
Job Description:Education and Experience:IT Technical qualification2 to 3 years in similar IT/Shop-floor function1 to 3 years Automotive experienceJIT and MES System experienceSQL experienceAbility to work shifts Responsibilities:Supervision, management, and...
Project manager – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Are you an Intermediate Project Manager that can drive business change that delivers value through the structured implementation and delivery of projects against time, resource, money and scope constraints?Contract role available at one of our Financial...
IT Service Desk Administrator – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a professional manner and a passion for information technology. The successful candidate must have a sound knowledge of all IT communications terminology and technology and possess strong...
Front-End Developer (Vue, React)
ENVIRONMENT:A Company who uses the latest technologies to build state of the art services that are highly optimized for performance at massive levels, is looking for a top-class Front-End software engineer to join a great team, as we continue to build and enhance our...
SAP Security Project Manager
Purpose of the role:The SAP Security PM role is responsible for the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the SAP Security module. The ideal candidate will have experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Authorizations, GRC Fiori.Skills Required:S/4 Hana...
SENIOR DATABASE AND APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER
SENIOR DATABASE AND APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER (X2) LOCATION MidrandPOSITION TYPE PermanentSALARY BETWEEN R405 200 - R769 900 CTC PER ANNUM CLOSING DATE : 7 MARCH 2024QUALIFICATIONS Desired Skills: Experience in an ICT applications development implementation support and...
Azure Data Engineer 2679
Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent Azure Data Engineer (Advance)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Programming skills in data related programming languages and frameworks, such as Python, Spark, SQL, Kusto.Experience with Azure...
Analyst Developer: Payments – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Purpose Statement:To analyse business or system requirements and data to enhance understanding of the Payments environmentTo produce a comprehensive technical specification from business requirements by maintaining a high level of in-depth knowledge of Payment...
Front-End Developer (Vue, React) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Company who uses the latest technologies to build state of the art services that are highly optimized for performance at massive levels, is looking for a top-class Front-End software engineer to join a great team, as we continue to build and enhance our...
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