Integration of digital workplace tools with ESG management to become the norm
Eighty percent of digital workplace (DW) leaders will integrate DW tools with environmental, social and governance (ESG) management and reporting tools by 2027 - up from less than 5% today, says Gartner. "Environmental sustainability is a growing priority for CEOs and...
Robust growth forecast for AR/VR headsets
While global shipments for augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets declined 23,5% in 2023, 2024 is shaping up to be a year of recovery as shipments are forecast to surge 44,2% to 9,7-million units, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and...
Smartphone shipments beat forecasts
The rebound from 2020 continued for smartphones in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) as overall shipment volumes grew 13,2% year over year, slightly beating IDC's forecast of 12,5% growth. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
Chromebook, tablet growth defies ongoing supply concerns
The second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) was another strong quarter for both Chromebooks and tablets with both device categories recording growth despite a challenging year-over-year comparison. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
Fewer DDoS attacks in Q2 2021
In the second quarter of 2021, the total number of DDoS attacks decreased by 3,.8% compared to Q2 2020, and by 6,5% in comparison to the previous quarter in 2021, according to Kaspersky research. China became the leader in the number of devices from which SSH attacks...
These are the trends shaping the future of public cloud
Four new trends in cloud computing are continuing to expand the breadth of cloud offerings and capabilities, accelerating growth across all segments in the public cloud services market, according to Gartner. The four trends are: cloud ubiquity; regional cloud...
Standard Bank has permanently removed ATM Saswitch fees
The Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) has come to an agreement with South Africa's banks that Saswitch fee, which customers pay for using other banks' ATMs, will be waived for a period of two months with effect from 1 August 2021, in response to the recent...
Global cellular IoT connections grew to 1,7bn in 2020
A new report from the IoT market research firm Berg Insight says that the global number of cellular IoT subscribers increased by 12% during 2020 to reach 1,74-billion. The regional markets Western Europe and North America recorded the highest growth rates at over 15%....
Marsh warns about financial danger of ransomware attacks
Marsh is warning clients that ransomware attacks across the region are intensifying in both frequency and severity and advising them to take additional measures to protect their businesses. With more people now working from home, cyber criminals are capitalizing on...
Intel debuts high-performance NUC
Intel has announced the Intel NUC 11 Extreme Kit (code-named Beast Canyon), a highly modular desktop PC engineered for gaming, streaming and recording. With the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors, support for full-size discrete graphics cards and a full range of...
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BYOD leads to big data and virtualisation
Despite it becoming a more prevalent trend around the world among both big and small businesses, some employers are still wary of embracing the “bring-your-own-device” (BYOD) concept of allowing their workers to bring their personal laptops, smartphones and tablets to...
A virtual business environment
Today’s business environment is defined by the strategic application of unified communications (UC) technology, underpinned by virtual and cloud applications, to establish and sustain operations, says Robert Sussman, joint CEO, Integr8 Group. It does not really...
mapIT announces deCarta Xplorer V8
mapIT has announced the release of the deCarta Xplorer V8 navigation platform to the South African market. “This deCarta Xplorer V8 navigation platform offers a host of new features to the location application market,” says Etienne Louw, MD of mapIT. “These features...
Kathea named AudioCodes distributor
Kathea has been appointed an official valued-added distributor (VAD) for AudioCodes, one of the world’s leading providers of voice over IP (VoIP) technologies, products and services. Speaking at the AudioCodes Partner Launch, hosted at the Microsoft Envisioning...
JDA Software expands services
JDA Software Group has announced the launch of its new suite of strategic services designed to help organisations maximise their supply chain performance and keep it running optimally over time. Having helped hundreds of customers around the world achieve dramatic...
TF1 uses MicroStrategy solution
MicroStrategy, a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) and mobile software, has announced that TF1, the largest European private TV channel, owned by the Paris, France-based TF1 Group of media companies, is using the MicroStrategy BI Platform to...
TAKEALOT.com rolls out daily deals
If the launch of their brand-new mobile shopping app wasn’t exciting enough, the team at TAKEALOT.com have just introduced a new initiative offering customers even bigger savings on selected products on a daily, first-come-first-serve basis. SAVEALOT Daily Deals...
Preparing for disaster recovery
Lightning strikes, floods, fires, machine error, hardware failures, viruses, someone pressing the "do not touch" red button, the blinking red light being ignored, the wrong plug being pulled. It almost sounds like the fast-moving plot of an action movie, but such...
Reasons to renew security software licenses
Security software is something every person with a computer and an Internet connection should have to protect personal information from a wide variety of cybercrime threats, says Fred Mitchell, Symantec business unit manager, Drive Control Corporation. However, having...
SA payroll takes centre stage in August
The South African Payroll Association (SAPA) has confirmed that this year’s annual national conference, under the theme "Payroll on Broadway”, is scheduled for 27 August in Cape Town, 29 August in Durban and 3 and 4 September in Johannesburg. This year’s theme is...
Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP & React) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic and innovative company that specializes in creating cutting-edge casino and sportsbook websites seeks a talented and experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join their team with a strong background in building scalable, high-quality, and...
Project Manager (Cape Town) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:An esteemed product engineering and development firm specializing in comprehensive commercial vehicle solutions seeks a proficient Project Manager to join their dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate should seamlessly integrate into the company...
Developer – Front-End at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Sage X3 Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Retailer of textiles and homeware seeks a highly technical and dedicated Sage X3 Developer to join its growing IT team. Your role will focus on the development, customization, and optimization of Sage X3 solutions, ensuring the seamless...
Lead Senior Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is currently in search of a Senior Developer with expertise in Fundraising to become part of their team at a Community Upliftment Programme located in Johannesburg. The role entails taking a leadership position in overseeing and documenting the...
Java Developer
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Java Developer to contribute to the development and enhancement of our cutting-edge software solutions. Position Overview:As a Java Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance...
Senior Data Engineer
Skills required to contribute: Minimum 5 years experience as a Data EngineerProficiency in SQL, Python, and other programming languages commonly used in data engineering.Experience with data visualization tools such as Paginated reports (SSRS), Power BI, Tableau, or...
Developer – Front-End at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Sage X3 Developer – Western Cape Parow
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Retailer of textiles and homeware seeks a highly technical and dedicated Sage X3 Developer to join its growing IT team. Your role will focus on the development, customization, and optimization of Sage X3 solutions, ensuring the seamless...
Lead Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is currently in search of a Senior Developer with expertise in Fundraising to become part of their team at a Community Upliftment Programme located in Johannesburg. The role entails taking a leadership position in overseeing and documenting the...
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