AI companies dominate the unicorn club
Last year, fewer than 100 companies joined the global unicorn club - the lowest number since 2017 and a steep drop compared to 2022 and 2023, which saw hundreds of private startups valued at $1-billion or more. Still, in a year that showed becoming a unicorn is much...
Tech industry most geopoliticised in the world
The global supply chains organised to optimise profit and speed - which shaped international trade and delivered benefits to both producers and consumers for two decades under globalisation - have now been twisted out of shape, with the global economy facing...
Malware pretends to be a Windows 11 upgrade
Recently, Microsoft officially introduced a new version of its Windows operating system (OS), Windows 11, which will roll out to PC owners later this year. However, as the OS is now available for download and early adoption, Kaspersky has found the update is already...
Mustek is up and running in Durban
Mustek's KwaZulu-Natal operations are open for business. The company's offices and warehouse were ransacked and burned down during the riots earlier this month. "We are grateful for your incredible patience, kindness, and continued support during this transitional...
What are the top business trends in manufacturing?
Gartner has identified the top five business trends that will impact the global manufacturing sector in 2021. These trends will drive business disruption and widen opportunities for manufacturers. "The first response to the global pandemic for many manufacturers was...
Telemedicine a lifesaver for diabetes sufferers
Diabetes is the second leading cause of death after tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa, according to the report: "Enabling Telemedicine for People Living with Diabetes: Focus on South Africa" by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and supported by Abbott. Considering...
New CFO and chairman for Altron
Altron has appointed Nicholas Bofilatos as group chief financial officer and Stewart van Graan as chairman. Bofilatos, who takes over from Cedric Miller, joined Altron in 2019 and was finance executive: change management. He has more than 15 years' experience in...
PayPal accounts for almost half of US digital wallet complaints
Over the last four years, consumer complaints about digital wallets and mobile payment apps in the US surged as more and more Americans choose cashless payments. Between April 2017 and April 2021, the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau received nearly 9 300...
Cost of a data breach hits record high during pandemic
Data breaches now cost companies an average of $4,24-million per incident- the highest cost in the 17-year history of the report. Based on in-depth analysis of real-world data breaches experienced by over 500 organisations, a new global study released by IBM Security...
SA universities need to fast-track digital transformation
Universities have had to ramp up their compute power to accommodate the increase in online learning since the onset of the pandemic and the resulting move toward hybrid learning models. This is among the findings from an IDC study, "Post-Pandemic IT Infrastructure in...
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SA retailers must prepare for omni-channel
The growth of retail e-commerce continues unabated with global sales exceeding $1-trillion in 2012. The scale and the pace of change has been disruptive, allowing some early adopters to grow market share in lieu of those lagging in the adoption of on an online model,...
Everyone’s a PM in an agile business
For many years “project manager” (PM) was not an official title, but more of a role that many people “fell” into – essentially companies had projects, and someone had to manage them, says Frank Reinelt, senior director for Northern Europe and Emerging Markets at...
Not all BI service providers are equal
Business intelligence (BI) is not just about software – it is a long term strategy best carried out in partnership with experts. Sean Paine, chief operating officer at EnterpriseWorx, explains how to choose the right BI partner. It is a sad fact that every hot new...
Konica Minolta wins Microsoft certification
Bidvest company, Konica Minolta South Africa, has been named as a Microsoft Silver Partner with an Application Development Silver competency, positioning the company within the top 5% of Microsoft partners worldwide. This marks an unusual move for a company within the...
BlackBerry launches Q5 smartphone
BlackBerry has introduced the BlackBerry Q5, a new youthful and fun BlackBerry 10 smartphone for selected markets. The BlackBerry Q5 smartphone features a QWERTY keyboard with discrete keys in a stunning youthful design that is confident, fun and bold. Every feature,...
Logikal enhances Indian office
Booming business in India and across Africa has resulted in an upgrade in Logikal Consulting’s offices on the subcontinent. The company recently upgraded and expanded its offices in Chennai in order to house more staff as well as to bring a fresher, more contemporary...
Yellowfin appoints AIGS as local distributor
Global business intelligence (BI) software vendor, Yellowfin, has announced a distribution agreement with South African enterprise IT applications and services provider, Albi Investment Group Services (AIGS). The agreement will see AIGS offer Yellowfin, and its...
Choosing the right display for the job
Contrary to popular belief, not all displays are made equal. Like any other technology with multiple applications, there are numerous options available to customers that cater to the specific requirements of the environments in which they operate, says Pvision...
Riverbed positioned in Leaders Quadrant
Riverbed Technology the application performance company, announced that the company has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders Quadrant of the 2013 Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimisation Controllers, authored by Joe Skorupa, Mark Fabbi, Bjarne Munch, and published in...
Alexander Forbes rolls out green data centre
Alexander Forbes, an established financial services company specialising in short-term and long-term insurance, health, retirement and multi-manager investment solutions internationally, has demonstrated its commitment to green technologies, with the rollout of a...
Group IT Manager – Gauteng Turffontein
Our client in the manufacturing industry is currently looking to employ Group IT Manager based Johannesburg South.A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.Requirements:10 years in IT Administration/ Networks.3 Years in IT Management.Have a Matric.A+ / N+ - MS...
ISP Network Engineer at Sentech
ISP Network EngineerFIXED-TERM CONTRACT (12 Months)Salary: We offer a competitive remuneration. SENTECH is looking for a ISP Network Engineer who will be responsible for integration, implementation and operation between SENTECH and client, service provider and partner...
AIQX Data Scientist Specialist (Advanced) 2699
Research, design and implement Deep Learning models.Understand user requirements and deploy deep learning solutions to solve complex business problems.Continuously improve performance, efficiency and scalability of existing models and algorithms.Establish efficient...
Systems and Network Administrator
The Systems and Database Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining the all system infrastructures, including databases and will have to act as the link between business operations and system suppliers. Database Management: Install, configure, and...
IT Risk Manager
Roll:The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of our client that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within our client Group. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining, implementing...
SharePoint Developer
We are looking for a junior to mid-range SharePoint Developer.Your role will be pivotal in crafting, advancing, executing, and overseeing SharePoint sites and Office 365 environments. Your close collaboration with diverse departments will enable you to grasp their...
Data Scientist
An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with a strong background in machine learning. The ideal candidate must be willing...
Senior Business Analyst – Collections
We are currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst who will be responsible for creating, refining, and clarifying the detailed definition of the business need, designing the corresponding business processes, and supporting the implementation of the business...
SharePoint Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are looking for a junior to mid-range SharePoint Developer.Your role will be pivotal in crafting, advancing, executing, and overseeing SharePoint sites and Office 365 environments. Your close collaboration with diverse departments will enable you to grasp their...
Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with a strong background in machine learning. The ideal candidate must be willing...
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