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...
Fewer right to be forgotten requests at pandemic end
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, "right to be forgotten" cases rose significantly - but more recent data shows a drop after the pandemic ended. This is according to research from cybersecurity company Surfshark, which analysed the "right to be forgotten"...
Attitudes to mandatory vaccination vary by activity
Organisations forming or revising in-person workplace policies face difficulties in accounting for disparate attitudes to vaccination requirements. A Gartner survey found that public attitudes to vaccine checks for entry vary depending on the setting. “Legal and...
AI becomes more trusted for digital matchmaking
Kaspersky's international study on dating and the impact of technology on relationships has found that the majority of users positively perceive the role of smart algorithms in dating services - 44% of those surveyed in South Africa would trust the matchmaking choice...
Preparing for migration to subscription selling
Transforming a sales organisation to a subscription model without planning for wide variations in customer readiness can put existing revenue at great risk, says Gartner. The subscription business model is becoming a fast-growing alternative to the traditional...
SME security resellers close the gap on corporates
Just four percentage points separate the security software market share of small and medium resellers (SMRs) and corporate resellers, reflecting changing business priorities during the pandemic, according to Context. The research company's latest figures for Q2 2021...
EOH closes out the year on a positive note
As it prepares to close its financial year, EOH is on track with a turnaround strategy that positions it for growth going forward. This is according to CEO Stephen Van Coller, in a pre-closing statement to shareholders. "The EOH of today has emerged out of exceptional...
Red Hat, Nutanix in strategic partnership
Red Hat and Nutanix have announced a strategic partnership to enable a powerful solution for building, scaling and managing cloud-native applications on-premises and in hybrid clouds. Key elements of the partnership include: * Red Hat OpenShift as the preferred choice...
Youth-owned academy brings youngsters into ICT
MakwaIT, a 100% youth and black-owned ICT company, aims to help close the ICT skills gap by assisting in the development of skills through a specialised ICT skills incubation program. The incubation is a 12-month contractual program for both unemployed but determined...
Which economies will bear the brunt of Covid-19 fallout?
While the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has had a severe economic impact on just about every country in the world, there will inevitably be nations that will have to endure significantly more severe economic fallout in the years to come. Measures implemented to deal with...
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Getting SA to grips with enterprise mobility
The 2nd Enterprise Mobility Forum, to be staged at the Sandton Sun in Johannesburg from 29 to 30 May, will evaluate the impact of enterprise mobility, assess the trends and offer solutions. Possibly the most disruptive technology trend of the decade, enterprise...
Complex software licensing grows obsolete
Software licensing models have evolved to keep pace with technological advances, yet licensing structures are still as complicated and convoluted as ever and many companies and consumers remain mystified as to how to go about implementing them to comply with all the...
New initiative boosts skills development
A new initiative that trains unemployed South African youth to work in the booming business process outsourcing (BOP) sector has seen more than 550 youth get trained in the past year – and that number is set to double in the coming year. The Impact Sourcing Academy...
VMware appoints Axis Solutions as partner
VMware, the leader in virtualisation and cloud solutions, has appointed Zimbabwe-based Axis Solutions as an Enterprise Partner, forming part of its strategy to bolster its skills base across the African continent. Axis Solutions, headquartered in Harare and with a...
Payroll industry to gather for Accsys forum
Key role-players within the South African payroll industry are scheduled to meet at an Interactive Forum at the Woodmead Country Club on 12 June 2013 to discuss pertinent topics affecting payroll within commerce. The Payroll Interactive Forum will be hosted by...
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,...
AIQX Data Scientist Specialist (Advanced) 2699 – Gauteng Pretoria
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 – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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 – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Network Engineer at Sentech
Network EngineerFIXED-TERM CONTRACT (12 Months)Salary: We offer a competitive remuneration. SENTECH is looking for a Network Engineer experienced in satellite and terrestrial broadband network planning and design including but not limited to fibre- and wireless...
Front End Developer (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a forward-thinking Front End Developer who's keen on contributing to a high-impact project is sought by a provider of Data-driven solutions with a global operational footprint. Joining a collaborative team, you will help transition...
Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP & React) (CPT Hybrid)
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)
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...
Network Engineer at Sentech – Gauteng Radiokop
Network EngineerFIXED-TERM CONTRACT (12 Months)Salary: We offer a competitive remuneration. SENTECH is looking for a Network Engineer experienced in satellite and terrestrial broadband network planning and design including but not limited to fibre- and wireless...
Front End Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Woodstock
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a forward-thinking Front End Developer who's keen on contributing to a high-impact project is sought by a provider of Data-driven solutions with a global operational footprint. Joining a collaborative team, you will help transition...
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...
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