Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

Mobile IDs, MFA, sustainability emerge as top security trends

A new HID study, the 2024 State of the Security Industry Report, delves into the underlying concerns driving upcoming innovations and the technologies that underpin them, helping security leaders to be proactive in adapting to evolving challenges. This year's survey...

These are the top supply chain technology trends for 2024

Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) with opportunities to support new business models, augment and automate decision making and foster ecosystem collaboration, according to Gartner. With these...

Intel unveils new process and packaging technology

Intel has revealed one of the most detailed process and packaging technology roadmaps the company has ever provided, showcasing a series of foundational innovations that will drive its products through 2025 and beyond. In addition to announcing RibbonFET, its first...

EMEA PC market still positive as lockdowns ease

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market, (desktop, notebooks, and workstations) saw growth of 6,5% YoY in 2021Q2 -- a total of 22,2-million units. According to International Data Corporation (IDC), unfavorable growth rates versus 2020Q2 -- the...

Capitec is hiring

Capitec Bank is looking to fill around 300 positions over the next few months. "We're rapidly growing our team. South Africa's response to our simple, transparent and affordable banking solution has been overwhelmingly positive," says Gerrie Fourie, CEO of Capitec...

Bitcoin tipped to hit all-time highs

Bitcoin will hit its previous all-time highs again by the end of the year with prices driven higher by the "carefully considered arguments" and "new measured tone" being put forward by the likes of Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey and Cathie Wood. The bullish bitcoin price...

Pandemic still taking a toll on consumer finances

Research conducted by TransUnion just before the third wave of Covid-19 and recent civil unrest shows that nearly two-thirds of South African consumers (61%) said their household income continued to be negatively impacted by the pandemic. This number is similar to...

Life insurance needs to move away from legacy offerings

In a highly competitive financial service offering like life insurance, delivering differentiated and memorable customer experiences across every touchpoint of the insurance journey have become more crucial than ever. Covid-19 has left in its wake a combination of...

How AI helps NASA improve its view of the Sun

A group of researchers is using artificial intelligence techniques to calibrate some of NASA’s images of the Sun, helping improve the data that scientists use for solar research. The new technique was published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics on 13 April...

Britcoin could drive cryptocurrency prices higher

Britcoin, the Bank of England's reported digital currency, will push bitcoin's price higher rather than overtaking it. This is the word from Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group, after it was reported that the UK central bank is planning to launch a direct...

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IT outsourcing in emerging markets

A move into the emerging markets – particularly Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America – holds great appeal for many organisations. Rapid growth opportunities and little or no immediate competition in those areas are usually the drivers behind such...

BYOD demands policy update

BYOD, and changing legislation, means now is a good time for enterprises to update their usage policies, says Ian Goss-Ross, CEO at Elingo. The complexities of managing the bring your own device (BYOD) trend are top of mind for CIOs now. There are clearly advantages...

BYOD complicates endpoint security

In the good old days, taking work home from the office often meant that users had to lug stacks of files with them. Less than two decades later, although people’s workloads have not decreased, the physical load some have to carry home to continue working from there...

BDS showcases Xerox presses at Africa Print

 Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and a division of Bytes Technology Group, will be showcasing two Xerox digital presses at the Africa Print Regional Expo in Bloemfontein, which takes place at...

eBucks launches online booking engine

eBucks, the rewards programme offered by FNB and RMB Private Bank, recently launched its new Online Travel Booking Engine, increasing its offering to include more travel service providers and travel products. “Travel remains one of the favourite redemption categories...

SPi, ASP announce merger

Search Partners International (SPi) and Adcorp Search Partners (ASP) have announced the merger of these two stalwarts of the executive search industry. In their original versions, SPi was the first executive search company to be established in Johannesburg in the...

The TCO of a communications solution

Converged communication solutions have become critical to the enterprise for productivity reasons amongst others. However, while organisations have invested large sums of money into communication technology, they often fail to realise the full value of their...

The Notebook Company opens new division

The Notebook Company, the Pretoria-based notebook and accessories retailer – and one of the biggest sellers of Apple iPads in the country – has announced the opening of a consumables division. “We are always looking at value-added services to offer our clients and we...

Itec grows joBerg2c support

Office automation and communications group, Itec has long been a supporter of local mountain biking. As one of the earliest sponsors of the sport, Itec's involvement and support has continued to grow, a fact that was most evident at the fourth edition of the Old...

No blanket approach to risk management

In an era of increasing risks and the challenges of increasing regulation and legislation and ongoing economic uncertainty, companies need a comprehensive risk management strategy that incorporates data governance. Companies need to combine strategic technology,...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Scrum Master (Junior) at Accenture

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Full Stack Developer

Our client based in Irene, is looking for a Software Developer (Full Stack) to join their team. At least 5 years of related experience is required.Education & Experience (minimum requirements to perform the job):School : Grade 12 CertificatePost School :...

Technical Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:Our client revolutionizes digital identity solutions with their advanced cloud-based biometric platform, enabling seamless customer onboarding, authentication, and monitoring. Through real-time biometrics, KYC, and AML checks, they empower clients to...

C++ & Python Developer

ENVIRONMENT:An innovative Software Specialist located in Century City is actively seeking an experienced Intermediate-Senior C++ and Python developer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in crafting dynamic software applications...

AWS Data Engineer

An international Automotive IT Hub South Africa provides IT Solutions to the global group.The unique positioning as an internal partner to the group ensures collaborative partnerships. Desired Skills: aws data engineer python terraform Employer & Job Benefits:...

Developer (C#/SQL)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Enterprise Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a deadline-driven Intermediate C# / SQL Developer who enjoys solving complex problems. Your role will entail App design, critical software testing, troubleshooting operating...

Scrum Master (Junior) at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client based in Irene, is looking for a Software Developer (Full Stack) to join their team. At least 5 years of related experience is required.Education & Experience (minimum requirements to perform the job):School : Grade 12 CertificatePost School :...

Technical Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client revolutionizes digital identity solutions with their advanced cloud-based biometric platform, enabling seamless customer onboarding, authentication, and monitoring. Through real-time biometrics, KYC, and AML checks, they empower clients to...

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