Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority

A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...

GenAI set to transform logistics KPI reporting

By 2028, 25% of all logistics key performance indicator (KPI) reporting will be powered by generative AI (GenAI), according to Gartner. "GenAI presents an opportunity for logistics leaders to uncover additional insights from logistics data and drive operational...

Mobile phones drove 58% of web traffic in 2023

Although more than 97% of all internet users owned a smartphone last year, almost 2% more than the year before, mobile's share of total web traffic actually dropped. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, mobile phones made 57,9% of total web traffic in 2023,...

Banking customers urged to remain vigilant

South Africa is in the middle of one of the most trying times in the country's history. Unemployment was on the rise which will only worsen in the aftermath of the current situation. In addition, tensions are boiling over turning into violent acts and destruction...

Ransomware could close your company

After falling victim to ransomware, many companies are forced to close their doors. The vast majority of firms have experienced substantial business impact due to ransomware attacks, including revenue loss and brand harm, unforeseen personnel cutbacks, and even the...

Worldwide PC shipments continue to grow

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,6-million units in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 4,6% from the second quarter of 2020, according to preliminary results by Gartner. While PC demand remained above pre-pandemic levels, this was a marked deceleration in...

Companies look to increase cybersecurity budgets

Over the years, cyber attacks and data breaches became one of the biggest risks in the business sector, compromising sensitive data and causing a massive financial hit to companies and organizations worldwide. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, the...

Double-digit growth forecast for enterprise edge

International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Edge Spending Guide estimates that spending on edge computing will reach $24-billion in 2021 in Europe. It expects spending to continue to experience solid growth through 2025, driven by its role in bringing computing...

Vaccine status plays a role in dating

In an era of self-isolation and restrictions, consumers are paying more attention to their health and personal safety while dating, according to a new report commissioned by Kaspersky. Twenty-nine percent of those surveyed in South Africa noted that they would prefer...

New move to batteryless solutions

Batteryless solutions are seeing healthy growth, as tracked in the IDTechEx report, "Battery Elimination in Electronics: Market Impact IoT, 6G, Healthcare, Wearables 2021-2041". In India, Pune-based Jeevtronics has announced a hand-cranked, battery-less defibrillator,...

Call for IT industry to pull together

By Kathy Gibson - The IT industry needs to pool resources to ensure all players are helped though the current crisis. Various distributors are already collaborating to help secure their premises, and now Tarsus Technologies' Gary Pickford has made a call for unity,...

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2013 BI game-changers

Sean Paine, chief operating officer, EnterpriseWorx, sees significant changes afoot in BI this year. Business intelligence (BI) has been steadily evolving to adapt to numerous technology landscape changes in recent years – for example, mobility, big data and the rise...

Online payroll software key for business

Businesses can now pay their employees weekly, fortnightly or monthly with the Sage Pastel My Payroll Online system developed by Sage Pastel Payroll & HR.  The Internet is here to stay and its capacity and connectivity have tangibly improved, providing an...

Small business trends in South Africa

The development of SMEs in South Africa plays a significant role in job creation and growing the economy locally and globally. “SMEs in general, serve as a gateway to help grow and sustain our economy and are able to take advantage of business opportunities and niches...

DiData expands e-learning programme

Dimension Data’s E-learning Management System has increased from 52 schools in eight provinces in 2012 to over 71 schools in all nine provinces in 2013. The aim of the initiative is to give students access to premium technology applications to support the school...

Ricoh revamps document product range

Ricoh has released a range of new and updated multifunction, production, industrial, projection, and wide format equipment alongside controller, variable data printing (VDP), document workflow and process efficiency software. The revamped product range is designed to...

Get maximum ROI with predictive analytics

Although predictive analytics is currently a hot topic, many companies are failing to realise maximum benefit and return on investment (ROI) from predictive analytics projects and implementations, says David McWilliam, director at Cortell Corporate Performance...

Questek installs LED display on ABSA Towers

Questek Advanced Technologies recently completed the configuration and integration of the 2 650sqm LED display that clads the top of the 29-storey ABSA Towers in downtown Johannesburg. Featuring 20-million LEDS, this iconic branding and marketing tool is being billed...

HP OfficeJet Pro cuts printing costs

Get professional quality printing, wireless and mobile connectivity and industry-leading management tools all in one printer that delivers up to 50% lower cost per page than comparable laser printers – the new HP OfficeJet Pro 251dw from distributor Drive Control...

Motorola launches TETRA radio with camera

Public safety and law enforcement officials need to reduce crime and create safer communities in a cost-effective manner and are investigating how technology can assist this process.  Key benefits and cost savings are likely to be most visible in the area of evidence...

Infor unveils Ming.le collaboration platform

Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70 000 customers, has announced Infor Ming.le, a comprehensive platform for social collaboration, business process improvement and contextual analytics. Infor Ming.le is embedded within key...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for an experienced and talented Team Lead Developer to join our dynamic [URL Removed] will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both front-end and back-end applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong proficiency in multiple...

Senior Software Tester – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Software Tester to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software applications, with a focus on testing financial services products. While...

SQL DBA – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

This is a 12 month contract for a SQL DBA based in JHB. Database Administration, Replication, and Troubleshooting skillsExperience in Database Design and ManagementStrong knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL languageAbility to install, configure, and maintain SQL Server...

Python Developer

Join Our Funky Data Dream Team Are you a wizard in the realms of Data Intelligence and Business Intelligence? Do you groove to the rhythm of Qlikview and AWS or MA Azure? If you're nodding your head, keep reading because we're looking for someone just like you! What's...

Cloud Engineer x2

Our client in the financial sector is seeking a talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to join their IT team. The Systems Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring its...

Mobile App Developer

An exciting opportunity for a skilled Mobile App Developer to join telecommunications company focused on research, development and manufacturing of consumer telemetry devices and control panels. Ideal candidate must reside in Durban as this is a full-time office-based...

Python Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Funky Data Dream Team Are you a wizard in the realms of Data Intelligence and Business Intelligence? Do you groove to the rhythm of Qlikview and AWS or MA Azure? If you're nodding your head, keep reading because we're looking for someone just like you! What's...

Cloud Engineer x2 – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client in the financial sector is seeking a talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to join their IT team. The Systems Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring its...

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