IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

AI should enable, not replace, customer service employees

Leaders are looking to self-service and emerging technologies like generative AI to reduce the need for agents and generate greater returns. High-quality assisted service is increasingly expensive and difficult to provide as organisations struggle to attract and...

Healthy growth for digital healthcare SCM

The global digital healthcare supply chain management market is forecast to reach $5,4-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 9% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Major factors driving the market growth include adopting the GS1...

Massive growth for AMD

American multinational semiconductor company, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), recorded tremendous growth in the first half of 2021. According to data presented by Safe Betting Sites, AMD's 2021 Q2 revenue experienced a 99% YoY increase from Q2 2020. AMD went through an...

Business printer sales recover, set for growth

Sales of printers through European distributors were up strongly in June 2021 (by +17,2% in units year-on-year), and revenues grew even more (by +21,8%), according to the latest data published by Context. Consumer printers, which were in very short supply during April...

MTN ups the prize for business app of the year

In its 10th year of recognising app development, this year the MTN Business App of the Year competition will be giving away R1-million in prize money to entrepreneurs and app developers with creative ideas and solution-driven apps. "To mark the milestone of ten years...

A look back at 25 years of vehicle crime stats

Tracker's Vehicle Crime Index of vehicle crime statistics since the company's inception 25 years ago, shows that incidents have declined over time. The statistics indicate that the level of vehicle crime was significant in the early years of vehicle tracking, with...

Hubble finds first evidence of water vapour on Ganymede

For the first time, astronomers have uncovered evidence of water vapour in the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Ganymede. This water vapour forms when ice from the moon's surface sublimates -- that is, turns from solid to gas. Scientists used new and archival datasets...

Intel debuts new Xeon processors

Intel has launched its newest generation Intel Xeon W-3300 processors, available from its system integrator partners. Built for advanced workstation professionals, Intel Xeon W-3300 processors offer extra performance, expanded platform capabilities, 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)...

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Main One sponsors telecoms conference

Main One, West Africa’s leading communications services company, last week joined Africa’s top telecoms carriers and executives to discuss the future of the West African wholesale telecoms market, and proffer solutions for enhanced and more effective broadband...

MicroStrategy 9.3.1 released

MicroStrategy Incorporated, a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) and mobile software, today unveiled MicroStrategy 9.3.1, the latest version of the Company’s core enterprise analytics platform.  MicroStrategy 9.3.1 breaks new ground by combining...

Mobile to drive BI this year

Mobile is top of the big four influencers of BI change across Africa this year, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager at LGR Telecommunications.  The massive growth in mobile across Africa is driving resurgence in BI growth, as executives across the...

HP releases new MFP for the SMB

Now small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can have it all when it comes to printing – ease of use, superior performance, high-quality printing, scanning and copying, resource-saving features and a low cost per page – thanks to the new HP OfficeJet 276dw from...

Rectron rewards resellers with prizes

Rectron, a leading distributor of computers, peripherals and accessories, has announced an exclusive rewards programme for their resellers. The "Conquer the Continents" is a short term reseller rewards programme that will run from the 15 April to the 12 July 2013,...

Infor unveils Infor 10x

Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70 000 customers globally, has announced general availability of Infor 10x, an enterprise release that marks a major step forward in achieving the company’s vision. Infor 10x unites a...

Gemgem appoints Fontera as online partner

Fontera Digital Works, one of South Africa’s only independent development houses with an international footprint, has signed a partnership agreement with Gemgem, an online-based sample box marketer for new and expectant moms. The partnership sees Fontera developing...

SmartSlip makes dealing with leave a breeze

A new leave module was recently launched as part of the SmartSlip solution. SmartSlip was originally designed to deliver pay slips digitally via text message, e-mail, online or via a SmartKiosk at the company’s sites and has proven to drastically reduce the cost of...

TBIS awarded IBM PartnerWorld membership

Technique Business Intelligence Software (TBIS), an IBM software solutions partner backed by the PBT Group, has recently been awarded IBM PartnerWorld Premier membership.  “We are thrilled to have increased our IBM PartnerWorld level membership to Premier level, as...

Supersizing security monitoring

As more and more CCTV cameras are deployed in safe city networks, at residential and business sites, in industrial complexes and in moving vehicles, taking advantage of new and smarter security technology is becoming vital, says Mark Chertkow, MD of Graphic Image...

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My client is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer with E-commerce experience to be responsible for the overall management, support and enhancement of the digital product stack of the company website (Frontend and Backend). Ensuring that the product development...

IT Technical Specialist – Gauteng Strijdompark

If you are equipped with a robust IT background and a passion for leadership? We'd like to speak to you!We're on the hunt for a tech-savvy Supervisor with more than 5 years of hands-on experience in IT Support, spanning 1st Line, 2nd Line, and Project within IT...

intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

My client is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer with E-commerce experience to be responsible for the overall management, support and enhancement of the digital product stack of the company website (Frontend and Backend). Ensuring that the product development...

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...

Senior Business Analyst – Collections – Gauteng Johannesburg

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...

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Title: Business Analyst / Feature Analyst Contract: Start ASAP - Dec. 2024 Environment: Hybrid (2 days on site, Pinelands CPT) Industry: Financial Services Overview: The Business Analyst / Feature Analyst in the financial services sector plays a pivotal role in...

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