Software, information services will lead European ICT spending
According to the Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by Industry published by International Data Corporation (IDC), ICT spending in Europe will total $1,1-trillion in 2024 and will reach more than $1,3-trillion by 2027, recording a five-year (2022-2027)...
Drones deliver predator bugs for sustainable pest control
High tech is being combined with ancient natural remedies at one of South Africa's best-known wine farms, where buzzing benefactors are helping to keep the vineyards pest-free. Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West is testing the use of drone-delivered beneficial...
Netflix keeps on adding subscribers
Netflix is steadily increasing its popularity outside of the US, particularly in mainland Europe. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, the number of Netflix subscribers in Europe is expected to reach almost 67-million in 2021 and is projected to gain...
Average age of cars and trucks rises
New research from IHS Markit shows that the average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen to 12,1 years this year, increasing by nearly two months during 2020 and elevated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The increase in average age will further drive...
Global marketplace VC investments triple to historic high
Marketplaces are continuing to benefit from shifts born out of the pandemic and show no signs of slowing down. According to the research data analysed and published by Definanzas.com, global venture capital (VC) investments into marketplaces hit a new all-time high in...
Young SA scientists shine at Hong Kong science fair
Two young South African scientists have received honourable mentions after showcasing their technological advancements in the 2021 Virtual Global Youth Science and Technology Bowl (GYSTB) Science Fair in Hong Kong. Eskom Expo for Young Scientists silver medal winners...
Business debt conditions show signs of improvement
Business conditions are moving in the right direction as the economy recovers from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new insight from Experian South Africa. Experian's quarterly Business Debt Index (BDI) for quarter one (Q1) 2021, which reflects the...
Covid forces accelerated digital investment
Chief financial officers (CFOs) plan to increase technology investments, with 82% saying they intend to increase investment in digital capabilities in fiscal year (FY) 2021 compared to FY20. A survey of 115 CFOs was conducted by Gartner between July - December 2020,...
Investment in future of work set for growth
Total European investment in future of work (FoW) transformation will surpass $145-billion in 2021. According to the Worldwide Future of Work Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), published for the first time in June 2021, one-third of...
Saffers plan to spend more on post-pandemic events
What South African miss most about pre-lockdown life includes the roar of a soccer match coming to life at a stadium, the electric energy of a jam-packed, sold-out concert, and the heavy base of a vibrant club scene. These insights from new research conducted by Epson...
More News Today
Finance to go truly social in 2013
Next year personal financial management will move into an entirely new phase of development. Service providers within this competitive space say the continuous focus on research and development and rollout of offerings has helped lay the foundation for growth – and...
Alcatel expands OpenTouch Suite
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has announced the expansion of its OpenTouch Suite that supports mid- and large enterprises as they make the experience of the many new faces of conversations available to customers, partners and employees. The OpenTouch Suite 1.2 offers more...
Will the next Einstein come from Africa?
South Africa is calling for improvements in education, especially in the fields of mathematics, science and technology, says Eskom group executive of Sustainability, Dr Steve Lennon. At the same time, the global economy is under enormous pressure which is forcing...
Esquire expands CCTV product range
As part of its ongoing diversification drive, Esquire Technologies – the digital and lifestyle distributor – has expanded its range of K Guard-branded CCTV and security products. According to Asgar Mahomed, MD of Esquire Technologies, over the past two years K Guard...
Interconnection rate cuts to boost VoIP
South Africa could at last be on the cusp of having a more competitive telecoms market. In 2010, the country’s telecommunications regulator, the Independent Communication Authority of South Africa (ICASA), implemented three interconnect rate cuts. These rates are the...
Africa focused on a connected future
The increase in available bandwidth and lowering of costs makes for a far more competitive connectivity services marketplace. ICT experts suggest that as companies continue to try to establish their offerings and differentiate themselves, the relevance and...
Legislative guidelines for employers in 2013
“Changes proposed to South Africa’s Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Employment Equity Amendment Bill (EEAB) will have a significant impact on how employers conduct their business in 2013,” says Rob Cooper, a tax expert and...
BYOD poses serious risks to IT security
The always-on, always-connected, productivity-on-the-go trend of allowing smartphone and tablet toting employees to take their own devices to work (known as BYOD, or “bring your own device”) and to plug it into the company network is growing in popularity around the...
Tellumat appoints Plessie as ShoreTel reseller
Tellumat Communications Solutions, the exclusive distributor of ShoreTel unified communications (UC) and enterprise contact centre (ECC) systems, has added to its growing channel with the appointment of Plessie as its first ShoreTel reseller in KZN. Leon Rusch,...
Genesys to buy Angel from MicroStrategy
Genesys has reached a definitive agreement with MicroStrategy Incorporated, a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) and mobile software, to acquire its subsidiary Angel.com. Angel is a leading provider of cloud-based self-service contact centre...
Junior Electronics Software Developer (C++ and C#) (Engineering Degree) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:DEFINE technical proposal content, ensure teams have appropriate product & technical specs and the flawless execution of projects as the next Junior Electronics Software Developer sought by an innovative Asset Protection Solutions Provider to join its...
JavaScript Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0619
Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent JavaScript Full Stack Developer (Experts)Product: Are you an exceptionally skilled developer looking to make an impact? Join our vibrant Platform Development team of 15 people in an...
Fullstack Java Developer (Senior) 0779
Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Extensive experience with Angular 10+, AG GridECMAScript 7+ / JavaScript, Typescript, RxJS, SCSSJava 8+Spring Framework (Spring Boot, MVC, Data/JPA, Security etc.)AWS stack such as Kinesis, CloudWatch, CDK,...
C# Full Stack Developer
As a C# Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the existing systems. Desired Skills: C# .NET Framework (Version 4) Hybris .NET Core WinForms MVC WebApi jSON SOAP Javascript HTML CSS MS SQL SQL Views SQL Stored Procedures Xarmin...
Advanced Full-stack DevOps Engineer
Elevate your IT career with an industry game-changer! An exciting hybrid opportunity for an Advanced Full-stack DevOps Engineer awaits in Midrand and Menlyn with a pioneering force in the automotive space. Requirements: Master's degree in computer science, Software...
Scrum Master
ENVIRONMENT:A digital innovation and product development company seeks a Scrum Master to oversee multiple projects and teams simultaneously. This role is crucial for ensuring team performance and meeting deadlines. The Scrum Master fosters accountability and teamwork,...
JavaScript Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0619 – Gauteng Centurion
Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent JavaScript Full Stack Developer (Experts)Product: Are you an exceptionally skilled developer looking to make an impact? Join our vibrant Platform Development team of 15 people in an...
Fullstack Java Developer (Senior) 0779 – Gauteng Pretoria
Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Extensive experience with Angular 10+, AG GridECMAScript 7+ / JavaScript, Typescript, RxJS, SCSSJava 8+Spring Framework (Spring Boot, MVC, Data/JPA, Security etc.)AWS stack such as Kinesis, CloudWatch, CDK,...
C# Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Centurion
As a C# Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the existing systems. Desired Skills: C# .NET Framework (Version 4) Hybris .NET Core WinForms MVC WebApi jSON SOAP Javascript HTML CSS MS SQL SQL Views SQL Stored Procedures Xarmin...
Advanced Full-stack DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Elevate your IT career with an industry game-changer! An exciting hybrid opportunity for an Advanced Full-stack DevOps Engineer awaits in Midrand and Menlyn with a pioneering force in the automotive space. Requirements: Master's degree in computer science, Software...
View more career listings on our Careers Section