SA channel partners say data is key to growth
Channel partners in South Africa see data as both their biggest challenge and a major opportunity as they look to achieve growth and transition to recurring revenue models, according to new research. Westcon-Comstor surveyed more than 500 senior decision makers at...
Multicloud provides the best of both worlds
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - The multicloud environment is gaining in popularity as IT leaders opt for best-of-breed capabilities to achieve differentiated outcomes. "They want the cloud experience, with its flexibility," says Ben Steyn, pre-sales at...
Chromebook sales at an all-time high
Over the last year and a half, Chromebooks have become a mainstream computing product, with millions of users worldwide. Although the education sector still accounts for the biggest share of global Chromebook shipments, their popularity among traditional consumers has...
Growth in e-learning not slowing soon
The global pandemic accelerated growth in the academic e-learning and education technology (edtech) market. Analysts say that the Covid-19 crisis was only part of the driving force and so the uptrend has every reason to continue post-pandemic. According to the...
Family members not in sync on device updates
A global survey conducted by Kaspersky, exploring users' attitudes to updating devices has found that the activity has become a family affair. According to the research, more than half of respondents locally who have family (65%), agree that children and elderly...
Air quality monitoring now one of the fastest-growing smart city applications
The installed base of urban air quality monitoring devices reached 73 000 units in 2020 and will grow at a CAGR of 34% to reach 315 000 units in 2025, according to a new research report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. This number refers to any type of networked...
Ethernet switches, routers show promising growth
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $6,7-billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21), an increase of 7,6% year over year. Meanwhile, the worldwide total enterprise and service provider (SP) router market revenues grew 14,4% year over year in 1Q21...
Remote working will drive PC, tablet shipments to record highs
By the end of 2021, 51% of all knowledge workers worldwide are expected to be working remotely, up from 27% of knowledge workers in 2019. This is according to Gartner, which also estimates that remote workers will represent 32% of all employees worldwide by the end of...
Connecting schools has the potential to boost GDP
An Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report sponsored by Ericsson has found that nations with low broadband connectivity have the potential to realise an increase in GDP by up to 20% by connecting schools to the Internet. A well-educated workforce is more likely to be...
How is your data protected and processed in the EVDS?
South Africa has adopted a digital approach to the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine with the implementation of the Electronic Vaccine Delivery System (EVDS). While this system is designed to streamline the process and improve the tracking and tracing of vaccines across...
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Pay for goods online using M-Pesa
Consumers in Kenya and Tanzania can now use M-Pesa to pay for a range of online goods and services including airline tickets, says Robin Philip, marketing director for South African payment services provider PayGate. “There is very little e-commerce activity in many...
Softline rebrands as Sage
Softline, a provider of business management software to small and medium sized companies, has announced that after months of planning they will be rebranding, and will be referred to as Sage South Africa, effective immediately. Softline is the holding company for...
New security services from HP
HP has announced a new set of security services that help organisations respond to, remediate and mitigate the impact of security breaches as they occur. Security breaches are increasingly disruptive to organisations and can significantly damage an organisation’s...
MTN, PEP give away vouchers
MTN, in partnership with PEP Stores, is running a consumer-driven initiative that aims to ease the financial load on its customers as essential needs such as transport, food, school fees and uniforms take precedence over other day-to-day expenditures. The...
Mxit launches Preferred Developer Programme
Mxit has launched their Preferred Developer Programme (PDP), featuring eight charter members including NATIVE, Kazazoom and Deloitte Digital RSA. “We created the PDP with a long-term goal to recognise and reward the best developers focused on building apps for third...
Securing cloud backups
Popular cloud storage and backup solutions deliver lower total cost of ownership and more convenience for SMEs, but are cloud backups secure, asks Gareth Tudor, CEO of Altonet. Many South African organisations don’t feel comfortable with the perceived parting with...
Graduate development critical for SA
The skillset of graduate professionals, specifically in the technology arena, is of paramount importance and yet remains under constant pressure, says Susan Reis, head of People Effectiveness at technology-based professional services firm BSG. The recent annual...
PM vital in financial services sector
Streamlining operations, enhancing efficiencies and monitoring performance across various business units, divisions and branches is critical in the financial services sector, says David McWilliam, director at Cortell Corporate Performance Management. This is the only...
HP ENVY x2 hybrid available from DCC
Mobility is the key to success in today’s world, but deciding whether to carry a notebook or a tablet these days can create a dilemma. Do users choose the power to create rich content on the go, or the convenience of multimedia and entertainment features? Luckily...
Unison first to host SAP MMS locally
Unison Communications, the continent’s leading enterprise communications management (ECM) provider. recently became Africa’s first ECM specialists to boast a locally hosted SAP Managed Mobility Service (MMS). The partnership is an exciting one for the company, whose...
PLC Programmer (Automotive) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
A well-established company within the Construction / Industrial industry is seeking the expertise of a PLC Programmer with Automotive experience to be based in the Durban area. The Key Responsibilities for this Role IncludeSoftware development in accordance with...
SAP Business Analyst Lead – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Job DescriptionEnd-to-End SAP module responsibility, this includes, improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify, and implement solutions, scope requirements, plan & track product budget, meet deadlines and accurately document necessary requirements. To assure this...
Senior DBA Team Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a Snr Team Lead / SQL DBA with a minimum of 8 years experience within the Data and Analytics environment. Must have relevant experience as a Team Leader.Join the team and share their passion for implementing, customizing and supporting high quality...
Developer – Back-End (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
Client Details:Our client is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company, catering to vendors of asset management solutions with their hosted software. They have carved a niche for themselves by offering affordable premium software across various industries. The...
Digital Strategist (Senior) at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town
About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance public...
Senior BI Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior BI Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: Interact with business and...
Senior Mobile Developer
Focused on driving financial inclusion, our Client's electronic tokens are well known in day-to-day activities. You can now be a part of this team if you act fast on the Perm offered for a Senior Mobile Developer. Location: Sandton Requirements At least 5 years of...
Angular Mashup Frontend Developer
Are you a talented Angular developer with a passion for creating seamless and innovative user interfaces? Our client is on the lookout for a skilled Frontend Developer to join their team and contribute to the evolution of cutting-edge digital experiences Essential...
SAP Business Analyst
Job DescriptionTo improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify and implement solutions, meet project deadlines and accurately document the necessary requirements to be done in accordance with local / global strategic planning and standards in compliance to the Company's...
Software Developer – Team Lead at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details: Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and...
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