AI not the driver for 2025 PC, tablet growth
The global market for personal computing devices, including PCs and tablets, is set to grow 3,8% in 2024, reaching 403,5-million units, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device...
Common supply chain remedies fail to deliver business outcomes
Many supply chain reorganisations suffer from at least one of three critical organisational design mistakes that can derail their efforts to achieve critical business outcomes, according to Gartner. Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) who improve outcomes radically...
Security risks discovered in in widely used modems
Kaspersky ICS CERT researchers have detected critical vulnerabilities in Cinterion cellular modems, widely deployed in millions of devices and vital to global connectivity infrastructure. The discovery showcases flaws that allow a remote unauthorised attacker to...
These are the top attraction drivers for finance function employees
Compensation, work/life balance and location are the top attraction drivers for finance function employees, according to a survey of finance staff in the fourth quarter of 2023 by Gartner. "Compensation is usually the top attraction driver and one of the main...
Chinese banks maintain global dominance
Chinese banks maintained their dominance in the global largest lender rankings of 2023 despite a downturn in the property sector, according to the Global Bank Ranking published by S&P Global Market Intelligence, an annual ranking of the 100 largest banks in the...
Egypt makes a positive impact on Vodacom results
Vodacom has reported group revenue of R151-billion for the year ended 31 March 2024, up 26,4% from last year, and positively impacted by the group's Egypt acquisition. Group service revenue saw growth of 29,1%, with Egypt contributing 9,2% on a pro-forma basis. Group...
Healthcare CRM market set to hit $30,65bn
The global healthcare CRM market size is anticipated to reach $30,65-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The adoption of customer relationship management (CRM) in healthcare organizations...
Moves to advance evidence-based conflict prevention, resilience building in Africa
On the sidelines of the 2024 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, the African Development Bank and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further advance their collaboration. The agreement builds...
Brace for severe solar storms tonight
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) -- a division of the National Weather Service -- is monitoring the sun following a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that began on May 8. Space weather forecasters have issued a Severe (G4)...
Escalating fraud an increased risk for all South Africans
The South African fraud landscape has increased steadily over the past five years, making this one of the top risks South Africans face daily, according to the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS). "This increase is alarming and indicative of how South...
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2022 to bring new opportunities for SA channel
Change is a constant especially when it comes to the ICT sector. And yet, things have accelerated rapidly since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March last year with digital transformation becoming a priority on every corporate agenda. By Heinz Stephan, Velocity...
IBM appoints GM for IBM growth markets in Africa
IBM has announced the appointment of Julia Carvalho as GM for IBM Growth Markets, Africa. Carvalho will be responsible for IBM's business operations, growing our partner ecosystem and driving client satisfaction across multiple regions in Africa. With an increased...
Invictus Capital unveils Out of Africa Collection through NFT Lab
Invictus Capital has unveiled its first NFT (non-fungible token) collection through the Invictus NFT Lab, which strives to combine the best of fine art with blockchain technology, and brings many contemporary digital artists to a global market. "The global pandemic...
SA now enforcing Cybercrimes Act
Although President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Cybercrimes Bill into law, only parts came into effect from 1 December 2021. "It is important to spell out the dos and don'ts of the new Cybercrimes Act and it's everyone's interest to familiarise themselves the with...
Will the Cybercrimes Act change how you use the Internet?
With the arrival of the festive season comes new legislation, and a new weapon in the fight against cybercriminals. On 1 December, several elements of South Africa's new Cybercrimes Act came into effect, six months after President Cyril Ramaphosa first signed the bill...
Clearly defined roles and responsibilities critical for cloud security
When it comes to cloud versus on-premises infrastructure, security requirements remain the same, although the cloud requires additional controls because it is publicly available. By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix The major difference is that on-prem has highly...
With ransomware, hindsight is 20/20
There are few things worse than discovering that your business has been compromised. Be it a phish, ransomware, hack or malicious attack, it's going to leave a long legacy of damage and complexity behind it. This is according to Martin Potgieter, co-founder and...
Fujitsu is champion in 2021 Canalys EMEA Channel Leadership Matrix
Fujitsu's Select Partner Program has been rated a Champion in the Canalys EMEA Channel Leadership Matrix. Fujitsu's partner account management, dedication to channel-led business, training, technical support and ongoing investment were especially highly rated in the...
Remote work changes how we use mobile devices
Today, more people worldwide own a cell phone than a toothbrush. While personal phone usage has been on the incline for some time, the rise of remote work is seeing more people use their personal devices to handle their work tasks instead of traditional computers....
What if you haven’t planned for DebiCheck?
On 1 November this year, South Africa welcomed the introduction of the DebiCheck payment system to tighten measures against debit order fraud and abuse. But as with many new policies and procedures, there has been adoption, but it is far from universal. According to...
Business Analyst (Software Development) – Mining Technology – Lonehill Sandton – Gauteng Sandown
Our client, a leading mining technology company who provides advanced analytics and solutions that drive efficiency and safety in the coal mining industry, is looking to appoint a Business Analyst to join their team based in Lonehill, Sandton.Job Overview:The...
IT Supervisor – Northern Cape Hotazel
Our client in the mining industry is looking for an experienced IT Supervisor to join their team in the Hotazel, NC. The ideal candidate must have prior experience in the mining or related industries to effectively centralize and optimize IT management within the...
Power BI Developer Intermediate/Senior
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate/Senior Power BI Developer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data visualization, report development, and data modeling using Power BI and related tools. You will be...
Senior SOC Analyst
Our client, a supply chain intelligence company specializing in automation and analytics solutions to optimise mining operations, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented SOC Analyst to join their Security Operations Centre (SOC) team in Lonehill, Sandton. The SOC...
Senior C++ Video Software Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a company leading the transformation of security solutions for individuals, homes, businesses, and public spaces. Their mission is to create safe environments where people can feel secure [Email Address Removed] utilize cutting-edge...
Power BI Developer Intermediate/Senior – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate/Senior Power BI Developer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data visualization, report development, and data modeling using Power BI and related tools. You will be...
Senior SOC Analyst – Gauteng Lone Hill
Our client, a supply chain intelligence company specializing in automation and analytics solutions to optimise mining operations, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented SOC Analyst to join their Security Operations Centre (SOC) team in Lonehill, Sandton. The SOC...
Senior C++ Video Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a company leading the transformation of security solutions for individuals, homes, businesses, and public spaces. Their mission is to create safe environments where people can feel secure [Email Address Removed] utilize cutting-edge...
Business Analyst: Commercial (Finance) at RCL
RCL FOODS is one of South Africa's leading food manufacturers, producing a broad basket of branded and private label food products in multiple categories, from household staples to value-added and speciality offerings. We have a powerful Purpose and Vision which act...
Network Administrator (2nd Line Support) – Lone Hill Sandton
Our client, a custom software development/digital supply chain business, currently seeks to appoint a Network Administrator to join their growing 24 hour 2nd line support team in Lone Hill, Sandton. This role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, network administration...
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