Finalists for MTN Pulse Youth Hustle Hub announced
Following a rigorous judging process, MTN has whittled down 252 entries for its final Top 30 MTN Pulse Youth Hustle Hub entrepreneurs. Having already won R25 000 towards their businesses to be facilitated based on a business analysis process conducted by MTN, these...
Academy of Excellence aims to empowering young innovators
International gaming operator Sisal, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has launched the Academy of Excellence in Pretoria, aiming to equip young South Africans with the vital skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving...
SDx redesigns enterprise fabric across sectors
With the proliferation of software-defined everything (SDx) technologies such as software-defined networking (SDN), software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), and software-defined storage, organisations across various sectors are experiencing transformative...
Another year of double-digit growth for IoT
As one of the technologies driving Industry 4.0, along with artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has entered almost every market over the past years, providing seamless communication between people, processes, and...
Amazon, Uber join Dow Jones average indices
Amazon and Uber are to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJTA), respectively. Amazon.com will replace Walgreens Boots Alliance in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Reflecting the evolving nature of the American economy,...
Budget 2024: Godongwana teetering on the highwire
The 2024 Budget speech presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana paints a picture of cautious optimism amidst lingering challenges. While acknowledging the calls for fiscal discipline, the budget demonstrates a commitment to both stabilising the debt burden and...
Women prioritise health, embrace holistic solutions
Women are prioritising their health and embracing holistic, long-term solutions and trends to take charge of their wellbeing in the run up to International Women's Day 2024, according to research conducted by Euromonitor International. Maria Mascaraque, head of food...
These are the top cybersecurity trends for 2024
Generative AI (GenAI), unsecure employee behavior, third-party risks, continuous threat exposure, boardroom communication gaps and identity-first approaches to security are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2024, according to Gartner. "GenAI...
Giving in to ransomware doesn’t pay …
Ransomware attacks are becoming more frequent and more devastating - but paying up is no guarantee that data will be returned. This is among the findings from Cybereason's third annual ransomware study, commissioned to better understand the true impact of ransomware...
US set to return to the Moon tonight
Shortly after midnight tonight (00h30 on Friday 23 February), a robotic lunar lander operated by a private company is schedule to land on the Moon. Intuitive Machines' Odysseus spacecraft will not only be the first private spacecraft to make a soft landing on the...
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The changing face of data management
Today's business environment is radically different from the one at the beginning of 2020. By Daniel Thenga, senior Netapp BDM at Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa It has taken roughly 17 months to disrupt the traditional processes and systems which companies spent...
Playing catch-up to the early analytics adopters
Early adopters of data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools have found themselves in a position of favour in today's rapidly accelerating digital world. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at AlphaCodes Far from being a...
Safe and secure disposal of end-of-life IT hardware
The physical systems and digital devices at the heart of businesses have an operational lifespan. By Kevin Akaloo, national head of sales at Iron Mountain South Africa However, even obsolete IT hardware can still have a value, if only for the data that it contains, so...
Why 70% of digital transformations fail
Prior to the pandemic, digital transformation was likely a top goal for many companies, but for a handful, it was not. By Greg Gatherer, account manager at Liferay However, businesses seeking to flourish and remain relevant in a changing world have been forced to...
Insurance modernisation critical for business success
Even prior to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, insurers were under pressure to modernise their legacy systems as customers started expecting more agile solutions capable of benefitting from advances in digitalisation, the cloud, and even machine learning...
There’s light at the end of the sales tunnel
The sales world was complicated before Covid-19 was even on the global stage. Now it's even more so with several communication laws and enforced data governance adding ever more layers of complexity to the sales function. The pressure to perform has never been...
The key to cloud choice is consistency, not complexity
As the world begins to open up again, we're faced with something that we haven't had much of over the past year - choice. By Lee Syse, cloud tech lead at VMware SSA Choice of where to eat, drink, exercise, socialise, shop. It's something we're seeing more of in a...
Covid-19 and data science: modelling a pandemic
According to media reports, analysed data for South Africa suggests that the current wave of infections (wave 3) is expected to end around the end of August 2021, but that estimates indicate the fourth wave could start around 2 December - comparable to wave 3 with an...
Tackling misconceptions around reskilling
In an all-digital world, the need for companies and societies to bridge widening skills gaps could not be more urgent. By Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president of Salesforce Emerging Markets According to a recent McKinsey study, 87% of executives are experiencing...
Planning for the next catastrophe
The Covid-19 pandemic has been the catalyst for momentous change throughout the IT landscape, and for disaster recovery (DR) in particular, as the global pandemic made widespread disruption and uncertainty a clear and present reality. "The onset of Covid-19 was one...
Solutions Architect (Network + Security) – Remote Remote
Job OverviewThe Solutions Architect (Network + Security) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the network and security architecture of the organization. This role involves ensuring the robustness, scalability, and security of the IT infrastructure...
Senior Data Scientist / AI Developer (CH1051) – Fully Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a leading software services and consulting company focusing on delivering innovative solutions with a strategic emphasis on generative AI. They are looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist / AI Developer / Data Engineer to join their Technical...
Software Developer (Volante, Payments and Java) – Gauteng Braamfontein
Senior Java DeveloperWe are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer with expertise in Volante and payments solutions for the financial services industry. In this role, you will be responsible for translating detailed design specifications into robust, scalable...
Full Stack Developer – Remote Remote
Our client specializes in developing industry-leading "end-to-end" parking enforcement systems for Local Authorities and landowners. They leverage the latest technology and a fully transparent back-office system to provide clients with effective, lawful options for...
Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications)
Job OverviewThe Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the infrastructure, devices, operating systems, and applications that support the organization's operations. This role involves...
Senior or Intermediate .Net Developer (Full-stack with Angular) (CH1049) – Fully Remote
Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented and experienced Senior or Intermediate level .NET Full-Stack Developer with Angularto join their dynamic team.The ideal candidate should be proficient in C#, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, XML, SQL,...
Analyst Programmer II, IT online systems
Gijima Staffing Solutions, recruiting on behalf of our client, a giant in the FMCG/Retail industry, is seeking a Support Engineer to join the Online and Mobile App IT support teams. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in monitoring, diagnosing,...
Software Developer (Oracle PL/SQL) (CH1013)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a skilled Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 3 to 5 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...
Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications) – Remote Remote
Job OverviewThe Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the infrastructure, devices, operating systems, and applications that support the organization's operations. This role involves...
Senior or Intermediate .Net Developer (Full-stack with Angular) (CH1049) – Fully Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented and experienced Senior or Intermediate level .NET Full-Stack Developer with Angularto join their dynamic team.The ideal candidate should be proficient in C#, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, XML, SQL,...
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