Rampant online retail set to hit R130bn
Kathy Gibson reports – Online retail is set to account for 10% of all retail spend in South Africa within just a few months, reaching a value of R130-billion by the end of this year. Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, points out that the online market was worth...
Demand for AI skills in surges
Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. This is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...
Tech delivers on human-centric work
By 2025, 60% of enterprise organisations will adopt a responsible AI framework for their HR technology and achieve greater employee experience and trust in the organisation, according to Gartner. With this rapid adoption of AI, the Gartner Hype Cycle for HR...
Kaspersky joins Interpol-Afripol operation
Kaspersky recently assisted its partner law enforcement agencies Interpol and Africapol in a joint effort to disrupt cybercrime across the African region. Dubbed “Serengeti”, the operation has led to the arrest of more than 1 000 individuals suspected of links to...
Sales uptick for hardcopy peripherals
The global HCP market rebounded in the third quarter of 2024, achieving a 3,8% year-over-year (YoY) growth to approximately 20,3-million units shipped in. This marks a positive shift following five consecutive quarters of YoY declines, according to the IDC Worldwide...
Wind to play a significant role in IRP2024
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) commends the government’s multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement process of the IRP2024 in addition to the public participation process, under the leadership of the Ministry of Electricity & Energy and supported...
Adding value is key as mobile users shift to 5G
With global mobile network data traffic set for huge growth, and much of this 5G subscriptions, communications service providers (CSPs) are looking to add value to their offerings. 5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focuses for communications...
Public cloud end user spending to hit $723bn in 2025
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to total $723,4-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The use of AI technologies in IT and business operations is unabatedly accelerating the...
AI PCs can help users reclaim time
People cumulatively lose nearly 15 hours a week on “digital chores”, such as meeting transcriptions or drafting emails, according to an Intel-commissioned survey of 6 000 respondents across Germany, UK and France. At the same time, AI PCs offered a potentially...
Enterprise adoption of GenAI hits inflexion point
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is at an inflection point that has refocused enterprise priorities and stands to reshape the role of technology. This is according to a newly published report, “Generative AI Outlook: From Hype to Value” that is part of...
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The Companies Amendment Bill 2021 could have unintended consequences for business rescue
The proposed amendments to sections 135 and 145 of the Companies Act raise various concerns related to post-commencement financing in the business rescue process, write Webber Wentzel partners Ryan Smith and Lara Kahn, assisted by associate Sikelelwa Ndaliso. In their...
Free-to-attend InterSystems Virtual Summit explores innovations in data
Data has become the currency that organisations rely on to be more competitive in an ever-changing world. Sound management of this data combined with accurate analytics is more important than ever - and companies that do this right can turn the flood of data into...
Ensure pain-free interim reconciliation processing
Companies of every size and in every industry have a lot on their plate when it comes to tax-related paperwork. And while it is often an arduous task, ensuring accurate submission and meeting SARS deadlines is one of the most important responsibilities they face. For...
Next-generation data backup eases the data burden
Work from Home (WFH) might be the 'new normal', but the technology surrounding it is still evolving. Aspects such as security, data loss prevention and data protection are key areas of concern. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault Africa This has become...
Why it’s important to focus on employee mental health
Many organisations are struggling to survive amid the pandemic and are hoping that their employees can ride out the storm with them. However, by focusing on the company's performance, they may neglect the mental health of their employees. Francine Katsoudas, executive...
Automotive sector megatrends to look forward to
The future of mobility is unthinkable without intensive networking and data-based processes. This was a key insight coming from the world's largest motor-show, IAA Mobility, in Germany recently. Ahead of Transport Month in South Africa, Thomas Braunmiller, business...
Making chat commerce work
For consumers wary of engaging physically with service providers, online self-service channels have increased in popularity over the past 18 months. Consumers want to chat to businesses where they are, on channels that suit them. It may suit the business to have a...
Why contactless payments are taking over the world
For the past 10 years, we've been hearing about how new-generation mobile apps, wallets, tap-to-pay, NFC solutions and even the humble QR code are going to spell the end of the magnetic stripe card as a means of payment. And here we are, in 2021, and we're finally...
Cognitive intelligence is bringing home entertainment closer to reality
In 2016, Hanson Robotics unveiled Sophia, the world's first humanoid robot. Since then, we've witnessed significant leaps in the development of intelligent machines, including those that can perform complex tasks and recreate famous sculptures. There's even Elon...
Democratising application development with low-code platforms
With Covid-19 accelerating the digital transformation of businesses, many organisations were forced to adopt a work-from-home strategy, and customers began to increasingly purchase goods and services online. By Hyther Nizam, president: MEA at Zoho The outbreak...
Systems Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
System/Business AnalystOur client a consumer facing company is seeking an experienced System/Business Analyst. Mandatory experience in web UX and Ecommerce. HTML/CSS programming will be advantageous. Desired Skills: UX Designs Web Accessibility Iterative Software...
SQL Data Engineer (12 month contract) – Gauteng Centurion
Our client offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment. By joining their team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their data-driven strategies while growing in a culture that values innovation, excellence, and...
Intermediate Game Developer
We're seeking a highly skilled Intermediate Game Developer to join one of our clients dynamic team! If you're passionate about creating immersive gaming experiences, leading projects, and innovating with cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you. Bring your...
Senior Frontend Developer (TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior Frontend Developer by a dynamic Finance Platform where you will take the lead in building and scaling its Procurement Marketplace. You will focus on the Frontend systems that support critical workflows for enterprise buyers...
Project Manager
Drive impactful projects and play a key role in shaping future-ready systems! Is this you? You're a results-driven professional with a proactive, analytical mindset. You thrive in dynamic environments, manage competing priorities with ease, and consistently deliver...
Intermediate Game Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We're seeking a highly skilled Intermediate Game Developer to join one of our clients dynamic team! If you're passionate about creating immersive gaming experiences, leading projects, and innovating with cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you. Bring your...
Senior Frontend Developer (TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior Frontend Developer by a dynamic Finance Platform where you will take the lead in building and scaling its Procurement Marketplace. You will focus on the Frontend systems that support critical workflows for enterprise buyers...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Drive impactful projects and play a key role in shaping future-ready systems! Is this you? You're a results-driven professional with a proactive, analytical mindset. You thrive in dynamic environments, manage competing priorities with ease, and consistently deliver...
Senior Game Developer
We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Game Developer to join one of our clients dynamic team! If you're passionate about creating immersive gaming experiences, leading projects, and innovating with cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you. Bring your...
Data Analyst
Key Duties and Responsibilities:Analyse and synthesise data from various business units to drive actionable insights and value.Develop financial models, ROI frameworks, and benefit realisation dashboards.Quantify the financial and strategic impact of data products,...
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