Manufacturer confidence drops in Q3
Despite notable gains in sales and production activity in certain manufacturing subsectors, overall business confidence remains under severe pressure. This is according to the Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey, which shows that business confidence dropped by 10 points to...
WLAN market growth gains momentum
The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 13,2% in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) compared to 2Q24 to reach $2,6-billion and building on the market’s growth momentum from the previous quarter, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide...
AMD accelerates exascale computing with El Capitan
AMD is powering the world’s fastest supercomputer on the Top500 list. The El Capitan supercomputer, housed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is powered by AMD Instinct MI300A APUs and built by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). It is now the fastest...
Significant gender gap in SA’s ICT workforce
A worrying gender gap still exists in key areas of the IT sector, according to members of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Women in IT (WIIT) chapter, who say the latest IITPSA ICT Skills Survey underscores the need to bring...
Technology has changed business travel forever
New research from International Workplace Group (IWG) highlights the value of technology for business travel and in the changing flexible workplace - and underlines business travel's changing nature and frequency. The report – Hybrid Horizons - was conducted among...
MTN, SAPS swoop on suspected OTP scan syndicate
MTN South Africa, in collaboration with Crime Intelligence, Commercial Crimes and other Crime Prevention units of the South African Police Services (SAPS), have arrested key individuals believed to be involved in a one time PIN (OTP) scam syndicate. The arrest...
Deskless workers run out of money before payday every month
The vast majority of South African deskless workers enjoy their jobs, although low wages and public transport are daily stressors. This is according to the 2024 Deskless Worker Pulse, a research report by Jem HR. Deskless workers fill roles in the food, hygiene,...
Technology a major fraud battleground
International Fraud Awareness Week (17 to 24 November 2024) is an annual global observance highlighting the scourge of fraud in society and the efforts that various sectors are implementing to address this growing challenge. "The role technology plays in fraud, and...
Most popular websites not complying with privacy regulations
An astonishing 75% of the 100 most visited websites in the US and Europe are not compliant with current privacy regulations, according to new research from Privado.ai in its 2024 State of Website Privacy Report. Despite stricter privacy enforcement in Europe, Privado...
Sluggish telecoms drives operators to be full-stack suppliers
Worldwide spending on telecommunications and pay TV services will reach $1,544-trillion in 2024, representing an increase of 2,4% year-on-year, according to the Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). The latest...
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Orderin relaunches as delivery-as-a-service platform
Food delivery app Orderin has relaunched as a B2B delivery-as-a-service platform. Founded in 2012, Orderin's new model focuses on delivery-as-a-service, as well as providing all the software (SaaS) organisations of varying sizes need to power their on-demand...
Admissions open for University of the People
Enrolments for the 2021-2022 academic year are now open worldwide, including South Africa, for University of the People ¬- a non-profit, tuition-free, US-accredited online university. Open to all qualified applicants, the university offers affordable, accessible,...
An intelligent way to ensure true cloud security and resilience
Complex business ecosystems are at risk of security vulnerabilities and have to consider investing into smart solutions and adopting intelligent tactics to survive the threat landscape, explains Neal Botje, principal practice head: cloud security at Dimension Data....
Embrace work from anywhere with SD-WAN
If there's one thing the last year has taught us, it's the need for flexibility. By Nirav Shah, vice-president: products at Fortinet The IT teams working at businesses around the world didn't have "global pandemic" on their radar, yet they had to work to shift...
Smart satellites could be a lifesaver
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Is the future really passwordless?
Passwords are inherently problematic and are the weakest link in many security chains, writes Simeon Tassev, QSA & MD at Galix. People forget them, or do not set them to be strong enough; they reuse the same password for multiple accounts, they write them down,...
Healthcare: delivering POPIA compliance during a pandemic
Perhaps more than any other sector, healthcare has been under significant pressure since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic early last year. By Tony Nkuna, senior solutions consultant and integrations specialist at TechSoft International The demands placed on...
Ford SA launches Team Fordzilla Nations Cup
Ford South Africa is gearing up for its next Esports sim-racing competition, which is set to launch on 23 August. The competition, which is free to enter and open to all age groups, will be the first time that South African sim-racers will be able to represent their...
DMP SA joins forces with Gabsten Technologies
Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) has joined forces with Gabsten Technologies to deliver end-to-end data management services, solutions and consulting. "The two businesses have always worked closely together, but with the onslaught of Covid-19 we saw...
Jon Hoehler elected as WASPA treasurer
Having started his career in mobile telecoms in 2004, Jon Hoehler is now the newly-elected treasurer of WASPA. His focus will be to provide strategic and financial guidance to help build on the strong financial structures already in place at WASPA and ensure the...
PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...
Junior JavaScript/TypeScript Developer (Stellenbosch Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a provider of cutting-edge Custom Workflow Apps as its next Junior JavaScript/TypeScript Developer where you will work on a variety of projects and solve complex challenges. The business works closely with clients to ensure that they are...
SAP Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, integrated, and high-performing SAP solutions that align with business goals and enterprise architecture standards. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across...
Junior JavaScript/TypeScript Developer (Stellenbosch Onsite) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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SAP Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, integrated, and high-performing SAP solutions that align with business goals and enterprise architecture standards. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across...
SAP Project Manager
Introduction:An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced SAP Project Manager to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Our client is looking for someone who can confidently lead full-cycle SAP projects - from planning and execution to delivery and...
Solutions Architect (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
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A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Template Developer Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Corporate Service Document and Output Management – Output ManagementESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· Experience with Document Template development...
SAP Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Amanzimtoti
Introduction:An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced SAP Project Manager to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Our client is looking for someone who can confidently lead full-cycle SAP projects - from planning and execution to delivery and...
Solutions Architect (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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