ICT leads as SA hits R3bn in VC investments
In 2023, South Africa's venture capital performance defied the downward trend in annual deals seen since 2020, with the information and communication technology (ICT) sector once again stealing the show. This was one of the key insights to emerge from this year's...
Asia sees fastest AI growth
Although the US is home to the world's largest artificial intelligence (AI) giants, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla, which continue shaping the global AI landscape, the US artificial intelligence industry is not the largest or the fastest growing....
Three macro trends impacting technology recruiting
There are three macro trends impacting recruiting technology that HR leaders need to address in 2024, according to Gartner, which has just completed its ReimagineHR conference in London. The research group says these macro trends include: * Generative AI hype will...
Major boost for campus switch market in second quarter
Worldwide campus switch sales experienced an impressive surge of nearly 60% in Q2 of 2023, according to Dell'Oro Group, which adds that this is a remarkable achievement given the market's historical mid-to-high single-digit growth rate prior to the pandemic. Cisco...
These are the top threats in SA
A new ChromeLoader campaign named "Shampoo" has been targeting Chrome browser users with malware-laden fake ads, while the communications sector has risen, displacing healthcare, to become the second most impacted industry this year. Specifically for South Africa,...
Joburg SMEs encouraged to expand on the global stage
The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, has extended the application deadline for the Exporters Development Programme to 26 September 2023. JCCI CEO Bernadette Zeiler says: "In recognising the remarkable...
Global offline population continues steady decline
The number of people worldwide not connected to the Internet decreased to an estimated 2,6-billion people in 2023, according to the latest data from ITU. The reduction from the estimated 2,7-billion people offline in 2022 leaves 33% of the global population...
Qlik outlines a connected, integrated, trusted future for data analytics
Kathy Gibson reports - Modern, digital business is only possible if processes and decisions are informed by reliable, up-to-the-minute and trusted data. The rapid move to the cloud has eased many of IT's infrastructure challenges, but raised new issues when it comes...
BETI weakens in August, but improves on last year
Amid the volatile economic conditions that have pushed business and household confidence to lower levels, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) slipped again in August 2023 - though still up compared to August 2022. "After rebounding in June 2023, the...
Mixed bag predicted for holiday season spending
Only 9% of consumers reported that they plan to spend more this holiday season, according to a Gartner survey, which also reveals that 28% of respondents plan to spend less this holiday season than in 2022, while 63% of consumers plan to spend the same amount this...
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Online shopping: supplier obligations and consumer rights
Courier companies have hit the ground running as online shopping takes off while malls remain an eerie reality. Finger shopping, snuggled under the duvet, has become a new norm for many South Africans, but what do we know about our rights as electronic consumers or...
Things you should insist your chatbot can do
Businesses of all sizes are increasingly using chatbots to address customer queries. That makes sense, says Clevva co-CEO Ryan Falkenberg, adding: "Used effectively, chatbots can be a valuable addition to any customer service offering. All too often, however, chatbots...
Don’t let conflicted employees and dishonest suppliers ruin your business
Two things that could seriously destroy your organisation's reputation and credibility are conflict of interest and supplier misinformation. These have always been threats to business but now, in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the need for transparency is...
Sequel Support automates Power BI
Sequel Support is offering small and medium-sized enterprises a way to make the most of their data by leveraging Microsoft Power BI to deliver commercial insight capable of driving business efficiencies and thus increasing profits. Michael Zellhorn, MD of Sequel...
Capitec’s bank app available on Huawei AppGallery
The Capitec Bank app is now available on Huawei's app store, Huawei AppGallery. The announcement comes a few weeks after the company revealed Entersekt's software optimisation onto the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem, which brought digital banking software to...
Sophos advances endpoint detection and response
Sophos has unveiled an updated version of its Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), the first solution designed for both security analysts and IT administrators, available now in Sophos Intercept X Advanced and Intercept X Advanced for Server with EDR. Sophos also...
1m check in to Covid-19 screening app
The National Department of Health (NDoH) has confirmed that over 1-million South Africans have already used their Covid-19 digital self-assessment tool called HealthCheck. The HealthCheck self-assessment tool allows for early detection, mapping and management of...
Shelter your business during the economic downturn
It has been more than a week since a large majority of businesses have been allowed to operate again as the country reached level three of the national lockdown. By Arnoux Maré, MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions While it may still be too early to expect businesses...
Robotics in the SA context
In South Africa, manufacturers experience significant challenges. From the stuttering economy to the lack of skills development, there are obstacles that prevent industries from pushing forward into a new era of automation and robotic solutions. Due to the effects of...
Vodacom launches Alcatel2019G phone for the elderly
Vodacom has launched the Alcatel 2019G phone series which comes standard with a large keypad and simple user interface with big icons, ideal for those with low vision as well as the elderly. The Alcatel 2019G, which retails at R649 cash, and is available at reduced...
SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST – Gauteng Pretoria Gardens
Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the application of data science and advanced quantitative methods, which include machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics to enable key strategic,...
Technical Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development reach. Serving a diverse client base—from large enterprises to emerging startups in South Africa, the Middle East, and the...
Senior PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENTMOVE incredibly fast with continuous deployment to build a vibrant but complex application of a global leader in Medical Litigation Automation seeking your coding expertise and strong leadership to be its next Senior Backend PHP Developer.You will...
Senior Data Engineer (Architect) – Gauteng Rosebank
Hybrid position6 Month contract that will be renewed RESPONSIBILITIES Creating data models that can be used to extract information from various sources and store it in a usable format.Lead the design, implementation, and successful delivery of large-scale, critical,...
Business Intelligence Analyst
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Veritas Support Engineer
Role: Veritas Support Engineer Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg A successful and leading IT Solutions Distributor is looking for a dynamic Jnr Software Support Engineer to join their team. Reporting into the Service Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for the...
Project Manager (In-house)
Our client in the fire industry is recruiting for an in-house Project Manager to join their team. Minimum requirements: 2 or more years experience in the fire industryComputer literateValid drivers' licenseFluent in Afrikaans and EnglishQualified SAQCC Fire Level 5...
Senior Security Engineer
As a Secure Application Specialist, you will work collaboratively with the entire Technology team, although this may extend to other teams and other other systems, to drive our internal information security program and cyber resilience goals. You'll help us scale our...
Business Intelligence Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
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Veritas Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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