How HR became critical C-suite players
Chief human resources officers (CHROs) are playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping business success - with 88% of CHROs stating that their influence in the workplace is at an all-time high, according to a new report from International Workplace Group (IWG)....
iPhone Air eSIM-only push is a digital watershed moment
While Apple’s launch of its latest iPhone has captured the world’s attention for its super-slim and lightweight design, analysts GlobalData say that the main attraction should be on its exclusive eSIM-enablement. “While the global press has focused in on the iPhone...
Digitalisation could help Africa to thrive
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa lags much of the world in connectivity and access to the digital economy – and its people are missing out on opportunities as a result. It’s no secret that the continent is falling behind on its sustainable development goals (SDGs) and is...
Voting for Channelwise Awards closing soon
Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey will close at midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with....
The astronomical cost of crypto crime
For the past four years, the annual cumulative value of illicit activities in the crypto space - including hacks, frauds, scams, money laundering, and ransomware - has regularly exceeded $1-billion. And this hasn’t changed in 2024. Although the total number of crypto...
The ‘greener side’ of hybrid work models
Businesses that have adopted hybrid working policies have experienced an average drop of 19% in their energy consumption, according to a new survey from Regus parent company IWG. The research, covering more than 500 business leaders and facilities managers, reveals...
Power of ‘aesthetic species’ on social media boosts wildlife conservation
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a new study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Gabriella Leighton and Dr Laurel Serieys from the Institute for Communities and Wildlife in...
Call for Africa to collaborate on digital development
Kathy Gibson reports - African countries need to collaborate to ensure that the continent’s young population is connected and able to participate in the digital economy. This is the word from John Omo, secretary-general of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU),...
Clean, reliable power key to Africa’s digital economy
Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa and Africa must drive forward to create a digitally-inclusive environment that creates opportunities for entrepreneurs and lifts people out of poverty. This is the word from Solly Malatsi, minister of communications and digital...
NAPAfrica traffic surges to 4,5Tbps
NAPAfrica, Africa’s leading Internet Exchange Point (IXP) and the seventh largest IXP globally, now drives 4,5Tbps of traffic. Adding to its existing members, including Akamai, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance (TikTok), CDN77, Cloudflare, Facebook (Meta), Google, Microsoft,...
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NBC Olympics selects Dell storage for Tokyo games
NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, has selected Dell Technologies to provide high performance storage systems for its production of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, taking take place in Tokyo. NBC Olympics will use the Dell EMC PowerScale family of...
Sidestep the embolism, deliver true customer service
Most companies have invested in some form of digital customer experience toolkit or technology solution to gain deeper understanding, improve processes, and streamline engagements. Most have looked at chatbots, analytics, and integration to translate customer...
Choose chat channels wisely or risk losing customers’ trust
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Agile teams need the support of agile infrastructure
Agility is a key term surrounding IT today. In a rapidly shifting world, the ability to adapt, learn quickly and change to meet new requirements is critical to success. By Amit Singh, solution architect at AlphaCodes However, while agile methodology has long been...
Predictions for SA’s payments landscape
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How Huawei uses its product security baseline in business processes
By Herman Kannenberg, Head of Legal Affairs and Cyber Security, Huawei South Africa - As ICT technologies evolve and enriches our lives, we're also seeing growing challenges to cyber security and privacy protection. Cyber security and privacy protection are the...
How some retailers managed better post-protest recovery
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How can healthcare organisations overcome a Covid data overload?
As healthcare organisations across South Africa scramble to cope with huge surges in patient numbers in the wake of the third wave of COVID-19, it is clear the virus makes no exemptions in its attack. Our economy has been hit hard and almost every sector has faced...
The quantum Internet: a glimpse at the future of connectivity
While many of us may not have heard of quantum computing, in the background, it's quietly starting a tectonic shift in the world of tech. Quantum computers are capable of calculating complex problems in seconds, which would take the fastest supercomputers 10 000...
Insurers embrace disruption with reskilling of talent
Over the past 16 months, the ways people work and live have been fundamentally impacted. The expectations are that even following the Covid-19 pandemic, organisations across industry sectors can no longer revert to their traditional approaches. By Annalie Terblanche,...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a fast-growing international startup consultancy, specializes in delivering tailored implementations of their digital transformation platform for financial institutions and multinational enterprises. They are seeking a Senior Business Analyst...
Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join one of the world's biggest automotive giants!We're seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to innovate our digital platforms.Design cutting-edge web applications using modern frameworks and cloud tech.Collaborate with global teams to shape the future of...
Systems Analyst – Payments I Contract at IQbusiness
Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking experienced Systems Analysts for contract opportunities within the Financial Services sector. We're looking for professionals with a strong background in technical analysis and proven experience delivering successful...
Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join one of the world's biggest automotive giants!We're seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to innovate our digital platforms.Design cutting-edge web applications using modern frameworks and cloud tech.Collaborate with global teams to shape the future of...
Systems Analyst – Payments I Contract at IQbusiness – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking experienced Systems Analysts for contract opportunities within the Financial Services sector. We're looking for professionals with a strong background in technical analysis and proven experience delivering successful...
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Data EngineerA leading financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps to join its Data Engineering Department. This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data...
.NET Developer
Our client is looking for a skilled Intermediate .NET Developer to join our R&D team. You will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications and services, utilizing AWS cloud services. Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you...
Senior Mobile App Business Analyst (UX & PWA Focus)
Our Client is looking for a seasoned and self-sufficient Mobile App Business Analyst to lead the analysis of lightweight mobile applications, predominantly focused on progressive web apps (PWAs), that operate as a subset of a more complicated application. We require...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Data EngineerA leading financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps to join its Data Engineering Department. This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data...
.NET Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Hillcrest
Our client is looking for a skilled Intermediate .NET Developer to join our R&D team. You will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications and services, utilizing AWS cloud services. Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you...
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