Key choices when it comes to digital transformation
With on-premises solutions set to remain a strong part of the mix in South Africa, partners and vendors both have an equal role to play in ensuring the success of digital strategies. This was the view of Tuna Yemisci, regional sales director of Qlik, during a panel...
Boom times ahead for hyperscaler cloud marketplace
New research from Omdia has revealed that enterprise software sales through hyperscaler cloud marketplaces - led by AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud - are projected to surge from $30-billion in 2024 to $163-billion by 2030. This growth reflects increasing enterprise...
Alternative fuel cell technologies compete for market share
Alternative fuel cell technologies can be broken down into high and low temperature operation, writes Maia Benstead, technology analyst at IDTechEx High operating temperature FCs are generally utilized for continuous power generation, whereas low temperature operation...
Tech giants among those seeking spatial computing skills
Spatial computing is revolutionising how businesses integrate digital and physical realms in real-time. The technology is utilised in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) applications to improve communication, collaboration, and...
IBM, AWS partner to scale responsible GenAI
During AWS re:Invent, IBM and AWS will unveil new milestones in their collaboration to help businesses adopt responsible AI. By John Epperly, global MD: AWS partnership at IBM, and Mahmoud Elmashmi, managing partner: strategic partnerships at IBM Consulting Together,...
Global Internet expands, but disparities remain
An estimated 5,5-billion people are online in 2024 - an increase of 227-million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023 - according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU's Facts and Figures 2024 show...
Financial pressures weigh on South Africans
The current situation of working South Africans is characterised by major financial pressures. But despite these considerable pressures, a strong sense of determination and optimism prevails. The use of earned wage access, buy-now-pay-later services, having...
Android growth in emerging markets fuels smartphones
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 6,2% year-over-year in 2024 to 1,24-billion units, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This strong growth follows two years of steep declines and is...
Metrics, analytics and reporting top priorities for CFOs
CFOs and finance leaders rate metrics, analytics and reporting as their top focus area for 2025 reflecting an emphasis on delivering insight to improve business performance, according to Gartner. The research group’s latest October 2024 survey of 251 CFOs showed that...
Why SA businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity
Eighty percent of South African businesses say they have experienced a cyberattack in the past year – but only 32% prioritise cybersecurity training among employees – according to new research from Vodacom Business. The company’s latest report, “Cybersecurity as an...
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Online home services marketplace Kandua raises funding round
Johannesburg-based online marketplace for home services Kandua has announced that it has raised a significant Pre-Series A funding round from a consortium of investors that include Knife Capital and Allan Gray E-Squared Ventures (AGEV). Kandua provides a digital...
Africa Data Centres, Global Sense select Zadara
Zadara has announced that Africa Data Centres and service provider Global Sense have added Zadara's edge cloud services to their marketplace. Zadara's resilient, enterprise-grade products and services, including its Federated Edge program, are now available in...
InterSystems debuts HealthShare Message Transformation Service
InterSystems has announced the availability of InterSystems HealthShare Message Transformation Service. Developed for use with Amazon HealthLake, the on-demand service enables healthcare providers, payers, and pharmaceutical companies to convert their existing data...
From WFH to WFA: addressing distributed work security challenges
Research and advisory firm Gartner has found that, after the Covid-19 pandemic abates, businesses will face a new kind of challenge: managing hybrid workforces. According to Gartner, 82% of business leaders plan to let employees continue to work from home (WFH) in at...
Tried and tested ways to keep employees engaged
Employee engagement, when done right, nurtures long-term relationships and contributes to an organisation's sustainability. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: Africa at Zoho Engaged employees commit themselves to their employer's goals, find satisfaction and meaning...
Top considerations for a comprehensive DR strategy
IT infrastructure has evolved dramatically over the years, and alongside this, so too has the nature of disasters. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault Africa Where once, a disaster was an infrequent event related to extreme weather or hardware failure,...
RPA to empower business, drive future skills
Businesses today are on the perpetual hunt for new ways to add value and drive growth - and are increasingly looking to intelligent technology like Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to run smarter in a challenging economic climate. By Emma Murray, chief operating...
C-Suite compensation challenges in the ‘new normal’
Chris Blair, CEO and Craig Raath, executive director of 21st Century, in partnership with Mindcor, recently participated in a seminar hosted by the YPO (Young President's Organisation), to discuss current challenges in C-Suite compensation. Blair shares his insights...
A single view of all comms channels crucial to grow the customer base
The business world has spoken about the need for unified communications platforms for more than a decade, and for good cause. In an era where instant gratification rules the roost, the absence of a single view of all communication results in organisations quite...
Telco industry needs a solution against ID and SIM swap fraud
South Africa's mobile service providers continue to face pressure from new and existing clients to tighten up their data security, as fraudsters continue to take advantage of false identities and SIM swap scams. Gur Geva, founder and CEO of iiDENTIFii, a market leader...
CNC Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client in the manufacturing industry located in Somerset West is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer with expertise in CNC programming for 3 and 5-axis machining centres. This role involves programming complex parts and tools, optimizing tool paths, and ensuring...
Data Manager Financial Service – Remote Remote
A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Data Management Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for a seasoned data professional with a passion for improving data quality, governance, and compliance within a fast-paced, regulated...
Specialist ERP BASIS Consultant
Specialist - ERP BasisThe Specialist - ERP Basis is responsible for the strategic planning, technical governance, and operational support of the ERP Platform, with a primary focus on SAP Basis administration. This role ensures seamless platform delivery across...
Back End Developer – 3198
Back End Developer with Degree and Cloud Certifications and 5+ years' Java / JavaScript / TypeScript / Node.js and Python required for a reputable global company based in GautengMicroservices Architecture, Cloud and Container ArchitectureAt least 6 years' worth of...
JavaScript/Web Software Engineer – 2325
A client in the automobile industry is looking for a JavaScript/Web Software Engineer (Advanced)NationalitySouth African citizens onlyProduct / Feature Team InformationHES - Hub EcoSystem We empower our business units by developing the Hub EcoSystem application on the...
Specialist ERP BASIS Consultant – Gauteng Braamfontein
Specialist - ERP BasisThe Specialist - ERP Basis is responsible for the strategic planning, technical governance, and operational support of the ERP Platform, with a primary focus on SAP Basis administration. This role ensures seamless platform delivery across...
Back End Developer – 3198 – Gauteng Pretoria
Back End Developer with Degree and Cloud Certifications and 5+ years' Java / JavaScript / TypeScript / Node.js and Python required for a reputable global company based in GautengMicroservices Architecture, Cloud and Container ArchitectureAt least 6 years' worth of...
JavaScript/Web Software Engineer – 2325 – Gauteng Centurion
A client in the automobile industry is looking for a JavaScript/Web Software Engineer (Advanced)NationalitySouth African citizens onlyProduct / Feature Team InformationHES - Hub EcoSystem We empower our business units by developing the Hub EcoSystem application on the...
Head Information Technology – (WHC)
Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...
Senior Support Engineer (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector,...
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