Future B2B buyers will prefer human interaction over AI
As AI continues to transform the landscape of B2B sales, organisations are navigating a delicate balance between leveraging cutting-edge technology and maintaining the authentic human connections that buyers increasingly value. While AI-driven solutions offer speed,...
SARS auto-assessments could land you with penalties
With over 5,8-million South Africans auto-assessed by SARS in July alone, tax experts are warning that many taxpayers may have unknowingly accepted incomplete or incorrect tax returns, potentially putting themselves at risk of penalties, refund reversals, or future...
Half of industrial companies suffer monthly network problems
One in three industrial companies encounter regular network problems - with 45% of businesses experiencing them a few times a month - while only 12% of respondents state they face such challenges once a year or less, according to a new Kaspersky report. The report,...
Monthly new app releases in Google Play Store plunges
Google's tighter regulating policies have significantly reduced the number of available apps in its Play Store since 2022 - pushing the number of new app releases to the lowest point in years, according to new data from Stocklytics.com, which adds the average monthly...
Medical usage drives strong growth in 3D printing plastics
The global 3D printing plastics market is expected to reach $4,39-billion by 2030 – with a CAGR of 24,2% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is projected to witness substantial growth due to rising demand from various...
Environmental protections account for 10% of fish on coral reefs
New research from the University of Sydney, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and partners shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10% of fish on coral reefs. The global study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of...
SA’s carbon intensity worsened in 2023
Globally, we find ourselves at the threshold of irreversible climate change. Global warming - once a distant theory - has been an immediate and growing threat for some time, driven largely by greenhouse gas emissions as a result of energy consumption and industrial...
AI drives mainframe innovation
Mainframe computers are already playing a pivotal role in supporting AI innovation, hybrid cloud strategies, and the acceleration of digital transformation, according to a new survey from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV), which adds that, with unmatched...
Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to work on proteins and AI
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 to David Baker (half the prize) for work on computational protein design, and to Demis Hassabis and John M Jumper (sharing the other half) for protein structure prediction. Baker is...
Voting open for Channelwise Awards
It’s that time of year again, when South Africa’s IT reseller partners get to voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with. Voting is now officially open for this year’s prestigious Channelwise Awards right here. “As we do...
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What lies ahead for the future of print?
The explosion of digital media has had a major impact on how business is done and how consumers are engaged. It's perhaps not surprising then, that many might believe the future of printing is not that bright. However, they are mistaken. Although the use of print...
Digital communication helps insurers bridge the relationship gap
Traditional insurers have never faced as much competition for their customers' attention as they do now. By Ross Sibbald, commercial director: Africa at Striata A whole litany of tech-centric startups are coming for their lunch and they're doing so by making life much...
An alarming number of SA enterprises have a resiliency gap
Covid-19 and the subsequent need for remote working has resulted in more companies pursuing multi-cloud strategies and moving more of their data, workloads and applications into the cloud quickly. However, many companies, particularly small businesses, weren't ready...
Doing business on demand with modern applications
Having grown accustomed to seamless experiences with their personal apps, business owners and managers are increasingly looking for business applications that integrate with each other, and use a shared data pool to provide users with real-time information or...
Citrix appoints EMEA emerging markets channel director
Citrix has announced the appointment of Wojtek Zyczynski to the position of EMEA emerging markets channel director. Most recently in a leadership role aimed, among other things, at transforming the distribution and partner channel in Poland at Microsoft, he joined...
Datacentrix is top OpenText VAR for emerging regions
Datacentrix, has been named as the winner of OpenText's award for Emerging Market Value Added Reseller (VAR). Datacentrix is OpenText's largest partner in Africa and the only Platinum Partner on the continent. Mark Baillie, regional vice-president for channels and...
Africa’s economic recovery needs to focus on creating resilience
The Covid-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on many African economies, particularly those dependent on oil exports, tourism and resources. By Raymond Obermeyer, MD of SEW Eurodrive However, the continent's GDP is expected to grow by 3.4% this year - after shrinking...
It’s time for IT leaders to capitalise on Covid momentum
For many IT leaders, 2020 felt like a whole decade. Most of North West Europe locked down in late March 2020 and many of us are only just emerging from those restrictions over 12 months later. By Sanjeev Kamboj, head of sales and pre-sales: applications and...
IFS and iOCO partner to help Africa find a new world of working
IFS and iOCO, have partnered to help organisations spanning multiple key industries across the continent re-evaluate, adapt and improve their businesses to deliver the best moments of service using technology solutions, scale and skills. "The time for this...
Acronis appoints 4Sight Dynamics Africa as new cloud distributor
Acronis has appointed 4Sight Dynamics Africa as a cloud distributor for Central Europe, Middle East and Africa. 4Sight Dynamics Africa, with its existing partner ecosystem now spanning over 51 countries, will represent Acronis as a cloud distributor across Africa,...
Software Developer (Python, Django) (JHB) – Gauteng Melrose
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company has an exciting position for a go-getter & highly driven Software Developer to join its Joburg team. Your core role will be to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design,...
Head of Technical Support
Technical Support Manager / Head of Technical SupportLead Technical Support for a Fast-Scaling UK MedTech SaaS FirmForeshore, Cape Town - Salary Negotiable Based on Experience About Our ClientOur client is a rapidly growing UK-based SaaS company delivering advanced...
Technical Support (German & Spanish & French)
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
Head of Technical Support – Western Cape Foreshore
Technical Support Manager / Head of Technical SupportLead Technical Support for a Fast-Scaling UK MedTech SaaS FirmForeshore, Cape Town - Salary Negotiable Based on Experience About Our ClientOur client is a rapidly growing UK-based SaaS company delivering advanced...
Technical Support (German & Spanish & French) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
Business Analyst
Introduction: PeopleSolved is recruiting for a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to join the local government sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and delivering data-driven...
Data Management & Governance Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
An expert with a strong background in Data Governance and Data Management is NEEDED. Can you DO IT !!!We requires an expert with skills on Data Governance and Management within Government. Candidate must understand the relevant Framework documents and their context....
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Introduction: PeopleSolved is recruiting for a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to join the local government sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and delivering data-driven...
Data Management & Governance Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
An expert with a strong background in Data Governance and Data Management is NEEDED. Can you DO IT !!!We requires an expert with skills on Data Governance and Management within Government. Candidate must understand the relevant Framework documents and their context....
Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
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