Significant leap forward in the fight against TB
From 15 days to just 23 hours - that's the median turnaround time for full tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis that includes resistance testing to the most important TB drugs, according to a groundbreaking study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases journal, and which...
DIY ransomware: Novice cybercriminals becoming a bigger threat
A new report from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has shed some light on the tools and methods utilised by both organised ransomware groups and individual attackers involved in ransomware attacks. With a vast array of tools and samples at their...
Digital transformation set to hit $4,61trn by 2030
The global digital transformation market size is expected to reach $4,617-trillion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 26,7% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Digital transformation assists companies in improving their brand reputation,...
Top-performing CISOs dedicate time for personal professional development
A recent survey of chief information security officers (CISOs) by Gartner revealed that 69% of top-performing CISOs dedicate recurring time on their calendars for personal professional development. This is compared with just 36% of bottom-performing CISOs who do so....
Global spend on purpose-built sustainability services to reach $65bn
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) business services, once a nebulous and ill-defined market, has become one of the fastest-growing spaces in the business world. In a new forecast that focuses on purpose-built sustainability services, International Data...
More than $10bn stolen in crypto heists to date
After stealing more than $3,5-billion worth of cryptos in 2022, the worst year for crypto heists in the market`s history, crypto scammers and hackers have seen their inflows significantly drop in 2023. Still, the total amount of stolen money in crypto heists remains...
AMD graphics cards deliver better gaming
AMD has unveiled new enthusiast-class graphics cards, the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and Radeon RX 7700 XT. The new graphics cards are optimised to deliver high-performance, high-refresh 1440p gaming experiences for today's and tomorrow's demanding AAA and esports titles....
Cyber security market tops $500bn by 2030
The global cyber security market size is projected to reach $500,7-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12,3% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The global market is anticipated to be driven by the growing cyber threats and advanced...
Farming expansion, climate change expose 1bn cows to heat stress
More than 1-billion cows around the world will experience heat stress by the end of the century if carbon emissions are high and environmental protection is low, according to new research published in Environmental Research Letters on 24 August 2023. This would mean...
Entrepreneurship development can accelerate township revival
Technological progress has accelerated productivity within organisations. However, in the modern business world, this has also created a major societal problem: the stark mismatch of skilled people for available jobs. In South Africa, the youth skilling challenge is...
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SA technology trends for 2020 and beyond
2020 marks the start of a new decade, and a step further into a futuristic and advanced technology-based world. By Garsen Naidu, country manager of Cisco South Africa The evolution of technology over the past decade has been interesting to witness. We began it with...
SAI Global QPRO and SAIGAS acquisition deal closes
NOSA Group has announced the closing of the transaction to acquire QPRO and SAIGAS, the Assurance South African businesses of SAI Global. The acquisition, through its wholly owned subsidiary Aspirata (trading as NOSA Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC)),...
Must you choose between RPA and BPM?
In the current era of digital transformation, enterprises everywhere are striving to digitise their operations to achieve greater productivity and improved efficiency through the automation of routine and repetitive tasks. By Harkrishan Singh, director: application...
Data protection predictions for 2020
Arcserve Southern Africa has released Arcserve's top three data predictions to be on the alert for in 2020. Over the last year, the data protection space faced a swath of challenges, compelling vendors to organically and inorganically evolve to meet rapidly...
What can SA fintech expect in 2020?
Fintech is rapidly transforming the very essence of global financial services, writes Dominique Collett, a senior investment executive at Rand Merchant Investment Holdings and the head of AlphaCode. Here at AlphaCode, we spend a lot of time researching and thinking...
Kaspersky partners to protect unique human biometrics
How can people continue to use biometric based authentication on their favourite devices without worrying about their unique data being stolen and misused? To answer this question, Kaspersky has teamed up with a 3D accessory designer from Stockholm and together they...
Hybrid takes over in data centres
As the world charges into 2020, organisations increasingly will forego the enterprise-or-cloud debate that dominated C-level conversations in recent years in favour of hybrid architectures that incorporate public and private cloud models and edge assets around a...
AI supercharges surveillance
Surveillance has reached the next level, with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) supercharging this technology. The use of connected devices, with the added ability to analyse live video through AI techniques like deep...
HP Elite Dragonfly available now
HP distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the immediate availability of the highly anticipated HP Elite Dragonfly, a premium sub one-kilogram 2-in-1 laptop, to its South African and SADC channel partners. Featuring world-class battery performance -...
Kingson kicks off first Silicon Valley Bootcamp
South African based Venture Capital firm, Kingson Capital, will be sending five South African tech startups to Silicon Valley next week as part of its first Silicon Valley Bootcamp programme. In August 2019, in partnership with AKRO Accelerate, Kingson held the...
Salesforce Solution Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Salesforce Solution Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing Salesforce solutions to meet the business needs of the organization. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements, configuring Salesforce...
Data Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field. A minimum of 5 years practical experience in professional software development and engineering, particularly on large, complex...
Senior Business Analysts at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
12 Months Senior Business AnalystsBachelor's degree in informatics, information technology, computer science/engineering or related fields with at least five years' experience in software development life cycle management. Experience in dealing with high level...
SAP ABAP Developer & Technical Consultant (Advanced) 2352 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
You will be part of a feature team responsible for but not limited to the following:Technical specifications / configurationDocumentationUnderstanding & interpreting business requirementsAssure quality of design, test casesRegular alignment with stakeholders and...
Senior BI Developer / Software Developer/ Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is seeking a candidate with strong expertise in Power BI reporting and extensive experience with BI tools. The ideal candidate may be a (Senior) BI Developer, BI Engineer, Software Engineer, or Data Engineer with a deep background in BI reporting and...
Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Our Client is looking for a Junior Software Developer to join their TeamArea: Menlyn Maine, PretoriaRole Overview: We are looking for a motivated and talented Junior Software Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing,...
Data Engineer (Ab Initio) at Datonomy Solutions
The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Ab Initio, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...
Dot Net Core developers
Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed applications Tech...
Senor UI/UX Designer at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
12 months fixed-term contract MINIMUM Requirements Bachelor's degree in design or related fields with at least five years' experience working as a UX/UI designer, particularly on large complex projects.Additional requirements Knowledge of and experience in the...
Risk Reporting Analyst
My client in the Investments sector is looking for a Risk Reporting Analyst to join their team.You will be joining a dynamic Analytics team - specialising in risk, performance, cash flow management and compliance services.Required experience in risk reporting and cash...
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