AI could improve accuracy of Earth-observing satellites
Cloud cover can keep optical instruments on satellites from clearly capturing Earth’s surface – but artificial intelligence could go a long way towards mitigating this. Still in testing, JPL’s Dynamic Targeting uses AI to avoid imaging clouds, yielding a higher...
End-user spending on information security to hit $213bn
Worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to reach $213-billion in 2025, up from $193 billion in 2024, according to Gartner. Spending is estimated to increase 12,5% in 2026 to total $240-billion. “Established security spending will continue as...
Anton Jacobsz steps down as Exclusive Networks Africa MD
Anton Jacobsz has stepped down as MD of Exclusive Networks Africa. Jacobsz, who has headed the distributor for over 10 years, will remain a shareholder with the organisation as well as serving in an advisory capacity moving forward. In early 2022, Exclusive Networks...
AI platform could spot the next Olympic hopeful
Restraints - physical, time and budgetary - currently make it extremely challenging for sports scouts to find talent in rural or remote areas. Those limits have a twofold effect: A world of talented individuals will never become professional athletes, and fans may...
New cohort named for Google Startups Accelerator
Google has announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, featuring 10 startups from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa that were selected from nearly 1 000 applications. Since its inception in 2018, the Google for Startups...
Engineering solutions dominate Eskom Expo regional event
A sound-following robot; a renewable energy model; a lunch box microwave; and an automated patient paralysis healthcare system were among the innovative research projects showcased at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Gauteng South Regional Science Fair. A total of...
Parktown Boys claims JSE Investment Challenge top spot
A team of four pupils from Parktown Boys' High School has claimed the top spot in the Equity Portfolio category for the June edition of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge. The team, 'Trading Titans', consisting of pupils Aarhush Siddapur,...
Campus switch revenues set to plunge
Campus switch sales hit a stratospheric high in 2023 but are expected to come sharply back down to earth in 2024, contracting by 16%. This is according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group, which expects to see a 6% rebound in campus switch revenues in 2025, and then...
Growth, technology trump workers as top business priorities
CEOs ranked workforce as their third most important business priority for 2024 to 2025, behind growth and technology, according to Gartner. Gartner surveyed 416 CEOs and other senior business leaders in July 2023 and October through December 2023 and found that...
Public cloud spend set to double by 2028
Worldwide spending on public cloud services is forecast to reach $805-billion in 2024 and double in size by 2028, according to the latest update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending Guide. Although annual...
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What’s after ADSL for home and SME users?
It's officially happening: Telkom is discontinuing its copper line based ADSL service, potentially leaving many home and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) users at a loose end. So where should these subscribers go next and why are they cutting the copper cord anyway?...
Technology in the new FMCG main market normal
Globally, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market had to quickly adjust to the challenges that came with conducting a business in a world of social distancing, hand sanitiser and masks. By Andrew Dawson, MD of MACmobile Today, most formal retail outlets operate...
Sophos adds cloud visibility features
Sophos has announced that Intercept X for Server Advanced with EDR has been enhanced with powerful cloud visibility features from Cloud Optix. This integration gives customers critical insights into their wider cloud environments, including security groups, hosts,...
SA insuretech updates SaaS solution
South African insuretech Briisk has launched a new version of its Briisk Instant Transaction Platform (ITP). The Briisk ITP is a cloud-based insurance solution that provides reinsurers, insurers, underwriting managers, brokers and agents with the automation of the...
Strengthen information security while working remotely
Many people and companies have transformed the way they work. By Bianca Dafel, security lead at Dell Technologies South Africa To stay productive, they must work remotely with different devices ranging from desktops and laptops to smartphones and tablets. All these...
Datacentrix wins at BeyondTrust partner awards
BeyondTrust has awarded Datacentrix the title of 'Implementation Partner of the Year' for the Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) region. The announcement was made at BeyondTrust's recent 'Go Beyond' virtual partner festival. "Datacentrix went to market...
Phuthuma Nathi shareholders receive R1,5bn dividend
Phuthuma Nathi will receive a R1,5-billion dividend after the MultiChoice South Africa (MCSA) dividend was approved at the annual general meeting (AGM) this week. Since the start of the scheme in 2006, Phuthuma Nathi shareholders have received dividends every year....
How the payments industry could survive a second Covid wave
The expectation of the second spike in Covid-19 cases poses a unique risk to businesses both in physical space and on the Internet. The first lockdown posed quite a few challenges, however, it has also distinguished alternative options and niches that could be...
Intelligent GPS for the cloud contact centre
What defines efficiency in the modern call centre? Is it always-on access? Is it the omnichannel? Is it the ability to engage with customers in real time? In the past, the answer would be a shrug and answering either the door or the phone to a customer looking for...
AI has POPIA implications
Organisations using personal data in artificial intelligence applications need to manage it carefully to ensure they remain compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). By Leanne Mostert, a partner, and Wendy Tembedza, a senior associate at...
Software Developer (Angular / TypeScript / Python) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Senior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Junior IT Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
Business Analyst Team Lead at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Mid-Level /Senior UI/UX Designer (Figma Expert) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Mid-Level /Senior UI/UX Designer (Figma Expert)Location: Remote, Cape TownType: Full-TimeSalary: R45,000- R65,000 pmStart Date: ASAP The Role:We're looking for a talented Middleweight/Senior UI/UX Designer who lives and breathes Figma. You'll take the lead in...
Application Support Engineer at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Test and implement application solutions Operational support including, amongst others, root cause analysis; management of incidents, problems, changes and service requests; and SLA achievement...
Software Developer (SQL) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
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