SA channel welcomes IBM’s Power 11
Kathy Gibson reports – IBM’s Power 11 launch is one of the company’s most significant in recent years: the new technology promises to improve customers’ productivity and reduce costs, while paving the road to full artificial intelligence (AI) value. The last couple of...
Strategies for mitigating SA’s talent crisis
South African organisations are navigating a complex and rapidly evolving talent landscape. With global trends reshaping local realities, the battle to attract, engage and retain top talent is intensifying. “Employers must critically assess the effectiveness of their...
Opportunity as tech, AI stocks tumble
The market turbulence, which saw major US stock indices experience their worst day in over 18 months last Wednesday (24 July 2024), created a buying opportunity for savvy investors, particularly in the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. Nigel Green,...
Accelerated growth for Chinese smartphones
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone shipments grew 8,9% year over year (YoY) to 71,6-million units in 2Q24. The third consecutive quarter of growth led to...
Carbon capture, storage market set to hit $5,61bn
The global carbon capture and storage market size is expected to reach $5,61-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. This growth is attributed to the presence of favorable government policies...
Webb images show a cold exoplanet 12 light-years away
An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have directly imaged an exoplanet roughly 12 light-years from Earth. While there were hints that the planet existed, it had not been confirmed until Webb imaged it. The planet is...
E-commerce hubs drive up air pollution
An unexpected side effect of e-commerce is the increase in air pollution - particularly nitrogen oxide - around warehousing hubs. This is among the findings a new study, funded by NASA and published in Nature, that aimed to measure the air pollution associated with...
Cybercriminals are ready for the Olympics. Are you?
Major sporting events like the Olympics attract billions of viewers and are prime opportunities for cybercriminals. Over the past decade, cyberattacks targeting major events have surged, increasing from 212-million documented attacks at the London 2012 Games to...
Africa Data Centres adds 6MW in Cape Town
Africa Data Centres is expanding its CPT1 facility in Cape Town, adding three halls in new areas on the campus that provide another 6MW of IT load. This effectively doubles the data centre's current capacity. The new expansion was implemented with support from the US...
Crowdstrike and Microsoft stocks down but global searches soar
Worldwide searches for "CrowdStrike stock" and "Microsoft stock" have surged 3 054% and 981% respectively over the past week after the global IT crash. However, each corporation's daily stock value dropped on 19 July. This is following an outage that spread globally...
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Covid-19 testing in schools is essential to a safe return
According to the latest figures released by UNESCO, some 1,3-billion learners around the world were not able to attend school or university as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In South Africa, there has been much discussion about the reopening and closing of...
A closer look at the WastedLocker hijack of Garmin
On 23 July, Garmin, the popular fitness and GPS technology company, was the victim of a crypto-ransomware attack that forced the company's most popular services offline for three days while its internal network and production systems were encrypted and held for a...
Huawei launches MateBook D Series laptops in SA
Huawei South Africa has launched new Huawei laptops, the MateBook D 14 and D 15. The 14-inch and 15-inch laptops introduce a cross-platform experience that allows them to seamlessly work with multiple devices through a single pane of glass. The Huawei MateBook D...
Microlearning is making a big impact on business
Over the past 20 years, the human attention span has rapidly decreased from 12 seconds to eight seconds, according to a Microsoft study. A short attention span has huge implications on how effectively an individual retains information. And it impacts an organisation's...
Fujitsu’s Digital Annealer helps BBVA optimise portfolios
Fujitsu is collaborating with BBVA, Spain's second largest bank, on a proof of concept (PoC) of its quantum-inspired optimization solution Digital Annealer. The bank wants to determine whether the Digital Annealer could outperform traditional computing techniques in...
Fibre key to more effective community policing
Bringing reliable, affordable, high-speed fibre connectivity to a community involves more than offering fast download speeds and the ability to easily browse the internet. Instead, it signifies opportunities for upliftment, safety, and security that have become...
The rise of the machines in digital banking
As AI and IoT become a part of our lives e-banking is gaining traction and with that comes an influx of different offerings some good and some bad. By John Lombela, MD of Cryptovecs Capital A positive move is the growth of digital banks. And contrary to traditional...
Setting up for the new normal
It's a time when the world is busy defining a new normal. A new way of working, living and engaging that's shifting the boundaries of work and the limitations of business. While the term 'new normal' may be annoying, the reality is not. Armed with masks, sanitiser and...
Standard Bank launches online life insurance offering
Standard Bank Insurance, through its Direct Life Insurance Services division, is now offering consumers the option of purchasing life insurance online. Consumers can now purchase Life Cover, Salary Protection, Disability Cover, and Serious Illness Cover by answering a...
Harness hyper-personalisation with data collection
In today's 'noisy' online sphere, the best way to differentiate your business is by delivering a personalised experience - the first rule of marketing is knowing your audience, after all. By Candice Lee Reeves of Everlytic By speaking to your stakeholders using...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Wynberg
National Wholesale and Retail Business based in Cape Town (Wynberg) requires an Analyst to join their expanding team.The Analyst will be responsible for gathering , analysing and interpreting data to provide actionable insights to support decision-makingKey areas of...
Senior Software Engineer (SAP BW4HANA ) at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide on-going support of the existing BPC Embedded Reporting, Data Services and BW systems SAP BEX Query Design and Analysis for Office reporting Working closely with other development teams Develop...
Senior Software Engineer (SAP BW4HANA ) at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide on-going support of the existing BPC Embedded Reporting, Data Services and BW systems SAP BEX Query Design and Analysis for Office reporting Working closely with other development teams Develop...
Application Support Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
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 – 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...
Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
IT Graduate Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, a global leader delivering innovative solutions, seeks a dynamic and motivated team member to join their high-performing team. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid or office environment, collaborating with a diverse global team...
Data Scientist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client, a reputable financial services firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), holds a strong belief in the transformative power of incremental progress. They are committed to empowering individuals and businesses alike, offering...
Data Analyst 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...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
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