The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...

AMD opens the kimono on new ‘Helios’ platform

For the first time, chip manufacturer AMD has showcased a static display of its “Helios” rack scale platform at the Open Commute Project (OCP) Global Summit in San Jose. Developed based on the new Open Rack Wide (ORW) specification introduced by Meta, “Helios” extends...

Octopi is a new strategic HP Managed Print Solutions distributor

Octopi Distribution, a subsidiary of the Octopi Group, has been appointed as a dedicated HP Managed Print Solutions (MPS) distributor serving the South African and broader African market. The newly-launched company has secured Tier 1 distribution rights for HP’s A3...

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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Three pillars for building trusted AI

We're on the cusp of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, writes Robin Fisher, area vice-president of Salesforce - Emerging Markets. One that will largely be defined by the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), which has taken giant leaps in helping us accomplish tasks...

HPE completes Silver Peak acquisition

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has completed the acquisition of Silver Peak, an SD-WAN (software-defined wide area network) leader, in a transaction valued at $925-million. Silver Peak will become a part of Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company. The acquisition will...

Amplify out-of-home campaigns with location-powered digital media

The Out-of-home (OOH) industry is strongly re-emerging in the post-Covid media landscape. Use of digital billboards is growing as well as the opportunity to buy digital out-of-home (DOOH) programmatically. OOH media owners are increasingly converting their holdings...

FuseForward achieves AWS Advanced Consulting status

FuseForward has achieved AWS Advanced Consulting status, making it one of a very select group of companies to have achieved this designation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) through the AWS Partner Network (APN) program. The AWS Advanced Consulting Partner certification...

Check Point redefines secure remote access

Check Point Software Technologies has announced the acquisition of a new cloud-based technology that delivers secure remote access created by Odo Security. The technology will integrate with Check Point's Infinity architecture, and become the easiest and most secure...

Businesses lag in cyber protection

As of mid-February, about 4,7-million US employees were working remotely. The social distancing measures introduced in March caused that number to surge dramatically. According to Gallup, the percentage of full-time employees working from home due to Covid-19 jumped...

Netstar expands customer experience

As consumers increasingly do business remotely, Netstar has launched its services on efficient, new e-commerce platforms that cut service times and boost effectiveness. The Altron subsidiary has introduced a new e-commerce platform on its website to enhance digital...

Ericsson to acquire Cradlepoint

Ericsson has agreed to acquire Cradlepoint, the US-based market leader in Wireless Edge WAN 4G and 5G Enterprise solutions, for $1,1-billion. The investment is key to Ericsson's ongoing strategy of capturing market share in the rapidly expanding 5G Enterprise space....

Trend Micro achieves AWS Outposts Ready designation

Trend Micro has announced that its hybrid cloud security offerings have received the AWS Outposts Ready designation, part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Ready Program. This designation recognizes that Trend Micro has demonstrated successful integration with...

Red Hat advances cloud-native analytics with Kubernetes

Red Hat has released Red Hat OpenShift Container Storage 4.5, delivering Kubernetes-based data services for modern, cloud-native applications across the open hybrid cloud. Tightly integrated with the Kubernetes platform Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, the new...

Programme Advisor – Gauteng Johannesburg North

We are seeking a motivated and target-driven Programme Advisor to support the growth of our Open Programmes (Corporate Education) division. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and selling our leadership and business skill development programmes...

ERP Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg

Core ResponsibilitiesImplementation and ConfigurationSet up and configure Sage 200, Sage Intacct, or Microsoft Business Central tailored to client requirements.Ensure seamless alignment of the software with business workflows.User TrainingDeliver comprehensive...

Senior Business Analyst

Introduction: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Senior Business Analyst for a 3-month Contract, with possible extensions. Our client is one of SA's leading retailers. We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in POS...

Back End Developer – 2583

?? Back End Developer - Java | Codebeamer | Automation Fanatic Wanted!?? Location: Hybrid - Pretoria?? Contract Role | 2+ Years DevOps + 5+ Years IT IndustryWe're on the hunt for a Back End Developer to join a high-performance agile team working on cutting-edge Java...

Mobile Developer at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a talented and creative Mobile Developer to join their dynamic team! As a Mobile Developer you will be responsible for building and maintaining sleek and powerful mobile applications for both Android and IOS platforms. You...

Senior Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Introduction: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Senior Business Analyst for a 3-month Contract, with possible extensions. Our client is one of SA's leading retailers. We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in POS...

Back End Developer – 2583 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? Back End Developer - Java | Codebeamer | Automation Fanatic Wanted!?? Location: Hybrid - Pretoria?? Contract Role | 2+ Years DevOps + 5+ Years IT IndustryWe're on the hunt for a Back End Developer to join a high-performance agile team working on cutting-edge Java...

Mobile Developer at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a talented and creative Mobile Developer to join their dynamic team! As a Mobile Developer you will be responsible for building and maintaining sleek and powerful mobile applications for both Android and IOS platforms. You...

Business Analyst IT

Introduction: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for an intermediate Business Analyst with retail and financial services industry experience. This 6-12 month contract opportunity is on-site, in Durban. Our client is one of SA's leading retailers. Duties &...

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