Tech to the rescue for near-extinct bears
Biodiversity conservation and human-wildlife co-existence are key priorities for the team at Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, in the Apennine Mountains of Italy, where the Marsican brown bear is among the park’s residents. To protect and preserve the bear – a...
China outperforms on smartphone market growth
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 71,6-million units in 1Q25, a 3,3% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was driven by the government subsidies...
Global warming drives continued sea ice decline
Sea ice at both the top and bottom of the planet continued its decline in 2024. In the waters around Antarctica, ice coverage shrank to near-historic lows for the third year in a row. The recurring loss hints at a long-term shift in conditions in the Southern Ocean,...
Fewer than half of employees are satisfied with career development
Only 46% of employees feel supported trying to grow their careers at their organisation, according to a survey by Gartner. A September 2023 Gartner survey of 3 500 employees revealed that when organisations close the gap on employee career growth expectations it can...
AI drives strategic healthcare investments for Nvidia
Nvidia has significantly ramped up its involvement in the healthcare sector in the past few quarters, riding on its success with the generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) wave. Through a series of partnerships and investments, totaling at least a dozen, the...
Double-digital growth forecast for MEA IT security spend
Spending on security products and services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), excluding Israel, will grow 10,3% year on year in 2024 to reach $6,2-billion, according to the latest Worldwide Security Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). The...
Companies pour massive investments into security upskilling
Most then 70% of businesses pay more than $100 000 for additional training annually to keep skills of their cybersecurity employees up to date, a recent global Kaspersky study has revealed. However, the surveyed companies also highlighted that there was a lack of...
The world spent $42,5trn on IT over the last decade
Each year, companies and consumers worldwide spend trillions of dollars on IT, including devices like PCs, tablets, mobile phones, printers, enterprise software, data center systems, and communications services. And, while 2024 is on track to set a new record with...
Expanding channel, enhanced user experiences drive smart home devices
The market for smart home devices within the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region reached $12,71- billion in 2023, a 6% increase on the previous year's $11,990billion. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC) and its...
Interim results reveal mixed fortunes for EOH
EOH Holdings reported group revenue of R3,1-billion for the six months ended 31 January 2024, lower than R3,2-billion for the six months ended 31 January 2023. Group operating profit was R9-million for the period, compared to R143-million in the first half of 2023....
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Multi-million rand investment for GotBot AI
African tech startup Gotbot AI has received a significant investment boost to the value of R2,5-million from venture capital firm, Capacitech. The first such investment of its kind for Gotbot AI will mean the company's co-founders Nick Argyros and Chris Green, along...
Why untaken annual leave can cost you
Everything you read about employee performance makes the connection between happy, healthy people and a happy, health bottom line. This is no secret, writes By Greg Morris, CEO of Sebata Holdings. But there is one very explicit connection between your company's...
2020 application trends, opportunities and challenges
Without wheeling out all the usual clichés, 2019 has been another whirlwind of disruptive innovation and opportunity - with plenty of challenges to tackle and circumvent along the way. By Vincent Lavergne, regional vice-president: system engineering at F5 Networks The...
Age Technologies recognised for automation
4Sight Holdings subsidiary, Age Technologies has been recognised for its strong performance and approach to system integration at the recent Rockwell Automation Sub-Saharan Partner Conference, where it was awarded Age the Best Growth Performance in System Integration...
How to manage connectivity expenditure
The connectivity space has changed drastically in the last decade mainly due to the decreasing cost of connectivity year on year. By Vishal Barapatre, chief technology officer at In2IT Technologies While the cost of bandwidth continues to come down, the stability and...
Predictions for data in the year ahead
Data is only becoming increasingly important for business success, while also getting more challenging to manage. By Jasmit Sagoo, senior director and head of technology UK&I at Veritas Technologies For large, established organisations with massive legacy...
HPE launches edge-to-cloud as a service
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced that it is delivering its entire edge-to-cloud portfolio as a service, with the launch of HPE GreenLake Central. This is a software platform that provides customers with a consistent cloud experience for all their...
5G battleground to move indoors in 2020
2020 will see mobile operators focus on taking ownership of the indoor environment to deliver seamless 5G connectivity indoors and out, claims Ranplan Wireless. While some 80% of mobile data is consumed indoors, only around 2% of buildings currently have dedicated...
Prioritise customer loyalty during the festive season
As the festive season approaches, the retail industry in South Africa is preparing for the record sales and increased demand that are characteristic of the season. While this might be the first order of business, retailers also need to prioritise and focus on...
Azure Blob Storage for unstructured data
Azure Blob Storage is massively scalable object storage designed specifically for unstructured data. With scalable, cost-effective cloud storage, you pay only for what you use, and save money compared with on-premises storage options. In addition, organisations can...
Laravel Developer (PHP)
PHP/Laravel DeveloperUnleash your coding potential with CubeZoo!R300 000 - R 360 000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge software development company that specializes in custom web and mobile app solutions. CubeZoo offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects and be...
Senior Project Manager
B.Eng / BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering Degree essentialAt least 8 - 10 years strong project management skillsWith particular focus on industrial, mining and or water projectsProven ability to deliver and manage multi-disciplinary...
Field Support Engineer – Mpumalanga Secunda
Ready to Escape the Mundane? Join iOCO Infrastructure Services for a Journey Beyond Work.We are seeking a proactive Field Support Engineer who will be responsible for providing on-site technical support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and ensuring the...
Laravel Developer (PHP) – Gauteng Gauteng
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Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Randpark Ridge
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Junior Data Engineer at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The Data Engineer I assists in designing, implementing, and maintaining the data pipelines that constitute TFG's data platform. They support the creation of batch and streaming data processing capabilities and aid in the...
Senior Project Manager
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UX Designer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:TAKE ownership of designing intuitive and engaging experiences for the B2B AI platform fast-growing UK-based SaaS company seeking your creative talent to be its next UX Designer. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will help to deliver...
Junior Data Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The Data Engineer I assists in designing, implementing, and maintaining the data pipelines that constitute TFG's data platform. They support the creation of batch and streaming data processing capabilities and aid in the...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Houghton Estate
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