Johannesburg Planetarium revitalised as state-of-the-art Digital Dome
The Wits Anglo American Digital Dome – the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere – has now become a place of infinite possibilities which will forever change how South Africans teach, research, and engage with science, technology, business, sport, the...
How resilient is your organisation against a cyberattack?
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival - As we move towards a digital-everything world, cybersecurity, cloud security, and cyber resilience is more important than ever. Ayanda Peta, CISO at Africa Rainbow Minerals, points out that most organisations are...
AI analyses cancer cells in the operating room
Medical device company Invenio Imaging is developing technology that enables surgeons to evaluate tissue biopsies in the operating room, immediately after samples are collected - providing in just three minutes AI-accelerated insights that would otherwise take weeks...
Hybrid working creates operational challenges
It's vital for companies to adopt always-on endpoint management to cater for increasingly dispersed global workforces, according to a new HP Inc study, conducted by Forrester Consulting. A massive 72% of companies surveyed currently have a hybrid working model, with...
Surge in DDoS attacks
Cybercriminals launched approximately 7,9-million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of 2023, representing a 31% year-over-year increase. This is according to the DDoS Threat Intelligence Report from NetScout Systems. Global events like the...
Sandile Dube to leave HPE
Sandile Dube is to leave HP Enterprise (HPE) South Africa, having led the organisation for the last three years. It is believed that President Ntuli, the former country manager of HPE South Africa, will return from a UK-based position to take up the reins. Prior to...
Economic evaluation crucial for NHI success
The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Professor Edina Sinanovic - who has done numerous cost-effectiveness studies on alternative, preventative and diagnostic treatment and healthcare interventions - has highlighted the importance of economic evaluation in ensuring the...
Call for project management skills, but few are ready
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and other technologies have the potential to automate work activities that absorb 60% to 70% of employees' time today, according to McKinsey. But tools cannot automate interpersonal skills, the invaluable and very necessary...
AMD unveils purpose-built FPGA-based accelerator for trading
AMD has announced the AMD Alveo UL3524 accelerator card, a new fintech accelerator designed for ultra-low latency electronic trading applications. Already deployed by leading trading firms and enabling multiple solution partner offerings, the Alveo UL3524 provides...
Kaspersky seeks students for Secur’IT Cup 2023
Registration is now open for the sixth edition of Kaspersky's international Secur'IT Cup aimed at young cybersecurity researchers keen on tackling the security issues posed by modern technologies. Participants can enter the contest both as teams or as individuals. The...
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Reduce wasteful expenditure in the supply chain
The Auditor General of South Africa defines irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (IFW) as 'expenditure that was made in vain and could have been avoided had reasonable care been taken'. In supply chain, wasteful expenditure occurs when hidden risks,...
It’s good to talk even in a high-tech world
When we think of industries obsessed with customer experience, we often think about travel, retail or even retail banking. By Roger Woodend, director: media and technology at BT Industries that rely on positive reviews or face competitive landscapes. But, in reality,...
Microsoft signs up as Team DD’s cloud partner
Microsoft South Africa has announced that it is the official cloud partner of Team Dimension Data (Team DD). Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is Africa's first and only registered WorldTour cycling team competing at the highest level in all of cycling's showpiece...
Liberty, Mindset Network launch Maths and Science app
Liberty has partnered with the Mindset Network to deliver Maths and Physical Science education to learners across South Africa using a mobile app - TenFold Education. The app is available for download on Android and iOS and Android smartphones. It offers educational...
Meeting the challenges of the changing workplace
The nature of work is changing. In a mobile-first, cloud-first world, it’s no longer good enough to provide a one-size-fits-all IT solution to every worker. Kathy Gibson spoke to Gareth Davies, HP Inc and HPE Brand Executive at Pinnacle, to find out how IT can ensure...
Failure to innovate could spell the end
The overall risk readiness for the Top 10 risks identified in Aon's 2019 Global Risk Management survey has dropped from 53% in 2017 to 51% in 2019. Failure to innovate and meet customer needs is one of the top 10risks, at number nine, with participants in the survey...
Local RFID solutions help mines with health and safety compliance
In the mining and construction industries, health and safety regulations must be adhered to at all times. There are strict requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering certain areas of a mine or site, and if these requirements are not followed,...
BT enhances its cyber capabilities in Europe
BT has announced the opening of a new Cyber Security Operations Centre (Cyber SOC) in Paris, as well as announcing upgraded facilities, new customer solutions and recruitment at its existing SOCs in Madrid and Frankfurt. BT’s global network of Security Operations...
AI the new differentiator in Industry 4.0
As companies move towards Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key differentiator in digital transformation strategies. By Stuart Michie, ABB Ability Southern Africa digital leader Businesses are using AI to help make sense of this new data-laden...
The IoT value proposition for SA businesses
Even though it is generating a lot of interest, the Internet of Things (IoT) simply describes the rapid consolidation of information for decision-making through business process and automation, using the cloud as a platform. But how does the typical South African...
Senior System Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: To advance the maturity of the SKA Mid Dish through assembling, integrating and verifying the SKA Mid Dish systems and products while applying systems engineering leadership and recognised engineering competence and skills across multiple domains,...
Cloud Engineer at Tipp Focus Group
Job Opportunity: Cloud Engineer ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled Cloud Engineers for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications required: Relevant OEM qualificationsExperience required: Cloud engineers...
Business Analyst
We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team. As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate within a cross- functional team. What you'll do:Consult stakeholders, to...
SAP HCM Consultant (BIB)
Are you fluent in SAP HCM with expert knowledge of BIB? Join us to harness your technical skills, drive SAP HCM transformation, and design flawless HR integrations. We're looking for a Consultant who knows the ins and outs of BIB, with the enthusiasm to make our HR...
SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with BI Portals
We are looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator with a strong background in managing and optimizing SQL databases and Business Intelligence (BI) Portals. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the organization's database systems, ensuring...
Cloud Engineer at Tipp Focus Group – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Job Opportunity: Cloud Engineer ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled Cloud Engineers for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications required: Relevant OEM qualificationsExperience required: Cloud engineers...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team. As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate within a cross- functional team. What you'll do:Consult stakeholders, to...
SAP HCM Consultant (BIB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you fluent in SAP HCM with expert knowledge of BIB? Join us to harness your technical skills, drive SAP HCM transformation, and design flawless HR integrations. We're looking for a Consultant who knows the ins and outs of BIB, with the enthusiasm to make our HR...
SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with BI Portals – Gauteng Sandown
We are looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator with a strong background in managing and optimizing SQL databases and Business Intelligence (BI) Portals. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the organization's database systems, ensuring...
UX/UI Designer at NetOps Africa
Job Title: UX/UI Designer Location: South AfricaExperience: 5+ years in UX/UI Design About the Role:We are seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer to join our team and help shape the user journey for our innovative products. This role is ideal for someone with a passion...
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