BETI struggles to gain momentum
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica monthly at seasonally adjusted real prices, slipped further in February 2025, reflecting South Africa’s weaker economic...
New ESA supercomputer boosts space programmes
Space HPC is designed to enhance ESA’s scientific research and technological development efforts, while also providing small and medium-enterprises (SMEs) with access to resources that foster innovation and collaboration within the European space industry. The...
Apple grabs smartphone top spot
The last time a company not named Samsung was at the top of the smartphone market was 2010, and for 2023 it is now Apple. A shifting of power at the top of the largest consumer electronics market was driven by an all-time high market share for Apple and a first time...
Human by design technologies supercharge productivity, creativity
New research from Accenture finds the world is in the midst of a massive technology shift, as AI and other disruptive technologies become "Human by Design" - much more human-like and intuitive for people to use - and usher in a new era of unprecedented productivity...
TymeBank reaches profitability in under five years
TymeBank reached its first month of profitability in December 2023, less than five years since launching in February 2019. It is believed to be the first digital bank to break even in South Africa and on the continent. "We are extremely proud of our achievement,...
Gates Foundation announces largest budget ever
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its largest annual budget to date, of $8,6-billion. With global health budgets in decline overall, a portion of the additional funding will go toward advancing global health innovations that will save and improve...
AI in the spotlight as 2024 ushers in economic uncertainty
Global economic prospects remain subdued and fraught with uncertainty, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook released today, as the global economy continues to grapple with headwinds from tight financial conditions, geopolitical rifts and rapid advances in...
Brands should beware the ‘Application Generation’
Across the world, attitudes and behaviours toward applications and digital services are evolving at speed, writes Ronak Desai, senior vice-president and GM of Cisco AppDynamics and Full-Stack Observability, adding that people are becoming more sophisticated,...
The transformative impact of immersive technologies
The growing demand for immersive experiences is driving the evolution of advanced platforms and technologies. This is according to GlobalData, which says these innovations are set to transform how people engage with content and their environment, offering captivating...
CEOs waiting for GenAI to move past the hype
Generative AI (GenAI) exploded into the public consciousness in 2023 promising to transform the way business functions but, despite the potential, business leaders are struggling to convert hype into reality. According to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG),...
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Canon adds Rugby World Cup nail stickers
Canon has released nail sticker designs for all twenty teams competing in Rugby World Cup 2019 through its free Nail Sticker Creator for Canon application. Canon designers have created these designs by drawing inspiration from the color schemes of each national team's...
Unifying open source and proprietary software
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LoudMiner uses virtualisation software to mine cryptocurrency
ESET researchers have discovered an unusual cross-platform cryptocurrency miner called LoudMiner. LoudMiner uses virtualization software - QEMU (short for Quick Emulator) on macOS and VirtualBox on Windows - to mine cryptocurrency on a Tiny Core Linux virtual machine....
Four essential cloud security concepts
Possibly the most important attribute of the cloud is that critical business applications, can be deployed, managed, and distributed faster and easier than by any other method, giving employees and customers real-time access to critical information--wherever they are...
Continue your journey to excellence
Are you wondering if multi-cloud environments can be managed better? Do you believe that, as a medium or small business, emerging technologies are out of reach? Is it possible to put your employees first in these technology-fueled times? By Jason Jenkinson, country...
Transform the customer retail experience
Although the South African retail sphere is currently hindered by a slow economy and weak consumer confidence, technology is presenting opportunities to radically transform the customer experience and boost bottom line sales. Much of the opportunity lies in the...
SureStart buys insurance comparison site CompareGuru
Online insurance distribution leaders, SureStart has announced the acquisition of CompareGuru, an independent insurance comparison platform, from Silvertree Internet Holdings. CompareGuru joined the SureStart stable from 1 June 2019. SureStart enables anyone to buy or...
Fujitsu named VMware Systems Integrator of the Year
Fujitsu has been recognized as VMware UK and Ireland Systems Integrator of the Year, one of VMware's highest accolades. The honour is in recognition of Fujitsu's deployment of the first VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services from a UK cloud and the growing number of...
Unlocking technology for medium-size and start-up companies
Cost and scale are no longer barriers for medium-size businesses to adopt enterprise-grade technologies. Visit the Medium Business stand at the Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg to find out more. Today's medium-sized companies enjoy reinvigorated access to...
Ageing networks can hamper cloud performance
The cloud, IoT and even hyperconverged infrastructure require a robust and solid network to relay the information to and from the datacentre they are connected to. But an old, legacy network can severely hamper this and lead to downtime and sub-standard connections,...
Data Analyst at Carrick
You will play a crucial role in interpreting data to provide actionable insights. Responsible for processing,analysing and collecting data from various sources. You will use statistical tools to identify, analyse and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets....
Business Analyst: Commercial (Finance) at RCL – Gauteng Pretoria West
RCL FOODS is one of South Africa's leading food manufacturers, producing a broad basket of branded and private label food products in multiple categories, from household staples to value-added and speciality offerings. We have a powerful Purpose and Vision which act...
Controls Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
PURPOSE: The Controls Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers, and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and systems for the organisation's telescope. While being part of the organisation's Computing and Software team, they work...
Web Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
My client, based in Sandton is seeking a talented and motivated Web Developer to join their well-established, but growing company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for full stack, but focused on front-end development. Reporting to the Web Development Team...
Data Analyst at Carrick – Western Cape Century City
You will play a crucial role in interpreting data to provide actionable insights. Responsible for processing,analysing and collecting data from various sources. You will use statistical tools to identify, analyse and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets....
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in multiple frameworks and stacks. Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise Qualifications...
Senior Project Manager
Urgently looking for a Snr Project Manager with IT Office extensive Relocation ExperienceRate- R400 p/hBryanston and Isando: In OfficeInitial 3 Month Contract with an option to extend PMP / Prince II / PMBok qualification.5 years ICT Infrastructure Transformation...
Data Engineer
Job Title: Data EngineerLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (6-month contract)Hybrid We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Engineer with expertise in Power BI to join our client on a 6-12-month contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in multiple frameworks and stacks. Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise Qualifications...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Urgently looking for a Snr Project Manager with IT Office extensive Relocation ExperienceRate- R400 p/hBryanston and Isando: In OfficeInitial 3 Month Contract with an option to extend PMP / Prince II / PMBok qualification.5 years ICT Infrastructure Transformation...
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