Entries now open for FNF GreenPitch Challenge
GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, has opened entries for this year’s GreenPitch Challenge and invites innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy innovation business ideas to submit their pitches....
SAP toolset helps drive continuous transformation
Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – We are living in a time of continuous disruption – so companies require digital transformation in realtime. Thomas Pfiester, head of global customer engagement and services, and member of the extended board at SAP,...
Technology can improve TB outcomes
Few realise the extent of the global burden of tuberculosis (TB) or know how many people still succumb to this disease every year. Dr Phathokuhle Zondi, clinical lead at Unu Health The Centres for Disease Control in the US estimates that 2-billion people - a quarter...
Young SA scientists fly the flag Beijing Science Competition
Cutting-edge research projects by local young scientists will compete against other high-tech studies at this year's Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China, under the theme "Discovery, Innovation and Responsibility". The four young scientists, who...
El Niño saw global sea levels spike in 2023
Global average sea level rose by about 0,76cm from 2022 to 2023, a relatively large jump due mostly to a warming climate and the development of a strong El Niño. This NASA-led analysis is based on a sea level dataset featuring more than 30 years of satellite...
Global PC monitor market returns to growth
The global PC monitor market ended 2023 on a hopeful note, reaching 31,9-million units during the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker. This translates to year-over-year growth of...
AI, security, sustainability the major IT modernisation drivers
The use of hybrid multicloud models is forecasted to double over the next one to three years as IT decision-makers face new pressures to modernise IT infrastructures because of drivers like AI, security and sustainability. This is the headline finding from Nutanix's...
Technology and data are Africa’s most in-demand skills
The need for agility, cost flexibility, and access to critical skills became increasingly important in the 2023 talent landscape. As a result, Outsized, an on-demand talent platform that operates in Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, has seen a surge of demand...
R2,2bn shopping boost expected this Easter
Easter shopping season is expected to signal the start of a turnaround for retail in South Africa, according to a mixed method research study conducted on behalf of Capital Connect. The research forecasts that the total retail sector will benefit from a R2,219-billion...
Internet shutdowns cost the world economy $50bn
Last year, almost 750-million people worldwide were affected by government-caused Internet blockages and shutdowns. By controlling, partially blocking, or even going into full internet blackouts, governments not only cut people off from information but also caused...
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Businesses opt for multi-cloud
Multi-cloud is a relatively new term and is a very popular architecture among enterprises. This is for good reason, it is part of cloud's natural evolution. A survey released by the IBM Institute for Business Value found that a staggering 85% of polled businesses use...
City held to ransom: how to safeguard your network from attack
In the wake of last week's City Power ransomware attack, ongoing vigilance, maintenance of systems and a holistic approach to security remains vital for critical infrastructure entities. This is according to Stefan van de Giessen, GM: cybersecurity at Networks...
A risk-based approach to procurement
The impact of fraud in procurement can be far reaching with many aspects of the business affected by such transactions. With the threat of reputational damage, legal non-compliance and potential financial losses remaining a possibility, it is critical that...
Three levels of smart city growth
Smart cities need the operational technology foundation of smart panels and transformers, the middle layer of connected devices with edge control self-management and the top layer of real-time insights that can optimise services. "When asked how we can create a smart...
Cybersecurity trends in 2019
A recent report on cybercrime estimated that hackers could have made as much as 45-billion from their illicit activities in 2018. The staggering number is yet another wake-up call for organizations worldwide to take their cybersecurity measures seriously and pivot...
Do’s and don’ts of rehiring previously outplaced candidates
As the business landscape continues to evolve, retrenchments and downsizing have become a reality for many local businesses - across sectors, industries and organisation sizes. In years gone by, rehiring former employees may not have been accepted as good HR practice;...
High-speed mono MFP meets demand for reliable, high-volume printing
Epson has announced the latest addition to its range of superfast eco-efficient business inkjet printers. The WorkForce Enterprise WF-M20590D4TW delivers dedicated high-speed mono printing for specialist, high-volume environments with reliable results for continuous...
Accountants can reinvent the client experience for the digital age
As digital technology and new regulations continue to reshape the financial landscape, we are seeing a new breed of accountant emerge. By Pieter Bensch, executive vice-president for Sage Africa & Middle East Tech-savvy, strategic, client-focused and gifted with...
Vox unveils wireless solution for retailers
Vox has introduced the Vox WiFi Retail Lite solution targeting coffee shops, restaurants, and other small service businesses where customers have come to depend on freely available WiFi access. "Retail stores can ill afford not to provide customers with high-speed...
Fujitsu to deliver Australia’s most powerful supercomputer
Fujitsu Australia Limited has been awarded the contract to upgrade the nation's fastest supercomputer, which will help to keep Australia at the forefront of the world's research community. The new machine, which will be housed at The Australian National University in...
Software Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Junior Application Specialist – Capital Equipment
Well known medical supplier requires an Application Specialist for a 1 year contract position. You will cover the Public Sector within Gauteng.The purpose of this position is to focus on long-term relationships with end-users in Public sector and to provide clinical...
System Engineer (Graduate)
An exciting opportunity has become available within the energy industry, for a System Engineer (Graduate) role based in Bellville, Cape Town. The System Engineer is responsible for implementation of systems to enable data integration for various clients. The nature of...
Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...
Devops Engineer (Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...
Junior Application Specialist – Capital Equipment – Gauteng Centurion
Well known medical supplier requires an Application Specialist for a 1 year contract position. You will cover the Public Sector within Gauteng.The purpose of this position is to focus on long-term relationships with end-users in Public sector and to provide clinical...
System Engineer (Graduate) – Western Cape Bellville
An exciting opportunity has become available within the energy industry, for a System Engineer (Graduate) role based in Bellville, Cape Town. The System Engineer is responsible for implementation of systems to enable data integration for various clients. The nature of...
Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...
Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Technical Business Analyst (12-Month Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the expertise of a highly skilled & proactive Technical Business Analyst with experience in data integration, process automation and product support. Your core role will be to deliver...
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