Average vehicle age continues to rise
The average age of US light vehicles rose to 12,8 years, an increase of two months for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to new analysis from S&P Global Mobility. The average age for passenger cars climbed to 14,5 years, while light trucks average is...
Teen Accounts aim to keep youngsters safe
Meta is has launched Teen Accounts on Instagram in South Africa, aiming to provide safe, private and positive online experiences for teens across Africa. Parents want to feel confident that their teens can use social media to connect with their friends and explore...
5G innovation took the spotlight at MWC 2024
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, held in Barcelona last week (26-29 February), showcased an array of cutting-edge technological advancements, drawing widespread attention from tech enthusiasts worldwide. With a particular emphasis on the evolution of 5G...
Canal+ increases Multichoice share offer
French entertainment company Canal+ has increased its mandatory offer to Multichoice shareholders to R125 per share. The minimum price for the mandatory offer in terms of Regulation 111(2) of the Takeover Regulations is approximately R105 per share. MultiChoice and...
Intel launches standalone FPGA company
Intel has announced the official launch of Altera, its new standalone FPGA company. CEO Sandra Rivera and chief operating officer Shannon Poulin have unveiled their strategy to secure leadership across a $55-billion-plus market opportunity; to expand the company's...
IT professional services market to hit $1,59trn by 2030
The global IT professional services market size is expected to reach $1,59-trillion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9,5% from 2024 to 2030, according to a recent report by Grand View Research. The market growth can be attributed to the technology shift by small and...
What policymakers can do about deepfakes
Deepfakes - realistic AI-generated audio, video, or images that can recreate a person's likeness - are one of the most pressing challenges posed by generative AI, given the potential for bad actors to use it to undermine democracy, exploit artists and performers, and...
Digital Skills Forum aims to close skills gap
As societies around the world become increasingly interconnected and dependent on digital technologies, there is a growing need for better levels of digital literacy. This is the word from Mondli Gungubele, minister of communications and digital technologies, speaking...
AI, gaming users under fire from infostealers
Staggering amounts of stolen login credentials were discovered by Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts as they conducted an analysis alongisde Mobile World Congress 2024. Investigating the dark web market for credential theft from popular artificial...
MTN joins forces with Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board
MTN South Africa and the Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board are collaborating to address the escalating issue of network infrastructure theft and vandalism with the goal of safeguarding tower infrastructures and reduce network downtime. In the initial stage of...
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Traditional accountant role is changing
Finance is an ever-changing industry and accountants need to adapt to keep up. Accounting is more competitive today than at any time in history, as accountants strive to match the expectations of increasingly demanding clients. Osidon CEO and co-founder Hennie...
Institutions must seek to better understand the youth
Pearson Institute of Higher Education will host a variety of youth skills development initiatives during Youth Month. According to Dr Nhlanhla Thwala, academic director at Pearson Institute of Higher Education, as a general trend, the institution is focusing on better...
New features for Kaspersky tools
The latest versions of Kaspersky EDR and Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack offer new features that simplify the investigation process and enhance threat hunting. A recently-added database of Indicators of Attack (IoAs), maintained and fed by Kaspersky's own expert threat...
Reclaiming the inner city with visible public CCTV
Drugs, prostitution, armed robbery, rape and hijackings are just a few of the crimes that plague the downtown streets of cities like Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. By Mark Chertkow, director at Graphic Image Technologies Within walking distance of tourist hotspots like the...
Cyber resilience needs a multi-layered approach to be effective
As organisations increasingly focus on building resilience in the face of a shifting threat landscape, one of the key areas of concentration is the technology environment, including the data stored on the IT systems. Making the cyber environment resilient must be seen...
SA-made intelligent expense claim app launched
Slipztream, an expense claim app created and self-funded by former professional rugby player Dylan Des Fountain and his entrepreneur wife Joy Des Fountain has officially launched at WorkInProgress, Absa's Innovation Lab in Cape Town. Slipztream is a South...
Jaguar Land Rover, BMW partner on electric tech
Jaguar Land Rover and BMW Group are joining forces to develop next generation electric drive units (EDUs) in a move that will support the advancement of electrification technologies, a central part of the automotive industry's transition to an ACES (Autonomous,...
LG commits to carbon neutrality by 2030
LG Electronics (LG) has launched its aggressive Zero Carbon 2030 initiative, committing to achieving net-zero carbon emissions from its global operations within 12 years. In line with its larger sustainable business strategy, LG will look to reduce carbon emissions...
How is waste impacting our air?
Research from the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicates that seven million people die each year from air pollution, and nine out of 10 people breathe in polluted air each day. "This is a staggering number and, this World Environment Day, we encourage all South...
Orange Business Services enhances Visibility-as-a-Service
Orange Business Service is enhancing its Visibility-as-a-Service offer to help businesses take the guesswork out of their end-to-end application performance measurement. The solution ensures that the end-user experience is optimised with the rollout of new solutions,...
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION – Gauteng Sandown
To ensure performance, integrity and security of the Funds database, involvement in the design, development and integrity of the database, as well as in data mining and day to day operation and maintenance of the database Desired Skills: Application environment Mysql...
Data Specialist – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for the management of the migration process of clients and ensuring the accurate and on time upload of financial data as the next Data Specialist urgently sought by a vibrant, fast-paced & growing provider of cutting-edge FinTech...
business analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Looking for a Business Analyst - 6months contract Client in the bank industryBA with capital markets experience of at least 3 years.Conduct workshops and interviews with stakeholders (loan fulfilment areas, risk teams, finance, IT, etc.) to identify the systems...
Database Administrator
Responsibilities: Improves systems by studying current practices and designing modifications;Monitor and Maintain MS SQL Database Environment;Monitor and Maintain Oracle Database Environment;Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures;Maintain and...
IT Graduate Trainee
Hot off the press !I have a phenomenal client who I have known for years who is super smart and a talented leader ! We are looking for highly gifted students who just finished university. Preferably, studied applied Maths and IT.This will be their first job and will...
Junior Developer
An exciting opportunity within the IT / Data Solutions industry for an energetic and eager Junior Developer based in Cape Town. Responsibilities:- Junior application support (training will be provided)- Join our Web Development team and grow into the role of junior...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Springs
Responsibilities: Improves systems by studying current practices and designing modifications;Monitor and Maintain MS SQL Database Environment;Monitor and Maintain Oracle Database Environment;Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures;Maintain and...
IT Graduate Trainee – Gauteng Bryanston
Hot off the press !I have a phenomenal client who I have known for years who is super smart and a talented leader ! We are looking for highly gifted students who just finished university. Preferably, studied applied Maths and IT.This will be their first job and will...
Junior Developer – Western Cape Century City
An exciting opportunity within the IT / Data Solutions industry for an energetic and eager Junior Developer based in Cape Town. Responsibilities:- Junior application support (training will be provided)- Join our Web Development team and grow into the role of junior...
Junior- Intermediate System Analyst
We're looking for a Junior to Intermediate System Analyst to help design innovative solutions and create seamless integration specifications. With your development background and Design Thinking approach, you'll bridge the gap between technical teams and business...
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