Huawei celebrates digital talent in Africa
Huawei recently hosted the prestigious Regional Finals of its 2024/2025 ICT Competition and Summit at Huawei Office Park in Johannesburg, bringing together technology talent, educators and policy makers from across sub-Saharan Africa in a celebration of digital...
Meet the dire wolves brought back from extinction
On October 1 2024, for the first time in human history, Colossal Biosciences successfully restored a once-eradicated species through the science of de-extinction. After a more than 10 000 year absence, the company returned the dire wolf to earth. From a longstanding...
Global PC shipments set to recover in 2024 after unprecedented slump
With shipments totaling 68,5-million units in the third quarter of 2023, the global PC market managed to outperform expectations. But that volume was still down 7,2% compared to the same quarter in 2022, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...
GenAI hastens the end of the social media love affair
A perceived decay in the quality of social media platforms will drive 50% of consumers to abandon or significantly limit their interactions with social media by 2025, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 263 consumers between July and August of 2023 found 53% of...
Intel launches new products to support AI Everywhere
At its “AI Everywhere” launch in New York City this week, Intel introduced a portfolio of AI products to enable customers’ AI solutions everywhere — across the data centre, cloud, network, edge and PC. Highlights of the launch include: The Intel Core Ultra mobile...
What’s in store for the energy market in 2024?
After years of turbulence, global markets are still striving to find sustainable balance between energy supply and demand. A decelerating macroeconomic framework is adding headwinds to already slowing energy demand growth, while geopolitical events in several regions...
Campus switch market bounce-back continues
Worldwide Campus Switch sales surged by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y) in the third quarter of 2023, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of over 20% growth in this market and reaching record levels, according to a Dell’Oro Group report. This achievement is remarkable...
The most active malware in November
Check Point Software Technologies Ltdhas published its Global Threat Index for November 2023. Last month, researchers discovered a new AsyncRAT campaign where malicious HTML files were used to spread the covert malware. Meanwhile, JavaScript downloader, FakeUpdates,...
GenAI set to disrupt travel industry
With the arrival of generative AI in 2023, the technology has surged to the top of airport and airline agendas, with 97% of airlines planning a program to develop the technology. This has taken the limelight away from Metaverse, which was the focus for 2022....
IBM to acquire StreamSets, webMethods platforms from Software AG
IBM has entered into a definitive agreement with Software AG to purchase StreamSets and webMethods, Software AG's Super iPaaS (integration platform-as-a-service) enterprise technology platforms, for €2,13-billion in cash. As organisations continue to accelerate their...
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e4 backs its strategic transformation plans
Fintech company, e4, which offers Software-as-a-Service driven digital solutions, has announced the appointment of Ntombi Mphokane, as its first HR and transformation executive. Responsible for all aspects of HR and transformation across the Group, Mphokane says this...
Tibco commits to SA transformation with TechSoft
Tibco Software, a global leader in integration, API management, and analytics, has signed a historic and strategic partnership agreement with TechSoft International (TechSoft), formerly Tibco South Africa. TechSoft is now Tibco's strategic sub-Sahara partner with...
BT gets domestic telecoms licences in China
BT has become the first international telecommunications company to receive nationwide licences from the China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The two 'value added licences', China nationwide Domestic IP-VPN licence and China nationwide Internet...
Mobile transaction trends in 2019
2019 is set to be a big year for the next-generation transactional sector, with disruption increasingly coming to market and long-standing challenges being overcome, says Kobus du Plooy, CEO of transactional platform provider, Celbux. "The ecosystem has evolved to...
Security implications for 5G and IoT
The advent of 5G networks is about much more than just incredibly fast speeds and more reliable connections, writes Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales director for Fortinet in South Africa. When combined with today's powerful edge devices -- whether consumer-grade...
Rudi Matjokana re-joins Vodacom
Vodacom Group has announced the appointment of Rudi Matjokana as managing executive for public enterprise business effective from 1st December 2018. Matjokana will report into Vodacom Business chief officer for enterprise sales, Mickey Mashale and will form part of...
Better traction with app-ificaiton
Writing on the Xerox blog, Azimmer talks about how app-ification is key for next-generation workers Walk through a grocery store, and you're bound to see a toddler clutching a tablet while his mother navigates the deli counter. Shop in Target, and you're sure to see a...
Cyber threats to escalate in 2019
South Africa is no stranger to data breaches, with databases of blue-chip companies such as Ster-Kinekor, ViewFines and Masters Deeds having been targeted in the recent past - often with staggering consequences for the companies and their clients. Doug Clare,...
Things every executive should know about machine learning
Machine learning (ML) capabilities hold great potential for new revenue streams and tremendous cost savings for enterprises. Increasingly, businesses are using ML to strengthen their competitive advantage and drive innovation. By Yotam Yarden, senior data scientist at...
Battery Centre moves to the cloud
The move to the cloud can help businesses increase revenues while also improving customer engagement, performance, security, and reliability. As part of its digital transformation drive, Battery Centre Kempton Park has deployed Cloudbox, an 'All-in-One' IT solution...
Business Intelligence Developer – Gauteng Rosebank
Job Summary:We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join our dynamic data analytics team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions that transform data into actionable...
SAP HCM Systems Analyst (EC Payroll or SuccessFactors) (CH1061) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with HCM Module, and specifically EC Payroll or SuccessFactors experience to join their team.The role will ensure stability and full functionality within area of responsibility, (Payroll and...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...
Business Analyst: Commercial (Finance) at RCL
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
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
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
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
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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...
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