Sustainable energy presents significant opportunities in SA
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Deployment ‘gold rush’ ignites CNAPP market
The Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market is on track to surge from $2,8-billion in 2024 to $7,7-billion in 2029 - expanding at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% and growing nearly twice as fast as overall public-cloud...
World Economic Forum in Davos: it’s a wrap
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, close to 3 000 policy-makers, business executives, international organisations and civil society leaders, academics and innovators from around the world came together for the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum to rebuild...
Webb reveals what early galaxies looked like
Researchers analysing images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have found that galaxies in the early universe are often flat and elongated, like surfboards and pool noodles – and are rarely round, like volleyballs or frisbees. “Roughly 50 to 80% of the galaxies...
Meteoric growth forecast for metaverse in e-commerce market
The global metaverse in the e-commerce market size is anticipated to reach $106,13-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 40% from 2024 to 2030, according to new analysis from Grand View Research. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Unauthorised IT products increase risk of cyberattacks
A new study has found that companies are at an increased risk of becoming targets of cyber incidents due to the use of shadow IT by their employees amid the growing trend towards a distributed workforce. According to global research by Kaspersky, 82% of companies...
Removing rare-earths drives demand for copper in EV motors
Electric motors are a core component of electrification in the automotive market and the market has relied heavily on rare-earths for the permanent magnets used in these motors, writes Dr James Edmondson, research director at IDTechEx. But, as many will be aware,...
Cellular IoT connections to reach 5,4bn in 2030
The cellular IoT ecosystem is poised for significant transformation over the next seven years, driven by the rise of 5G technologies, according to new research from Omdia. With a predominant focus on 5G RedCap, 5G Massive IoT, and 4G LTE Cat-1bis modules, the...
AI set to revolutionise retail
South African retailers are likely to ramp up their investment in automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024 as they look for new ways to drive innovation and outsmart their competitors. This aligns with global trends which, according to research from...
GenAI will vastly improve software tests
By 2028, GenAI-based tools will be capable of writing 70% of software tests, decreasing the need for manual testing and resulting in improvements to test coverage, software usability and code quality, says IDC in its FutureScape: Worldwide Developer and DevOps 2024...
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Email security does not end with your password
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Kaspersky Lab unveils new partner program
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Transform your communications in 2019
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Business excellence relies on customer centricity
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What will drive data protection in 2019?
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Digitisation saves energy
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The impact of blockchain on telecoms
With the blockchain expected to contribute almost $1 billion to the telecoms sector within the next five years, the technology clearly offers more than just a vehicle for cryptocurrency. From smart contracts to speeding up inter-carrier settlements, the blockchain has...
indaHash continues expansion into sub-Saharan Africa
indaHash, a global technology influencer platform, continues its exponential growth into the African continent with its expansion into Nigeria. The move forms part of the global platform's strategic plan to provide full coverage across Africa with Morocco, Tanzania...
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ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled Smartsheet / SharePoint Developer with expertise in SQL and Power BI to manage and optimize the company's daily project management systems and develop meaningful reporting solutions.Key Responsibilities:- Smartsheet Management: o...
Java Developer (Senior) 0811
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We are at the forefront of developing and manufacturing IOT solutions to our clientele. Ranging from integrated Qmatic systems with bespoke hardware designs to plug-and-play easy deployment environmental sensors to keep our clients informed with critical insight to...
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled Smartsheet / SharePoint Developer with expertise in SQL and Power BI to manage and optimize the company's daily project management systems and develop meaningful reporting solutions.Key Responsibilities:- Smartsheet Management: o...
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IT Support Technician (Linux) – Remote Remote
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About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
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