When it comes to ‘litter’, start with a ‘little’
South African communities are increasingly becoming aware of how their own actions and projects can add value to their surroundings - not only in terms of improving the environment, but also in creating safer, cleaner neighbourhoods with better property values....
New round of resignations at OpenAI
Some of OpenAI’s top executives have announced that they are leaving the artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Chief technology officer Mira Murati resigned after more than six years with the company, saying she would be doing her “own exploration” according to a...
Volumes are up, but IT revenue growth set to slow
Revenue growth through European distribution sales is forecast to decline from 17% in Q1 2023 to 7% in Q2, although sales growth will continue to recover into the second half of the year, according to Context. The figures come from the Context Channel Forecast Q2 2023...
New mobile APT campaign targets iOS
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an ongoing mobile advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign targeting iOS devices with previously unknown malware. Dubbed 'Operation Triangulation', the campaign distributes zero-click exploits via iMessage to run malware gaining...
More South Africans tricked into becoming money mules
As more people become cash-strapped and desperate within the current, challenging economic environment, it's becoming easier for criminals to recruit money mules. Money mules move stolen money through their banking channel on behalf of criminals, and the number of...
Inflation, recession, potential default drag US economic outlook down
Last quarter's modest lift in business executives' view of the US economy proved short-lived, with a majority now expressing pessimism about the next 12 months, according to the second-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polls chief executive...
AR/VR headset shipments slow
Global shipments of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets slowed significantly in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23) as macroeconomic conditions worsened and the market cooled compared to the pandemic driven highs seen last year. According to new data...
Is this a powerless power minister?
The powers of the new Minister of Energy, as promulgated by President Cyril Ramaphosa, appear to be limited and his areas of responsibility overlap with those of other ministers, writes Jason van der Poel, partner at Webber Wentzel. On 26 May 2023, President Cyril...
Talent emigration now a top risk for SA businesses
By Kathy Gibson - A vast majority of South African business leaders (80%) regard emigration of top talent as a critical risk factor for their businesses. And there's reason for their concern: 55% of qualified young professionals are considering going abroad, according...
Some relief for African consumers expected in 2024
This year will be another tough one for African consumers, but conditions are expected to improve in 2024, according to a forecast by Oxford Economics. This is consistent with the company's view that inflation will ease further in the coming months and that monetary...
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Mobile-only engagement disrupts insurance
When it comes to the insurance sector, it is mobile-only as insurance brands grapple with disruption from lighter, more agile technology rich cloud insurance products, says Ryan Barlow, chief technology officer of e4. "It is no longer just mobile-first, thanks to the...
Obsidian, HashiCorp partner on data centre architecture
Open Source technology and services specialist Obsidian Systems has become an official HashiCorp partner and will provide the South African market with access to next generation data centre management solutions. HashiCorp was established in 2012 to revolutionise data...
Need for clear remuneration policy
The increase in industrial action over the past two years has heavily stressed the need for a well-defined and well-understood remuneration policy in the event of a strike. According to the Department of Labour's Industrial Action report, workers involved in strike...
Making digital a reality for our customers
The discussions around digital transformation goes on, but as the concept matures, so does our understanding of the practical barriers and challenges facing companies everywhere. By Brad Pulford, Channel Lead, Dell EMC South Africa Transforming in this new age is not...
Who’s who at Dell EMC Partner Summit?
The partners who are making the Dell EMC Partner Summit in Cape Town possible are: Axiz is an African company invested in the future of the African Information and Technology Age. Our main focus to build EcoSystems to simplify the way our customers interact with our...
Metrofibre gives Riversands Incubation Hub affordable broadband
In a bid to assist with the development of SME businesses in South Africa, Metrofibre Networx has partnered with Riversands Incubation Hub to bring broadband services, at a rate 50% more affordable than commercially available fibre services, to the companies operating...
The alarming disadvantages of home security systems
Traditional home alarm systems started appearing on the consumer market in the 1980s-1990s. At that time, they were an advance in security technology. They had motion detection, cameras and very few visible wires. They made homeowners feel more secure. But fast...
Ink tank printers find favour with SA users
Tarsus Distribution is seeing growing demand for ultrahigh-capacity ink tank printers among home users and small businesses that are looking for hassle-free, affordable cartridge-free printing. Ink tank systems - such as Epson's EcoTank ITS range - provide a low cost...
Netshield helps to streamline IoT environments
Netshield has developed an end-to-end IoT offering that helps customers better build and incorporate IoT into their greenfield or existing business environments. The full solution extends from sensors to intelligent gateways and monitoring tools that enable a client...
Insights-as-a-service offers clear advantages
The numerous cost and skills challenges associated with implementing an effective data analytics approach can be overcome by simply buying it as a service, according to PBT Group. With the exponential growth of information that is currently occurring, the importance...
Data Architect: Wastewater Surveillance (Contract) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:THE technical expertise of talented Data Architect with a passion for advancing Public Health through genomic epidemiology is sought by leading Public Health Consortium. You will work on a variety of projects in the area of Wastewater Surveillance. The...
Program Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
The main purpose of this position is to perform general programme/project administrative support functions to ensure the smooth running of programmes and projects within the department. Provide financial management support, not limited to collating and consolidating...
Software developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
Kloof - Are you a passionate software developer with experience in developing web applications with the ability to work on both front and back-end technologies. Are ready to make an impact with your coding skills? This is an exciting opportunity that could be your...
Azure DevOps Engineer
Azure DevOps EngineerRole Purpose:Our client seeks a skilled and motivated Azure DevOps engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure...
Azure DevOps Engineer – Remote Remote
Azure DevOps EngineerRole Purpose:Our client seeks a skilled and motivated Azure DevOps engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure...
DevOps Engineer
We seek a skilled and motivated Azure DevOps engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure DevOps tools and services. You will collaborate...
Developer – Java / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
IT Technician
We are currently looking for a skilled and dynamic mid-range Roaming Technician to join our current support team in Johannesburg, Sandton. You will maintain a wide variety of technologies and systems while for several clients as part of our roaming support team. You...
DevOps Engineer – Remote Remote
We seek a skilled and motivated Azure DevOps engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure DevOps tools and services. You will collaborate...
Developer – Java / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
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