New funding to develop next-gen wireless comms
Researchers from the UK and Ireland are collaborating on a new project to develop a key technology which will enable the next generation of wireless communications. Engineers from the University of Glasgow are teaming up with colleagues from the Tyndall National...
Intel powers PC refresh with silicon-based security
In 2025, it is expected that millions of business PC users will be getting new laptops or desktops. Indeed, this calendar year is expected to be one of the largest computer refresh cycles in recent history, even larger than 2020’s COVID-19 surge driven by remote work...
Mall-based gaming champions stand out
The mall-based gaming tournament hosted by Hyprop and MTN has come to an end following a gruelling five-hour finale at Canal Walk in Cape Town. Kaylan Moodley from Fourways in Johannesburg, emerged as the 2023 SHIFT Gaming Experience champion, walking away with a...
What companies, fleets, drivers need to know about AARTO Amendment Act
The AARTO Amendment Act, 2019 introduces an automated system for traffic fines and violations that makes it the responsibility of the infringer (the person committing the traffic offence) to manage, pay and resolve all infringement notices. The latter are submitted to...
National Zoological Garden wins for endangered tortoise breeding project
The National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria was awarded the Pan-African Association of Zoos and Aquaria (PAAZA) Conservation Award, at the association's conference in East London earlier this month. The award is in recognition of the dedicated efforts of NZG...
How to use AI to improve your life
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a new phenomenon - but it is often misunderstood, and we need to remove a lot of the myths and biases that surround the technology. This is the word from Lee-Anne James, Africa lead for data and AI at...
Digital transformation set to hit $4,61trn by 2030
The global digital transformation market size is expected to reach $4,617-trillion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 26,7% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Digital transformation assists companies in improving their brand reputation,...
Top-performing CISOs dedicate time for personal professional development
A recent survey of chief information security officers (CISOs) by Gartner revealed that 69% of top-performing CISOs dedicate recurring time on their calendars for personal professional development. This is compared with just 36% of bottom-performing CISOs who do so....
Global spend on purpose-built sustainability services to reach $65bn
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) business services, once a nebulous and ill-defined market, has become one of the fastest-growing spaces in the business world. In a new forecast that focuses on purpose-built sustainability services, International Data...
More than $10bn stolen in crypto heists to date
After stealing more than $3,5-billion worth of cryptos in 2022, the worst year for crypto heists in the market`s history, crypto scammers and hackers have seen their inflows significantly drop in 2023. Still, the total amount of stolen money in crypto heists remains...
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Taxify is helping drivers that use the platform to maximise their daily earning potential by including a Driver Destinations feature in its driver app. This allows drivers to indicate where they are heading as their working day starts or ends, so the Taxify app can...
Merck, MEST to host biotechnology hackathon
The upcoming M² Hack [Merck x Mest = M² Hackathon] in Cape Town is open. Merck and MEST join forces to power up this year's most exciting hackathon, with interesting challenges ranging from access to healthcare to biosensing and interfaces, and who better to join than...
Demand for two-in-one notebooks on the rise in SA
More and more South African consumers and businesses are investing in convertible or two-in-one mobile computers as they seek devices that offer them the versatility and functionality of a traditional notebook, paired with the portability and easy media consumption of...
O365 can make your business more productive – if you let it
One of the drivers of cloud migration is accessibility to cloud business systems like Microsoft Office 365 (O365). The idea of accessing office tools such as Word, Excel and others from anywhere and at any time, and the flexibility to add and remove users as required,...
Travelport expands FCM Kenya partnership
Travel commerce platform Travelport and FCM Travel Solutions (FCM) Kenya have announced an expanded long-term technology partnership. Under the new agreement, FCM Kenya will extend its relationship with Travelport to include the provision of the company's Universal...
New OMEN lineup from HP
HP has unveiled new OMEN hardware and mobile software innovations for gaming enthusiasts. The OMEN Obelisk, the latest addition to the desktop gaming family, will be one of the first systems to carry the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series of GPUs, while the OMEN Game Stream...
IRESS opens software design to users
Financial technology business IRESS has announced a new initiative, IRESS Labs, whereby users of its software will be able to input directly into the design and development process and use future functionality in advance of general release. IRESS Labs is now available...
PwC launches OT cybersecurity competency
Worldwide, cyber threats have become increasingly sophisticated and complex. As organisations embrace new technologies without fully understanding the implications these may have on the entire enterprise, they are rendering themselves susceptible to an array of...
Reuters partners with CG Consulting to grow in Africa
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world's largest international multimedia news provider. Reaching more than one billion people every day, Reuters provides business, financial, national, and international news. Although best known for its...
Tough leadership role in IT? Sounds like a job for a woman
Women do great things, not by emulating male leaders, but by bringing their own uniquely powerful brand of leadership to the table. For Nereina Naicker, it's this philosophy that has helped her take the tech industry by storm. Too often the corporate world leaves...
Full Stack Developer (.Net & React) – Western Cape Cape Town
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features Developing front and back end applications using C#, .Net and React Troubleshooting and debugging issues Minimum Requirements:Matric / Tertiary Qualification 8 Years experience as a Full...
Technical Support Agent (German speaking) – Western Cape Cape Town
Exciting Opportunity for a German-Speaking Technical Support Agent with an Award-Winning Customer Insights Company!Are you fluent in German, tech-savvy, and eager to work with an international team right from the vibrant city of Cape Town? Join a globally acclaimed...
Senior Business Analyst (IT Solutions) – Western Cape Constantia
Senior Business Analyst with minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Financial Services Industry (Asset Management) with a strong skills set in systems and data, required to provide technology solutions, for this Asset Management Company...
Full-Stack Developer (C#)
6 month contract that will be renewed. Responsible for the complete and effective architecting, designing, building, and maintaining both the front-end (client-side) and back-end (server-side) components of the software application to support the business in the micro...
Desktop Support (Temp)
Provide technical support, troubleshoot, and resolve desktop system and hardware issues to ensure smooth operations in a managed services environment. ** Please note this is an office-based (not hybrid) position for an international company with set working hours...
Project Manager (Qualified)
Individuals with post graduate experience, experience in housing developments and project management especially in the civil and building environment will qualify for the role.Responsibilities Include the following: Candidates will need good knowledge of and...
Full-Stack Developer (C#) – Gauteng Rosebank
6 month contract that will be renewed. Responsible for the complete and effective architecting, designing, building, and maintaining both the front-end (client-side) and back-end (server-side) components of the software application to support the business in the micro...
Desktop Support (Temp) – Gauteng Ruimsig
Provide technical support, troubleshoot, and resolve desktop system and hardware issues to ensure smooth operations in a managed services environment. ** Please note this is an office-based (not hybrid) position for an international company with set working hours...
Project Manager (Qualified) – Gauteng Pretoria
Individuals with post graduate experience, experience in housing developments and project management especially in the civil and building environment will qualify for the role.Responsibilities Include the following: Candidates will need good knowledge of and...
Information Security Solution Architect at Tipp Focus Group
Job Opportunity: Information Security Solution Architect ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled Information Security Solution Architects for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications required: Relevant...
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