On Mars, a dust devil is seen eating another
A Martian dust devil can be seen consuming a smaller one in a short video made of images taken by a navigation camera aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. These swirling, sometimes towering columns of air and dust are common on Mars. The smaller dust devil’s demise...
Trade tensions put poor and vulnerable at risk
As major economies are set to impose sweeping new tariffs, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) alerts that the global trade system is entering a critical phase - threatening growth, investment, and development progress, particularly for the most vulnerable economies....
Why SA companies might not pay living wages
In a world of growing calls for global social reform, companies that want to preserve their market share will have to pay their employees at least a living wage, according to Professor Ines Meyer of the Living Wage South Africa Network whose groundbreaking research...
When it comes to data centres, the future is modular
Kathy Gibson reports from Zagreb, Croatia - Croatia may be best known for its beaches and scenery but, in fact, it's also the home of a number of significant scientific and technological inventions. Viktor Petik, vice-president: integrated modular solutions for...
China’s approval clears way for Broadcom acquisition of VMware
China has approved the Broadcom acquisition of VMware, but the ensuing delay has caused ripples in the cybersecurity industry, and potentially affected VMware's standing and share value. Despite VMware's Q2 fiscal year 2024 revenue growth, the contrast in share value...
Business Confidence Index ticks down
The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) slipped by two points to 31 in the fourth quarter of 2023, with less than a third of respondents to the survey satisfied with prevailing business conditions. Business confidence was largely unchanged in three of the sectors,...
AI drives massive data centre investments
Kathy Gibson reports from Zagreb, Croatia - The data centre today is becoming an artificial intelligence (AI) factory, and this means organisations have to find new ways to quickly build capacity. This is the word from Vladimir Galabov, research director: cloud and...
IT decision-makers ready to embrace GenAI
Generative AI (GenAI) is the accelerator of the decade, representing a significant and immediate opportunity for organisations. A Dell Technologies GenAI Survey of 500 IT decision-makers (ITDMs) with GenAI implementation responsibilities across France, Germany, the UK...
The latest methods hackers are using to steal personal information
Browser data is ranked the number one target for data stealers, according to Trend Micro in a new report - "Your stolen data for sale" - which details the risks associated with data theft and its subsequent misuse. The report reveals that the risk of data theft is...
Microsoft takes the ‘permeate the platform’ approach to GenAI
While the on-boarding of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will significantly boost Microsoft's GenAI ambitions, GlobalData say that the company's current capabilities continue to impress. Occupying centre stage at Ignite 2023 was Microsoft Copilot, the company's virtual...
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Plugging the multi-cloud skills gap
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Datacentrix appointed as first SA Facebook Workplace reseller
In today's decentralised world, the ability to connect, collaborate and communicate in real-time, from anywhere, is a necessity for any business, regardless of size. Datacentrix is poised to assist local companies in simplifying internal communications, with its...
Open banking ecosystem could render card payments obsolete
Those who believe that 'tap and go' credit cards are the pinnacle of banking payment solutions could be in for a big surprise. Chris Michael, a UK-based payments specialist and head of technology at Open Banking Limited UK, says that developments in open banking APIs...
Boost revenue, reduce churn in channel partnerships
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AMN, Intelsat partner to connect ultra-rural areas
Intelsat has made a strategic investment in Africa Mobile Networks (AMN, to accelerate the deployment of mobile connectivity to unserved communities across multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Given the economic and geographic complexities of expanding mobile...
NEC XON appoints MiRO Distribution
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Huawei unveils Mate 20 Series
Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) has unveiled the Huawei Mate 20 Series, powered by the Kirin 980 chip. Manufactured with the advanced 7nm process incorporating the powerful Cortex-A76-based CPU and Mali-G76 GPU, the SoC offers improved performance and a smooth...
FNB extends free WiFi at branches
As part of a drive to enable customers to bank digitally, 603 FNB branches are now connected to WiFi, up from 383 branches in February 2017. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, says: "the expansion of WiFi connectivity across our branch network is...
Sqwidnet signs up major deals
Three national companies, Discovery, Netstar and Fidelity ADT, have signed deals with SqwidNet to deliver Sigfox's IoT connectivity technology. Ludovic Le Moan, founder and CEO of Sigfox, comments: "We are proud to get such traction in South Africa and to announce...
RS Components offers low-cost programmer/debugger
RS Components has introduced the Microchip MPLAB Snap in-circuit debugger/programmer, which allows fast, easy debugging and programming of most Microchip PIC, AVR and SAM flash microcontroller units (MCUs) -- including 32-bit devices -- and dsPIC digital signal...
Software Engineer (Card Payments and EMV)
Permanent. Hybrid (One day per week in office). To monitor, maintain and enhance the company's EMV Capabilities within the Card & Payments Technology & Operations Ecosystem as governed and regulated by EMVCO (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex, JCB and...
Senior React Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A passionate Senior React Developer with at least 5 years Frontend experience is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications. You will design, build & maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using React and modern Frontend...
Senior Software Developer Node.js
Our client has an opportunity for an innovative and skilled Senior Software Developer-Node.js. The person will work with our high performing teams of technology experts to develop software in an agile environment. As a Senior Software Developer-Node.js specializing in...
IT Architect
The role of IT Architect – Applications, Technology and Security is responsible for the strategic applications, technology and security transformation within the organization and overseeing critical deliverables; such as application catalogue, rationalization, robust...
IT DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Fully remote position or in office. The position reports to the DevOps Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Terraform to manage Cloud Infrastructure, Chef to manage virtual serversBuilding and deploying systems for metrics, monitoring, and...
Database Administrator at C-Pact Enterprise – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Responsibilities: Manage database tasks such as design, troubleshooting, and replication.Ensure smooth operation and performance of databases.Maintain accuracy and consistency across all databases.Create product codes, descriptions, and allocate barcodes.Compile...
Junior IT Support (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:An AgriTech company is seeking an IT Technician to provide internal technical support and handle hardware assembly, packaging, and preparation. The role involves tasks like basic networking configuration, diagnostics, and maintenance. Candidates should...
Software Engineer (Card Payments and EMV) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Permanent. Hybrid (One day per week in office). To monitor, maintain and enhance the company's EMV Capabilities within the Card & Payments Technology & Operations Ecosystem as governed and regulated by EMVCO (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex, JCB and...
Senior React Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A passionate Senior React Developer with at least 5 years Frontend experience is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications. You will design, build & maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using React and modern Frontend...
Senior Software Developer Node.js – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client has an opportunity for an innovative and skilled Senior Software Developer-Node.js. The person will work with our high performing teams of technology experts to develop software in an agile environment. As a Senior Software Developer-Node.js specializing in...
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