Orange Social Venture Prize supports innovation in Africa, Middle East
The 15th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East is open for submissions. Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint have until 18 May to submit their project on the website. Since 2011, the OSVP prize has been rewarding innovative...
Black Friday is the king of retail bonanzas
South African retailers are already planning for a bumper 2025 Black Friday and holiday season. Black Friday, by its very nature, generates hype in the media and among retailers. However, a new index proves it is not hollow hype. South Africa’s first formal Black...
Call for project management skills, but few are ready
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and other technologies have the potential to automate work activities that absorb 60% to 70% of employees' time today, according to McKinsey. But tools cannot automate interpersonal skills, the invaluable and very necessary...
AMD unveils purpose-built FPGA-based accelerator for trading
AMD has announced the AMD Alveo UL3524 accelerator card, a new fintech accelerator designed for ultra-low latency electronic trading applications. Already deployed by leading trading firms and enabling multiple solution partner offerings, the Alveo UL3524 provides...
Kaspersky seeks students for Secur’IT Cup 2023
Registration is now open for the sixth edition of Kaspersky's international Secur'IT Cup aimed at young cybersecurity researchers keen on tackling the security issues posed by modern technologies. Participants can enter the contest both as teams or as individuals. The...
AI could solve critical challenges, improve our economy
Kathy Gibson reports – The launch of ChatGPT less than one year ago marked a significant milestone in the world – sparking enthusiasm and opening our eyes to the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) can offer. This is the word from Maurice Radebe, head and...
Another record broken as Arctic and Antarctic ice shrink
Arctic sea ice likely reached its annual minimum extent on 19 September 2023, making it the sixth-lowest year in the satellite record, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Meanwhile, Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest...
SA insurance industry shows its resilience
The South African non-life insurance industry was heavily impacted by the Kwa-Zulu Natal floods in April 2022, the July 2021 civil unrest, and a hardened global and local reinsurance market - while life insurers have benefited from the normalisation of mortality...
Salaries, private pensions outperform August 2022
Further boosting July's growth, the average take-home pay tracked in the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) rose again in August 2023, surpassing the levels reflected last year. The latest data also reflects some good news for the local job market in Q3. "The...
Merc gears up for next-gen platform with Nvidia
Mercedes-Benz is using digital twins for production with help from Nvidia Omniverse - a platform for developing Universal Scene Description (Open USD) applications to design, collaborate, plan, and operate manufacturing and assembly facilities. Mercedes-Benz's new...
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Re-evaluate you exposure to IT risk
"Directors: The Steinhoff debacle highlights your exposure to personal liability" - this was the warning trumpeted in the headline to a recent BGR Pyper Turner newsletter article. by Escrow Europe MD Andrew Stekhoven The article referred to the 'new' Companies Act of...
Ruckus powers Google WiFi hotspots
Ruckus Networks has announced that Ruckus technology will be used in Google Station WiFi hotspots in India, Indonesia and Mexico. Under the terms of the deal, Ruckus will provide devices and technologies enabling carrier-grade networks at Google Station hotspots....
The workplace of the future
We already have an idea of how digitalisation, and above all new technologies like machine learning, big data analytics or IoT, will change companies' business models -- and are already changing them on a wide scale. So now's the time to examine more closely how...
From PC to personal contribution platform
With Intel's 50th anniversary next month, the company is celebrating one of the most important technologies of Intel's legacy: the PC. By Gregory Bryant, senior vice-president and GM of the Client Computing Group at Intel As we transition to the data-centric era, the...
Crypto jacking and its effect on security
Crypto jacking is a new step in the evolution of malware monetisation methods, writes Simon Bryden, consulting system engineer at Fortinet. One of the first successful malware formulas was banking malware, where banking credentials were communicated back to cyber...
Pargo partners with The Body Shop on pick-up network
Smart logistics company Pargo has announced a partnership with The Body Shop that will enable consumers to use the The Body Shop stores as parcel drop-off and pick-up points. Online retailers such as OneDayOnly, Spree and bidorbuy use Pargo's click-and-collect...
SA leads in international accounting standards adoption
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) recently released its 2017 Global Status Report which measures the progress of its members in adopting its international accounting standards. By Professor Rashied Small, executive: education and training at SAIPA...
Coding for jobs under the spotlight
The African Development Bank, together with partners The Rockefeller Foundation, Microsoft and Facebook, launched the Coding for Employment Program at the African Innovation Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. By training youth in demand-driven Information and Communications...
Blockchain and the AI opportunity
Renting a car can be a time-consuming process. You have to go to the rental agency, wait for the attendant to fill out the leasing forms, which you must then check and sign before even getting sight of the keys. It's a hassle and that's even when you remember to bring...
Kaspersky’s MSP Program: 1 000 partners so far
Cybersecurity is a fast-growing part of a service provider's offering. According to Kaspersky Lab's study in 2017, 51% of managed service provider partnerships (MSPs) globally are considered the essential role of cybersecurity for IT operations as the main trend to...
Business Analyst I Payments I Card at iqbusiness – Gauteng Johannesburg
iqbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is looking for a Business Analyst with a specialisation in Payments (Payments Subject Matter Experts - SMEs) to join us on a Contracting or Permanent basis for a specific project...
System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
The System Engineer will work within a team dedicated to delivering, maintaining, and improving the companies' network, infrastructure, and application monitoring solutions. With a focus on customer success, the role involves deploying, supporting, and enhancing the...
SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at HR Options – Gauteng Pretoria
Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...
System Administrator
Job Description:Our client is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing their Linux and Microsoft infrastructure technology in the cloud and on-premise. You will work...
Cloud Systems Engineers (6 month contract)
To design, implement, manage, and monitor all cloud-based and on-prem infrastructure and services within the organization's Azure environment.Requirements- Design, build, manage, and monitor Azure cloud infrastructure and services within the ICT cloud environment-...
System Administrator – Remote Remote
Job Description:Our client is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing their Linux and Microsoft infrastructure technology in the cloud and on-premise. You will work...
Cloud Systems Engineers (6 month contract) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
To design, implement, manage, and monitor all cloud-based and on-prem infrastructure and services within the organization's Azure environment.Requirements- Design, build, manage, and monitor Azure cloud infrastructure and services within the ICT cloud environment-...
Senior Developer
Lead the way in software development! Join our team as a Senior Developer and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Apply now and let's build the future of tech together!What you'll do:Team management.Project planning and tracking.Task assignment and follow...
.Net Software Architect
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in C# Software Development. At least 3-5 years in a Senior Architectural (Not Solutions) Architectural DesignLead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions using .NET Core. Ensure...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
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