CATL hints at improved battery technology
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced that it’s working on new technology that would reduce the cost of electric vehicles, while improving their performance. The company aims to produce batteries that are cheaper, lighter and more cold-resistant, with...
Tech to the rescue for near-extinct bears
Biodiversity conservation and human-wildlife co-existence are key priorities for the team at Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, in the Apennine Mountains of Italy, where the Marsican brown bear is among the park’s residents. To protect and preserve the bear – a...
TikTok tops for product discovery in South Africa
As the festive season approaches, South Africans are looking forward to a much-anticipated break from the myriad of problems they face on a daily basis. But for retailers and service providers, it's the busiest time of the year as they prepare for holiday-makers and...
New dawn for UK research as Intel, Dell deploy supercomputer
Dell Technologies, Intel and the University of Cambridge have deployed the co-designed Dawn Phase 1 supercomputer. Dawn kickstarts the recently launched UK AI Research Resource (AIRR), which will explore the viability of associated systems and architectures. Dawn...
AI supercomputer revs up the UK’s economic engine
The UK government has announced it will spend £225-million ($273-million) to build one of the world’s fastest AI supercomputers. Called Isambard-AI, it’s the latest in a series of systems named after legendary 19th century British engineer Isambard Brunel and hosted...
Digitalisation is under the spotlight
In response to the evolving business landscape, companies across diverse industries are actively embracing digitalisation. This proactive trend underscores their commitment to business transformation and capitalising on emerging opportunities. Consequently, there is a...
Enterprise cryptography is in a risky state
Old, outdated cryptographic protocols are widely used by enterprises in finance, healthcare, higher education, retail, and manufacturing. Research by Quantum Xchange underscores how cryptography is largely taken for granted - rarely evaluated or checked - a practice...
How to detect and prevent cyberbullying
There has been in increase in cyberbullying among young people for some years. In the US, it has been reported that nearly half of US teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 had experienced at least one of six cyberbullying behaviours, according to Pew Research. The...
Data management drives compute, storage spending
Structured databases/data management workloads are driving the largest share of enterprise IT infrastructure spending in the first half of 2023 (1H23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker:...
All is not lost despite vehicle sales decline
New vehicle sales recorded their third consecutive month of negative growth in October, providing the suspicious pundits in the market cause for concern. But WesBank still has reason for optimism in the country's new vehicle market. According to figures released by...
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Eskom BIC win fast-tracks small business growth
A 2016 win in the Eskom Business Investment Competition (BIC) has fast-tracked a solar company's growth and created jobs for over 40 people in less than two years. Early stage investment and support is crucial for the success of new businesses; and a fast-growing...
Turn data into actionable insight
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World Cup squads briefed on cybersecurity
The FIFA World Cup in Russia has passed without much incident so far - indeed, the only controversial moments have involved the use of the video assistant referee (VAR) for the first time in World Cup history. The doom and gloom prophecies that accompany the build-up...
IBM debuts Blockchain Platform Starter Plan
What do you get when you offer easy access to an enterprise blockchain test environment for three months? More than 2 000 developers and tens of thousands of transaction blocks, all sprinting toward production readiness, as IBM found out. IBM has announced that the...
2018 a more subdued year for Ansys
Diversified digital technology group, Ansys has announced its annual financial results for the year ending 31 March 2018. Due in part to challenging trading conditions throughout the year, EBITDA and HEPS are considerably lower than they were in the previous financial...
One-second tap-and-go on Table Mountain
Table Mountain, recognised as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature and a top tourist experience, has a fast-moving food & beverage (F&B) environment. Approximately 1,2-million transactions per annum take place, made up of card and cash payments by local and...
Paratus partners with Bank Gaborone for Internet
Paratus Botswana has partnered with Bank Gaborone to offer clients finance options for their affordable and reliable Internet via satellite (VSAT). Financing is now available through Bank Gaborone's Vehicle and Asset Finance division. VSAT is a communication...
Digital Twin poised to revolutionise SA business
The Internet of Things (IoT) market is poised to explode in South Africa and despite a few remaining barriers to adoption, the outlook is positive. By Vishal Barapatre, chief technology officer at In2IT Technologies Different sectors are trialling IoT projects...
Accelerate digitalisation with ERP in the cloud
Disruption is facing every industry and, in most cases, every job function. By Shiraz Khota, sales director: S/4HANA Cloud at SAP Africa Today's successful companies have no guarantee they will remain competitive without investment into the next generation of...
New CIPC submission requirements soon
The fast-moving technology and information age have changed our lives, and similarly digital financial reporting is transforming the business world. Mpho Simelane, technical accounting specialist at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)...
Power BI Developer Intermediate/Senior – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate/Senior Power BI Developer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data visualization, report development, and data modeling using Power BI and related tools. You will be...
Senior SOC Analyst – Gauteng Lone Hill
Our client, a supply chain intelligence company specializing in automation and analytics solutions to optimise mining operations, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented SOC Analyst to join their Security Operations Centre (SOC) team in Lonehill, Sandton. The SOC...
Senior C++ Video Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a company leading the transformation of security solutions for individuals, homes, businesses, and public spaces. Their mission is to create safe environments where people can feel secure [Email Address Removed] utilize cutting-edge...
Business Analyst: Commercial (Finance) at RCL
RCL FOODS is one of South Africa's leading food manufacturers, producing a broad basket of branded and private label food products in multiple categories, from household staples to value-added and speciality offerings. We have a powerful Purpose and Vision which act...
Network Administrator (2nd Line Support) – Lone Hill Sandton
Our client, a custom software development/digital supply chain business, currently seeks to appoint a Network Administrator to join their growing 24 hour 2nd line support team in Lone Hill, Sandton. This role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, network administration...
Senior Software Engineer – JAVA
Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...
Business Analyst: Commercial (Finance) at RCL – Gauteng Pretoria West
RCL FOODS is one of South Africa's leading food manufacturers, producing a broad basket of branded and private label food products in multiple categories, from household staples to value-added and speciality offerings. We have a powerful Purpose and Vision which act...
Network Administrator (2nd Line Support) – Lone Hill Sandton – Gauteng Fourways
Our client, a custom software development/digital supply chain business, currently seeks to appoint a Network Administrator to join their growing 24 hour 2nd line support team in Lone Hill, Sandton. This role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, network administration...
Senior Software Engineer – JAVA – Gauteng Randburg
Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...
Solutions Architect (Full Stack)
As a full-stack Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable and secure full-stack solutions using Microsoft technologies and Azure cloud services. This role will involve driving architectural decisions, guiding...
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