Unsettled regulatory, legal environment emerge as top risks
Concerns regarding the unsettled regulatory and legal environment moved into the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2025, according to a Gartner survey of enterprise risk leaders. The survey of 266 senior risk and assurance executives – taken in the...
PC market enters volatile 2025 on strong results
PC shipments during the first quarter of 2025 grew 4,9% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 63,2-million shipments, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....
Alarming escalation in child sexual abuse online
There has been an alarming 87% increase in reported child sexual abuse material cases since 2019, according to the WeProtect Global Alliance Global Threat Assessment Report, which says there have been more than 32-million reports globally. The findings, the...
UCT launches new biodiversity research project
A new biodiversity research project known as BioSCape, which will help researchers better understand the impact of climate change on biodiversity, was announced yesterday by the University of Cape Town. The project will link data collected from satellites and...
Tarsus on Demand ties up distribution for AWS
Tarsus on Demand has been appointed an authorised distributor for Amazon Web Services (AWS), joining a select number of AWS distributors on the African continent looking to advance the adoption of cloud solutions and develop innovative new services and products. The...
Riverlea students scoop Eskom Expo award
Two budding young scientists from Riverlea High School earned well-deserved accolades at the recent Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) for their research project centred around the deployment of an automated watering system designed for water conservation....
Why cloud is driving AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex, Dubai - Cloud computing is the basic building block that will allow artificial intelligence (AI) to flourish. That's the word from Uwem Ukpong, vice-president: global services at Amazon Web Services (AWS), who points out that CEOs are...
Fastest AI supercomputer aims to solve healthcare, security challenges
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex, Dubai - The fastest artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer in the world has been unveiled in the US, by UAE-based technology group G42. The new computer, Condor Galaxy, is based on 16 massive wafer semiconductors and will be used...
The role of governments in AI development
Kathy Gibson reports - As worldwide excitement about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) reaches fever pitch, it's important for governments to focus on how the technology can be used to improve people's lives. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for...
Crypto exchange VALR to partner with Visa
South Africa's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, VALR and Visa - the world's largest card network - have announced a strategic partnership for the issuance of Visa cards and delivery of other digital payment solutions. Visa and VALR will collaborate on...
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IFC, Mastercard Foundation extend financial inclusion
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ICT investment, partnership key for Africa’s digital growth
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Private security, crime prevention must change
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Global Refer launches to SA’s talent sourcing sector
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Why permanent residency is important for expats
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Proposed Code amendments a mixed bag
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Common Criteria Certification boosts Kaspersky product
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Zebra unveils card printing solution
Zebra Technologies has announced a new generation of intelligent card printers and card design software designed to bring high-quality card printing solutions to the security, retail and hospitality industries as well as education and finance institutions. Zebra also...
Software AG leads in full Life cycle API management
Gartner has named Software AG a Leader in its 2018 Magic Quadrant for Full Life Cycle API Management. Software AG’s webMethods API Management platform plays a significant role in digital transformation - facilitating the use of valuable backend functionality and data...
Logicalis to acquire Coasin Chile
Datatec has announced that a subsidiary of Logicalis Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of Coasin Chile, a Chilean ICT services and solutions provider, which also has operations in Peru. The acquisition, which is expected to...
Senior Software Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...
Software Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...
Senior Project Manager
ENVIRONMENT:This specialized solar consultancy is committed to facilitating the procurement of renewable energy and energy storage systems, whether through financing options or direct capital investment, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and minimizing risk for...
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:This specialized solar consultancy is committed to facilitating the procurement of renewable energy and energy storage systems, whether through financing options or direct capital investment, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and minimizing risk for...
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...
Application Support Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading provider of cloud Contact Center and Customer Experience (CX) solutions in Southern Africa, delivering advanced technology to a diverse and dynamic customer base. They are looking to appoint a skilled, experienced, and dedicated CX...
Application Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading provider of cloud Contact Center and Customer Experience (CX) solutions in Southern Africa, delivering advanced technology to a diverse and dynamic customer base. They are looking to appoint a skilled, experienced, and dedicated CX...
Data Analyst (Gaming)
QualificationMathematics/Statistics/Data Science (NQF Level 7), would also consider Computer Science/Physics/Engineering. ExperienceA combination of the below: 1+ years' proven experience of statistical analysis (hypothesis testing)2+ years' data analysis, data...
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