Nokia to set up a cellular network on the Moon
Nokia plans to set up a cellular communications network on the Moon. This is one of the outcomes that the new Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) mission hopes to accomplish. Carrying NASA instruments as part of the agency’s CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign,...
All-female crew for Blue Origin flight
Blue Origins’ next New Shepard flight will feature an all-female crew of Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Kerianne Flynn, Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez. This mission will be the 11th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 31st in its history. To date,...
Pick n Pay tills now accept Bitcoin
South Africans who have a Luno wallet will be able to pay at Pick n Pay with cryptocurrency by simply scanning a QR code. Crypto payments have been available at over 1 500 Pick n Pay stores since February 2023. But the payment process required customers to download...
Google Cloud, Nvidia increase collaboration
As generative AI and large language models (LLMs) continue to drive innovations, compute requirements for training and inference have grown at an astonishing pace. To meet that need, Google Cloud today announced the general availability of its new A3 instances,...
Webb reveals new structures within iconic supernova
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has begun the study of one of the most renowned supernovae, SN 1987A (Supernova 1987A). Located 168 000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, SN 1987A has been a target of intense observations at wavelengths ranging from...
Customer service, support set for transformation
Generative AI, digital customer service, and conversational user interfaces (CUIs) will transform customer service and support by 2028, according to Gartner. "The common theme of these three technologies are their ability to streamline the customer journey and enable...
WLAN market continues to boom
According to a report from Dell'Oro Group, H3C was the first major manufacturer to recognise revenues for commercially available, enterprise-class WiFi 7 Access Points (APs) as the overall Wireless LAN market grew to nearly $3-billion during the second quarter of...
Healthy growth forecast for smart home appliances
The global smart home appliances market size is expected to reach $58,51-billion by 2030 and will expand further at a CAGR of 9,2% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is largely driven by factors such as growing...
ChatGPT dominates LLM mentions on social media
In the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) large language models (LLMs), OpenAI's ChatGPT has emerged as the frontrunner with an impressive 89,9% share of voice on platforms like Twitter and Reddit among the top seven LLMs so far in 2023, reveals...
Software engineering leaders require oversight of generative AI
By 2025, more than half of all software engineering leader role descriptions will explicitly require oversight of generative artificial intelligence (AI), says Gartner. "Outside of generative AI's impact on technology implementation, it also changes the managerial...
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Huawei in strategic partnership with IATA
Huawei has joined the Strategic Partnerships Program of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), aiming to use ICT in the development of airports and airlines of the future, enhancing the passenger experience and optimising air cargo operations. IATA is the...
Trends transforming the local security landscape
The South African security industry has been described as cutting-edge, comprising a number of segments from physical- to cybersecurity. The sector boasts a current growth rate of around 15% per annum, and is estimated (in its entirety, including commercial, industry...
Call for data scientist sponsors
South Africa's first dedicated data science facility Explore Data Science Academy (EDSA) is appealing to corporate South Africa to sponsor 300 data science interns in 2019. The Cape Town-based academy was launched just over six months ago, with founder sponsor BCX...
Kaspersky Lab clinches AV-Test triple crown
Kaspersky Lab products have won awards in three different categories following the latest tests carried out by independent IT security institute AV-Test. Kaspersky Lab's small business, endpoint security and internet security solutions all triumphed, highlighting the...
Hisense SA adds three new smartphones
Hisense South Africa has added H11, F24 and E7 models to its Infinity line of affordable smartphones. The latest additions to the series feature small bezels, with more that 80% screen-to-body ratio, 2.5D glass displays and 5,99-inch screens with 18:9 aspect ratio,...
Realise your digital future with these trends
How can you realise your business’ digital future? This is a question many CIOs, IT managers and other business leaders are asking every day. Digital transformation is the metamorphosis of companies, a thorough and dramatic change in form or appearance. Nigel Moulton,...
The future of personal devices
Time, comfort, and connection: these are the root of future devices, writes Thibault Dousson, GM of Lenovo South Africa & SADC. The use of technology in modern life is evolving at an ever-increasing pace, and South Africa is catching up. Late last year, Google's...
DDD’s @Heimeshoff aboard for DevConf 2018
German trainer, coach and software developer Marco Heimeshoff, of Germany's Domain Driven Design (DDD) community renown, is set to be the keynote speaker at this year's South African DevConf. Heimeshoff co-organises Germany's first DDD conference (kanDDDinsky.com),...
Is customer-centricity the solution?
Quinton Pienaar, lead: customer engagement and salesforce at PwC South Africa, asks whether focusing on the customer is the way to survive the technology storm. A couple of years ago, you couldn't walk into a boardroom without stumbling over big data. Today, it's...
Cyber risk and the challenge for directors
The jump in cyber attacks is challenging how boards approach risk management and their readiness to handle emerging threats, says WomenCorporateDirectors (WCD) and Marsh & McLennan Companies' Global Risk Center new joint report, "Cyber Risk Management Response and...
Application Support Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT) (EE)
ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Investment Firm seeks a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to fill a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract where your will provide optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to...
Senior Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Lead issue resolution, drive process improvements and ensure seamless product operations for one of the tech leaders in the healthcare industry.An exciting opportunity is available at one of our top clients, renowned for their innovation, cutting-edge technology, and...
Solutions Analyst – Gauteng Sandown
Key Responsibilities: Proactively build relationships to understand business needs and processes.Conduct in-depth business analysis and document requirements in user story format.Translate business requirements into detailed system requirements and solutions.Utilize...
Application Support Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT) (EE) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Investment Firm seeks a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to fill a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract where your will provide optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to...
Developer: Frontend
Location: Must be Johannesburg based. Role is predominantly remote with occasional meetings in office.Role: Intermediate Front End developerCompany: Offering a culture which is all about collaboration, innovation, and growth—both personally and professionally. They...
Database Administrator
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Data Analyst at QE Services
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Data Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT Responsibilities Perform manual data extracts from the data warehouse as required during the interim phase before the implementation of the Omni Channel tool...
Developer: Frontend – Gauteng Johannesburg
Location: Must be Johannesburg based. Role is predominantly remote with occasional meetings in office.Role: Intermediate Front End developerCompany: Offering a culture which is all about collaboration, innovation, and growth—both personally and professionally. They...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Be the Guardian of Our Data Kingdom! Are you a master of databases and a wizard at troubleshooting? We need a Database Administrator who can ensure our data is always secure, optimized, and accessible. If you can keep everything running smoothly and solve problems...
Data Analyst at QE Services – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Data Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT Responsibilities Perform manual data extracts from the data warehouse as required during the interim phase before the implementation of the Omni Channel tool...
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