A future snapshot of SA’s electricity market
At the beginning of the year, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERAA) came into effect, promising to facilitate "an open market platform that allows for competitive electricity trading." By Jason van der Poel, partner, Danielle van der Vaart, senior...
The quantum opportunity for photonics
Quantum computers can be built in many ways, writes Dr Tess Skyrme, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx. You may be familiar with the competing modalities claiming to offer various advantages over others in terms of quality, scalability, cost, and more. However,...
Crypto scam victims seldom recover losses
A new BanklessTimes.com report details the havoc that scammers continue to wreak on the cryptocurrency sector. The site has presented data indicating that crypto investors lost $667-million to different scams in the first half of 2023. It also highlights the...
PayShap nears 1m transactions
PayShap, the low-value real-time interbank digital payments service, has shown a robust market uptake since its launch in March this year, having recorded more than 800 000 transactions with a settlement value in excess of R660-million. "In the first few months of its...
Why we need a more inclusive energy transition
Advanced countries need to deepen their engagement with developing countries to overcome a new "North/South divide" on the pace and priorities of energy transition if the world is to make progress on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy sector. This...
Top trends shaping data science, machine learning
Gartner has highlighted the top trends impacting the future of data science and machine learning (DSML) as the industry rapidly grows and evolves to meet the increasing significance of data in artificial intelligence (AI) - particularly as the focus shifts towards...
First images from Euclid mission to study dark universe
The two instruments aboard Euclid, a European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft with NASA contributions, have captured their first test images. The results indicate that the space telescope will achieve the scientific goals that it has been designed for - and possibly...
The future of enterprise applications: ‘Hold on to your hats!’
Worldwide revenue for enterprise applications will reach $483,1-billion in 2027 with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9,6%, according to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast. Nearly all this growth will come from ongoing investments in...
New alliance aims to set OpenUSD standards
Nvidia has joined with Pixar, Adobe, Apple, and Autodesk to found the Alliance for OpenUSD, which the group says is a major leap towards unlocking the next era of 3D graphics, design, and simulation. The group will standardise and extend OpenUSD, the open source...
How to spot a voice deepfake
Deepfake artificial intelligence has been growing at a rapid rate over the past few years. Machine learning can be used to create compelling fakes of images, video or audio content. Kaspersky experts share insights on distinguishing voice deepfakes: To determine...
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Get OSS benefits without the risks
Open source software continues its meteoric rise, as more and more large enterprises weave open source code into various areas of their operations, increasingly shunning the big-name, proprietary software vendors, writes Barry de Waal, chief executive of strategy and...
MicroStrategy maps the Intelligent Enterprise
MicroStrategy has unveiled a map for the Intelligent Enterprise at its annual user conference, MicroStrategy World 2018, taking place in Las Vegas. The map serves as a playbook that offers a collection of technologies and techniques to help organisations leverage...
Talent management mistakes CEOs can’t afford to make
"Going into 2018, the stakes for CEOs have jumped dramatically in how they manage people," says Stephen Miles of The Miles Group (TMG). "Boards and investors are pressuring CEOs not only to set the right tone at the top, but also to make sure talent throughout the...
Threat trends we can expect in 2018
Organisations across the board have been plagued by a number of high-profile breaches in 2017, and it's only going to get worse. Cyber threats are set to worsen, and enterprises find themselves having to deal with complex technologies, sophisticated malware, floods of...
Protect data and devices in the age of mobility and cloud
Digital transformation is touching every sector, industry and organisational size, with SMEs being empowered by digital technologies such as hyperscale cloud computing to gain enterprise-grade services and compete for the same customers as big corporations. By Lionel...
Take care of your smartphone battery
Smartphones are constant companions that most people rely on for both personal and professional use. Daily use covers anything from chatting on WhatsApp, playing games, watching videos to sending e-mails and connecting to social media. Busy lifestyles and heavy data...
Uncover passion and potential in new hires
If there's one resolution HR departments should make this new year, it should be to transform the onboarding experience for new hires, writes Michelle Seko, talent acquisition manager at Sage Africa & Middle East. The importance of a good candidate experience...
Kaspersky, ENISA boost IoT security recommendations
In November 2017, the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) published "Baseline Security Recommendations for the Internet of Things in the context of critical information infrastructures". The main aim of the study is to offer IoT security...
SA cybersecurity trends for 2018
Cybersecurity is a hot topic in South Africa and in fact, the world over - in the face of recent, highly publicised cybersecurity breaches and the emergence of ransomware as a service (RaaS) which makes the malware accessible to just about anyone with a little...
Advantage to outsourcing executive payrolls
Complying with legislation that governs director's PAYE for executive payroll is a complex undertaking and it makes business sense to outsource this function -- including being able to leverage expertise to tick all the governance boxes. This is according to...
IT Network Administrator
Strong ICT Infrastructure and Security Professional Responsible for protecting IT infrastructure, edge devices, networks, and data.Responsible for preventing data breaches and monitoring and reacting to attacks.Monitor network and application performance to identify...
Project Manager at Adcorp BLU
The Project Manager (Civil Engineering) will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of community-based infrastructure projects. This role is vital in supporting sustainable development by managing projects that enhance local communities through the construction...
Web WordPress Developer
A rapidly growing e-commerce business looking for a talented Web WordPress Developer with a passion for e-commerce and WooCommerce to manage multiple websites for the company and a few external clients. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree /...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they stay on schedule, within budget, and meet the defined goals and objectives. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, from planning and...
IT Network Administrator – Gauteng Centurion
Strong ICT Infrastructure and Security Professional Responsible for protecting IT infrastructure, edge devices, networks, and data.Responsible for preventing data breaches and monitoring and reacting to attacks.Monitor network and application performance to identify...
Project Manager at Adcorp BLU – KwaZulu-Natal Richards Bay
The Project Manager (Civil Engineering) will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of community-based infrastructure projects. This role is vital in supporting sustainable development by managing projects that enhance local communities through the construction...
Web WordPress Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
A rapidly growing e-commerce business looking for a talented Web WordPress Developer with a passion for e-commerce and WooCommerce to manage multiple websites for the company and a few external clients. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree /...
Technical Business Analyst
The South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent vacancy for a Technical Business Analyst, based in Mount Edgecombe.Autolab a division of the South African Sugar Association, has a permanent opportunity available for a Technical Business Analyst based in...
IT DevOps Engineer
Job Purpose DevOps engineer is responsible for the smooth operation of a company's IT infrastructure. They work with developers to deploy and manage code changes, and with operations staff to ensure that systems are up and running smoothly. To be successful in this...
Medical Database Manager & Patient Navigator
Medical Database Manager & Patient Navigator, StellenboschOur client, an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Stellenbosch, is seeking to recruit a Database Manager & Patient Navigator. The right candidate will play a crucial role in supporting both clinical and...
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