First Voluntary Carbon Market trades on the JSE
The JSE Ventures Voluntary Carbon Market powered by Xpansiv has facilitated the first trades of carbon credits eligible as offsets against the South African Carbon Tax. A total of 10 000 credits traded at $8.25 per credit, which is equivalent to approximately 80% of...
Digitalisation key to transport industry evolution
The transportation sector is evolving rapidly as a critical enabler of global supply chains and industrial operations. This is a key finding from RS’s latest transportation sector report, “Moving in the Right Direction: Driving an Interconnected World at a Local...
Businesses slow to implement digital twin of the customer
Most chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are failing to fully account for their customers in their current digitalisation plans, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey data indicates a lack of recognition of the transformative potential of a digital twin of...
Service revenue drives Vodacom growth
Vodacom Group reported that revenue for the quarter ended 30 June 2023 increased 36,9% to R35,7-billion, positively impacted by the acquisition of Vodafone Egypt and rand depreciation against our basket of international currencies. Group service revenue was up 43,8%,...
AI set to take on cancer diagnostics
The global AI in cancer diagnostics market size is expected to reach $996,1-million by 2030, growing at 26,3% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing need for lowering healthcare costs, the rising importance of big data...
Big data, cloud computing, AI take centre stage
More than 75% of businesses are expected to embrace big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within the next five years. StockApps' financial analyst Edith Reads comments: "These emerging technologies have become essential elements in...
Cellular IoT connectivity revenues sprint past €10bn
Global IoT connectivity revenues increased 24 percent to reach €10,8-billion in 2022 as the decline in the global ARPU decelerated, according to new report from Berg Insight. The ARPU dropped just 1% to € 0.38. On average, IoT connectivity revenues account for about...
‘Yebo Gogo man’ Prof Kole Omotoso dies
Professor Kole Omotoso, widely recognised as the face of Vodacom’s long-running “Yebo Gogo” advertising campaign, died yesterday (Wednesday 19 July 2023). The “Yebo Gogo” advertisements promoted the Vodacom brand in the early 1990s and early 2000s in South Africa....
Intel and Asus bring AI to the fight against cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most-common cancer worldwide, with almost 2-million new cases detected in 2020, according to World Cancer Research. While diagnosing colon-related cancers is a relatively straightforward procedure - most adults will undertake a...
Load shedding forces change in consumer buying habits
Retailers geared at making consumers' digital shopping experiences more efficient and useful are proving that they know what it takes to stay ahead of the curve as shopping trends evolve. According to PwC's latest Global Consumer Insights Survey Pulse 6: Key trends...
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LG, Apple in display alliance
LG Electronics (LG) and Apple have announced a first-of-its-kind alliance unrivalled for new MacBook Pro users who demand high-quality resolution at all times. The two companies will collaborate in iStores across South Africa, introducing two new LG displays designed...
Court approves Avaya restructuring plan
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has confirmed Avaya's second amended chapter 11 plan of reorganization. As a result, Avaya expects to emerge from its restructuring process before the end of this year. "The court's approval of...
Migrating to the planet of the apps
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Use Computer Security Day to strengthen resilience
All organisations should use Computer Security Day on 30 November 2017 as an opportunity to improve their ability to recover from disaster. This is according to Padma Naidoo, head: advisory services at ContinuitySA, who adds: "Computer Security Day was inaugurated in...
IoT drives business for the telco sector
The Internet of Things (IoT) started as a great marketing buzzword with the promise of business benefits and new services, much like cloud. In fact, the concept of connected edge peripherals, has been around for quite some time now, albeit mostly on a private network...
Secure the enterprise network with AI
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Li-ion UPS batteries offer lower TCO
Schneider Electric aims to capitalise on its first-to-market advantage in lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries, as Bloomberg predicts big gains in data centre UPS systems. "Key to this growth is the lower total cost of ownership," explains Riaan de Leeuw, vice-president: IT...
Fuel finance decisions with data intelligence
As the world delves ever deeper into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, modern enterprises are forced to evolve their operational practices. With this digital transformation comes an onslaught of information, resulting in massive datasets and the responsibility to...
Free online courses from Cisco
Cisco has released seven free, self-enrol online courses to help South Africans to develop their digital skills, and has pledged to train an additional 100 000 students by 2020. Underpinned by the Cisco Networking Academy, which celebrates its 20th year in South...
Africa is not a data desert
The data age has opened up a world of renewed understanding in the ways we live and work, providing insights that hold the potential to improve lives for billions around the globe, writes Ben Leo, CEO of Fraym. The ability to collect and process vast numbers of data...
PHP Developer – Gauteng Woodmead
The successful candidate will join an existing team of developers and will focus on the design, development and maintenance of several systems which primarily use PHP and MySQL. Projects currently include the development of a network security monitoring and reporting...
ICT Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
The ICT Project Manager (PM) will implement Information Technology (IT) initiatives that improve cost effectiveness,service quality, and business efficiency in a constantly changing environment. The Project Manager will take lead in the project management of...
Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Role: Senior Network EngineerLocation: Centurion - role will be hybrid after the first 4-6 months (depending on how quickly your training on the systems go)Our client is a leading ICT company who are dedicated to providing innovative ICT solutions to their clients....
Software Developer
Exceptional grasp of the fundamentals of programming paradigms and solution designReact or React-Native development experience is essential, with a preference for React-Native Desired Skills: react Design ux redux restful Jira About The Employer: Minimum Requirements...
DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa
CORE FUNCTIONS • Liaise with prospective DBA students, advising on inter-alia, programme structure, programme costs and admission requirements• Coordinate admissions and selections processes and liaise with the admissions and selections committee. • Arrange and...
Software Developer (Flutter)
ENVIRONMENT:A solutions based company, always striving to develop systems that make an impact, is looking forward to welcoming the next team member to their White River offices. They have an exciting opportunity for a young, passionate and self-driven Software...
Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Exceptional grasp of the fundamentals of programming paradigms and solution designReact or React-Native development experience is essential, with a preference for React-Native Desired Skills: react Design ux redux restful Jira About The Employer: Minimum Requirements...
DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
CORE FUNCTIONS • Liaise with prospective DBA students, advising on inter-alia, programme structure, programme costs and admission requirements• Coordinate admissions and selections processes and liaise with the admissions and selections committee. • Arrange and...
Software Developer (Flutter) – Mpumalanga White River
ENVIRONMENT:A solutions based company, always striving to develop systems that make an impact, is looking forward to welcoming the next team member to their White River offices. They have an exciting opportunity for a young, passionate and self-driven Software...
Java Developer
Produce quality software Assist with the deployment and monitoring of the developed systems Provide production supportMinimum Requirements:Matric / Grade 12 Relevant IT Diploma / Degree 4 years' experience within application development in Java 3 years' experience in...
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