Wind to play a significant role in IRP2024
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) commends the government’s multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement process of the IRP2024 in addition to the public participation process, under the leadership of the Ministry of Electricity & Energy and supported...
Adding value is key as mobile users shift to 5G
With global mobile network data traffic set for huge growth, and much of this 5G subscriptions, communications service providers (CSPs) are looking to add value to their offerings. 5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focuses for communications...
Resilient economy pushes April BETI up
After two consecutive months of declines, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) increased in April 2023. Although encouraging, it is unlikely that this is the start of a notable recovery phase in the economy as the index deteriorated on an annual and...
Usurpa Gallery introduces a new medium of fine art
As the first fine-art physical NFT gallery in South Africa, the Usurpa Gallery has taken a bold new step by opening The New Medium group exhibition featuring 12 local artists. The organisers say the exhibition - running at the gallery until 1 June - adds a "new...
US agencies take down Russian malware network
The US Justice Department has announced the completion of a court-authorised operation, code-named Medusa, to disrupt a global peer-to-peer network of computers compromised by sophisticated malware, called "Snake". The US Government attributes the malware to a unit...
Spike in demand for deepfakes on the darkweb
Kaspersky has discovered that deepfake creation tools and services are available on darknet marketplaces and, depending on the complexity of the project and the quality of the final product, prices for one minute of deepfake video range from $300 to $20 000. The...
Digital workers struggle to find info to do their jobs
A recent survey by Gartner found that 47% of digital workers struggle to find information or data needed to effectively perform their jobs. "Employees struggle to stay afloat as information and applications flood their digital workplace. Although digital workers are...
Digital workers want to help create their hybrid work model
A recent survey by Gartner found that 77% of digital workers want to participate in creating their hybrid work model, while just 14% prefer to have their hybrid work environment mandated. "One of the biggest challenges to hybrid work is the lack of alignment between...
Accelerating sustainability spend will fuel digital growth
European spending on digital transformation (DX) is forecast to exceed $550-billion in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 15,9% from 2022. According to International Data Corporation's (IDC) latest Worldwide Digital Transformation Spending Guide, DX spending in Europe...
Consumers want brands to offer local language support
When it comes to buying from brands online, over four in five consumers won't buy from a brand that doesn't offer local language support, according to a new report released by RWS. The provider of technology-enabled language, content and IP services, asked 6,500...
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Jasco debuts Avid’s latest tech products
Media technology provider Avid announced new products at NAB 2017. The company has extended its MediaCentral Platform into the cloud, is showcasing end-to-end 4K IP workflows, and has launched Media Composer | First, a free version of the industry-standard video...
Smarter solutions for real-world efficiency
Fixed wireless broadband has for years been chosen for being the most cost-effective alternative network access technology, especially in the days when there was plenty of spectrum available. Companies started to emerge offering their customers a solution that would...
DocFusion 365 integrates with Power BI
Users of DocFusion 365 cloud-based document composition and automation engine can now benefit from added value with the integration of Power BI. Power BI is a business analytics service provided by Microsoft. It provides interactive visualizations with self-service...
Taking the pulse of the natural world
The rise of the Internet of Things and other mobile technologies offers humanity the opportunity to truly advance their efforts in preserving and saving the environment in more innovative and relevant ways, writes Reshaad Sha, CEO of SqwidNet. Humanity today finds...
DSG wins at 2017 BPESA Contact Centre Awards
On-demand customer experience and digital solutions company, DSG, has celebrated adding yet another contact centre award to its pedigree, having won The Best Technology Innovation and Best Use of Social Media in a Contact Centre and being nominated second for Best...
Networking app for entrepreneurs
The KnektMe app makes business networking easier in South Africa. This free solution provides business professionals with information on potentially valuable connections in close vicinity. The app will scan for other KnektMe users in close proximity, using a device's...
Hacking humans
The easiest way to hack into a network is by exploiting the one vulnerability most often left unpatched -- human nature, according to Michael Ferendinos, enterprise risk business unit head at Aon South Africa and Rudi Dicks, senior cyber consultant at BDO Forensics...
The risks of allowing smartphones at the bank …
Employees aren't just bringing their devices into work -- they're living on them. Checking one's phone is the first and last thing many do every day. With smartphones becoming constant companions, hackers are seeking every avenue available to break into them. The...
Ingesting data into Couchbase using Streamsets
Nick Cadenhead, 9th BIT Consulting, offers his expertise. I have been working with the Couchbase for some time now and it's been an interesting journey. Historically, I'm not a database guy, so I've not worked much with databases in terms of designing, building and...
Importance of business networking
The digital revolution and the move towards an always-on life has ensured that people are more connected than ever, both personally as well as professionally. Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup South Africa, states that this has changed the way people...
Senior DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their team! Your responsibilities will span across various domains, including migration and consolidation, Agile work management, quality assurance, security, and tool integration. Key Requirements Minimum 5...
Senior Java Developer (NH022) – Gauteng Pretoria
You will develop backend and frontend user stories.Take actively part in all regular Scrum ceremonies.Contribute to refinement of user stories.Liaise with stakeholders and team members.Pro-actively share knowledge, mentor and coach others.Provide support for existing...
PHP Laravel Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of a skilled PHP / Laravel Software Developer with a strong stature to create software through code composition, rectify code issues, and oversee system testing and validation alongside...
Mid / Senior Software Engineer & Architect
Join a tech start-up improving lives in Africa by providing affordable solar-powered electricity and smartphones through a network of agents and merchants.The young, hardworking team values flexibility and output over office hours, emphasizing cost-efficiency and...
FullStack C# Developer
Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to own the role, manage traffic for development-related tasks, manage internal and external client expectations and maintain our WebFlo Software using C#, JavaScript and SQL Server. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in...
Software Engineer at QES
My client based in Stellenbosch is currently looking for a Solutions Engineer / Full-stack Developer to join them Hybrid work model Specifically, we need a skilled full-stack developer (or someone with a similar skillset) to join our South African Solutions...
Network Security Engineer
Join Our Tech Revolution: Become Our Next IT Maestro! Are you ready to groove with technology and make a real impact? We're on the lookout for a passionate and skilled IT Operations Specialist who thrives in a dynamic environment! If you have the experience and flair...
Mid / Senior Software Engineer & Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
Join a tech start-up improving lives in Africa by providing affordable solar-powered electricity and smartphones through a network of agents and merchants.The young, hardworking team values flexibility and output over office hours, emphasizing cost-efficiency and...
FullStack C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to own the role, manage traffic for development-related tasks, manage internal and external client expectations and maintain our WebFlo Software using C#, JavaScript and SQL Server. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in...
Software Engineer at QES – Western Cape Stellenbosch
My client based in Stellenbosch is currently looking for a Solutions Engineer / Full-stack Developer to join them Hybrid work model Specifically, we need a skilled full-stack developer (or someone with a similar skillset) to join our South African Solutions...
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