Microsoft to equip 1m SA youth with AI, cybersecurity skills
Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Microsoft will train one million young South Africans in useful digital skills within the next 12 months. Lillian Barnard, president of Microsoft Africa, today told delegates at the Microsoft AI Tour in Sandton that...
Tech industry struggles to meet net zero targets
In 2024, the average global temperature exceeded the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold above pre-industrial levels for the first time - and companies around the world are being urged to speed up their net zero efforts to curtail the impact of worsening climate conditions....
Webb observations prove galaxies transformed the early universe
In the early universe, the gas between stars and galaxies was opaque – energetic starlight could not penetrate it. But 1-billion years after the big bang, the gas had become completely transparent. Why? New data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has pinpointed...
Edge comes of age as a business enabler
Kathy Gibson reports - Edge computing is no longer a future vision, but a reality for organisations looking to drive business outcomes. This focus on business advantage is important to the success of edge implementation, says Lauren Wortmann, vice-president:...
Load shedding weighs on manufacturer confidence
Confidence levels in the manufacturing sector remain near the low points reached during previous business cycles, as load shedding weighs on sentiment, the Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey shows. Although sentiment has improved significantly since the record low recorded...
Private network spend set to surge
Enterprise spend on private networks will near $10-billion globally by 2028; rising from $1-billion in 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. Growing by 722%, the three verticals driving the market were identified as: * Manufacturing - 35% * Energy -...
Addressing SADC’s cross-border payments dilemma
With a population spanning almost 400-million people across 16 countries, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has the widest-reaching regional bloc in Africa, holding massive appeal for trade exchanges to strengthen economies and benefit communities....
Single-vendor SASE revenue on the rise
The portion of the SASE market where vendors offer both SD-WAN and SSE (security service edge) solutions grew an impressive 55% year-over-year (Y/Y) in 1Q 2023, according to a report from Dell'Oro Group. By doing so, single-vendor SASE overtook the multi-vendor SASE...
CFOs plan to retain organic growth funding levels
Rising prices and interest rates along with other economic factors beyond a company's control are leading chief financial officers (CFOs) to show the most concern about profitable growth, inflation, and balance sheet health in 2023, according to a survey by Gartner....
Search interest in NFTs drops
Search interest in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) peaked at 100 for the week 19 to 25 June 2022. Fast forward to a year later, and the score has plummeted to a low of 32 during the week of 4 to 10 June 2023 - a massive 68% fall in the measure. BanklessTimes CEO Jonathan...
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Exclusive Books launches app for book lovers
Exclusive Books has launched an app for book lovers, putting all things bookish right at its customers' fingertips. The app sends users special offers, alerts them to in-store promotions and activities, and allows Exclusive Books' Fanatics members to link their...
Kaspersky launches Free IoT device scanner
Kaspersky Lab has released a beta version of its solution for the "smart" home and the Internet of Things -- Kaspersky IoT Scanner. This free application for the Android platform scans the home Wi-Fi network, informing the user about the devices connected to it and...
VMware helps to modernise the data centre
At VMworld 2017, VMware has announced new releases of VMware Integrated OpenStack and VMware vRealize Network Insight to help customers modernise their data centres to increase business and developer agility while introducing increased networking and security...
Veeam Availability Suite for VMware Cloud on AWS
Cloud adoption is soaring. According to IDC, worldwide spending on public cloud computing will increase from $67-billion in 2015 to $162-billion in 2020, attaining a 19% CAGR. The cloud is here to stay, and it's only going to become more important. As enterprises move...
Hitachi enhances unified compute platform offerings
Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has announced Hitachi Unified Compute Platform (UCP) RS series, a fully integrated, software-defined data center (SDDC) rack-scale platform, powered by VMware Cloud Foundation. Hitachi UCP RS enables customers to embrace hybrid cloud for...
IoT.nxt attains Microsoft Gold partner status
South African innovators in Internet of Things technology, IoT.nxt, achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status for data platform this month, less than a year since the company was recognised as a Silver Partner last year. The company joins 68 other Gold Partners for data...
Can addictive apps rob us of ‘reality’?
The rise of mixed reality technologies will create an unprecedented opportunity for consumers to customise their own realities. Martin Walshaw, Senior Systems Engineer for F5 Networks, explores the social impact on South Africa The increasing apprehension surrounding...
Tinnitus? Noise reduction technology can help
Tinnitus -- the ringing in one's ears. But it's not always a ringing sound. Some people say it's a buzzing, hissing, roaring clicking noise. Some say it sounds like the buzz of cicadas or chirruping of crickets. Many sufferers, however, report that the noise in their...
Mauritius gains ground as the gateway to Africa
In the race between Mauritius and South Africa for the most investor-friendly regime, South Africa's island rival is gaining ground. Five years ago, South Africa and Mauritius were actively vying to be positioned as the gateway to Africa. Since then, political...
A tailored ERP approach can make all the difference
A strategically integrated ERP solution, brought in at a reasonable cost and level of complexity suitable to business needs, will add value to any business, across any industry. This is according to executive leadership at dormakaba, a leading global manufacturer of...
Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for an Analyst/Associate to join their team! You would be tasked with assisting senior investment bankers with global advisory services, including M&A, strategy, and financing solutions for clients. This role involves supporting transaction...
Linux Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role purpose:As a Linux Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the reliability, stability, and scalability of production-level systems. This will involve monitoring and alerting on systems, conducting risk analysis to ensure optimal uptime, and automating...
System Controller – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced System Controller at their organizationOur client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced System Controller at their...
Senior Developer (Power BI, .NET, Full Stack) (CPT/JHB Hybrid) (Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Software Solutions Specialist seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Developer to fill a 12-Month Contract role. You will join a team responsible for collecting, interpreting and displaying the data in a way that will provide...
Senior Systems Core Administrator
Position Description:The Senior Systems Core Administrator is responsible for integration of complex and customized proprietary products and making these services fast and reliable at all times. The position requires the combination of software integration networking...
Senior Solution Architects
We are seeking X2 Senior Managed Service Solution Architects who will play a pivotal role within iOCO; being responsible for crafting comprehensive and innovative solutions in response to client requirements, particularly those outlined in Request for Proposals (RFPs)...
Senior Developer (Power BI, .NET, Full Stack) (CPT/JHB Hybrid) (Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Software Solutions Specialist seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Developer to fill a 12-Month Contract role. You will join a team responsible for collecting, interpreting and displaying the data in a way that will provide...
Senior Systems Core Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior Solution Architects – Gauteng Gauteng
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Project Manager (Software) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
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