Legal reforms needed to unlock wind energy future
As South Africa continues its journey toward a sustainable energy future, wind energy has emerged as a crucial element of the country’s renewable energy mix. With its rich wind resources and increasing demand for clean energy, the sector is well-positioned to...
RAG gains prominence in GenAI discussions
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is becoming a critical focus in company discussions about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), as organisations look to leverage real-time external data to contextualise and refine the accuracy of generated responses....
Bridging the digital divide in civil society a work in progress
In 2019, the World Bank dubbed South Africa the world's most unequal country. Since then, people across the country and the African continent continue to face a myriad of daily challenges with a newer form of disparity -- the digital divide -- contributing to the...
Public cloud set for growth, but challenges remain
The public cloud market will top more than $1-trillion worldwide by 2026, according to Forrester's Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2022 To 2026. As this market matures, however, more moderate public cloud growth will be influenced by several factors: intense competition...
AI, ML, robotics could mitigate supply chain disruptions
Technology has always had a significant impact on supply chains. In 2023, it is going to be more important than ever as the "Great Supply Chain Disruption" continues to challenge organisations around the world. This is according to SAPICS (The Professional Body for...
Pollution in China poses new health threats
China is a night-time "hot-spot" for the production of nitrate radicals (PNO3) that could have a major impact on health-threatening ozone and fine particulates (PM2.5) in the atmosphere, a new study reveals. The country has experienced a rapid increase in nocturnal...
Africa emerges from holiday season with low Covid toll
Africa is emerging from the New Year travel season without a significant upsurge in Covid-19 for the first time since the start of the pandemic. A total of 20 552 new cases were recorded in the first three weeks of January 2023, a 97% slump compared with the same...
ISPs call for easier access to licencing
South Africa's ICT sector could make a bigger contribution to GDP and BEE if the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) issued an "invitation to apply" (ITA) for individual electronic communications services (IECS) and individual electronic...
Young scientists aim to use data analytics to improve life
Using data analytics to help combat disease, create intelligent transport systems with self-driving vehicles and smart cities, and improve the quality of manufactured goods - these are just some of the research areas to be explored by the first cohort of Masters...
Scammers target the unemployed
The Department of Employment and Labour has noted with concern of yet another scam titled "youth employment program" that make unrealistic promises to the unemployed. The department does not have a youth employment programme but, with unemployment in South Africa at...
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Cloud brokerages an invaluable business tool
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Dell EMC hosts first META Executive Partner Summit 2017
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Smith appointed as Riverbed regional director
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RDB Consulting partner on Univerexport deal
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T-Systems SA wins two SAP Partner Awards
T-Systems South Africa has received two SAP Partner Awards, including the coveted MD's Award, for its role in transforming clients' businesses and accelerating innovation in Africa. "We're delighted to have picked up two awards," says Shubna Harilal, head of SAP sales...
Seychelles Xerox distributor VCS celebrates 25 years
The VCS Group of Companies celebrated its 25th Anniversary at a red carpet event at the Kempinski Seychelles Resort in Mahé, which was attended by over 200 employees and guests. VCS, A Xerox distributor, is also accredited to provide managed print services (MPS),...
Cisco, IBM speed digital and cloud transformation
Cisco and IBM have announced new solutions for VersaStack, converged infrastructure jointly developed by the two companies. VersaStack helps organisations reduce complexity and automate processes to accelerate the delivery of applications. The additional technologies...
Weaponised IoT attacks: what does the future hold?
The explosion of connected devices onto our networks is fuelling our imaginations and inspiring incredible visions for the future. There is limitless potential in being able to connect and integrate our cars, houses, appliances, and everything else we own. We're...
How to be successful with IoT and big data in the cloud
It is predicted that by 2020, 25 billion devices will be connected to IoT and 600 zettabytes of information will be sitting in the cloud. The cloud is the big enabler if you want to leverage the new IoT economy in business. Cloud has created the capacity, scalability...
CRM & Data Analyst
ENVIRONMENTOur client is all about blending technology and data to support a dynamic hospitality group with properties in South Africa, the UK, Italy, and Europe. They handle everything from tech and digital design to software engineering and data management. They're...
Enterprise Architect
The role overall plans, defines, governs and implements overarching enterprise guiding principles, standards and policies, maintenance and upkeep of networks and services. Specifically designs, develops, modifies, adapts and implements short and long-term solutions to...
Application Support Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an Intermediate Application Support Analyst to join them on a 6 month - 1 year contract IT Responsibilities Performing impact assessments on BAU changes and support requests received from business, clients and...
CRM & Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENTOur client is all about blending technology and data to support a dynamic hospitality group with properties in South Africa, the UK, Italy, and Europe. They handle everything from tech and digital design to software engineering and data management. They're...
Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
The role overall plans, defines, governs and implements overarching enterprise guiding principles, standards and policies, maintenance and upkeep of networks and services. Specifically designs, develops, modifies, adapts and implements short and long-term solutions to...
Application Support Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an Intermediate Application Support Analyst to join them on a 6 month - 1 year contract IT Responsibilities Performing impact assessments on BAU changes and support requests received from business, clients and...
IT DESKTOP SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
A great opportunity for a top performing IT Desktop Support Technician to join our professional team, reporting to the IT Systems Administrator. Key Responsibilities:• Day to day support of end users and remote users.• Ensure system security and backup.• Hardware -...
BI Business Analyst (Master Data)
About Us:iOCO is a leading technology solutions provider, delivering innovative and data-driven solutions to our clients. We are seeking a skilled BI Business Analyst to join our team, where you will play a key role in ensuring data governance, quality, and master...
Project Manager at Qes
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager to join them on a 12 month contract / 5 days onsite a week / based in Woodstock Position Summary: Senior IT Project Manager Industry: Supply Chain Job category: IT-Project Management...
IT DESKTOP SUPPORT TECHNICIAN – Western Cape Lemoenkloof
A great opportunity for a top performing IT Desktop Support Technician to join our professional team, reporting to the IT Systems Administrator. Key Responsibilities:• Day to day support of end users and remote users.• Ensure system security and backup.• Hardware -...
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