The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

It’s official: ‘very strong’ El Nino now likely

NOAA’s National Weather Service has announced that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific, and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall....

Paratus completes East-West Africa fibre route

Paratus Group has completed its East-West Africa fibre route, offering a fast and resilient link to anywhere in the world from anywhere in the southern African region. The Paratus East-West route, the first coast-to-coast terrestrial route using Paratus built fibre...

AI plays a role in protecting biodiversity

AI and biodiversity both thrive on complexity. For AI, massive amounts of data fuel machine learning models, helping them to recognise patterns, make predictions and solve problems. In most cases, the richer and more diverse the data, the smarter and more adaptive AI...

Gaming app install ad spend close to $27bn despite slowdown

AppsFlyer's State of Gaming App Marketing report indicates that as the post-Covid era unfolds, a digital slowdown - or return to pre-Covid conditions - is occuring in the industry. The report is an in-depth study of key gaming trends for app developers, marketers, and...

NASA develops quantum detector that counts single photons

Quantum computers hold the promise of operating millions of times faster than conventional computers. But to communicate over long distances, quantum computers will need a dedicated quantum communications network. To help form such a network, a device has been...

African smartphone market declines

Africa's smartphone market declined for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q4 2022, with shipments down 17,8% year on year (YoY) to 17,6-million units. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), with the firm's Worldwide Quarterly...

So who’s going to recycle solar panels in 30 years’ time?

With more than R2,2-billion worth of solar panels imported into South Africa during the first half of 2022, and the pace of imports set to increase dramatically as the country's energy crisis mounts, the overlooked problem of recycling these panels could result in an...

The challenges facing women in the tech industry

A new global survey to coincide with International Women's Day reveals that parity for women in technology-related positions and industries is still a way off, and suggests that Covid-19, along with a skills shortage, has had a major role to play in blocking women's...

Power, security bring new opportunities for Mustek

Alternative energy is a big opportunity for IT distributor Mustek, which today announced its interim results for the half-year ended 31 December 2022. Hein Engelbrecht, CEO of the Mustek group, says the green energy opportunity is already contributing about 10% to the...

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Human, technology relationships will bridge digital skills gap

A mature and responsible relationship between humans and technology will bridge the digital skills divide, guiding people from digital refugees to digital citizens. This was one of the topics of conversation at a technology gathering in Johannesburg recently. Hosted...

Mars candidate joins SAP Africa

SAP Africa, has appointed Dr Adriana Marais to take on the role as head of innovation. Based at head office in Johannesburg, Dr Marais will lead the IoT Lab, the Co-Innovation Lab initiatives, as well as other innovation streams for SAP while taking the company's...

Aspect Software launches Aspect Via in Europe

Aspect Software is celebrating the European launch of its 100% cloud-based Customer Engagement Centre (CEC) platform, Aspect Via. Available to all verticals in the UK and Europe, Aspect Via's launch marks the company's aggressive global expansion plans. Aspect Via is...

Dell unveils entry-level thin client

Dell has announced its lightest, smallest and most power-efficient thin client that offers superb performance and manageability for task and basic productivity users. Compatible with Citrix, Microsoft and VMware virtual workspace environments, the Wyse 3040 thin...

SA Florist improves efficiency with BrandChat

SA Florist has deployed BrandChat to improve efficiencies throughout its supply chain. BrandChat, a tool that is transforming how businesses interact using multiple messaging platforms, will help SA Florist continue to deliver a world-class customer experience....

What does the King IV mean for compliance officers?

The fourth edition of the King Report on Good Governance (King IVTM), released late 2016, is the new benchmark for corporate governance in South Africa. Key changes in this fourth edition include fewer principles, clearer differentiation between principles, practices...

XaaS benefits SA businesses

From infrastructure to disaster recovery, platform to software, virtual desktops to applications and customer relationship management, there are a massive amount of business services now available off-premise as cloud-based solutions. "IT itself has transitioned from...

Better public sector financial management

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and The School of Government at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) have launched a post-graduate qualification in public sector financial management aimed specifically at senior managers and chief...

Kyocera Workflow Manager enhances processes

Kyocera Document Solutions Europe has launched Kyocera Workflow Manager, an entry-level document management software product that streamlines business-critical document processes for enterprises. Kyocera Workflow Manager is designed to address the needs of small...

LG wins at Red Dot awards

LG Electronics (LG) was a big winner at this year's Red Dot Design Awards, earning an impressive 20 total Red Dot Awards for excellence in design, including two Best of the Best awards. The top Best of the Best awards were given to LG's Signature OLED TV W and Smart...

Senior Microsoft Engineer (M365 & Azure)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Engineer (M365 Azure) professional that has a deep understanding of Azure architecture, M365 products such as Intune, SCCM, MIM (preference), PowerShell, and the SharePoint suite. You'll be responsible for designing,...

Integration developer

This position involves leading projects focused on the transfer and integration of large volumes of data across various enterprise systems, ensuring efficient andreliable data flow. Key Responsibilities:Design and implement integration mappings to facilitateseamless...

Integrated Security System Solution Architect

We are seeking an experienced Integrated Security System Solution Architect to join our dynamic IT Infrastructure team based in Bryanston, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing end-to-end security solutions...

Websphere Server Application Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Do you want to work with one of the largest Tech Giants in the world? Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned Websphere Server Application Engineer for a fantastic hybrid role based in Sandton. Requirements: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)Installing,...

Senior Microsoft Engineer (M365 & Azure) – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Engineer (M365 Azure) professional that has a deep understanding of Azure architecture, M365 products such as Intune, SCCM, MIM (preference), PowerShell, and the SharePoint suite. You'll be responsible for designing,...

Integration developer – Gauteng Bedford

This position involves leading projects focused on the transfer and integration of large volumes of data across various enterprise systems, ensuring efficient andreliable data flow. Key Responsibilities:Design and implement integration mappings to facilitateseamless...

Integrated Security System Solution Architect – Gauteng Bryanston

We are seeking an experienced Integrated Security System Solution Architect to join our dynamic IT Infrastructure team based in Bryanston, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing end-to-end security solutions...

Business Analyst – Sandton

ROLE OVERVIEW Business analysts are responsible for using data to inform strategic business decisions. This requires a robust understanding of the business and includes identifying and investigating potential problems or opportunities in the business and suggesting...

Senior Automation Tester

Actively participate in planning, estimating, and sizing products, features, and stories for delivery.Ensure the delivery of well-structured, standard-designed quality assurance solutions within the agreed timelines with the delivery team.Report and manage issue...

Integration developer

This position involves leading projects focused on the transfer and integration of large volumes of data across various enterprise systems, ensuring efficient andreliable data flow. Key Responsibilities:Design and implement integration mappings to facilitateseamless...

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