MTN SA, Huawei in SA’s first 5.5G mobile network trial
MTN South Africa, in strategic partnership with Huawei, has completed the first 5.5G network trial in South Africa at MTN’s head office in Johannesburg. 5.5G technology includes five key features: 10-gigabit experience; all-scenario Internet of Things; integrated...
Youth holds the key for African success
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Africa’s young population is key to the continent’s success in the digital economy - and forward-thinking countries are finding ways to leverage their passion and innovation. A panel discussion with government leaders...
Generative AI startups attract investment
In recent years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changing technology with immense potential across various industries. Subsequently, generative AI startups are rapidly gaining traction, and venture capital investors are keen to capitalize...
Establish sound financial habits to weather tough times
The Experian Consumer Default Index (CDI) showed a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) deterioration from 3.66 in September 2022 to 3.93 in December 2022, indicating that South African consumers remain under financial pressure. This drastic short-term deterioration in the...
Quantum computer for healthcare research unveiled
Cleveland Clinic and IBM have officially unveiled the first deployment of an onsite private sector IBM-managed quantum computer in the US. The IBM Quantum System One installed at Cleveland Clinic will be the first quantum computer in the world to be uniquely dedicated...
Remittances key in consumers’ financial planning
As global populations navigate macroeconomic headwinds, consumers expect remittances to play an even stronger role in their current and future financial planning. According to Western Union's inaugural Global Money Transfer Index, 64% of global money transfer...
NFC-ready POS terminals continue strong momentum
The market for NFC-ready POS terminals continued to show strong momentum in 2021 with annual shipments reaching an estimated 75,3-million units worldwide, according to new research from Berg Insight. The attach rate for NFC was highest in EU27+3 and North America,...
High tech leaders plan to grow revenue, despite economic uncertainty
Despite the current economic uncertainty, 72% of high tech leaders have plans to grow revenue in 2023, according a survey by Gartner. Furthermore, nearly half of those leaders believe they will be able to outperform their competition this year. The Gartner survey was...
Employees prioritise security on personal devices
While a recent EY Human risk study shows younger employees are less concerned about cybersecurity on work devices than on personal ones, statistics from Kaspersky mobile quest [Dis]connected reveals another issue regarding corporate cybersecurity. According to...
Nvidia aims to bring AI to every industry
ChatGPT is just the start of a rapid uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) across the board. With computing now advancing at what he called "lightspeed," Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has announced a broad set of partnerships with Google, Microsoft, Oracle and...
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RS Components grows embedded solutions
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has signed a global distribution agreement with Digilent, a leader in academic and research technology solutions. The agreement further augments the extensive portfolio of semiconductors and tools stocked by...
Data quality, governance assist with counterparty exposure
Financial institutions have become so complex and the products they sell have developed at such an accelerated pace that their internal risk infrastructure has been unable to keep up. In such tumultuous economic conditions, counter party risk management (where the...
The importance of embracing digital change
Digital has moved beyond the buzzword stage and has transformed into being the vocal point of the organisation, writes Chris Daffy, chief commercial officer of MobileData. The [digital] evolution is now a practical reality and organisations need to embrace the...
AR turns the world into an interactive billboard
Johan Walters, head of C2C Labs, talks about the marketing opportunities for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Augmented reality campaigns are taking off internationally with progressive brands using the technology to turn every available surface into a...
Infographics boost AI user adoption
They used to say a picture paints a thousand words, writes Gustav Piater, sales and marketing director of AIGS. Now they just hand you a picture. Infographics have all but taken over the Internet, social media and marketing. After starting out as strange bedfellows,...
African growth slow but steady
East Africa's economy has continued to grow despite the adverse effects of drought being felt across the region. The latest report from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Economic Insight: Africa Q1 2017, points out that authorities...
FNB offers life cover on digital platforms
FNB Life has taken the next step in its digital evolution by giving customers the option to take up and manage life insurance through the FNB banking app and online banking. By logging into their profiles, choosing the insurance option, answering medical questions and...
Experience management from Ruckus Wireless
Ruckus Wireless, a part of Brocade, have has the availability of version 3.5 of its SmartZone operating system (OS). The new release powers the company's controller portfolio, including the SmartZone 300 (SZ300) high-scale control and management appliance, which was...
Network, smartphone sales dive ZTE revenue
ZTE has posted a 27,8% rise in first-quarter profit as the company increased sales of carrier network solutions and smartphones. Net profit attributable to holders of ordinary shares of the listed company jumped to RMB 1,21-billion in the first three months, according...
Enterprise, cloud drive Veeam growth
Veeam Software has announced another record quarter, fueled by gains in enterprise and cloud revenues. During the first quarter of 2017, Veeam recorded a 33% year on year increase in total bookings revenue while enterprise new license bookings grew 17% annually. Cloud...
Technical Data Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Identify, gather, analyse and document user stories and translate into high level technical specifications and designs as the next Technical Data Business Analyst wanted by a leading Independent Asset Management Firm. You will take ownership of the...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
My client in the Investment Sector is looking for a Data Engineer to join their Data Science & Quantitative Analytics team. You will be handling database architecture, data flow and data processes- integrating 3rd party systems for investment research and business...
Backend Developer (Golang Specialist)
Join a cutting-edge Software Development company specialising in Fintech Solutions.Accelerate your career by working on innovative projects in a start-up environment. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your Golang expertise and be part of a dynamic team shaping...
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Agile Project Manager
Looking for a highly-skilled Agile Project Manager to ensure successful implementation of Agile in software projects with improved quality in accordance with business needs and strategic goals. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTech5 years in a...
Backend Developer (Golang Specialist) – Remote Remote
Join a cutting-edge Software Development company specialising in Fintech Solutions.Accelerate your career by working on innovative projects in a start-up environment. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your Golang expertise and be part of a dynamic team shaping...
IT Support Engineer (Team Leader) – Western Cape Cape Town
The duties includes all the processes and activities to design, create, deliver, and support IT services. Minimum Requirements:Good experience in an IT Support environment, preferably in product/application support. Good attitude & “hunger” to learn. Strong...
Agile Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Software Testing Learnership Programme at Geeks4learning
Join the Geeks4Learning Software Testing Learnership Programme!Are you a recent South African matriculant with a passion for IT and software development?This is your opportunity to kickstart a career in software testing and development with a 12-month learnership...
Data Engineer (Azure, AWS, GCP)
ENVIRONMENT:ASSIST with the design & build of a modern, automated, even-based communications platform as the next Data Engineer sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm. Collaborating with relevant IT Heads, Engineering Leads and Product Owners, you...
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