VC funding above $2trn since 2020
Although global venture capital (VC) funding activity significantly slowed down after reaching a peak in 2021, companies and startups still raised close to $550-billion over the past two years, pushing the five-year total to impressive highs. According to data...
Webb reveals the smallest asteroids yet found
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope now includes asteroids on its list of objects studied and secrets revealed. A team led by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge repurposed Webb’s observations of a distant star to reveal a...
Hybrid working reduces carbon emissions
New research by IWG in partnership with Arup reveals working closer to home can significantly reduce carbon emissions in major cities across UK and US, with reductions of up to 70% in Manchester and 87% in Los Angeles recorded. Daily commuting to city centre offices...
SA ranks bottom in Allianz Global Pension Report
Allianz has released the second edition of its Global Pension Report which analyses 75 pension systems around the globe using its proprietary Allianz Pension Index (API). The index consists of three pillars: Analysis of basic demographic and fiscal conditions; a...
Every third user in SA has nicknames for their gadgets
Nearly every third respondent (30%) from South Africa gives a nickname to their personal and home devices - with smartphones topping the list - according to a Kaspersky "Digital Superstitions" survey about people's attitudes toward modern technologies and gadgets....
How concerned should SA be about developments in AI?
The concept of the AI Singularity, where machines become self-aware, is cause for some concern among several prominent researchers and thought leaders. While the concerns may seem worlds away for most South Africans, they are real and South African universities should...
What India’s population rise means for supply chains
India now has a larger population than China, with implications for supply chains that stretch beyond the region. This is according to Oliver Chapman, CEO of OCI, noting that India has overtaken China as the most populous nation in the world according to United...
Denmark tops World Citizenship Report
Denmark, Switzerland and Finland took the top three spots in the 2023 World Citizenship Report, which ranks 188 countries across five key motivators defining citizenship for the global citizen. Published by CS Global Partners, the World Citizenship Report showcases...
Hackathon to pay €16k for ideas to level up ride hailing
global mobility and urban services platform inDrive, is launching its inaugural annual global hackathon, inCode 2023, with €16 000 up for grabs for the top ideas to make ride-hailing safer and more inclusive. InDrive invites the world's top tech talent to register...
Twitter influencers punt AutoGPT as ‘next big thing’ in AI
AutoGPT - an open-source experimental AI agent which can autonomously perform tasks such as Internet search, planning, coding, and debugging - has emerged as the top trend on Twitter since the second week of April, according to GlobalData's Social Media Analytics...
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FNB named Best Retail Bank in Southern Africa
First National Bank (FNB) has been awarded the accolade of Best Retail Bank in Southern Africa at the recent annual Banker Africa - Southern Africa Awards 2017. According to Banker Africa, the Banker Africa Awards recognise financial institutions that offer...
IoT a critical driver for a traffic control
The total cost of road traffic accidents across South Africa's roads was estimated at R142,95-billion in 2016, equating to 3,4% of GDP in that year. With Easter holidays approaching, these figures could increase if no effective drastic measures are taken. "These...
OutSystems recognised as a mobile low-code leader
Low-code application developer OutSystems has been recognised as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Mobile Low-Code Development Platforms, Q1 2017. "One of the keys to simplifying digital transformation, is the ability to deploy solutions seamlessly across web and...
Software communities can create jobs
The South African economy is at a tipping point. Slow economic growth and the recent downgrading of the sovereign rating has dire consequences for job creation and business growth. In times like these, businesses start looking at where they can cut costs and jobs are...
Dobroflot fishing fleet connects with Orange
Russian fishing fleet operator Dobroflot Corporate Group has chosen a fully-managed maritime satellite solution from Orange Business Services to connect its 14 vessels and onshore operations. The solution makes it possible to access business-critical applications...
Sage One Payroll launches in Kenya
Sage has announced that Sage One Payroll is now available in Kenya. The cloud solution integrates with Sage One Accounting, offering a complete business solution for start-up and small businesses. Sage One Payroll is a smart online payroll solution that can be...
Don’t buy stolen data
Customer databases are one of a company's most important assets, and nowhere is this more true than in organisations whose core business is lead generation and database sales. Databases are popular, as emails are inexpensive, easy to distribute, and are a highly...
dormakaba redefines dynamic Workforce Management solutions
dormakaba South Africa, with its recent acquisition of AWM360 Data Systems, is growing to provide an even more dynamic ecosystem to clients. AWM360 Data Systems has provided the organisation with the extra local boost it needed to expand its offering and support...
Nerds On Site brings cloud to SMEs
Nerds On Site, which solves technology headaches for South African SMEs, has added Gabsten Technologies' CloudProtect solution to its line-up, bringing a much needed cloud backup and recovery capability to its clients. CloudProtect is cost effective, easy to use and...
Paratus fibre network expands in Namibia
Paratus Telecom, the largest privately owned pan-African telecoms operator, has invested more than R20-million in its fibre network in Windhoek and is fast expanding. As part of its fibre expansion programme, Paratus Telecom plans to invest a total of more than...
Business Process Analyst (Cape Town and USA) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Join our client as a Business Process Champion! They are on the lookout for a talented and experienced Business Process Analyst to play a vital role in their Business Process and Improvements portfolio. The right candidate will be a process-oriented...
System Analyst
Our client, a leading research university, is seeking a Systems Analyst to join their team. The successful candidate will work closely with system users to analyze, gather, and understand their systems and process requirements. They will also design and maintain...
IT Operations Specialist
The IT Operations Specialist maintains critical operational master data and performs standard operational processes for subsidiaries in all geographical regions. Responsibilities include process documentation, testing, monitoring, analyzing and closely collaborating...
System Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client, a leading research university, is seeking a Systems Analyst to join their team. The successful candidate will work closely with system users to analyze, gather, and understand their systems and process requirements. They will also design and maintain...
IT Operations Specialist – Eastern Cape Gqebera
The IT Operations Specialist maintains critical operational master data and performs standard operational processes for subsidiaries in all geographical regions. Responsibilities include process documentation, testing, monitoring, analyzing and closely collaborating...
ServiceNow Developer (Reporting/AI) Hybrid Contract (2724) TB
Develop your own analytics and reports on Service Now platform. Align with stakeholders to deliver their desired reports. Use your ServiceNow experience to exercise governance on the reporting developments. Test and deploy your solutions with our Agile...
Functional Tester
Person will test all the functionalities to make sure everything is still working after the product is reconfigured.Financial and Insurance background is required4 Years experience working as Functional TesterAble to work under pressure Desired Skills: Jira Functional...
ServiceNow Developer (Reporting/AI) Hybrid Contract (2724) TB – Gauteng Midrand
Develop your own analytics and reports on Service Now platform. Align with stakeholders to deliver their desired reports. Use your ServiceNow experience to exercise governance on the reporting developments. Test and deploy your solutions with our Agile...
Functional Tester – Remote Remote
Person will test all the functionalities to make sure everything is still working after the product is reconfigured.Financial and Insurance background is required4 Years experience working as Functional TesterAble to work under pressure Desired Skills: Jira Functional...
Agile Project Manager (Remote)
ENVIRONMENTJOIN the growing team of a dynamic provider of Tailored Digital Solutions seeking your expertise as an Agile Project Manager. Working closely with a small team of Devs and the client's Project Managers, you will run various ceremonies including sprint...
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