Emerging smart sensor applications in industrial IoT
The old Internet-of-Things adage: “you can’t improve what you can’t measure” couldn’t be more relevant to the industrial sector. By Dr Jack Howley, technology analyst at IDTechEx With technology adoption in mining, manufacturing, and logistics industries driven by the...
Unofficial GenAI tools will help solve customer service issues
By 2027, 40% of all customer service issues will be fully resolved by unofficial third-party tools powered by GenAI, according to Gartner. Consumers are increasingly adopting unofficial third-party GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Apple...
European ICT spend set to be resilient in 2023
ICT spending in Europe is expected to grow by 2,8% YoY in 2023 in constant currency terms, reaching $1184,5-billion, says International Data Corporation (IDC). The research organisation’s Worldwide Black Book: Live Edition says that despite the challenging...
Nashua celebrates 50-year milestone
Nashua has celebrated its 50th birthday, having opened its doors in 1973 as a specialist in the sale and service of liquid toner copiers. When Nashua was founded, faxes were rare and expensive, only the biggest companies had mainframes, and copiers were cutting-edge...
Mobile money exceeds expectations, hits $1,26trn transaction value
Mobile money services are growing faster than predicted around the globe, as digital services continue to rise in popularity, according to the GSMA's annual "State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023". The report, published annually by the GSMA and funded by...
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...
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The role of optimisation in 5G networks
5G will bring about a significant change in the ability to meet increasingly complex consumer demands, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. As we all know, 4G and LTE are designed to improve capacity, user data-rates, spectrum usage and latency....
e4 launches virtual app for FICA processing
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Choosing the best-suited cloud strategy for your organization
There is general shift by most organisations from traditional IT to the big public cloud, allowing them to respond better and faster to both business and customer needs. According to Dennis Naidoo, senior systems engineer: Middle East, Africa and Turkey at Tintri, a...
Software testing helps Vula Mobile deliver medical care
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Safety management and reporting software for IAG
Ideagen, a supplier of information management software to organisations in highly regulated industries, has secured a contract to provide International Airlines Group (IAG) with a safety and risk management and reporting software solution. IAG, parent company of Aer...
Generating energy value and creating agility is key
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Digital Skills Academy steps up global growth
Digital Skills Academy, an institution offering advanced ICT training for working professionals, has expanded its reach to 25 countries in six continents across the globe as demand grows for ongoing ICT skills development in the workplace. The Academy's 2016 Impact...
Redstor restores student data after fire
Founded in 1963 as a comprehensive school and established as an academy in 2011, The Academy, Selsey forms part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). This trust is the largest Multi-Academy Trust in the South of England comprising over 40 Primary and Secondary...
Fujitsu and Oracle launch Fujitsu SPARC M12 servers
Fujitsu and Oracle have announced the launch of Fujitsu SPARC M12, a new lineup of enterprise servers now available worldwide. Featuring Fujitsu's new SPARC64 XII processor, Fujitsu SPARC M12 servers achieve the world's highest per CPU core performance(1) in...
Keeping employees motivated through public holidays
For most, a series of closely grouped public holidays present a highly anticipated opportunity for a mini-holiday. However, the number of public holidays celebrated in South Africa during the course of April and early May this year, could pose a series of challenges...
Data Engineer with Commerce Background (PowerApps and PowerBI)
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong background in Power BI, Power Apps, and Azure for our client in the Banking Industry. This role requires leadership skills, as the ideal candidate will have experience leading a [URL Removed] Requirements:...
Web Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solutions company in Pretoria is seeking a Web Developer skilled in various web development languages to create responsive and adaptive user interfaces for both internal and public-facing web applications. The company's websites and...
IS Support Specialist (Nightshift) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Claremont
ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical & solutions driven IS Support Specialist is sought by a dynamic Fund Management Firm to perform critical operations, configurations, and maintenance on production systems. Your role will involve tracking, managing, and reporting on...
Data Engineer with Commerce Background (PowerApps and PowerBI) – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong background in Power BI, Power Apps, and Azure for our client in the Banking Industry. This role requires leadership skills, as the ideal candidate will have experience leading a [URL Removed] Requirements:...
Web Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solutions company in Pretoria is seeking a Web Developer skilled in various web development languages to create responsive and adaptive user interfaces for both internal and public-facing web applications. The company's websites and...
Senior Software Developer
Purpose of the role As a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in various programming languages, the individual will contribute to the creation, deployment, and oversight of technology-centric software solutions. They will be responsible for developing...
Feature Analyst
Clarify business requirements and translating the requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria. Assist with the mapping of User journeys. Create relevant user stories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams comprised of product management, / UX, technology,...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Strijdompark
Purpose of the role As a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in various programming languages, the individual will contribute to the creation, deployment, and oversight of technology-centric software solutions. They will be responsible for developing...
Feature Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Clarify business requirements and translating the requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria. Assist with the mapping of User journeys. Create relevant user stories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams comprised of product management, / UX, technology,...
Senior Project Manager (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Immersive Business Design Solutions seeks the expertise of a Senior Project Manager to join its Operations Division where you will take charge of managing client expectations around delivery and team resourcing. You will serve as the...
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