Microsoft works with IOM on climate-driven displacement
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Microsoft have teamed up to address climate-induced displacement by harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and data insights. Through innovative pilot projects with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab in the Maldives,...
Meteoric growth ahead for data analytics
The exponential growth of data, driven by IoT, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, is transforming how businesses operate and make decisions. Against this backdrop, the total data analytics market is forecasted to be worth $190-billion in...
SA’s biggest mall-based gaming tournament kicks off
Five months, seven malls, one national finale! Gamers … are you ready … for the SHIFT Gaming Experience, one of the largest national gaming tournaments in South Africa. Sponsored by MTN and Hyprop – and hosted in partnership with Computer Mania, Gizzu, and Redragon –...
Checkmate! How cybercriminals catch chess players in a gambit
Along with the growing number of chess players online, the risk of related cyberattacks are also increasing with Kaspersky cybersecurity experts discovering that chess players have been targeted by a range of different attacks from cybercriminals spreading malicious...
Intel, Arm collaborate on leading-edge SoC design
Intel Foundry Services (IFS) and Arm have announced a multigeneration agreement to enable chip designers to build low-power compute system-on-chips (SoCs) on the Intel 18A process. The collaboration will focus on mobile SoC designs first, but allows for potential...
Cassava Technologies ups investment in SA
In support of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s investment initiative, Cassava Technologies has pledged a total of R4,5-billion in investment in South Africa at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC). The investment will be made through Cassava’s business...
Hamilton Ratshefola dies
Gijima has confirmed the death of its group chief executive, Hamilton Ratshefola, at the age of 56, following a short illness. “Gijima, its shareholders, board, executive, staff and the ICT industry have undoubtedly lost a par-excellence leader, a friend, a mentor and...
African CEOs need to view cyber risks more seriously
Twenty six percent of CEOs in Africa believe their companies will be exposed to cyber risk in the next 12 months - and 33% think it will only happen in the next five years. This indicates that among CEOs in Africa, cyber risks are not considered a major risk compared...
It’s time to close the innovation gap
Businesses worldwide are confident in the strength of their organisation’s innovation in the face of current global challenges – 84% say that their company has a vibrant culture of innovation (68% in South Africa) – but Dell’s new Innovation Index shows that there is...
Cybersecurity’s underestimated role as a business enabler
New research from Trend Micro reveals that while global organisations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets this year, 90% of African companies have neglected to put cybersecurity protocols in place. “Organisations would do well to reconsider the importance of...
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Mobile solution manages yard and vehicles
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Execution key to digital success
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BMS the foundation for an Industry 4.0 strategy
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Grey imports, monetary policy hit East Africa PC market
The East Africa PC market - comprising Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda - declined -8,6% year on year in Q4 2016, according to the latest figures compiled by International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting services firm says...
Fillip for African energy production
At the Africa CEO Forum, AFD Group - in partnership with the European Union - unveiled the "African Renewable Energy Scale-Up facility", designed to boost private sector investment in on-grid and off-grid renewable energy production in Africa. In order to meet...
Critical infrastructure protection gets a boost
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Three reasons businesses are still afraid of the cloud
Every business can derive significant benefit from the cloud. Why, then, do so many businesses fail to do so - even with the help of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)? Aptronics' business development manager Ian Russell sat down with David Funnell, cloud provider programme...
Firewall as a service aids cloud security
It's time to take advantage of the full capability of the cloud to ensure uptime, scalability and reduced risk, says Ralph Berndt, director of sales at Syrex. In July 2016, Gartner introduced Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) as a new technology segment, entering it into...
VAST Networks picks Cape to monitor WiFi performance
VAST Networks, South Africa's first open access and leading WiFi provider has partnered with Cape, the WiFi monitoring company to deliver superior WiFi performance to locations across South Africa. Cape's Sensors and Dashboard will assist VAST Networks in proactively...
The rise of the information activist
Explosion of data, computing power and the rise of the information activists, are the top three distinctive and challenging trends in the business intelligence (BI) space in 2017, says Adam Barrie-Smith Cape Town branch manager and expert services llead at South...
Data Scientist (Credit Risk)
Established credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Scientist.An established credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Scientist. The candidate must have Completed BSc Honours...
Systems Analyst I Contract at IQbusiness
IQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking experienced Systems Analysts for a contract opportunity with a strong background in technical analysis and a proven track record in delivering successful projects within the...
Solution Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution Developer to join their team. Your responsibilities will include coding, testing, and troubleshooting programs using the appropriate...
Data Scientist (Credit Risk) – Remote Remote
Established credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Scientist.An established credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Scientist. The candidate must have Completed BSc Honours...
Systems Analyst I Contract at IQbusiness – Gauteng Johannesburg
IQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking experienced Systems Analysts for a contract opportunity with a strong background in technical analysis and a proven track record in delivering successful projects within the...
Solution Developer – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution Developer to join their team. Your responsibilities will include coding, testing, and troubleshooting programs using the appropriate...
Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
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Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)
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Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
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