Solar probe touches the Sun
Operations teams have confirmed NASA’s mission to “touch” the Sun survived its record-breaking closest approach to the solar surface on 24 December 2024. Breaking its previous record by flying just 6,115-million kilometres (3,8-million miles) above the surface of the...
Enterprise WLAN continues growth streak
The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 5,8% between the second and third quarters of 2024 to reach $2,5-billion, according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly WLAN Tracker. The...
A golden opportunity for innovative fintech startups
Applications are now open in South Africa for the 2023 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation competition that sees startups pitch their innovative solutions to solve tomorrow’s payment and commerce challenges. This year’s VEI in...
Cybercriminals getting more creative with phishing attacks
More and more IT- and online services-related email subjects are being utilised as phishing strategies by cybercriminal, according to KnowBe4’s latest quarterly global phishing report. The results of the Q1 2023 report include the top email subjects clicked on in...
AI predictions may give time to prepare for solar storms
Like a tornado siren for life-threatening storms in America’s heartland, a new computer model that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and NASA satellite data could sound the alarm for dangerous space weather. The model uses AI to analyse spacecraft measurements of...
Smart packaging market will soar in the next decade
The role of packaging has evolved over time - from simply protecting and identifying a product, to driving sales via enticing graphics – and smart packaging is the latest iteration of this, utilising technology including sensors, indicators, and wireless communication...
Retailers need to look after existing customers
Salesforce’s Shopping Index data shows the first quarter of 2023 was a mixed bag for digital commerce with consumer loyalty shifting as prices rose and shoppers chose brands based on product pricing and the value of promotions rather than product availability and...
Smart homes in Europe and North America on upward curve
The number of smart homes in Europe and North America reached 120,5-million in 2022, according to new research from Berg Insight. North America is the leading market in terms of penetration and 39,2% of all households in the region had at least one smart home product...
Marketing contingency plans are more important than ever
Eighty-one percent of marketing leaders have established a contingency plan to respond to disruptions, but only 21% follow these plans as marketers weather the storm of continued economic and geopolitical uncertainty. This is according to a Gartner survey of nearly...
The state of Kubernetes security in 2023
Despite Kubernetes still being a relatively young technology, adoption rates have soared over the past several years as the container orchestration platform has become the cornerstone for many digital transformation initiatives. Even as organisations settle in with...
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Mobile solution manages yard and vehicles
Managing and tracking the flow of trucks, visitors and goods entering or exiting a warehouse premise is critical to efficient management of a yard and vehicles. MakeMeMobile's Gate Management Solution expedites the inspection and load verification process of your...
Execution key to digital success
Many companies have enjoyed significant efficiencies from partial digitisation in recent years, but there's still a lot of paper flying about many everyday offices, writes Monique Williams, Hyland Southern Africa regional manager. Most agree that achieving truly...
BMS the foundation for an Industry 4.0 strategy
We are entering the age of Industry 4.0, thanks to the rise of the industrial Internet of Things and the maturity of today's social, mobile, analytics and cloud (SMAC) technology. This age of digital change offers African manufacturers opportunities to grow revenues...
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
Kaspersky Lab has announced the global availability of Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity for Energy, a vertical advanced package for energy enterprises, based on Kaspersky Lab's suite for protection of industrial infrastructure. Modern electrical power grids are...
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...
CNC milling machine programmer and operator – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a skilled CNC Milling Machine Programmer and Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in programming with Mastercam and experience working with Fanuc systems. You will be responsible for creating and optimizing CNC programs,...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Rosebank
Qualification Mathematics/Science/Commerce/IT Degree (NQF Level 7), or equivalent, if substantiated by valid evidence of competency.Experience 1 - 2 years' relevant data analysis experience in a professional working environment.Knowledge of Python and/or R...
Jnr/Mid / Senior Level Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
You will report directly to the CTO, and work with him to understand key commercial problems, and architect and build new solutions for them. You will join existing projects creating smart solutions to quickly onboard key integrations with large telecommunications...
Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written...
Senior RPG Developer (insurance)
12 month contract, that will be renewed. Collaborate with other developers in the design and planning of application code to meet the business users' requirementsEnsure adherence to code standards and the development process, providing assistance to fellow...
Senior BI Developer at Resourgenix
Job Title: Senior BI Developer Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid) About Us:Join our innovative team and transform data into impactful insights!Key Responsibilities: Transform Needs: Turn business requirements into technical specs.Build Solutions: Design and deploy...
Fullstack TypeScript/JavaScript Developer (LM)
Development and maintenance of the BEDARFS KOSMOS application (predicts the long-term parts and vehicle volumes for every part used across the GROUP Group). Interaction with GROUP Munich and other external partners through workshops, meetings, calls and emails....
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Senior RPG Developer (insurance) – Gauteng Centurion
12 month contract, that will be renewed. Collaborate with other developers in the design and planning of application code to meet the business users' requirementsEnsure adherence to code standards and the development process, providing assistance to fellow...
Senior BI Developer at Resourgenix – Gauteng Sandton
Job Title: Senior BI Developer Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid) About Us:Join our innovative team and transform data into impactful insights!Key Responsibilities: Transform Needs: Turn business requirements into technical specs.Build Solutions: Design and deploy...
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