Google’s quantum computing gambit pays off
In a remarkable turnaround from a challenging year marked by intensifying AI competition that threatened its dominance in internet search, Google is closing 2024 on an optimistic note. The tech giant's stock has surged nearly 14% over the past month, rebounding from...
Meta sets the bar in AR/VR as competitors gear up
After two quarters of declines, global shipments of AR/VR headsets finally returned to growth as volumes rose 12,8% during the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24) according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual...
DELLA proteins could hold key to the next Green Revolution
A family of “promiscuous” proteins found in all land plants is responsible for many different plant functions, despite remaining relatively unchanged for over 450-million years. New findings, published in Nature Plants and New Phytologist reveal new knowledge about...
Challenges mount for European telcos
European telecoms companies will need to choose between vertical integration or horizontal disintegration to navigate a complex set of challenges which are already giving C-suites headaches, according to GlobalData. “Interventions by activist investors, the need to...
‘Elon Musk shows his power with a single logo change’
Analysis of Google search data reveals that searches for Dogecoin have surged 1 992% worldwide over the last seven days after Elon Musk changed Twitter’s bird logo to Dogecoin’s shiba inu on Monday, says online casino guide 6Takarakuji. This is an increase of over 20...
Study reveals Moon’s water is near its South Pole
A new study using the now-retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has pieced together the first detailed, wide-area map of water distribution on the Moon. SOFIA was a joint project of NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR. With clear,...
Number of Ethereum traders increases by 88%
In the past year, The number of Ethereum NFT traders has risen by a staggering 88% YoY in the past year, according toBitcoinCasinos.com, and is a clear indication of the growing interest in this space. “The blockchain industry is seeing immense growth and the surge in...
Webb measures the temperature of a rocky exoplanet
An international team of researchers has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to measure the temperature of the rocky exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 b. The measurement is based on the planet’s thermal emission: heat energy given off in the form of infrared light detected by...
How AI transforms the workforce is up to business leaders
Since its inception in the late 1900s, artificial intelligence (AI) has transcended countless boundaries, making many developments that seemed impossible, very possible. It is self-evident from the built-in voice assistant on your phone to robot vacuums that can be...
Where the tech cutback axe is falling
Tech layoffs stalk the land where once tech giants reigned supreme - the Covid-19 pandemic's aftermath has unleashed a massive wave of job cuts as companies scramble to adapt to a changing market. The "year of efficiency," as coined by Mark Zuckerberg, has seen over...
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DVT to sponsor National Software Testing Conference
South Africa and UK-based software and solutions company DVT will be a Gold level sponsor at the 2017 National Software Testing Conference in London, continuing its expansion into the post-Brexit UK market. The company, which runs one of South Africa's largest testing...
Sponsors promise ‘epic swag’ at DevConf2017
The sponsors behind DevConf, the only major independent developer conference in SA, promise a memorable presence at this year's developer community gathering. DevConf 2017 to be staged at Vodaworld in Midrand on 9 March, has attracted sponsorships from leading...
Fujitsu Wins 2017 Citrix Innovation Award for Partners
Fujitsu is the winner of the 2017 Citrix Innovation Award for Partners. With the award, Citrix recognizes Fujitsu for delivering a Desktop as a Service solution to the New Zealand government in just four days after a major earthquake cut off access to its IT...
BT links world’s biggest foreign exchanges
BT is linking up the world's five main foreign exchange (FX) locations to help boost the competitiveness of its global financial industry customers. The company is now offering BT Radianz FX express, dedicated high-speed links between financial hubs in the UK, US,...
Another bomb waiting to explode
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Lenovo partners with Vodacom
Following the successful launch of the Moto Z family and the Moto G4 Play in South Africa, Lenovo has announced its collaboration with Vodacom, the biggest mobile provider in South Africa, to offer three attractive bundle deals for the Moto Z, Moto Z Play and Moto G4...
Paratus Telecom brings Radwin Jet broadband to Zambia
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Bytes Technology Group partners for empowerment
Bytes Technology Group has sold a 51% stake in its Bytes Conference Centre business to empowerment group IYAVAYA HR Solutions, a 51% black woman owned and managed company providing specialist services in the fields of black economic empowerment, employment equity,...
Unemployment stats point job-seekers in the right direction
In a context of significantly high unemployment, South African job-seekers often find themselves in competition with hundreds - sometimes thousands - of equally experienced and qualified professionals. However, recent statistics highlight that certain sectors have...
Fintech startup enables VAS revenues
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Software Developer Graduate (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Are you eager to join a dynamic team focused on improving urban environments through data and technology? Our client is seeking a Software Development Graduate to support their Developer Team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about social impact...
Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Software Developer Graduate (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Are you eager to join a dynamic team focused on improving urban environments through data and technology? Our client is seeking a Software Development Graduate to support their Developer Team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about social impact...
Software Developer – Java (Senior) 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....
Scrum Master
Guides and coaches the team on the agile framework, methodology and ceremonies. Helps to manage and optimise a continuous flow of work across the team. ResponsibilitiesDevelop and coach an agile team on agile values practices.Facilitate team ceremonies.Identify and...
Software Developer – Java (Senior) 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....
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Guides and coaches the team on the agile framework, methodology and ceremonies. Helps to manage and optimise a continuous flow of work across the team. ResponsibilitiesDevelop and coach an agile team on agile values practices.Facilitate team ceremonies.Identify and...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Senior Support Engineer (Exchange, Active Directory, Hyper-V) (CPT)
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Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
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