Impact of Red Sea cable cuts severely underestimated
The impact of the February 2024 cable cuts in the Red Sea, which were reported to have affected 25% of Europe-Asia data traffic flow, was severely underestimated, according to network services provider RETN. Through its own network diagnostics and feedback from major...
Planetary defence mission heads for deflected asteroid
Hera, the first planetary defence spacecraft of the European Space Agency (ESA), has departed planet Earth. The Hera mission is headed to a unique target among the more than 1,3-million known asteroids in our Solar System – the only body to have had its orbit shifted...
Top tech predictions for 2023
2022 has been a rollercoaster. I don’t think any of us could have predicted what was coming. The constant through it all has been the importance of technology to overcome our near-term obstacles and to realize our long-term opportunities. By Jeff Clarke, vice-chairman...
Deutsche Bank, Nvidia bank on AI
Deutsche Bank has announced a partnership with Nvidia to accelerate the use of AI and machine learning in the financial services sector. The announcement follows months of testing to explore use cases that could support the bank’s strategic ambitions to 2025 and...
Higher gas prices increase viability of methane capture projects
Current natural gas prices, including record high global prices, and renewed concerns for energy security are making projects that capture and commercialize vented, fugitive and flared methane increasingly economic, with the potential to lower emissions and unlock...
Bitcoin balances touch 5-year low
Bitcoin balances on exchanges dropped to a five-year low of 2,2-billion as traders attempted to limit their exposure to further losses, according to StockApps.com. Regulators have begun investigating the alleged misappropriation of customer funds by FTX and its...
YouTube removed 5,8m channels in Q3 2022
Google’s video platform YouTube removed a record 5,8-million channels last quarter, according to Atlas VPN analysis. Prior to Q3 2022, the highest volume of removed channels was recorded during the third quarter of 2021, at 4,8-million terminations. Over 91.2% of all...
Merger of BT B2B units signals wider pressure on service providers
Following the announcement that BT will merge BT Global, the provider’s multinational corporation (MNC) facing business unit, and BT Enterprise, which sells to UK-based enterprises and public sector bodies, to form a unified BT Business division. Gary Barton, research...
AI, social toxicity, data privacy forge the future of marketing
As marketers face increased scrutiny over their operations, Gartner has revealed its top five predictions that marketing leaders must incorporate in their strategies in 2023 and beyond to drive results and regain the confidence of business leaders. “Against a backdrop...
DHL launches 2023 sustainability challenge for innovators
DHL, in partnership with Logistics Middle East, Dubai South, and EZDubai, has announced the launch of its new international innovation challenge, The Fast Forward Challenge: Sustainable Solutions. The challenge calls for individuals and businesses across four...
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OutSystems, IndigoCube partner to deliver digitalisation
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New top-level posts at Pinnacle
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Impact of insider security threats on financial institutions
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Founding member of Jasco retires
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Aruba HPE debuts developer-ready mobile first platform
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Dell EMC combines DSSD, PowerEdge for SAS analytics
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SAP receive global gender equality certification
SAP has become the first multinational technology company to be awarded the worldwide Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) certificate, recognising its global commitments and actions in achieving and sustaining gender diversity and equality in the workplace....
Junior Power Platforms Developer – EvdB – Gauteng Johannesburg
Delivery of solutions based on an agile methodology (scrum). Adopt the Microsoft best practices for delivery of business process automations. Participate in sprints to delivery minimum viable products (MVPs) to business. Conduct bi-weekly development reviews with...
Project Manager – Eastern Cape Gqebera
NEW VACANCY ALERTOur client operating in the NPO space is looking for a Project Manager, who is a high-performing individual, who is task orientated and has great leadership skills. They are looking for someone who has the confidence to connect with industry, can lead...
Cloud Engineer (AWS /Azure / Terraform) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Embrace a New Chapter Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a well-versedCloud Engineer (AWS / Azure / Terraform) to join our team. Must be proficient in AWS and Terraform and possess expertise in designing, implementing, managing, troubleshooting, and deploying...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
To successfully introduce and manage change into the business from project initiation through to project closure, by applying the RCS Strategic Project Office methodology.Project Manager - 12 Month Contract Minimum Requirements:Commercial/ Administration...
Senior SAP Specialist – Rosslyn – Gauteng Pretoria
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Mid-Senior Backend Developer (PHP Laravel) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:ARCHITECT, build and maintain high-performance and scalable web applications as the next Mid-Senior Backend Developer sought by a rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse. The ideal candidate will fit seamlessly into the team, taking responsibility for...
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About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
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Data Architect: Wastewater Surveillance (Contract)
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