Hydrogen engines face narrowing window of adoption
In 2025, Europe’s second-largest truck OEM, MAN Truck & Bus, will deliver 200 hydrogen trucks powered by its in-house H45 hydrogen combustion engine. These trucks will emit less than 1g of CO₂/tonne-km (drastically lower than a comparable diesel), with ranges up...
UCT, MeerKAT unlock the secret of cosmic gravitational waves
The University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) and several international institutions, has made groundbreaking strides in unveiling the mysteries of the universe. Harnessing the extraordinary capabilities...
Blue Label Telecoms increases revenue, profits
For the six months ended 30 November 2022, Blue Label Telecoms has reported revenue of R9,8-billion, with an increase in gross profit of 13% to R1,54-billion (2021: R1,36-billion). The core businesses of the Blue Label Group continued to generate further growth in...
Ransomware persisted in 2022 despite improved detection
Although ransomware's share of incidents declined only slightly (4 percentage points) from 2021 to 2022, defenders were more successful detecting and preventing ransomware. Despite this, attackers continued to innovate with the report showing the average time to...
Global AI revenue set to boom
The global artificial intelligence (AI) market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21,4% from $81,3-billion in 2022 to reach $383,3-billion in 2030, according to research organisation GlobalData. The company's latest thematic report,...
Executives frustrated by payment failure rate
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has released the results of its "True Impact of Failed Payments Report" - a snapshot of cross-border payments performance on a global scale. The report assesses insights collected from 400 payment executives representing leading corporations...
New MD for Tarsus On Demand
Senzo Mbhele, currently head of innovation and employee experience at Tarsus Technology Group, has been appointed MD of Tarsus On Demand (TOD) effective 1 March 2023. This follows the resignation of Anton Herbst, former CEO of TOD and Tarsus Technology Group (TTG),...
These are the top strategic imperatives for HR technology
The three most important HR technologies this year are skills management, learning experience platforms and internal talent marketplaces, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey of 138 HR leaders revealed the top strategic imperatives for HR technology in 2023....
New malware steals social media credentials under the guise of ChatGPT
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new and ongoing malware campaign that capitalises on the increasing popularity of the ChatGPT AI chatbot which has garnered overwhelming attention from IT enthusiasts, creatives, and other individuals for several months....
European ICT spend to reach $1,2trn
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC)'s Worldwide ICT Spending Guide: Enterprise and SMB by Industry, ICT spending in Europe will reach $1,2-rillion in 2023 and will surpass $1,4-trillion by 2026, posting a 5,4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over...
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How cloud technology can transform IT in Africa
In March 2016, IBM opened its first Cloud Data Centre in South Africa, providing cloud services to enterprise clients, writes Brett Parker, MD of SAP Africa. Just a month later, SAP announced that it was partnering with South Africa's Dimension Data to launch SAP HANA...
Protect yourself from phishing attacks
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SpeedCast expands pan-African coverage
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Red Hat launches Open Source release of Ansible Galaxy
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Supreme Leisure & Boating automates service
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Know the law about family responsibility leave
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Is your business properly covered for cybercrime?
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Dynamic Technology Holdings buys 51% of Blue Pencil
Dynamic Technology Holdings (DTH), one of the largest privately-owned software groups in Africa, has acquired a 51% stake in Blue Pencil, an SAP services specialist headquartered in Johannesburg. The deal provides DTH with high-level SAP skills, while exposing Blue...
Should the modern HR director be more tuned to mobile?
A company's digital technology is no longer just the concern of IT staff - it has become an integral part of the employee experience. Pieter Engelbrecht, business unit manager at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, explains why it has become essential for HR...
Fortinet issues advice for the safe use of Smart
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Data Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Fixed-term for 12 months Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field.A minimum of 5 years practical experience in professional software development and engineering, particularly...
Senior UI UX Designer at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
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Solution Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field.A minimum of a TOGAF Certification. A minimum of 5 years practical experience in professional software development and engineering,...
Data Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Fixed-term for 12 months Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field.A minimum of 5 years practical experience in professional software development and engineering, particularly...
Senior UI UX Designer at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
MINIMUM RequirementsBachelor's degree in design or related fields with at least five years' experience working as a UX/UI designer, particularly on large complex projects. Knowledge of and experience in the following are required: A portfolio showcasing all relevant...
Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, SQL, Linux) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-Level Software Developer who thrives under pressure is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning / Estimation...
Reporting Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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