Counting the cost as climate change drives marine species to new homes
A new study led by researchers at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Climate Risk Lab has revealed that climate change will continue to create opportunities for thousands of marine species to colonise new habitats, even if the world continues to rapidly reduce...
Hubble finds evidence for a rare black hole in Omega Centauri
Most known black holes are either extremely massive, like the supermassive black holes that lie at the cores of large galaxies, or relatively lightweight, with a mass of under 100-times that of the Sun. Intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) are scarce, however, and...
Pratley Putty plays a key role in Kariba Dam spillway rehabilitation
Pratley Putty is playing a key role in the rehabilitation of the Kariba Dam spillway. The hand-mouldable, high-performance putty-like adhesive was identified by distributor Mart Solutions to be used in the cofferdam components of the project. "Pratley Putty is ideal...
Fak’ugesi Festival 2022 theme is #FromNowOn
Hosted by the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the ninth edition of the Fak'ugesi Festival is a celebration of young pan-African talent in the digital sphere at its fullest. The festival that begins on 13 October 2022 and has announced the theme is...
Surprising uptick for campus switch sales
Worldwide campus switch sales were up 5% in 2Q 2022, according to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group. This is above the researcher's expectations of a low single-digit growth as vendors were able to circumvent some of the supply challenges. On a trailing four-quarter...
NASA sets sights on new Artemis 1 launch date
NASA has adjusted the targeted dates for a cryogenic demonstration test and to the next launch opportunities for Artemis I, the first integrated flight test of the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft beyond the Moon. The agency will conduct the...
VC, private equity target African financial services
Venture capital (VC) and private equity executives are targeting the financial services sector as they increase investment in Africa, new research for blockchain-based mobile network operator World Mobile shows. More than half (55%) of senior VC and private equity...
Industrial printer shipments dip
Industrial printer shipments declined 1,6% year over year in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. "The worldwide market is still hindered by supply chain...
Spending on AI-centric systems set for massive increase
A new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide shows that global spending on artificial intelligence (AI), including software, hardware, and services for AI-centric systems, will reach nearly $118-billion...
Supply chain resilience tops the Peak of Inflated Expectations
Supply chain resilience has reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations and will arrive at the Plateau of Productivity in five to 10 years, according to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2022. The Peak of Inflated Expectations highlights capabilities...
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Western Digital enhances data centre portfolio
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The rise of virtual volunteering
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DCC cleans up at OKI Awards
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How to deal with a brand crisis caused by poor customer service
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Standard Bank helps Vumatel roll out fibre
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Turrito, Saicom enter PBX, VoIP partnership
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Credence Security, NetClean highlight child sexual abuse
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XDSL launches new partner programme
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Pretoria uses technology to improve safety
Over the last few months, ttrumpet has been actively working with the Community Police Forums (CPF) in Pretoria to connect individuals in real-time with their communities, to syndicate information to keep themselves and their families safe. "Social media continues to...
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We are looking to employ a dynamic Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for leading and ensuring all tasks are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, migration, onboarding,...
Junior PLC/Software Developer
Amazing employer is looking to appoint a qualified, young individual to develop and implement PLC software solutions using Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming and assisting in the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems. We...
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Key ResponsibilitiesAssist to Manage applications throughout (implementation, remediation patches, upgrades, and maintenance).Manage the application-related aspects of designing, testing, operating and improving IT services.Develop and maintain expertise in...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking to employ a dynamic Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for leading and ensuring all tasks are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, migration, onboarding,...
Junior PLC/Software Developer – Gauteng Elandsfontein
Amazing employer is looking to appoint a qualified, young individual to develop and implement PLC software solutions using Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming and assisting in the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems. We...
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ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
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IT Technician – Western Cape Wellington
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