COP29: Digitalisation key to driving climate action
Global tech and environment leaders at COP29 have endorsed a declaration on boosting climate action with digital technologies while cutting the environmental impacts of those same technologies. In total, endorsements representing over 1 000 governments, companies,...
AMD accelerates exascale computing with El Capitan
AMD is powering the world’s fastest supercomputer on the Top500 list. The El Capitan supercomputer, housed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is powered by AMD Instinct MI300A APUs and built by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). It is now the fastest...
AI, Big Data to impact pharma industry in 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data will be the two most impactful technologies for the pharmaceutical industry for the fourth year in a row in 2023, according to a survey by GlobalData. The research organisation says that 39% of healthcare industry...
Shareholders give Alviva buyout the thumbs up
The biggest deal in the South African IT industry came a step closer to fruition on Friday when 93% of the eligible shareholders in Alviva voted overwhelmingly in favour of a buyout of the group by Tham Investments and DY Investments 3. In June last year, the...
Which way will the economy go in 2023?
The year started with many uncertainties - some old, some new - which could result in different macroeconomic scenarios playing out for South Africa during 2023. PwC South Africa, in its first South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2023, reviews PwC’s current...
Companies urged to do more about data privacy
Saturday, January 28th was Data Privacy Day, an international event that aims to promote awareness of privacy and data protection best practices. However, cybersecurity experts are warning that a growing volume of cyber threats are putting the data of consumers and...
Spend on cloud to accelerate across Africa in 2023
More than two-thirds of companies using cloud computing across major African markets plan to increase their spending on cloud services in 2023. This was one of the most significant findings of the Cloud in Africa 2023 study released today by World Wide Worx, with...
CPaaS market to hit $29bn
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of the CPaaS (Communications Platform-as-a-Service) market will reach $29-billion globally by 2025; rising from $16-billion in 2022. To capitalise on this substantial growth of 80% over the next three years,...
Technology sourcing leaders will align performance to sustainability
By 2026, 70% of technology sourcing, procurement and vendor management (SPVM) leaders will have environmental-sustainability-aligned performance objectives for their functions, according to Gartner. Environmental sustainability has become a top 10 business priority...
Digital payments are still surging
Covid-19 triggered a boom in digital payments, the market continues to surge, reaching a new record transaction value and more users than ever before. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, the total transaction value in the digital payments sector is...
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AMD debuts disruptive gaming technology
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Why SA’s IT students need internships
In both South Africa and abroad, what was once a looming skills crisis has quickly become an alarming reality. For years, surveys and research reports have revealed that the lack of skills and expertise is a major constraint to business growth - and indeed, to...
Implicit modelling gains in popularity
Despite a lack of understanding about what it actually is, implicit modelling has developed a strong following amongst modelling software companies, allowing for the process of data modelling to be sped up, for a more efficient operation. Implicit modelling uses...
DRS adds Checkpoint Master Technician to its skills set
Specialist security solutions provider DRS has announced that a key technical resource has qualified as a Checkpoint Security Master, one of only two in South Africa and five in the EMEA region. Robert Brown, CEO of DRS, says the Check Point Certified Security Master...
Fortinet’s system-on-a-chip accelerates enterprise firewall
Fortinet as announced the expansion of its Security Fabric with the introduction of its third-generation FortiASIC SOC 3 System-on-a-Chip architecture. Fortinet's SOC 3 accelerates the new FortiGate60E series security appliances to further speed its already...
IFS modernise enterprise applications at Seychelles Petroleum
Seychelles Petroleum has chosen the IFS Applications 9 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) suite as its business management platform of choice. The oil company will be replacing its legacy systems with IFS Financials, Maintenance, Supply Chain Management, Quality...
Lexmark again tops Quocirca MPS Vendor Landscape
Lexmark International has been positioned for the fifth consecutive year as a leader in managed print services (MPS) by European industry analyst firm Quocirca. The Managed Print Services Landscape report is an independent vendor analysis of the global enterprise MPS...
SAP PartnerEdge Cloud expands channel focus
SAP has announced the availability of SAP PartnerEdge Cloud Choice, profit option that will enable SAP partners to accelerate cloud sales, profit from selling in the cloud and deliver digital solutions to help businesses run live. This is part of SAP's plan to...
RSA unveils new SecurID suite
RSA, The Security Division of EMC, has unveiled its RSA SecurID Suite, a comprehensive identity solution that combines the separate disciplines of access, governance, lifecycle and identity assurance, working together in harmony. As a result, organisations can...
Software licensing programme from BlackBerry
BlackBerry has launched a software licensing program for its Mobility Solutions business by introducing the BlackBerry Hub+ for Android. A suite of BlackBerry applications, BlackBerry Hub+ makes productivity and communication on Android 6.0 Marshmallow smartphones...
Intermediate to Senior Java Developer at Reverside
Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for an Intermediate Java...
QC Tester
Multinational enterprise software company is seeking a QC Tester to join their team for a 6 month contract. The QC testing services required is to ensure the application meets quality standards and performs as expected in production. The testing will be conducted to...
Full Stack Developer (PWD) – Gauteng Pretoria Region
JOB PURPOSE To provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural design, and drive the implementation of complex software solutions....
Middle Front-End Developer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A specialist consultancy focused on developing competitive software and data visualization solutions is seeking a Front-End Developer. This role involves finding innovative ways to use technology to support the growth of their clients' businesses....
Data Analyst at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
A fast growing insurance, assurance and risk financing house that offers data driven solutions to its clients is looking for a strong and ambitious data analyst to join their team. If you have a completed 3 year degree and 3 - 5 years experience in data or financial...
Intermediate to Senior Java Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for an Intermediate Java...
QC Tester – Remote Remote
Multinational enterprise software company is seeking a QC Tester to join their team for a 6 month contract. The QC testing services required is to ensure the application meets quality standards and performs as expected in production. The testing will be conducted to...
Technical Head: Care and Treatment (Doctor – Wits RHI – Bloemfontein)
Main purpose of the job:The Technical Head: Care and Treatment for Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Free State Province programme is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, implementation, and quality improvement of HIV and TB care...
Data Scientist (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Scientist to join their South African team. They work with some of the largest enterprises in Africa, as well as a diverse range of SMEs and startups. The ideal...
Software Developer / Data Engineer
The ideal candidate will be someone who is quite proficient with power bi reporting and uses C# and JavaScript. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain web applications.Develop Power BI embedded reports for our...
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