Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy
Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...
Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030
Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
Nvidia Omniverse opens portals for scientists to explore the universe
Nvidia has announced that Nvidia Omniverse -- an open computing platform for building and operating metaverse applications -- now connects to leading scientific computing visualisation software and supports new batch-rendering workloads on systems powered by Nvidia...
Effective succession planning can maximise business success
While many companies in Africa are family-run, not enough of them are considering their succession plans to the next generation. This is the view of John Félicité, director of financial services group, Ocorian Mauritius, who writes: In Africa, many companies are...
Virtual cards set to show good growth
Although South Africa was a little late to the party when it came to the uptake in virtual card usage, businesses are quickly realising the benefits of this payment method. And, with a good change management approach, virtual cards could offer big benefits to...
Post-pandemic healthcare priorities for SA leaders
The healthcare sector that has seen a dramatic transformation in recent years, which has accelerated rapidly over the past 12 months. Rather than continuing to focus solely on the pandemic, today's healthcare leaders are radically shifting their priorities to meet new...
Climate change could drive more insects to extinction
New NASA research models are shedding light on how insect populations may respond to severe changes in temperature that are likely climate change. In a study recently published in Nature Climate Change, scientists found that 65% of the insect populations they examined...
IBM unveils 400 qubit-plus quantum processor
IBM has announced new advancements in quantum hardware and software and outlined its vision for quantum-centric supercomputing. "The new 433 qubit 'Osprey' processor brings us a step closer to the point where quantum computers will be used to tackle previously...
IDC outlines the future of connectedness
International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Connectedness predictions for 2023 and beyond. The transition to hybrid work and more distributed workforces has created greater expectations from employees, customers, and partners for seamless anytime...
AMD adds Epyc performance, energy efficiency
AMD has announced the general availability of the 4th Gen AMD Epyc processors; improving performance for critical workloads across cloud, enterprise and high performance computing. The 4th Gen AMD Epyc processors bring next-generation architecture, technology, and...
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Telkom moves networks team into Openserve
More than 8 600 employees from the network division at Telkom have been formally integrated into Openserve, South Africa's largest communications infrastructure provider with the biggest broadband network. In October 2015, Openserve was launched as the redesigned...
BCX features in Microsoft partner awards
Business Connexion (BCX) has been named a finalist in the 2016 Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM) Partner of the Year Award. The company was honoured among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of...
Avaya expands multi-touch communications
In a world where experience is everything, Avaya has announced its newest innovations that create true multi-touch communications capabilities with a contextual, 360 degree view of the customer. The latest innovations include new products, common client SDKs,...
Metacom unveils GSM router
Industrial and commercial communications operator Metacom has unveiled the MC412 Intelligent Router platform, the new platform continues to build on the success of the highly-regarded MC402 Remote Router. "Over the last few years the MC402 Intelligent Routers has been...
Accenture, Avanade scoop Microsoft partner award
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Avanade have been recognised by Microsoft as Alliance Partner of the Year for the ninth year in a row and twelfth time overall. As voted by Microsoft global sales, Accenture and Avanade received Microsoft's Alliance Partner of the Year award...
First for Phoenix adds Stratus everRun
Broad0based software distributor First for Phoenix has partnered with Stratus Technologies, in a move that will see the company bringing Stratus' everRun availability and virtualisation software to the local market. Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of First for Phoenix, says...
Where do we go from here?
Mike Concertino, chief information security officer and vice-president: information security at F5 Networks, looks at how the debate between privacy and security is evolving. Some of you may remember a time when national security was a question of police officers...
Collaboration makes cloud securer
The same model of sharing data and intelligence employed by those who create the threats to our organisations should inform our approach to meeting them head on. And cloud gives us a key means to do this, writes Trevor Coetzee, regional director, South Africa and...
Gemalto wins 2016 Cybersecurity Excellence Award
Gemalto has been named a winner in the 2016 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. Gemalto's SafeNet Authentication Service was voted best Multi-Factor Authentication Service by the 300,000 member LinkedIn Information Security Community. SafeNet Authentication Service is a...
‘Build your own laptop’ in stock
RS Components is extending its portfolio of high-quality processor board development kits with the addition of the competitively priced pi-top 'build your own laptop' kit, which offers opportunities in the maker and educational arena helping users to 'learn, play and...
Lead Automation Tester – Gauteng Braamfontein
Actively participate in planning, estimating, and sizing products, features, and stories for delivery.Ensure the delivery of well-structured, standard-designed quality assurance solutions within the agreed timelines with the delivery team.Report and manage issue...
Senior Data Engineer
Our client, based in Durban, is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their team of highly proficient and experienced Engineers. They have a implemented a hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and 3 [Email Address Removed] can also be based either in...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Junior Developer at Geotab
Geotab Africa is a leading provider of innovative fleet management solutions, empowering businesses to optimize operations and reduce environmental impact. As a Junior Software Developer at Geotab Africa, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing...
Senior Data Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our client, based in Durban, is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their team of highly proficient and experienced Engineers. They have a implemented a hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and 3 [Email Address Removed] can also be based either in...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Junior Developer at Geotab – Gauteng Midrand
Geotab Africa is a leading provider of innovative fleet management solutions, empowering businesses to optimize operations and reduce environmental impact. As a Junior Software Developer at Geotab Africa, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing...
Application Support Engineer
Application Support To be the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your technical domain by providing solutions and advice to business across multiple complex problem sets, working with vendors to improve IT technical domain solutions Responsibilities: Ensure that...
Project Manager at Southern Wind Shipyard
Reporting to the Projects and Planning Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for project management of an allocated yacht ensuring production to required standard, deadline and quality. Duties will include pre contract planning and quote generation,...
HPE Non-Stop Support Engineer
Completed Trainings: HPE Technical and Software Training (2013 to Present)HPE Accredited Platform Specialist NetworkingCisco Routing and switchingActivities:Project Planning and Implementation, Escalations and Product Support for HPE ProductsDesign customer...
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