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...
Significant gender gap in SA’s ICT workforce
A worrying gender gap still exists in key areas of the IT sector, according to members of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Women in IT (WIIT) chapter, who say the latest IITPSA ICT Skills Survey underscores the need to bring...
Pollution in China poses new health threats
China is a night-time "hot-spot" for the production of nitrate radicals (PNO3) that could have a major impact on health-threatening ozone and fine particulates (PM2.5) in the atmosphere, a new study reveals. The country has experienced a rapid increase in nocturnal...
Africa emerges from holiday season with low Covid toll
Africa is emerging from the New Year travel season without a significant upsurge in Covid-19 for the first time since the start of the pandemic. A total of 20 552 new cases were recorded in the first three weeks of January 2023, a 97% slump compared with the same...
ISPs call for easier access to licencing
South Africa's ICT sector could make a bigger contribution to GDP and BEE if the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) issued an "invitation to apply" (ITA) for individual electronic communications services (IECS) and individual electronic...
Young scientists aim to use data analytics to improve life
Using data analytics to help combat disease, create intelligent transport systems with self-driving vehicles and smart cities, and improve the quality of manufactured goods - these are just some of the research areas to be explored by the first cohort of Masters...
Scammers target the unemployed
The Department of Employment and Labour has noted with concern of yet another scam titled "youth employment program" that make unrealistic promises to the unemployed. The department does not have a youth employment programme but, with unemployment in South Africa at...
Electronic offender monitoring market booms
The number of offenders participating in Electronic Monitoring (EM) programmes in Europe, North America and Latin America amounted to about 50 000, 371 000 and 96 000 respectively during 2021. Berg Insight estimates that the number of daily users will grow to 77 000...
Access to emerging technologies will drive creativity, community, data privacy
Following several years of constant global instability, people are gaining greater access to emerging technologies -- including AI, web3, and tokenisation -- advancing the next generation of creativity, community and data privacy. In turn, businesses and leaders...
Digital fingerprinting deters identity attacks
Add AI to the list of defenses against identity attacks, one of the most common and hardest breach to prevent. More than 40% of all data compromises involved stolen credentials, according to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. And a whopping 80% of all...
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Cat S60 now available in South Africa.
The world's first smartphone with an integrated thermal camera, and the world's most waterproof smartphone - the Cat S60 - is now available. The Cat S60 is the new flagship in the Cat phones portfolio. The Cat S60 includes an embedded Lepton Thermal Microcamera...
Sage sets out its vision for the tech revolution
Sage used its Sage Summit 2016 to set out its strong commitment to future technologies, with a focus on new and existing partnerships that power business growth. Revealed during CEO Stephen Kelly's keynote address, which opened the world's largest gathering of...
Bid to improve African aviation safety
Africa has just 3% of global air traffic, and yet air accidents on the continent account for roughly 20% of the worldwide total. These statistics are dominated by controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) events and can be significantly mitigated via Global Navigation...
Better connectivity increases risks
In today's hyper-connected world, where it is possible for businesses and consumers alike to undertake multiple transactions on several devices simultaneously, convenience is enhanced, but so is the likelihood of crime, especially fraud. However, there are ways to...
Genetec upgrades unified IP platform, security centre
Genetec, a provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions today announced version 5.5 of Security Center, the company's open architecture, unified IP security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, ALPR, and communications. Security...
Time is money – and labour law is clear on that
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) sets the fundamental conditions of service for all employment situations, ranging from the domestic to, with variations, the industrial. When it comes to hours worked per week in business, particularly overtime, the BCEA...
Take alcohol out of the equation at work
Alcohol, even many hours after consumption, severely impairs a person's ability to properly operate equipment and vehicles. It is responsible for 60% fatal accidents and up to 40% of workplace accidents. Not a comforting thought when you have to dispense keys to plant...
TEDx Disruptors coming to GIBS
TEDxJohannesburg has announced the speaker line-up for its inaugural TEDxSalon, themed The Disruptors, to be hosted at the Gordon Institute of Business Science's campus in Illovo, Johannesburg on 18 August 2016 from 10:00am - 2:30pm. TEDxSalon is an extension of TEDx...
Xero match for Yoco
Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can now operate from anywhere with Xero's cloud-based accounting software and Yoco's mobile point of sale. Together they offer complete mobility and a seamless accounting experience with an up-to-date financial view of the...
Samsung launches Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX in SA
Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the availability of the Samsung Gear Fit2 and the Gear IconX locally, the newest additions to Samsung's range of advanced sports technologies. The Gear Fit2 sports band features an embedded GPS and a heart rate monitor...
Cloud DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are searching for a Cloud DevOps Engineer who specializes in managing, troubleshooting, and deploying solutions on Hyperscale platforms, cloud-based infrastructure, and services across leading cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and...
Business Intelligence Analyst (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Power BI Professional to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in Power BI to drive business intelligence initiatives, optimize data visualization, and empower...
Senior Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Senior Enterprise ArchitectOur client in the Financial Sector is looking for a Senior Enterprise Architect to join their team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and drafting roadmaps as the team transitions to modern...
Lead Software Developer
As Team Lead: Developer, Full Stack Engineer the position involves both technical and leadership responsibilities. Preferred Experience: Previous Roles: Experience in leading full stack development teams, with a focus on cloud-native applications.Certifications: AWS...
Senior Java Developer
Are you a seasoned Senior Java Developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Java Developer to join our growing team.Our client's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance their lives. They seek out...
Investment Cash Flow and Risk Reporting Analyst
Ready to elevate your risk reporting skills into an Analyst role? Is this you?You've gained exposure to cashflow management and risk reporting within investments and you're eager to support business strategy while ensuring exceptional service delivery to clients. What...
Lead Software Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
As Team Lead: Developer, Full Stack Engineer the position involves both technical and leadership responsibilities. Preferred Experience: Previous Roles: Experience in leading full stack development teams, with a focus on cloud-native applications.Certifications: AWS...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a seasoned Senior Java Developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Java Developer to join our growing team.Our client's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance their lives. They seek out...
Investment Cash Flow and Risk Reporting Analyst – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Ready to elevate your risk reporting skills into an Analyst role? Is this you?You've gained exposure to cashflow management and risk reporting within investments and you're eager to support business strategy while ensuring exceptional service delivery to clients. What...
Scrum Master
A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building future-focused digital products designed to empower and revolutionize the continent. This is your opportunity to join...
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