New country director for Google
Kabelo Makwane has been appointed as Google’s new country director for South Africa. Makwane has more than 20 years experience in the technology sector. He joins Google from Vodacom Business where he currently serves as managing executive for the cloud, hosting and...
AWS commits $100m for AI, cloud, literacy skills
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, skills in AI, machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and computer science can open doors to boundless opportunities for students. However, not everyone can easily acquire these in-demand, career-enhancing skills. Amazon...
EV charging points set to proliferate
The number of connected EV charging points in Europe and North America reached an estimated 3,3-million units, according to new research from Berg Insight. Europe represents the largest share comprising around 2,6-million of these charging points, corresponding to a...
Bridging the digital divide in civil society a work in progress
In 2019, the World Bank dubbed South Africa the world's most unequal country. Since then, people across the country and the African continent continue to face a myriad of daily challenges with a newer form of disparity -- the digital divide -- contributing to the...
Public cloud set for growth, but challenges remain
The public cloud market will top more than $1-trillion worldwide by 2026, according to Forrester's Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2022 To 2026. As this market matures, however, more moderate public cloud growth will be influenced by several factors: intense competition...
AI, ML, robotics could mitigate supply chain disruptions
Technology has always had a significant impact on supply chains. In 2023, it is going to be more important than ever as the "Great Supply Chain Disruption" continues to challenge organisations around the world. This is according to SAPICS (The Professional Body for...
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...
More News Today
‘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...
Jasco moves to Google Apps
As an organisation that delivers end-to-end ICT solutions to its customers, it is important for the Jasco Group to leverage technology to improve its own efficiencies, enhance performance, heighten competitiveness and cut costs. Jasco turned to Grove Group, a premier...
PoPI’s effects on IT asset disposal
Most executives have very little or no idea when it comes to IT asset disposal (ITAD) or the dire consequences the Protection of Personal Information Act 2013 (PoPI) could have on said executives. The PoPI Act is awaiting an implementation date, but when in effect it...
Verint announces cloud availability for portfolio
Verint Systems entire Customer Engagement Optimization portfolio is now available in cloud, on-premises and hybrid models, addressing market demand for maximum cloud flexibility. As part of its strategy to provide customers deployment flexibility, Verint has gradually...
Motorola debuts WAVE 7000 system
Responding to the increasing demand for reliable, nationwide, push-to-talk networks, Motorola Solutions has introduced WAVE 7000 to a marketplace that requires high-performance PTT across broadband and land mobile radio networks to keep teams more connected than ever....
Video analytics: fashion or functional?
It has almost been a decade since video analytic (VA) software for the IP camera market appeared, and given the noise surrounding this technology, it is reasonable to question the value of many of the offerings, debate what is fashion instead of function and ask...
Nokia, Vodacom bring 4G to Tanzanian subscribers
Vodacom Tanzania 4G went live in Dar es Salaam on 11 May 2016. Nokia and Vodacom have once again demonstrated the strong partnership that is linking the two entities in Tanzania since the beginning of mobile telecommunication in the country 16 years ago. Ian Ferrao,...
Blue Label Telecoms partners with SA Rugby
Blue Label Telecoms is partnering with SA Rugby for the Castle Lager Incoming series against Ireland. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed telecommunications and technology company will partner the Boks for the three-test series of matches in Cape Town (11 June),...
Holding your phone hostage: how ransomware went mobile
Doros Hadjizenonos, Country Manager of Check Point South Africa explores why mobile ransomware has become the biggest mobile security threat, and how users can guard against it. Imitation is a quick way to learn, which is why mobile malware is evolving so rapidly - it...
SanDisk mobile storage portfolio expanded
Western Digital has expanded its line of SanDisk-branded mobile storage solutions with the new SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C flash drive. The newest generation drive features a new retractable design, faster speeds and higher capacity, giving consumers the...
Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior Python Developer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development reach. Serving a diverse client base, from large enterprises to emerging startups in South Africa, the Middle East, and the...
Developer – Java / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
Enterprise Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client in the Financial Sector is looking for a Senior Enterprise Architect to join their team on a contract basis until December 2024. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and drafting roadmaps as the team transitions to modern enterprise...
Software Engineer at Lexis Nexis
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a...
Senior PHP Engineer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Our Client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to explore innovative technological solutions to support the growth of their clients' businesses. This role involves creating and maintaining the rules engine and related software services while working...
Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
SAP Basis Consultant
Ready to Blast Off? Join Us as SAP Basis Superhero! Do you have the superpowers to tame the wildest SAP landscapes and keep systems running smoother than a well-oiled machine? If you can wield SAP NetWeaver like a Jedi lightsaber and tame the mighty HANA like a pro,...
Software Engineer at Lexis Nexis – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a...
Senior PHP Engineer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our Client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to explore innovative technological solutions to support the growth of their clients' businesses. This role involves creating and maintaining the rules engine and related software services while working...
View more career listings on our Careers Section