Autonomy CEO Mike Lynch confirmed dead
Mike Lynch, the former CEO of Autonomy, has been confirmed dead in a yachting accident near Sicily. The body of the UK entrepreneur was recovered following a violent storm last week that capsized the boat carrying 22 people. The other victims are Lynch's daughter...
Reliance on social media drives disinformation
A recent survey across Africa by KnowBe4 reveals that 84% of respondents rely on social media as their primary news source, with 80% favouring Facebook. This heavy dependence on social platforms for information is concerning, particularly as disinformation continues...
Intel rebrands Pentium and Celeron
Intel has introduced a new processor for the upcoming essential product space - Intel Processor - which will replace the Intel Pentium and Intel Celeron branding in the 2023 notebook product stack. "Whether for work or play, the importance of the PC has only become...
Innovating for success a top priority for HR leaders
Forty-nine percent of HR leaders named innovating for success as one of their top three priorities for 2022, according to a new survey from Gartner. Despite HR leaders prioritising innovations, a May 2022 Gartner survey of more than 3 500 employees found that only 46%...
Internet surge slows
An estimated 2,7-billion people - or one-third of the world's population - remain unconnected to the Internet in 2022, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) which says new data points to slower growth in the number of Internet users than at the...
Pandemic took its toll on WC healthcare workers
When the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, the Western Cape soon experienced rapid growth in the number of cases, establishing it as the epicentre of the disease in the country. Now, a new study shows that healthcare workers...
Huawei looking for women entrepreneurs
Huawei South Africa is looking for tech-savvy women business owners to apply for its 2022 Women in Tech digital skills programme which provides free online training in cloud computing, digital marketing and leadership development. The programme seeks to help women...
African genomics surveillance was key in identifying Covid variants
The rapid expansion of genomics surveillance in Africa allowed the continent to describe the introduction and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variants in African countries in realtime during the Covid-19 pandemic. A major scientific report from Africa featured in the journal...
Perseverance rover finds ancient life on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover is well into its second science campaign, collecting rock-core samples from features within an area long considered by scientists to be a top prospect for finding signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. The rover has collected four samples...
The Merge touted as the most significant crypto event in years
The Ethereum Merge is a "landmark, historic moment" for the entire cryptocurrency market that will be a "major catalyst" driving prices higher in the long term. This is the bullish prediction from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, as the long-awaited so-called Merge of...
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Cloud-based enterprise mobility with Aruba
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has announced the next wave of its Aruba Mobile Engagement solution with the introduction of the industry's first cloud-based beacon management solution designed for multivendor Wi-Fi networks and beacon analytics....
How to retain talented employees
Retaining employees has emerged as a key business challenge in a market where many important commercial, technical and management skills are in such short supply. This issue isn't just high on the agenda for the human resources (HR) department; it is also becoming a...
Time to rethink e-waste strategy
Not only is the introduction of mandatory protection of personal data a huge challenge for companies, but now organisations are being prompted to rethink how they approach the reuse, recycling or recovery of their e-waste. Xperien suggests the new Protection of...
Huawei’s cyber-security requirements for selecting suppliers
Huawei recently introduced its cyber security Top 100 requirements that organizations should consider when assessing suppliers' capabilities to provide end-to-end cyber security. Huawei also released its latest security solutions and best practices that help...
Awaiting your year-end bonus? It might not happen …
Madelein Taljaard, development manager at Sage HR and Payroll, Pastel division, says a surprisingly high number of employees believe that they are entitled to a year-end-bonus. They anticipate the money for a holiday or for festive gifts and celebrations, yet by no...
Innovating for outcomes …
Avaya's MD for South Africa, Danny Drew, believes that innovation should be towards a broader goal that can ensure inclusivity, development and growth for individuals and the community at large. If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make...
Detect mountain fires before they become disasters
Remote video alarm monitoring and management specialist TeleEye SA has developed a mountain fire detection solution that can detect a fire as small as one square metre from up to five kilometres away. The solution uses state-of-the-art Flir Systems thermal imaging...
AMD achieves leading market share for thin clients
AMD has achieved a number one market share position for thin clients based on its thin-client shipments. According to its unit sales to thin client customers last year, AMD has more than half of that market, with 53% market share. Thin clients, with little or no local...
High-performance agile networking for the mid-market
Medium sized businesses require powerful enterprise-class networking functionality that meets often-constrained budgets and is simple to manage and maintain. The new Dell Networking N1500 Series of Gigabit Ethernet switches from distributor Drive Control Corporation...
Social entrepreneurship drives growth in Africa and beyond
Developing social enterprises can accelerate innovation and spur economic growth, according to Pfungwa Serima, executive chairman of SAP Africa. Entrepreneurs are transforming business models and building new, strategic markets in a way, and at a pace, that large...
Junior Data Engineer (Onsite – JHB) – Gauteng Kempton Park
About the Role:iOCO is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. This full-time, on-site role offers an exciting opportunity for a junior professional to grow their career in data engineering....
UX Web Designer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
BackgroundThe main purpose of the UX Web Designer is to design the overall layout, usability, and aesthetic of websites for the Organisation, and its subsidiaries, with the objective of enhancing the organisation's digital presence.Objectives of this Scope of WorkThe...
IT Support Technician – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking technical resources to assist with a new printer rollout (Zebra), an Originations platform upgrade (browser-based), and the implementation of a new signature pad process for a 6-month contract.IT Support Technician - 6 Month Contract Minimum...
Project Manager
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale solar energy projects in both Johannesburg and Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and executing projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they...
2nd Line Systems Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A vibrant IT Support company in Cape Town is in search of an ambitious and proficient 2nd Line Systems Engineer to become a part of its team. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience as a 2nd Line Systems Engineer, emphasizing expertise in...
Data Manager (2 Years Fixed Term Contract Renewable Wits AGINCOURT)
Additional information:The MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt) is an exceptional health and population research centre in the Wits School of Public HealthThe Unit supports a major research infrastructure underpinned by a...
Java Technical Lead
Collaborating with teams to solve complex business problems and make an impact while encouraging personal and team growth.Leading and driving technical decision-making within your team.Ensuring that the technical abilities of all team members exceed...
Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale solar energy projects in both Johannesburg and Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and executing projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they...
2nd Line Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A vibrant IT Support company in Cape Town is in search of an ambitious and proficient 2nd Line Systems Engineer to become a part of its team. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience as a 2nd Line Systems Engineer, emphasizing expertise in...
Data Manager (2 Years Fixed Term Contract Renewable Wits AGINCOURT) – Mpumalanga Acornhoek
Additional information:The MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt) is an exceptional health and population research centre in the Wits School of Public HealthThe Unit supports a major research infrastructure underpinned by a...
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