Rolling out robotics in rural areas
Looking to a future where robotics are integral to learning in South Africa’s schools, the education nonprofit Good Work Foundation (GWF) is expanding its successful Open Learning Academy robotics and coding programme to include high school learners in Grades 8 and 9....
AI could supercharge agriculture
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already disrupting multiple industries with its decision-making capabilities and ability to interact with the physical world. But, with its ability to support precision agriculture, automate labour-intensive tasks, verify the...
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...
OTT conversational commerce set for massive growth
Global spend for conversational commerce on over the top (OTT) channels, including WhatsApp or WeChat, will rise from $13,3-billion in 2022 to $25,1-billion in 2023, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This growth of 89% will be driven by verticals such as...
Intel raises the bar for gaming performance
Intel has launched the new Intel NUC 13 Extreme Kit (code-named Raptor Canyon) and Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element, which combine to make the most powerful Intel NUC built to date. The NUC 13 Extreme features unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core desktop processors and...
New PC webcam standard set
VCX-Forum has announced VCX-WebCam 2023, the first consensus-driven camera benchmark specifically targeted for videoconferencing image quality. Intel was the founding member and chair of the cross-PC ecosystem group, working alongside Dell, Image Engineering, Lenovo,...
Vodacom posts first half results
The Vodacom group reports that revenue of R53,7-billion for the six months ended 30 September 2022 was up 7,7%, supported by normalised growth of 5% and rand depreciation against a basket of international currencies. Group service revenue growth was 7,2% in the...
Telkom warns of reduced earnings
Telkom has issued a trading statement for the six months ended 30 September 2022, warning shareholders to expect a decrease in earnings. It says reported headline earnings per share (HEPS) and reported basic earnings per share (BEPS) are expected to decrease by...
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Why SMEs need intelligence in the cloud
Getting accurate and up-to-date financial reports can be complex for small businesses, but it doesn't have to be. Cloud-based reporting solutions offer small and large businesses a way to get timely snapshots of information, such as revenue or expenses year-on-year;...
Ericsson, Vodafone in strategic 5G partnership
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Verint improves performance management
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Five common myths about youth employability
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Catering to the needs of a vigorous app economy
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Tigo Tanzania opens up mobile money
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Julius Solomon Specialist Labels takes silver and gold
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Cartrack reaches 500K subscribers
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Google launches Play Movies in SA
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Mini PCs a growing business niche
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Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
If you are a motivated Java Developer with a passion for backend engineering, and you meet the below requirements, we would love to hear from you. Join our client in enhancing the technology that supports thousands of hotels and facilitates seamless online bookings...
Specialist Data Analysis
Manage the Messaging data set. Manage the Data trapping points and elements. Define the data model to deliver Reporting, Monitoring and SLA tracking.KPA / KPI Define data elements required for reporting.Document and maintain a repository of Data elements.Define the...
Tester
Acceptance Testing Requirements Coordinate the demand of testing requirementsManage the review of requirement specificationsCoordinate the review and prioritisation of testing requirementsResponsible for specifying what testing is required (the total solution) -...
Scrum Master
Role:The purpose of the Scrum master is to be an Agile Project/Delivery manager and Scrum Master for the BI Platform team. The Scrum Master will be considered a subject-matter expert in delivery management, have excellent logic and problem-solving skills and a drive...
Data Scientist
Title: Data Scientist (AWS Redshift, Power BI, BI Development) Contract: 6 months (with renewal) Industry: Financial Services Environment: Hybrid (On-Site in CPT 2 days a week) Job Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist to lead the development and...
Specialist Data Analysis – Gauteng Johannesburg
Manage the Messaging data set. Manage the Data trapping points and elements. Define the data model to deliver Reporting, Monitoring and SLA tracking.KPA / KPI Define data elements required for reporting.Document and maintain a repository of Data elements.Define the...
Tester – Gauteng West Rand
Acceptance Testing Requirements Coordinate the demand of testing requirementsManage the review of requirement specificationsCoordinate the review and prioritisation of testing requirementsResponsible for specifying what testing is required (the total solution) -...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Oakdale
Role:The purpose of the Scrum master is to be an Agile Project/Delivery manager and Scrum Master for the BI Platform team. The Scrum Master will be considered a subject-matter expert in delivery management, have excellent logic and problem-solving skills and a drive...
Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Title: Data Scientist (AWS Redshift, Power BI, BI Development) Contract: 6 months (with renewal) Industry: Financial Services Environment: Hybrid (On-Site in CPT 2 days a week) Job Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist to lead the development and...
Solution Architect
The Solutions Architect will contribute to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects across Omnichannel and the Omnichannel environment by translating strategies and requirements into technical solutions. The role will be responsible for the integrity and...
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