UCT and IDIA unveil VR software for astronomy data visualisation
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Astronomy and the Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy (IDIA) – a partnership between UCT, the University of the Western Cape and the University of Pretoria – have released new virtual reality (VR)...
Gavi-supported vaccines save millions of lives
More than 1,3-million future deaths were averted in 2023 thanks to vaccination programmes supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This achievement, which translates to more than two lives saved every minute of the day, is highlighted alongside historic progress in...
Gene therapy access could reduce global disease burden
A new World Economic Forum white paper indicates how gene therapy can transform the lives of patients globally. The study shows how low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) can and should play a leading role in developing and delivering some of the world’s most...
These are the top use cases for AI in corporate finance
Gartner has identified five of the top artificial intelligence (AI) use cases for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) leaders to consider implementing in their functions. “Organisations ignoring these use cases should have a good reason for doing so because...
Technology suppliers are key to building value for businesses
Enterprises are moving beyond their initial digital transformation initiatives – which were accelerated during the pandemic – and are now transitioning to the next step of running viable digital businesses that rely on software applications to help generate new...
Workonline expands IP transit to East London
Workonline Communications Group has deployed its seventh South African point of presence (PoP) at the East London Industrial Development Zone Datacentre (ELIDZ DC). This is Workonline’s first edge data centre, bringing about a 25% improvement in latency for clients...
Physical activity reduces depression risk in women – but not in men
Engaging in physical activity reduces the risk of depression in South African women, according to a study by the University of Cape Town (UCT), which suggests that health policies to ensure access and promotion of physical activity resources to prevent depression are...
Companies will invest in software to counter expense fraud
The total revenue generated by T&E (Travel & Expense) management software will reach $16-billion globally by 2027; up from $8.7 billion in 2022, according to a new study from Juniper Research. It predicts the risk of expense fraud will increase as hybrid...
ITU charts path to a connected and united digital future
A meeting of the highest decision-making body of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ended late last week with member states reaching consensus on actions to ensure that digital technology reaches and benefits people across the world. The Plenipotentiary...
Consumers still want to celebrate this holiday season
From snagging the best Black Friday deals to booking flights, the holidays can be very stressful for consumers. That has only been compounded over the last few years by the evolving Covid-19 pandemic, inflation, worries about gifts and other items being in stock, and...
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How the human cloud is making it rain for business
When most people think of "the cloud", they think of the internet or data storage. But the cloud is evolving into a human resource - the "human cloud" - and changing the way we work, writes Andre Hugo, co-founder and chief jammer at M4JAM (Money for Jam). Thanks to...
New home alert system is widely available
The new low-cost AG50 Wireless Home Alert System is now available for ordinary lower income households and communities across South Africa. Derick Roberts, CEO of TruTeq Devices, comments: "This new game changing wireless security product will bring peace of mind and...
Innovation: SA’s next step to the cloud
South Africa's familiarity with cloud technology is on the rise, and despite sluggish early adoption there's a renewed focus on innovation. Quinton Pienaar, CEO of Agilitude a Salesforce.com and Zuora reseller, identifies two major current activities in cloud...
Cape Town team wins at Global Mashup Day
The Cape Town studio of Deloitte Digital won first prize at the recent Global Deloitte Digital Mashup Day. The tech mash-up event brought together eight teams from the UK, Japan and South Africa to build innovative, useful projects that work, using any technology that...
AMD powers up CAD workstations
AMD has unveiled the AMD FirePro W4300, for the best computer-aided design (CAD) performance that fits both small form factor (SFF) and tower workstations. The AMD FirePro W4300 card expertly integrates a powerful GPU and 4Gb of GDDR5 memory within a low-profile...
EMC debuts next-generation Data Lake
EMC has launched the next generation of its EMC Isilon Scale-out NAS Data Lake, which includes new products, features and capabilities that allow enterprises to scale easily to edge locations as well as to public clouds. The new products, -- IsilonSD Edge, the next...
Teleforge signs with TaskFlow in diversification drive
Specialised call centre solutions provider, Teleforge Communications, has signed a business partnership deal with Task Flow that will enable it to diversify its service offerings beyond voice solutions for call centres. TaskFlow develops task-based process and...
IndigoCube becomes IBM Security business partner
IndigoCube has been appointed an IBM Security Solutions business partner. The move is a strategic one for IndigoCube, says the head of its security division, Godfrey Kutumela, given the growing importance of data security in a business environment characterised...
What’s ahead for the BI industry in 2016?
As the saying goes, change is the only constant. In the BI technology space, that rings especially true. But even with technology ever changing and data users' demands morphing, we learned that some factors of our industry have remained status quo. BI and analytics...
Interactive game targets HIV/AIDS education
A free new mobile-friendly interactive game that will teach young adults in Sub-Saharan Africa about HIV and AIDS prevention will be launched early next year. In the SwaziYolo, game players will be able to take on a role or avatar of their choice and become characters...
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A leading distributor of Electrical Products and Solutions across South Africa. With a strong focus on innovation and customer service, they cater to a diverse range of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Residential, and Infrastructure projects.We are...
Java Developer at CEIPAL – STG
JobTitle: Java DeveloperPlace of Work (City/State): Hyderabad, 500089Start Date: July/2024Duration: 6 Months to 1 yearShift Schedule: (8 Hour) / 40 Hour GuaranteeResponsibilities: A Java Developer is responsible for the design, development, and management of...
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A leading distributor of Electrical Products and Solutions across South Africa. With a strong focus on innovation and customer service, they cater to a diverse range of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Residential, and Infrastructure projects.We are...
Java Developer at CEIPAL – STG – Remote Remote
JobTitle: Java DeveloperPlace of Work (City/State): Hyderabad, 500089Start Date: July/2024Duration: 6 Months to 1 yearShift Schedule: (8 Hour) / 40 Hour GuaranteeResponsibilities: A Java Developer is responsible for the design, development, and management of...
Network Engineer (CPT) (EE) – Western Cape Cape Town
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ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...
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Java Developer at CEIPAL – STG
JobTitle: Java DeveloperPlace of Work (City/State): Hyderabad, 500089Start Date: July/2024Duration: 6 Months to 1 yearShift Schedule: (8 Hour) / 40 Hour GuaranteeResponsibilities: A Java Developer is responsible for the design, development, and management of...
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