Industrial printer market remains flat
Worldwide shipments of industrial printers grew a modest 0,1% YoY in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. However, the market saw shipment growth of 1% compared to the first quarter of 2024. "While the...
Altera debuts FPGA portfolio
Altera, an Intel company, has unveiled an array of FPGA hardware, software and development tools that make its programmable solutions more accessible across a broader range of use cases and markets. The company revealed new details on its next-generation, power- and...
Fintech, edtech dominate SA venture capital investments
Growth in South Africa's venture capital (VC) industry remains robust - with early-stage fund managers investing R1,31-billion into 121 entities through 186 investment rounds. This is according to the 2022 Southern African Venture Capital Association (SAVCA) Venture...
Telkom, MTN still in acquisition talks
Telkom has renewed the cautionary announcement issued on 22 August and relating to Discussions between Telkom and MTN. MTN is proposing to acquire MTN of the entire issued share capital of Telkom in return for shares or a combination of cash and shares in MTN. The MTN...
Early humans extracted glue from a local conifer
In the Middle Stone Age, early Homo sapiens in South Africa used glue made from local Podocarpus trees to attach stone tools to wooden spears. This glue has excellent adhesive properties and can only be produced in an elaborate processs, according to scientists from...
These were the 10 most traded cryptos in September
The ninth month of the year is usually one of the worst for crypto prices, especially for Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have seen their values plunge every September for the last five years. According to data presented by CryptoPresales.com, Bitcoin's latest price dip...
Hybrid cloud is critical to modernisation, but challenges remain
New global market research from IBM has revealed that more than 77% of respondents have adopted a hybrid cloud approach which can help drive digital transformation, yet the majority of responding organisations are struggling with the complexity to make all their cloud...
Responsible AI still a pipe dream for many
While 84% of global executives believe responsible AI (RAI) should be on top management agendas, only 25% have comprehensive RAI programs in place. This is according to a joint study by MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), "To Be a...
Intel accelerates developer ecosystem
At Intel Innovation, Intel illustrated how its efforts and investments to foster an open ecosystem catalsze community innovation, from silicon to systems to apps and across all levels of the software stack. Through an expanding array of platforms, tools and solutions,...
Government organisations at higher encryption risk from ransomware
A massive 72% of state and local government organisations attacked by ransomware had their data encrypted - 7% more than the cross-sector average. In fact, according to Sophos's "The State of Ransomware in State and Local Government 2022" report, only 20% of state and...
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Sage Evolution streamlines compliance for RTIA
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA), the organisation tasked with encouraging compliance with road traffic laws in South Africa, has implemented Safe Evolution to automate business processes, ensure compliance with Treasury regulations, and integrate its...
Pitney Bowes provides ‘lucky last mile’
In preparation for the running of the national lottery, Ithuba sought to digitise its on-boarding system for retailers and introduce a more efficient, paperless process. The company approached specialists in customer communications and digital signature technology...
Data management overwhelms IoT
While networks become ubiquitous and the price of computer hardware continues to decline, more devices are being connected. Latest estimates put the number of connected devices at 13 billion, almost half of them in manufacturing, logistics, smart cities and industry...
Will you disrupt or be disrupted by your industry?
Technology underpins the ability of South African companies to innovate continuously, spurring growth, writes Indran Naick, cloud ecosystems and enterprise development leader at IBM South Africa. Across the continent we see more and more forward-thinking empowering...
4K monitors revolutionise the computer display
Computer monitors have come a long way from the bulky CRT screens of the 1980s, from plasma screens and LCDs to LED and high definition displays, writes Bruce Byrne, Philips product specialist at Drive Control Corporation. The evolution of the computer screen has...
Progress offers free tools for app developers
Progress has announced the release of Progress OpenEdge Developer Kit: Classroom Edition, a downloadable application development toolkit for the next generation of business application developers. In an effort to expand their knowledge of business application...
Protect equipment from damaging transient voltage
Given the on-going power challenges in the South African market, the majority of enterprises are now fully on board with the requirement for backup power solutions such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), writes Marco Da Silva, MD: Power Solutions at The Jasco...
Smart and simple presents new paradigm shift for utilities
The utilities sector is in the grips of a shifting reality, writes Pedro Guerreiro, head of sales: energy and natural resources at SAP Africa. The energy business model is under immense pressure: as Gartner reflected recently, energy is moving from a century-old model...
Samsung debuts Galaxy Note5
Samsung has launched its latest phablet, the new Galaxy Note5, with enhanced security features, applications and functionality; boasing a 5.7 inch Super AMOLED display.
Kaspersky Lab extends Scuderia Ferrari sponsorship
Kaspersky Lab has announced the continuation of its sponsorship contract with the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One racing team. The new five-year contract will be valid from 2017 until 2021. Eugene Kaspersky, chairman and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, says: "I'm thrilled that...
Marketing Data Analyst at Set Consulting
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Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Stakeholder management and communicationExecution of business analysis methodologiesContribute to the design of new business processesDesigns and document functional specifications/program specificationsProcess documentationBusiness Requirements specificationAssist in...
wordpress web design and graphics – Gauteng Kelvin
Must have experience in wordpress and web design and graphics Persons must note the following: experience in wordpress and web design and graphics Be presentable and be able to travel into remote areas on the continentBe very good in accounting and mathsPortuguese an...
Software Engineer – Remote Remote
Role:Our client is seeking an experienced Senior C# Developer to join our clients dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing robust, scalable applications and a deep understanding of the .NET framework and related technologies. This...
Marketing Data Analyst at Set Consulting – Western Cape Century City
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Intermediate Business Analyst
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Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement with...
Software Tester
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