Pre-paid electricity meters linked to energy poverty, food insecurity
A doctoral thesis by Isaac Kwamena Nunoo from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) School of Economics has highlighted the crucial role of electricity in enhancing household welfare in Ghana and South Africa. The thesis explores the impact of electricity and fuel usage...
ISPA echoes calls for regulatory support for MVNOs
ISPA, South Africa's official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), welcomes recent calls for an appropriate, light-touch regulatory regime specifically tailored to support the growing number of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) introducing competition...
CFOs plan to cut costs by investing in automation
Chief financial officers (CFOs) plan to protect their digital investments as they cut costs elsewhere in the business, according to recent surveys by Gartner. Among technology priorities, CFOs have particularly prioritised back-office automation as a key to driving...
Burn-out drives sellers to seek new jobs
A massive 89% of sellers report feeling burned out from work, according to a survey by Gartner, and more than half (54%) of respondents report actively looking for a new job as a result. Gartner surveyed 908 B2B sellers in December 2021 and January 2022 to determine...
NASA sets new Artemis I launch date
NASA will target Saturday, 3 September at 14h17 EDT (20h17 local time), as the beginning of a two-hour window, for the launch of Artemis I, the first integrated test of NASA's Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and the ground systems at the agency's...
Remote working increases the threat of RDP attacks
At a time when hybrid working is normalised, many companies have taken to using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that enables computers on the same corporate network to be linked together and accessed remotely even when employees are at home. However, this has given...
VMware tackles multi-cloud challenges
VMware, at its rebranded conference and expo VMware Explore being held this week in San Francisco, has unveiled a raft of new offerings and solution updates to help customers navigate and thrive in today’s multi-cloud world. “Whether you’re a challenger born in the...
VMware Aria advances multi-cloud management
More organisations are delivering applications across public clouds and at the edge, and they’re increasingly using Kubernetes to manage and scale their modernised and cloud-native apps. However, managing apps and infrastructure in a multi-cloud, especially public...
VMware networking and multi-cloud security get a makeover
VMware has announced new innovations across its expanding networking and security portfolio that will help customers embrace the cloud operating model. These new innovations include: Project Northstar for multi-cloud networking, security and end-to-end visibility....
VMware adds improved infrastructure solutions
VMware has announced new cloud and edge infrastructure solutions featuring innovations to help organisations better run, scale and secure the broadest range of enterprise workloads across private and public clouds and at the edge. VMware research shows 580-million...
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Business at the epicentre of a disruptive future
It is widely accepted that both emerging and established economies will continue to be shaped by disruptive forces of technology, including the cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics and digitalisation. These forces have already begun to revolutionise...
Optical media is set to be archival standard
Since the emergence of flash storage such as USB thumb drives, the use of optical media including CDs and DVDs has seen a steady decline, writes Ruben Naicker, Verbatim product specialist at DCC.
The role of apps in the always-on business
Mobile applications have become an integral component of the always-on business. Whether it is accessing back-end corporate data or creating sales forecasts in the field, the connected worker has come to rely on these solutions. Warren Olivier, regional manager of...
UCS Solutions appoints new CEO
UCS Solutions, a subsidiary of Business Connexion Group and a provider of business process optimisation and IT services and solutions for the retail sector, has announced the appointment of Jessica Knight as its new CEO. The appointment is effective from 1 September...
Asus offers World of Warships perks
Asus has announced an exclusive partnership with Wargaming to offer purchasers of selected Asus gear free World of Warships in-game content, doubloons and all the privileges of Premium Account access. Asus is Wargaming's global gaming-hardware partner. Deals on offer...
Digital Express moves upmarket with Xerox
Digital Express, one of Cape Town's largest commercial printers, has purchased two Xerox Versant 2100 digital colour presses from Cape Office Machines on the back of winning a number of national retail and hospitality printing accounts. Cape Office Machines was the...
Acquisition boosts Western Cape IT services
Cape Town-based IT services and support firm CyberLogic has taken a majority stake in Stellenbosch-based IT services firm Space Age Technologies with effect from 1 September. CyberLogic founder and chief executive Edge Bisset says the acquisition of a 70% stake in...
Surveillance requires purpose-built NVR drives
When it comes to safety and security, video surveillance has become an essential component of many security systems. Digital solutions have made this easier and more affordable, and allowed for video surveillance to be installed in many more areas than ever before,...
Why we need entrepreneurs to succeed
There are a number of not-so-obvious reasons for South Africa's entrepreneurship dilemma. "Many entrepreneurs need assistance in areas overlooked by some established companies and enterprise development agencies," says Grant Marshbank, chief operating officer of VSc...
Oracle’s cloud security is defence level
Oracle Service Cloud - a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution - has received an Authority to Operate (ATO) from the US Department of Defense (DoD) under the DoD Cloud Security Model at security impact Level 4. The Oracle Service Cloud is Oracle's premier SaaS...
Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written...
Developer – Full Stack (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment
What you will be doing:Design and deliver functional code that aligns with the product backlog.Engage actively in Agile software development processes.Contribute to UX and UI design discussions to optimise development efforts.Provide architectural advice when...
Technical Specialist (Mechatronic / Mechanical Engineering)
Our client, in the Agri Sector, is currently looking to employ a young and dynamic Technical Application Specialist to their team based in Cape Town. Mechatronic / Mechanical Engineering degree essential.A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.Requirements:Degree in...
Junior Data Analyst
Ready to step into the world of Fintech with a Company and team that use data driven technology for their financial product ? Join a company where what they say they do - they mean! Summary:The Junior Data Analyst role focuses on assisting the data analytics team in...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written...
Developer – Full Stack (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
What you will be doing:Design and deliver functional code that aligns with the product backlog.Engage actively in Agile software development processes.Contribute to UX and UI design discussions to optimise development efforts.Provide architectural advice when...
Technical Specialist (Mechatronic / Mechanical Engineering) – Western Cape Oakdale
Our client, in the Agri Sector, is currently looking to employ a young and dynamic Technical Application Specialist to their team based in Cape Town. Mechatronic / Mechanical Engineering degree essential.A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.Requirements:Degree in...
Junior Data Analyst – Remote Remote
Ready to step into the world of Fintech with a Company and team that use data driven technology for their financial product ? Join a company where what they say they do - they mean! Summary:The Junior Data Analyst role focuses on assisting the data analytics team in...
Graduate – Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
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