US massively ahead in data centres
The widespread adoption of cloud computing has transformed the data centre landscape and, although it significantly cut the number of organisations operating their own data centres, it has also fueled a surge in the global data centre count. Still, no market is even...
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)...
Township internet users switch to fibre
The last two years have triggered new Internet usage habits across South Africa, and the country's townships have been no exception. Vuma's 2021 Fibre Reach Survey indicates that considerably more homes are upgrading to fibre internet in these communities. In...
NullMixer puts user info at risk
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new campaign, spreading NullMixer, a malware stealing users' credentials, address, credit card data, cryptocurrencies, and even Facebook and Amazon accounts. Trying to download cracked software from third-party sites, more than...
Digital remittances to pass 2bn by 2027
The total volume of international digital remittances will exceed 2-billion globally in 2027, from just over 1,1-billion in 2022. A new study from Juniper Research predicts this growth will be accelerated by the increasing speed and low cost of digital remittances...
Short-termism trap could derail our political future
Tensions remain high in the lead-up to the ANC's elective conference, set to take place in December. While it is no secret that confidence in the ANC has decreased dramatically in the wake of the ongoing energy crisis, economic pressures and social challenges, trust...
Finance leaders plan to achieve touchless close by 2025
A majority (55%) of finance executives polled by Gartner are aiming for a touchless financial close by 2025. "Most finance functions want to close faster, cheaper, and with fewer errors," says Pritika Bhattacharjee, vice-president: research in the Gartner Finance...
Sharks have been around for longer than we thought
The first appearance of shark-like "jawed fish" may have happened about 15-million years earlier than previously thought, according to new evidence. A handful of fossil teeth from a completely new species, uncovered from rock samples found in China, suggest jawed fish...
Employment numbers down from the previous quarter
Stats SA has reveals that total employment decreased by 119 000 jobs, or -1,2% quarter-on-quarter, from 10 067 000 in March 2022 to 9 948 000 in June 2022. This was largely due to decreases in the following industries: community services (-100 000 or -3,4%), business...
ICT infrastructure crucial for African economic growth
Investment in information, communication, and technology (ICT) infrastructure is key for sustained, inclusive economic growth and development in Africa. This is according to a study conducted by Dr Mamello Nchake from the Department of Economics at Stellenbosch...
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The future of mining is smart
Mines are increasingly using information and communication technologies (ICT) to rethink the way they work, looking beyond cost-cutting to respond to challenges in a way that lays the foundation for the future. By Magda Honey, IBM natural resources COE director for...
Understanding the importance of data sovereignty
With the recent passing of the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act into law, the issue of data sovereignty has come into focus in South Africa. By Bryan Balfe, enterprise account manager at CommVault While not a new topic, PoPI has highlighted its...
Visualisation the first step to data storytelling
Howard Dresner, chief research officer at Dresner Advisory Services, believes that storytelling will be the next big thing in collaborative computing. With business intelligence (BI) tools becoming increasingly more sophisticated, and many now including some semblance...
Ericsson launches WiFi calling for multi-device
Ericsson has announced the addition of a new functionality, WiFi calling for multi-device, to the existing Ericsson WiFi calling solution. This functionality enables operators to extend voice service coverage from smartphones to millions of WiFi-only devices such as...
Accurate and dense data imperative for insurance
The insurance industry is faced with the challenge of managing risk while providing efficient and cost-effective services. By Robin Wagner, vice-president: consumer and insurance at TransUnion Controlling loss ratios, pricing products correctly to ensure the right...
Africa Code Week comes to town
The inaugural Africa Code Week will take place from 1 October to 10 Octber, during which the Cape Town Science Centre will host a variety of free coding workshops. The transfer of skills will include the free Scratch coding workshops for children aged between 8 and 12...
Changing the security culture
Ask any technical department what their major challenges are concerning cyber security, and it is almost guaranteed that many of them say their number one bugbear is changing the security culture of their organisation. Too often, says Jayson O’Reilly, director of...
CX excellence rests on company culture
The world of customers’ interaction with business is complex – a maze of engagement channels, devices, conversations and contacts. Making a connection between your customers and your brand requires new ways to not just stand out to the right audience with the right...
The strategic versus utility IT debate
Strategic IT is a term that is easily bandied about but only deserves the monicker once business leaders adopt a significant mind-set change. And this change is based on one of the most hotly contested debates within organisations: budget. By Sameer Deans, GM at...
Effective information governance essential to manage data growth
In the past five to 10 years, data growth has accelerated at an exponential rate, particularly around unstructured data such as emails, videos, pictures, documents, spreadsheets and more. This level of content creation has the potential to yield significant insight...
Pre-sales Networking Specialist (PE) (EE) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE technical Pre-sales support to various entities for the purpose of promoting and selling products/services for potential customers and existing customers as the next Pre-sales Networking Specialist sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network...
Kotlin Intermediate Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
Kotlin Full Stack Developer Join a leadership team that is ahead of the gameR600 000 to R900 000Our dev team is obsessed with producing high-quality products whilst maintaining clean architecture principles, minimizing technical debt and maintaining the highest level...
IT Clerk
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ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Education Specialist seeks an Intermediate Full Stack PHP Developer who is experienced in developing business web applications and application integrations using common front-end and back-end web technologies with a strong focus on the PHP...
IT Clerk – Eastern Cape Gqebera
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Intermediate Full Stack PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Junior Project Manager (Glass & Aluminium) at glass & aluminium sector
Long standing, solid aluminium manufacturing company, looking for a Construction Project Manager to join their awesome team! As Junior Project Manager you will be working on both aluminium and glass assignments; reporting directly into the Managing Director; you will...
Mobile Full Stack Developer
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Junior Project Manager (Glass & Aluminium) at glass & aluminium sector – Gauteng Wynberg
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Mobile Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate
As a Mobile Full-Stack Developer at our innovative software development company, you will be a pivotal part of our dynamic team, tasked with solving complex technical challenges. Your role involves determining and identifying technical requirements through...
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