Flexible frustrations: hybrid technology falling short
Many organisations are still falling behind in providing the necessary technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have the right tools to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and pointing to a significant gap in...
The crucial role of metals in combating malarial resistance
Although malaria mortality rates have decreased over the years, the problem still lies with rising resistance, according to Professor Gregory Smith, a professor of inorganic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Prof Smith was...
Intel rebrands Pentium and Celeron
Intel has introduced a new processor for the upcoming essential product space - Intel Processor - which will replace the Intel Pentium and Intel Celeron branding in the 2023 notebook product stack. "Whether for work or play, the importance of the PC has only become...
Innovating for success a top priority for HR leaders
Forty-nine percent of HR leaders named innovating for success as one of their top three priorities for 2022, according to a new survey from Gartner. Despite HR leaders prioritising innovations, a May 2022 Gartner survey of more than 3 500 employees found that only 46%...
Internet surge slows
An estimated 2,7-billion people - or one-third of the world's population - remain unconnected to the Internet in 2022, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) which says new data points to slower growth in the number of Internet users than at the...
Pandemic took its toll on WC healthcare workers
When the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, the Western Cape soon experienced rapid growth in the number of cases, establishing it as the epicentre of the disease in the country. Now, a new study shows that healthcare workers...
Huawei looking for women entrepreneurs
Huawei South Africa is looking for tech-savvy women business owners to apply for its 2022 Women in Tech digital skills programme which provides free online training in cloud computing, digital marketing and leadership development. The programme seeks to help women...
African genomics surveillance was key in identifying Covid variants
The rapid expansion of genomics surveillance in Africa allowed the continent to describe the introduction and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variants in African countries in realtime during the Covid-19 pandemic. A major scientific report from Africa featured in the journal...
Perseverance rover finds ancient life on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover is well into its second science campaign, collecting rock-core samples from features within an area long considered by scientists to be a top prospect for finding signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. The rover has collected four samples...
The Merge touted as the most significant crypto event in years
The Ethereum Merge is a "landmark, historic moment" for the entire cryptocurrency market that will be a "major catalyst" driving prices higher in the long term. This is the bullish prediction from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, as the long-awaited so-called Merge of...
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XFX has landed in South Africa
Johannesburg-based TVR Computers has concluded an official authorised distributorship agreement with XFX. The agreement will extend TVR the rights to distribute XFX range of products in the region of South Africa. XFX, is a division of PINE Technology Holdings. Pine,...
Municipal surveillance ensures citizens’ safety
WiFi hotspots can be found at hundreds of thousands of locations worldwide, as more and more municipalities are offering free WiFi and other citizen-centric services. The pervasive availability of Internet connectivity means anyone can surf the Web, from their front...
Make sure secure estates really are secure
The primary lure of housing estates is one of safety and security, with the assumption that surrounding yourself with high walls and the latest technology leads to you and your family being safer than ever before. But this could be a misconception. According to some...
More flash storage from Oracle
Oracle has expanded its flash storage portfolio with the announcement of an all-flash model of its Oracle FS1 Flash Storage System. Available now, the new Oracle All Flash FS1 Storage System delivers superior flash performance, capacity scaling, and flash provisioning...
Western Union extends services to Swaziland
The Western Union Company has announced the launch of its money transfer services in Swaziland. Western Union now serves more than 50 countries and territories on the African continent. Western Union in collaboration with Interchange, a leading foreign exchange...
NCR and Bytes debut cloud-based ATMs
Bytes Managed Solutions (Bytes MS), through its exclusive South African partnership with NCR, has introduced the biggest change to the way an ATM operates since the self-service banking channel was invented nearly 50 years ago. The two companies have launched Kalpana...
How to manage organisational risk
Organisational risk can be reduced to two base constituents: loss or diminished profit, and loss of stability. Similarly, for any tool or technology to be valuable, it must do two of three things - improve profit, reduce loss or improve the risk against loss, and...
VMware adds end user computing solutions
VMware has announced new end user computing innovations for universal application delivery and device management to help organisations transform business processes and deliver a more user- and application-centric experience. VMware end user computing solutions help...
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.
Static Data Analyst – Gauteng Turffontein
Our client in Banking is looking for a Data Analyst - Static on a contract basis. Support in providing infrastructure, tools and frameworks used to deliver end-to-end solutions to business problems.Build scalable infrastructure for supporting the delivery of business...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
My client is a leading Fintech firm dedicated to leveraging data and analytics to drive business success. They are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Data Analyst/BI (SQL) to join their dynamic team, based fully in-office, in Johannesburg. Qualifications:...
Field Support Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Yearning for More in Your Career? iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer to join our team and provide on-site technical support and assistance to clients or customers. You'll play a crucial role in...
Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Woodstock
The Software Engineer/Tech Lead will work collaboratively with the Merchant Journey team to drive development of merchant onboarding and dashboard. How you'll be making a difference: Work alongside the team and be a part of the full software development life...
Data Engineer
This position reports to the Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining data architectures.Preparing data for descriptive, predictive and prescriptive modelingAutomating repetitive tasks and manual...
Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .NET / JavaScript) – UK Fully Remote
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, that builds software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and multinational organizations. They combine...
IT Technical Manager
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Manager to lead their technical team and drive the successful delivery of IT projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of...
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer)
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm! About the job:This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role...
Software Tester – Remote
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Software Tester to join their development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our clients C# MVC web application and REST API. This role involves planning,...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This position reports to the Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining data architectures.Preparing data for descriptive, predictive and prescriptive modelingAutomating repetitive tasks and manual...
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