Companies flag GenAI as privacy, data security risk
Privacy is much more than a regulatory compliance matter, and businesses are increasingly concerned about the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). This is among findings in the Cisco 2024 Data Privacy Benchmark Study, an annual review of key privacy...
SA kicks off AfCFTA shipments
The first shipment of products from South Africa to other African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) countries has embarked from the eThekwini port. President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed it as the start of preferential trade by South Africa under the AfCFTA. "African...
Adapt IT is acquired by Volaris, delists from the JSE
Adapt IT Holdings has been acquired by Volaris Group for R7.00 per Adapt IT share, effective 3 January 2022. Volaris is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian-listed Constellation Software. All conditions and regulatory approvals have now been met, including approval...
CES ready to open doors in Las Vegas
CES 2022 will be taking place as an in-person event in Las Vegas from tomorrow (5 January) to 7 January – closing one day earlier than initially planned in light of new concerns over Covid-19. More than 2 200 exhibitors are confirmed to exhibit in person at CES 2022,...
Theory of General Relativity passes extreme tests
A team of researchers from 10 countries, including the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory’s chief scientist Dr Fernando Camilo, has conducted a 16-year-long experiment to challenge Einstein’s theory of General Relativity with some of the most rigorous tests...
James Webb Space Telescope keeps deployment timelines flexible
The James Webb Space Telescope mission operations team has moved the beginning of sunshield tensioning activities to today (3 January), to ensure Webb is in prime condition to begin the next major deployment step in its unfolding process. The team has been analysing...
DSI urges support for scientists
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) urges people to support South Africa's scientific community, following reports that leading scientists and researchers have come under attack from members of the public. With over 5-million deaths due Covid-19 globally,...
Logistics outsourcing budgets set for growth
Sixty-six percent of logistics leaders increased their logistics outsourcing budget in 2021, and 74% anticipate an increase in the next two years, according to a survey from Gartner. From March through May 2021 Gartner surveyed 298 supply chain professionals in the...
Role-playing games take off as mobile gaming booms
The mobile gaming industry is currently booming, and it appears that role playing games (RPG) are leading the revolution. According to the latest report from SafeBettingSites.com, RPG mobile games contributed 21,3% of the entire global revenue from the mobile gaming...
Construction equipment OEM telematics set to reach 8,3m worldwide
The global installed base of active construction equipment (CE) OEM telematics systems reached almost 4,1-million units in 2020, according to new research from Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15,3%, the active installed base is...
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FNB expands cardless features
FNB has announced that the cardless cash withdrawal feature is available on the latest version of the FNB Banking App. The feature allows customers to withdraw money at an ATM without using their bank cards. This launch to the 1,2-million active devices that currently...
Worry-free backups for SMBs
The world is becoming more and more digital. Even in smaller companies, not directly operating in the technology industry, a great amount of data is created for every single process, says Anamika Budree, sales manager, Branded Products at WD South Africa. This...
DCC offers Huawei Ascend smartphone
The new Huawei Ascend G6, available now from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), takes smartphones to a whole new level. Android’s 4.3 Jelly Bean Operating System (OS), 1.2 Gigahertz (GHz) quad-core processor and 1Gb RAM ensures superior performance. The...
Mobile malware requires better monitoring
South African smartphone users must be savvier about the sites they visit, what they download, and the apps they use on their devices. Mobile malware is becoming more prevalent. So says Richard Broeke from IT security services vendor, Securicom. “Designed to perform...
Schneider whitepaper examines BMS security
Organisations can reduce the risk of cyber-attacks on building management systems (BMS) by controlling Web access, applying software patches and managing user credentials (user names and passwords), according to a new white paper. Schneider Electric, a global...
Optimising document workflow
Too many organisations lack a coherent document strategy that provides a framework for managing, tracking, and controlling information and unifying disparate workflows; so says Hennie Kruger, DDS product and marketing manager of Océ South Africa. “If you’re producing...
Cross-border money service from Airtel
Bharti Airtel, the leading global telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Africa and Asia, has announced the launch of a cross-border money-transfer service for Airtel Money customers between The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),...
A grand vision for RFID
A typical radio-frequency identification tag is a relatively small device, varying in size from a small coin to a match box. The time may be ripe to apply this tracking technology on a truly grand scale. “Currently, industry uses GPS to track vehicles carrying goods...
UC, IoT to shape the future of business
Looking back over the past two decades, many technologies have emerged that have revolutionised the way the world works, interacts and communicates. However, none have been as disruptive as the Internet as a force for change.The impact of the creation of a global...
Virtual call centres are the new methodology
As the world continues to battle with the hangover of the 2008 financial meltdown, companies are continually looking to shave off costs wherever they can – and this is also true of the call centre industry, where bottom-line costs are being scrutinised. This business...
BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a talented and motivated BI Developer to join our dynamic team. As a BI Developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of our business intelligence solutions. If you have a passion for data, analytics, and business...
Dev Ops Engineer – Remote Remote
DevOps DeveloperWork from anywhere with flexible hoursR700 000 - R1 200 000This is a full time position that involves management of several server environmentsAutomation of builds and deploymentsSystem securityNetworking and some operational database...
Microsoft Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client with offices in JHB, Cape Town and Durban, as well as UK, Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia is looking for a Microsoft Systems Engineer to join their Cape Town team situated in Century City.ABOUT THE JOBIf you're the kind of systems engineer who is...
Junior IT Engineer – Linux / Networking at Sintrex Integration Services – Gauteng Midrand
Core Outputs Key Performance Areas: Compilation of advanced reportsAnalysis and interpretation of information from management systems to identify areas of possible improvement and riskPlan and perform special investigations based on customer requirementsTechnical...
Mainframe Developer
Mainframe Developer/Lead/Architect. Experience :8-15 yrs CICS, Cobol, Db2, Control M & Azure DevOps (Preferred) Location : Johannesburg JD: Must have worked on Banking domain. Desired Skills: CICS Cobol Db2 Control M & Azure DevOps Desired Work Experience: 5...
IT Technician
Are you an IT Technician known for your meticulous and systematic approach, eager to flourish in an innovative setting where you have the opportunity to grow through engagement with state-of-the-art technology?This role demands a proactive, solution-oriented...
Developer Intern at Sintrex Integration Services
Core Outputs- Complete and pass all assigned tasks and tests as per the Internship Programme- Successfully integrate yourself with the Sintrex Team- Achieve all practical tasks and assignments while on-site or in the practical phase Essential Requirements- Recognised...
Python Developer (Advanced) 1246 TT
Managing projects / processes.Ability to develop in Data Drive Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL etc.Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application...
Mainframe Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Mainframe Developer/Lead/Architect. Experience :8-15 yrs CICS, Cobol, Db2, Control M & Azure DevOps (Preferred) Location : Johannesburg JD: Must have worked on Banking domain. Desired Skills: CICS Cobol Db2 Control M & Azure DevOps Desired Work Experience: 5...
IT Technician – Gauteng Pretoria North
Are you an IT Technician known for your meticulous and systematic approach, eager to flourish in an innovative setting where you have the opportunity to grow through engagement with state-of-the-art technology?This role demands a proactive, solution-oriented...
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