Telcos could be left behind with network APIs
This year has finally seen Network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) gain commercial traction for both mobile and fixed networks in multiple markets across the globe - mobile network operators across Europe, Asia, and the Americas have latched on to the GSMA...
Giant carbon removal plant goes live
The largest direct air capture and storage plant for carbon removal, named Mammoth, has started operating in Iceland. Climeworks broke ground on Mammoth in June 2022. The plant is built in a modular design, with 12 of its total 72 collector containers currently...
1m apps purged from Google Play Store
A tradingplatforms.com analysis shows there are fewer applications in Google's Play Store today than four years ago. The site presented data showing that the store's app numbers had fallen by a million. Google Play Store hosted 2 591 578 applications by March this...
Young African leaders join WEF forum
The world's most driven researchers, innovative entrepreneurs, activists and promising political leaders between the ages of 30 and 40 are joining the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Class of 2022. The Forum of Young Global Leaders was founded in 2005 by...
Stewart van Graan to act as Altron chief executive
Stewart van Graan has been appointed as the executive chairman and acting chief executive of Altron effective from 1 July 2022 until 30 September 2022. Mteto Nyati has stepped down from the position of chief executive effective 30 June 2022, having completed his...
Intel partners to produce qubits at scale
Researchers at Intel and QuTech, an advanced quantum computing research centre consisting of the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), have successfully created the first silicon qubits at...
IDC forecasts steady growth in IT and business services markets
Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow by 5,6% (in constant currency) in 2022, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. In nominal dollar denominated revenue based on today's exchange rate,...
Researchers use deep learning to bring colour to night vision
A team of scientists has used GPU-accelerated deep learning to show how colour can be brought to night-vision systems. In a paper published in the journal PLOS One, a team of researchers at the University of California, Irvine led by Professor Pierre Baldi and Dr...
Business technologists drive funding for tech purchases outside of IT
Seventy-four percent of technology purchases are funded, at least partially, by business units (BUs) outside of IT, according to a recent Gartner survey. Only 26% of technology investments are funded entirely by the IT organisation. In November and December 2021,...
2Africa cable deployment gets underway
The 2Africa cable has achieved its first landing, in Genoa, Italy. It will extend to 46 locations by the time the project is completed in 2024. The 2Africa consortium comprises China Mobile International, Meta, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, stc, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone...
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Data scientists key in boardroom decisions
Big data is fast becoming the biggest buzz phrase in business. It is such a strategic imperative that recent research from Accenture showed that 87% of enterprises believe big data analytics will redefine the competitive landscape of their industries within three...
VIDI partners with Samsung, Vodacom
VIDI, South Africa's first on-demand video streaming service, has tied-up with Vodacom to make paying easier. This means that subscribers can now add their VIDI subscriptions directly onto their Vodacom bills. In addition, VIDI has also partnered with ONTV, the...
Making room for the Internet of Things
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Bateleur now Fico Tonbeller-certified
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RSA improves Security Analytics offering
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Don’t be blinded by buzzwords
Earlier this year, Goldman Sachs released a study which projected that spending on cloud computing infrastructure and platforms will grow at a 30% compound annual growth rate from 2013 through 2018, compared with 5% growth for the overall enterprise IT market. This is...
Ruckus Wireless releases Hotspot 2.0
Ruckus Wireless has announced at the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) WiFi Global Congress being held in London, the introduction of the industry’s first commercially available products to be WiFi Alliance (WFA) Passpoint certified for Hotspot 2.0, Release 2,...
EFI, BDS extend partnership
Low-cost printers with high-end quality are being introduced to sub-Saharan Africa in a partnership between Bytes Document Solutions and digital printing expert EFI. The deal sees Bytes Document Solutions become a strategic partner of EFI to sell, service and support...
Who owns the stock?
This question is one that many sites looking to implement a warehouse system forget to ask. It is a subtle question and can make the difference between a successful joined up system and two silos of information with users looking at different versions of the truth....
Training promotes ISO22301 BCM standard
ISO22301 for business continuity provides an international standard against which businesses can now be audited and awarded a certification of compliance. But, for those tasked with putting the Business Continuity Management (BCM) systems in place, the standard offers...
Senior Front End Developer (Angular 2) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Service Delivery Provider seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Front End Developer whose core role will be to develop and maintain a high-quality single-page application using Angular 2. A strong focus on test automation and a...
Fullstack C#.Net Developer
Our clients in the financial space are on the hunt for a Full-stack C#.NET developer to join their dynamic team in Pretoria for a fantastic Hybrid Permanent role. Work in a fast-paced environment with the latest in technology and catapult your career! Skills and...
CNC Programmer at CME Recruitment – Western Cape Maitland
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IT Security Administrator (CH1011) – Gauteng Arcadia
Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an IT Security Administrator.The IT Security Administrator assist the CSM to monitor identify and prevent cyber security threat to the client and plays a vital role in keeping the company's proprietary and...
Software Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client, a leading software and solutions developing company, specifically catering to the hospitality sector, seeks to employ a Software Consultant candidate to join this progressive and expanding professional team. Please note that this role is fully remote and...
Senior IT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Minimum requirements:Physically fit and healthyMatricValid driver's licence, and own carA+ and N+ qualification, coupled with an MCSE or equivalentAt least 5 years' experience within the same role, ideally with a knowledge of Pastel installation, support,...
Senior Front End Developer (Angular 2) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Service Delivery Provider seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Front End Developer whose core role will be to develop and maintain a high-quality single-page application using Angular 2. A strong focus on test automation and a...
Fullstack C#.Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our clients in the financial space are on the hunt for a Full-stack C#.NET developer to join their dynamic team in Pretoria for a fantastic Hybrid Permanent role. Work in a fast-paced environment with the latest in technology and catapult your career! Skills and...
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Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments...
Senior Civil & Structural Project Manager at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with ECSA/ SACPCMP as a Professional Engineer or Professional...
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