Intel-supported app to detect throat cancer in seconds
The next time you open wide and say, "aah," your doctor may be able to detect much more than inflamed tonsils - and may recognise laryngeal cancer. But it won't happen with the doctor peering down your throat with a flashlight. Instead, you'll be stretching that...
Internet access at risk in one in eight countries in election-rich 2024
In 2024, elections are set to take place in 90 countries. Elections have a history of triggering increased internet restrictions in some countries. Such restrictions can compromise the integrity and fairness of elections by enabling governments to exert greater...
Post-Covid concerns for African youth
As the youngest continent in the world, Africa is expected to double its youth demographic to nearly 1-billion people in the coming few decades. This enormous group of young people holds great potential for a rapidly aging world. And yet, before Covid-19, only one in...
PC monitor volume sees first contraction since lockdowns began
After five consecutive quarters of year-over-year shipment growth, the global PC monitor market hit an inflection point in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21), registering the first year-over-year decline in shipments since global lockdowns began in the first quarter of...
SA startups scoop 8 awards at the GSA Africa finale
After scouting all 55 African Union member states across 12 categories, the 60 regional winners in the Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa - the first and only continent-wide Sustainable Development Goal-aligned tech innovation competition - have been announced. One...
When do people think it’s OK to monitor their partners?
While the majority of respondents (70%) do not believe it is acceptable to monitor their partner without consent, a significant share of people (30%) see no problem at all and find it acceptable under some circumstances. This is one of the findings from a global...
Blood pressure increase seen during pandemic
A study led by Cleveland Clinic, and analyzing over 450 000 people from across the US, found significant increases in blood pressure readings during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was published this week in the journal, Circulation. Researchers with...
Credit card fraud takes off in 2021
Credit card fraud has become one of the most popular ways for criminals to make a quick buck. Credit card identity theft is relatively easy to carry out, and it’s also significantly less risky than traditional types of crimes, which is why it’s the most common type of...
Africa’s vaccine willingness underscores need for consistent supply
As the Omicron variant dominates the Covid-19 news cycle, new research from the Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 (PERC) indicates that people in African Union member states are overwhelmingly willing to get vaccinated. Across 19 countries, 78% of...
Retailers up orders for festive season
In complete contrast to the previous two months, the Skynamo Industry Thermometer has revealed an uptick in both order values as well as the number of orders placed by Skynamo partners’ retail customers in November. Zane van Rooyen, product marketing manager at...
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Lumia 435 now available in SA
Microsoft has announced the availability of the Lumia 435 in South Africa, retailing from R1 149. The Lumia 435 is the first 400 series Lumia, and the most affordable Lumia yet. With core smartphone features, the best Windows Phone experiences and access to the latest...
Questions to ask your cloud backup provider
Data backup is a little like buying car insurance. You may never need to claim but it is statistically likely that you may have to. When that happens, you want a quick settlement so that you can get back on the road or, in the case of data backup and recovery, get...
SnapServer XSD 40 available from DCC
With a small desktop footprint, the SnapServer XSD 40 is the new member of Overland's scalable SnapServer Series of network attached software (NAS) servers. Available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) the SnapServer XSD features SnapServer Manager which...
Blended diallers drive efficiencies
Contact centres, especially outsourced ones that provide services to a multitude of customers, face the challenge of balancing resources and technology between the two main types of service – inbound and outbound, says Marco van Biljoen, executive head: Gauteng and...
Ricoh named most ethical company again
Ricoh has been recognised, for the sixth time, by the Ethisphere Institute, the global organisation that defines and advances the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company. The World’s Most Ethical Companies designation recognises...
IT firms need trusted advisor status
IT service providers, systems integrators and partners need to up their game to become trusted advisors to their clients -- or risk stagnating, says Warren Olivier of Veeam. “As the world of information technology gets more complex, clients want trusted partners who...
CRS Technologies turns 30
South Africa’s CRS Technologies has, this week, celebrated its third decade of unrivalled service to the high-growth domestic human capital management and payroll markets. The company has since its inception in 1985 successfully applied its experience, knowledge and...
Microsoft debuts new business solutions
Microsoft on Monday announced the availability of new products and services designed to enable people and organisations to put data to work, driving better results for business of all sizes. The announcements were made at Convergence 2015, Microsoft’s annual...
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 preview
In this era of the customer – where technology has transformed the social fabric of how we engage, connect and interact with one another – it is critical for businesses to gain insight into their customers’ needs in order to deliver experiences that build lasting...
Dac to feature at Microsoft reIMAGINE
National services and solutions provider Dac Systems has confirmed its sponsorship of Microsoft reIMAGINE 2015, a networking session organised by the software giant to showcase and detail Microsoft Dynamics solutions. Dac Systems is a Microsoft technology specialist...
Oracle Functional Analyst (HR & Payroll) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Oracle Functional Analyst (HR & Payroll)Accountability:The Oracle HR Functional Analyst is accountable to the Chief Knowledge and Digital Officer with regards to the following:Project DeliverablesOperational DeliverablesOracle Functional ConfigurationGeneral HR...
Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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...
Expert Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is a leading player in the automotive industry dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions, and making waves in the industry are in search of an Expert Full stack Developer for a hybrid position based in the Midrand/ Menlyn area. Requirements: Degree or...
Magento2 Full Stack Developer – Johanesburg at Accenture
Accenture SONG is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture SONG truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...
Junior IT Technician
NEW VACAA client within the IT sector, situated in East London, is presently seeking to hire a Junior IT Technician.Awesome opportunity for a junior IT technician to build a career.Requirements:Matric minimum Must have valid driver's license and reliable...
Network Engineer (JHB Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of world-class turnkey engineering designs, products and services for the Fuel & Energy industry, seeks a strong technical Network Engineer to join its Joburg division. Your core role will be to ensure the optimal functioning of the network...
Senior Scrum Master (CH994)
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...
Junior Software Engineer
An exciting opportunity has become available within the astronomy industry for a Junior Software Engineer. The position is based in Observatory, Cape Town. REQUIREMENTS: Tech/ B.Sc (Comp Sci) with 3 years' working experience, OREng / B.Sc Hons (Comp Sci) with 3 years'...
Full-Stack PHP Developer
Looking for a senior Full-Stack PHP Developer, happy to work fully in-office in PTA Key Requirements Min 5-7 years PHP coding experience.Proficiency in:MSSQL,CSS,HTML,jQuery,JavaScript,Frameworks (e.g., Symphony/ Laravel) with both Front & Back-end experience...
Magento2 Full Stack Developer – Johanesburg at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town
Accenture SONG is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture SONG truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...
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