IBM, Fermilab partner on quantum initiatives
The addition of IBM as a new partner in the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Centre, a DOE National Quantum Information Science Research Centre hosted by Fermilab, has been approved by the US Department of Energy Office of Science, Science Programs. As a...
ICT leads as SA hits R3bn in VC investments
In 2023, South Africa's venture capital performance defied the downward trend in annual deals seen since 2020, with the information and communication technology (ICT) sector once again stealing the show. This was one of the key insights to emerge from this year's...
Hospitality must use technology to redefine the total guest experience
As it finally starts to emerge from crisis mode, businesses in the hospitality sector will proactively leverage technology to deliver enhanced total guest experiences across the next decade. Following a transformative few years, which saw the entire industry adopt...
Blockchain recycling pilot project offers insights into informal sector
An new pilot project is making use of the blockchain to digitise and record transactions between waste pickers and buy-back centres, revolutionising the buying and selling of recyclable materials. Project Up, an initiative of the PET Recycling Company (PETCO), uses...
Telecoms will be fastest growing sector in Africa
The telecoms sector will be the fastest-growing industry in Africa over the next five years as internet connectivity improves, according to new World Mobile research. When asked to pick the three sectors that they believe will see the strongest growth over the next...
The key to resolving excessive executive pay
Stronger remuneration committees are the solution to rampant executive pay. This is according to Laurence Grubb, master reward specialist and executive committee member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). "We're seeing an imbalanced power dynamic between...
Lazarus attacks aerospace and defence contractors
ESET researchers have presented an investigation into the infamous Lazarus APT Group and their attack on defence contractors around the world between late 2021 and March 2022. Lazarus APT is a notorious cybercrime organisation with an unknown number of members. From...
YouTube comments are a new tool for scammers
Cryptocurrency is going through a turbulent time. With many rates unstable, crypto scammers have turned to new ways to hook their victims. Kaspersky experts have witnessed one such unusual scheme, in which attackers promote fake crypto services on YouTube. They are...
Top IT service providers fared better in 2021
Of the top 20 IT service providers by revenue, four companies - Samsung SDS, NetEase, Wipro and Intuit - reported an increase of more than 25% in their year-on-year (YoY) revenue due to increasing digital transformation. Around 90% of the top 20 companies recorded...
MTN SA Foundation launches 2022 MTN Women in Digital Business Challenge
The MTN SA Foundation today commits a R1 million investment to enable innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation for women in the digital economy. The inaugural 2022 MTN Women in Digital Business Challenge will set 10 less established female owned SMMEs on a sure...
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Foster Melliar, iSolve Learning merge
iSolve Business Solutions, a Microsoft Gold Partner, has acquired Foster Melliar, a pillar in the South African IT Best Practice Community. iSolve’s Learning Solutions division has merged with Foster Melliar. Both companies are subsidiaries of the Morvest Group. The...
BPS launches skills development programme
A new programme launched by Bytes People Solutions ( to assist with skills development in the North West province’s Bojanala Platinum District Municipality is a welcome initiative, particularly considering the skills shortages being experienced in many sectors....
Huawei wins at 5G World Summit 2015
Huawei was awarded Biggest Contribution to 5G Development at 5G World Summit 2015 for its continuous innovation and industry contributions to 5G particularly for the new air interface technologies. With the rapid development of mobile broadband and the Internet of...
Visual comms breaks free of the boardroom
High-quality videoconferencing is leaving the boardroom and hitting smart devices everywhere – from your smartphone and up. And the smart telecoms providers are getting in on the act. It all begins with a little thing called WebRTC, says Rob Lith, business development...
It’s all about the who and the woo
“Did you know that it costs more to gain a new customer than to have a devoted one? So, why then are budgets, in general, spent more on attaining new customers’ attention than offering attention to its current customers?” asks Ebrahim Dinat, COO at contact centre...
Increase vigilance to avoid being hacked
The term “heist” conjures up images of slick professionals outsmarting and conning banks, government agencies, casinos, organisations and individuals, before robbing them and getting away with wads of cash. The film industry has, in general, established the genre as...
Mobile a shortcut to open access broadband
Government’s recent announcement that owners of fibre optic networks - including itself - would be compelled to share capacity with other Internet service providers shows the high expectations it has of the digital world. Broadband access is linked to economic...
Avanade helps Henkel with digital journey
Avanade, a leading global provider of innovative digital services, business solutions and design-led experiences, is working with Henkel AG on its digital journey by empowering employee productivity and collaboration in new ways with Microsoft Office 365. With a...
Eaton integrates with SimpliVity solution
Power management company Eaton has announced its integrated power management solutions are validated to operate with SimpliVity’s leading hyperconverged infrastructure solution. The industry’s first power management solution to receive validation with a hyperconverged...
Five questions to ask before clicking a link
In today’s world of advancing cybercrime, URLs can lead to password and data theft as well as drive-by-download malware attacks, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO, ESET Southern Africa. Before you click on a link, as yourself these five questions: Do you trust the person...
Intermediate SQL Database Administrator – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
Our client is seeking a skilled intermediate SQL Database Administrator to join their team. You will be responsible for the performance, integrity and security of databases.Responsibilities:Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and...
Intermediate to Senior Front-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A software company based in Johannesburg is currently in search of a highly skilled Senior Front End Developer to join their team. This role necessitates a specialist in interaction animation, particularly with a focus on WebGL, 3D animations, and advanced...
SKA Mid – Senior Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for the development of operator procedures and documentation, and for the mentoring and training of the data analyst/operators under their supervision. Key Responsibilities: Manage performance of data...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to...
Senior Web Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Research and develop new technologies.Provide second and third-line support for software deployed within the company ecosystem.Analyze and resolve complex, high-impact production issues.Monitor system performance to ensure all SLAs are met.Design, maintain, and...
Lead Statistical SAS Programmer at Fortrea – Remote Remote
Lead Statistical SAS Programmer, Oncology, Single Sponsor - Home Based or Office Based As a Lead Statistical Programmer in our sponsor-dedicated Flexible Solutions business unit, you are central to the successful delivery of complex oncology projects for a renowned,...
Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Join a dynamic IT provider based in Durbanville as a Senior .Net Developer. This role involves exciting new development and enhancing current systems across a wide range of platforms. You'll gain advanced skills in Microsoft SQL, working with complex data...
System Administrator (Mikrotik)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic HealthTech company based in Pretoria is looking to hire a System Administrator. The role involves daily system monitoring to ensure the continuous operation of critical systems. Candidates should have an IT diploma or degree, knowledge of Linux...
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IT Project Manager
Sizwe Africa IT Group has a vacancy for an IT Project Manager, based at our Sizwe Samrand, Gauteng offices. The purpose of the position is to manage and execute projects from inception to completion, according to project management fundamentals. Focus on defining...
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