Virtualisation is back in the spotlight
Kathy Gibson reports from Red Hat Summit in Johannesburg – Just a couple of years ago, few would have believed that virtualisation would be a pressing topic in 2024. “But virtualisation is back on the agenda - and it’s bigger than ever,” says Bruce Busansky,...
AI, adaptability top priorities for SMEs
The ability to adapt to rapidly changing external circumstances and leverage powerful new technologies are key to the growth and success of African small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to a new report by SAP. Cameron Beveridge, head of mid-market at SAP MEA...
50 years ago, Copernicus set the bar for space astronomy
At 6:28am EDT on 21 August 1972, NASA’s Copernicus satellite, the heaviest and most complex space telescope of its time, lit up the sky as it ascended into orbit from Launch Complex 36B at what is now Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Initially known as...
Global NFT transactions to reach 40m by 2027
A new study from Juniper Research has found the global number of NFT (Non-fungible Token) transactions will rise from 24-million in 2022 to 40-million by 2027. This is based on our medium scenario for adoption, with brands leveraging the metaverse to boost digital...
Breeding biology of giant Australian thunderbirds paved the way to extinction
Big bones from the extinct 'thunder bird' or dromornithid indicate that while their size and breeding cycle gradually changed over millennia, they ultimately could not keep pace with the environmental changes around them. The specimens were excavated in the northern...
These technologies are driving customer service innovation
There are four pillars driving technology innovation across customer service and support (CSS) organisations, according to Gartner. They include: getting connected, process orchestration, knowledge and insight, and resource management. The Gartner Hype Cycle for CSS...
With AI, any cars could park themselves
Imagine driving a car - one without self-driving capabilities - to a mall, airport or parking garage, then using an app to have the car drive off to park itself. Software company Seoul Robotics is using Nvidia technology to make this possible - turning non-autonomous...
Attackers steal cookies to bypass MFA
Active adversaries are increasingly exploiting stolen session cookies to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and gain access to corporate resources. In some cases, the cookie theft itself is a highly targeted attack, with adversaries scraping cookie data from...
SA brings home bronze medal from IOI 2022
Team South Africa's Minkyum Kim from Reddam House Durbanville has earned a bronze medal at this year's International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) in Indonesia. A total of 349 contestants from 88 countries took part in IOI 2022 in Yogyakarta in Indonesia last week,...
Apple users urged to install emergency patches
Apple has released emergency security updates that it recommends users install to guard against zero-day vulnerabilities. Macs, iPads, and iPhones have been affected by two vulnerabilities that were detected: CVE-2022-32893, an out-of-bounds write that exists in the...
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Getting started with document management
Document management (DM) is a programme or set of programmes used to track and store electronic documents. It typically has version control and audit capabilities, says Hennie Kruger, DDS product and marketing manager of Océ South Africa. Other features include...
Retirement village uses Sage Intelligence
Helderberg Retirement Village, on the gentle slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Somerset West, was recognised as the World’s Best International Retirement Village for 2012-2013. Behind the tranquil setting of the 800-unit village is a focused and active management...
Intelsat, OneWeb in strategic alliance
Intelsat has announced that it has entered into a commercial agreement with OneWeb, the venture planning to build, deploy and operate a low earth orbit (“LEO”) Ku-band satellite constellation. Under the agreement, Intelsat will partner with OneWeb to use OneWeb’s LEO...
Industry lacks expertise, savvy
More than half of the world’s population: three billion now use the web regularly and two-thirds of those are from the developing world who, thanks to smartphones have doubled their Internet use over the last five years. All of this poses significant challenges for...
Hilton heads hotel boom in Africa
The findings of this year’s Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Survey, produced by Lagos-based consultancy W Hospitality Group, show that Hilton is leading the race to develop new hotels in Africa with 7 250 rooms in its pipeline, spread over 29 new properties, 18% up...
The power of digital offerings
Entrepreneurs and commercial businesses that pull more technology levers will improve their bottom lines and deepen their market penetration in the future. Those that don’t will either be left behind or forced to adopt the changes to survive. Standard Bank cautions...
FNB’s Slimlines grow in popularity
FNB’s Slimline self-service terminals have shown continued growth in popularity with a 30% increase in transaction volumes for the period July 2014 on April 2015. This innovative self-service terminal with large touch screen, integrated camera and Chip and PIN reader...
How much do risks cost?
All security budgets have limits. CSOs and other security practitioners have to continually make difficult decisions on how much risk is acceptable, which risks to mitigate, and which to accept. Jayson O’Reilly, director of sales and innovation at DRS, says because...
Selecting a bag to meet travel requirements
Travelling has become a part of our lives, whether it is for business or pleasure, and we are constantly looking for the most convenient option out there. Most people will agree that one of the most convenient ways of travelling is by airplanes as it saves you...
A new approach to backup and recovery
Deloitte made two significant technology predictions for 2015. The first was the idea of the re-enterprisation of IT, which suggests that there is a shift in the way enterprises are adopting technology, says Demetri Petropoulos, head of business development at Global...
Solutions Architect at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction The Product Solution Architect is primarily responsible for the following:• Designing technical solutions that best meets the need of the Customer and Adapt IT, while considering the available technology frameworks, skills, and resources.• Performing...
Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Programme Administrator
My client is seeking a Programme Administrator with experience working with Public Enterprise Partners to provide support in administration, onboarding of new partners and training and enablement. This is an 8-month contract.Support: Ensures that opportunities...
Senior Oracle Analyst Programmer (CPT ONLY)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Retail Group seeks the expertise of a solutions-driven Senior Oracle Analyst Programmer to drive innovative solutions and contribute to the success of its projects. You will provide technical guidance and support to the Product team while...
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Quality from the start - get involved in the user story definition process and write test scenarios upfront.Bring a QA perspective to planning sessions and ensure test effort is taken into consideration.Work close with developers to ensure that quality is considered...
Software Developer (SSSA)
As a Software Developer, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, implement code, perform testing, and contribute to the...
Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Programme Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg
My client is seeking a Programme Administrator with experience working with Public Enterprise Partners to provide support in administration, onboarding of new partners and training and enablement. This is an 8-month contract.Support: Ensures that opportunities...
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