Calls for AI training to pause
Non-profit organisation Future of Life Institute has issued an open letter calling for a six-month moratorium on artificial intelligence (AI) training. Well over 1 200 people have already added their signatures to the letter, including Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon...
NASA missions study extremely rare gamma-ray burst
On Sunday 9 October 2022, a pulse of intense radiation swept through the solar system so exceptional that astronomers quickly dubbed it the BOAT – the brightest of all time. The source was a gamma-ray burst (GRB), the most powerful class of explosions in the universe....
Pandemic to boost robotic G2P systems
Through 2023, demand for robotic goods-to-person (G2P) systems will quadruple to help enforce social distancing in warehouses, according to Gartner. With G2P systems, the robots deliver the goods to a person who remains in one place. "Fallout from the Covid-19...
Sasol Solar Challenge put on hold
The 2021 Sasol Solar Challenge (SSC) has been deferred until 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision comes as South Africa and other countries experience a spike in Covid-19 cases, putting Challenge participants at risk. "This was a difficult decision, but the...
WBA releases blueprint for 5G and Wi-Fi 6 convergence
Convergence between Wi-Fi and 5G access technologies is critical for enabling a new breed of services, applications and experiences such as Industry 4.0, AR/VR, connected cities and edge computing, according to the latest report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance...
Warming seas are accelerating Greenland’s glacier retreat
Greenland’s melting glaciers, which plunge into Arctic waters via steep-sided inlets, or fjords, are among the main contributors to global sea level rise in response to climate change. Gaining a better understanding of how warming ocean water affects these glaciers...
Study helps to identify people at high risk of TB
Researchers from the South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI) at the University of Cape Town, in collaboration with various partners in their field, have published the results from a study into a blood-based RNA biomarker. The study, which tested...
AfCFTA can boost intra-African trade and build resilience
Global forces are pushing world trade towards deglobalisation, but the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could help Africa take control of its own destiny. On 1 January 2021, the African Union launched the AfCFTA, the world’s biggest free trade area and...
Investment in upskilling would translate into GDP gains
The rise of automation and digitisation has transformed the world of work – increasing productivity but also creating a major societal problem: the stark mismatch of people with the right skills for available jobs. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated and exacerbated...
Climate-influenced weather raises risks around the world
The 416 natural catastrophe events of 2020 resulted in economic losses of $268-billion – 8% above the average annual losses for this century – as costs continue to rise due to a changing climate, more people moving into hazard-prone areas and an increase in global...
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Neotel partners with WAPA
In order to improve telecommunications access across the towns and under-serviced areas in South Africa, Neotel has partnered with the Wireless Access Providers' Association (WAPA) as a full member. The partnership gives Neotel access to WAPA resources and members...
Jasco announces DataVoice Libra v8.0
Jasco has announced the availability of the latest update to the DataVoice Libra Voice Recorder solution, a full-featured enterprise-class voice recording, storage and retrieval solution that scales seamlessly for any size of business, from SMEs to large corporates....
Improving the online retail experience
Consumers in South Africa continue to be frustrated with their online shopping experiences as a result of Web sites that simply don’t offer what they propose to, are inferior, don’t support customer intimacy, are out-dated in their approach to the user experience or...
Healthcare providers eye the cloud
Cloud computing technologies are transforming industries around the world, and healthcare is no different. Although subject to a different set of regulatory issues and data privacy concerns, cloud solutions are on the rise in the healthcare industry, with a recent...
Information key to logistics optimisation
Cargo transport in South Africa is an industry faced with a number of challenges. Companies in this sector have one overriding objective – move their cargo as fast as possible to where it is required. However, infrastructure problems make this a difficult task, and...
Wyzetalk launches SBS Conference edition
Wyzetalk, SA’s leading provider of social business software (SBS), has launched a Conference edition of its offering that combines the conversational approach of social media with collaboration principles, for better communication, logistics and knowledge sharing in a...
Developing BYOD in an organisation
The BYOD (bring your own device) trend is fast gaining momentum in the workplace. Many employees prefer to use their personal devices opposed to those supplied by their employers due to: * Quality of device * Personal preference of hardware and software * Mobility *...
Getting ROI from a PPM system
In organisations that run projects in significant numbers and value, it is generally accepted that implementing a project and portfolio management (PPM) system, and related standardised processes, would be beneficial. However, it is impossible to rationally justify...
FOXit explains HR as an emerging force
Human resources (HR) has evolved from being ‘just another function’ in business to a highly regarded strategic force in the rapidly developing new era in commerce. This is the view of experts in the field who also say that whilst HR is generally acknowledged to be a...
Connected Services eases HR workload
Connected Services from Sage Pastel Payroll & HR lightens the load of HR and payroll managers, says Madelein van der Watt, development manager, Sage Pastel Payroll & HR. Work more smartly and efficiently Connected Services gives you a Web-based self-service...
Junior Software Developer (C#.Net, MVC, UI/UX) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talent of an ambitious Junior Software Developer is wanted by a leading Automotive Tech company to join its team where you will build new internal tools and help to innovatively solve design problems. You will also do debugging, QA and work...
Data Engineer BI Developer – Western Cape Rondebosch
Work from home opportunity.. We are looking for a BI Developer / Data Engineer who is proficient in Microsoft SQL and the Microsoft BI technology stack, to join our Technical team. The candidate will be responsible for developing, deploying and maintaining BI...
Senior Back-end Java at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
12 Months Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related fields with at least 5 years' experience in a professional software development/engineering, particularly on large, complex technology...
IT Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Experience Required:- 2 Years experience in the IT industry. (Project Management)- Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner- Peripheral installations and fault diagnosis- Working knowledge of additional project methodologies such as PMBOK or AgilePM.- Extensive, recent...
Principal Solutions Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
12 MONTHS MINIMUM RequirementsHonours degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related fields with at least seven years experience in professional software development and architecture, particularly on large complex...
ICT Business Analyst – Eastern Cape Humansdorp
Our client in the FMCG industry based in Humansdorp is current looking to employ an ICT Business Analyst.If you have a passion for optimising business processes and are well-versed in ERP solutions, we want to hear from you.Awesome career opportunity awaits!Main...
Solution Architect: Dynamics Business Central – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is a global leader in consulting, offering innovative solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges. With a rich history of driving transformation and growth for our clients, we are renowned for our expertise, integrity, and commitment to...
Embedded Developer “C”
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR innovative ability to solve design problems along with being skilled in creating feature requests & design documentation is sought to fill the role of an Embedded Developer “C” for a leading Automotive Tech company. You will also be expected to...
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What are we looking for? Matric, Relevant Tertiary Qualification preferred5 years experience in Microsoft C# .NETSolid experience in writing unit/integration tests using NUnit/xUnitSolid experience in mutli-tenant environments and large scale dataGood skills in...
Data Scientists at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
12 months fixed-term contract Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, mathematics, information systems or related fields with at least three years experience as a Data Scientist. Knowledge of and experience in the following...
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