Top 7 SA start-ups selected for Irish Tech Challenge
Seven local tech start-ups have been selected for the prestigious Irish Tech Challenge South Afrrica 2024. Now in its third successive year, the collaboration aims to forge mutually beneficial partnerships between South African entrepreneurs and Irish technology...
Green economy could create 3m direct jobs in Africa
Up to 3,3-million new direct green jobs could be created in Africa by 2030, with the majority in the renewable energy sector, particularly solar. This is one of the findings of the "Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa" report from Shortlist and FSD Africa, with analysis...
Airport digitalisation could boost African economic recovery
Critical airport worker and capacity shortfalls in Africa that threaten to keep flights and passengers grounded and impede the continents' economic recovery can be rapidly and affordably addressed with the adoption of trusted, secure cloud-based solutions. This is...
AI-generated endangered species mingle with the nightlife in Times Square
Bengal tigers, red pandas and mountain gorillas are among the world’s most familiar endangered species, but tens of thousands of others — like the Karpathos frog, the Perote deer mouse or the Mekong giant catfish — are largely unknown. Typically perceived as lacking...
Metaverse could add $3trn to global GDP
The metaverse has the potential to add an estimated $3-trillion to the global economy in a decade if adoption and growth are similar to mobile technology. Estimates are that the metaverse could add $40-billion in sub-Saharan Africa alone - a 1,8% contribution to...
Ransomware victims say they would pay up if hit again
The new global Kaspersky report, "How business executives perceive ransomware threat", discovered that in 88% of organisations previously attacked by ransomware, business leaders would choose to pay a ransom if faced with another attack. Across organisations that have...
Food price inflation could hit Africa the hardest
Higher international food prices will have a more aggressive impact on African CPI readings than those in advanced economies. According to Oxford Economics Africa, this is due to heavier weightings of foodstuffs in CPI baskets. But the impact will extend far beyond...
IBM in strategic collaboration with AWS
IBM has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS), with plans to offer a broad array of its software catalogue as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) on AWS. Building on IBM Software being available as-a-Service (aaS) on IBM Cloud, this...
Total private investment in AI more than doubled in 2021
A moneytransfers.com analysis of the sector places private investment in AI in 2021 at $93,5-billion - more than double what it was in 2020. The total amount of funding raised by venture capitalists (VCs) for AI startups has increased significantly since 2017....
All about NASA’s Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2
NASA and Boeing are taking another major step on the path to regular human spaceflight to the International Space Station using American rockets to launch spacecraft from American soil with the second uncrewed test flight of a commercial crew spacecraft. NASA's Boeing...
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BYOD and beyond
With the increasing fragmentation of the mobile device ecosystem, companies that have permitted employees to bring and work on their own smartphones or tablets have found it difficult to manage the vast array of devices that run on different platforms and...
Attix5 celebrates 15th anniversary
In November, Attix5 marked 15 years of operation and continued value added service to global markets. Executive leaders of the company joined members of staff in toasting the milestone, a fitting symbolic end to a challenging but successful year. “A lot has changed in...
Three signs you need an MSP
Many companies find themselves juggling IT problems along with their typical day-to-day responsibilities. Outsourcing IT work to a managed service provider (MSP) lets a company excel at what it does best. Here are some signs that your business should look into hiring...
Kolok wins HP award
Kolok , a proudly Bidvest company has been appointed HP Supplier Distributor of the Year 2014, an important milestone and indicative of the distributor’s strong and growing market share in a challenging SA technology environment. The distributor received the accolade...
Sophos expands cloud security portfolio
Sophos has announced the release of Sophos Cloud Server Protection, a high performance malware protection solution designed specifically for servers. The solution expands Sophos Cloud to a comprehensive security platform designed to protect desktops, laptops, mobile...
Zambian company rolls out SAP solution
Phenomenal growth, together with an outdated legacy system, saw Livestock Services Zambia in dire need of an entire IT infrastructure overhaul. With each business function running on separate systems, this complete lack of integration was not only hampering daily...
Kenyan airports use 24online for public WiFi
If you find yourself using WiFi in one of the five major airports in Kenya anytime soon, plan on enjoying a pleasurable and seamless user experience. These airports - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi; Moi International Airport in Mombasa; Eldoret...
NAS servers a good backup solution for SMEs
Like insurance, data backup is a necessary evil. You don't think you need it until something goes wrong and then you realise just how crucial it was in the first place. If you don't have it during the critical moment when it is required, it can cost you dearly in...
Insurance companies upbeat about Snapper
SilverBridge, a software solutions provider to the financial services industry, has launched SilverBridge Snapper, a tool that provides insurance companies the ability to generate contract documentation by merging Exergy data with custom templates. The company’s CIO...
Major shakeup for debt collectors
Debt collectors in South Africa have been dealt a major blow, with the latest legislation demanding that any debt over three years old cannot be chased for collection. This new law is placing tremendous stress on debt collectors and on call centres that collect debt...
Dynamics 365 Solutions Architect (Customer Engagement) – Remote Remote
12 MONTH CONTRACTOur client in the Consulting Service industry has a contract vacancy for a Solutions Architect.Solutions Consultant is an experienced professional who provides expert advice to organisations on how best to use our solutions in achieving their business...
Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...
Senior Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with a strong background in machine learning. The ideal candidate must be willing...
Functional Analyst at Accenture
Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg/Cape Town South AfricaAre you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a...
Senior Full Stack Developer – (Remote) (Node.js, GraphQL, Postgres, React, Typescript)
ENVIRONMENT:Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a dynamic company that values innovation, creativity, and passion? Our client is an immersive and transformative music player and community platform designed for the electronic music community. They are...
Senior Test Analyst (CPT/PTA)
Analyse/ assimilate project documentation to build a thorough understanding of the business and technical requirements of systems to be tested. These typically include business requirements, functional specifications, process/data flow diagrams and use...
Business Analyst – EE role
Responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity. The Business Analyst will work closely with various departments and stakeholders to gather requirements, document...
Functional Analyst at Accenture
Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg/Cape Town South AfricaAre you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a...
Senior Full Stack Developer – (Remote) (Node.js, GraphQL, Postgres, React, Typescript) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a dynamic company that values innovation, creativity, and passion? Our client is an immersive and transformative music player and community platform designed for the electronic music community. They are...
Senior Test Analyst (CPT/PTA) – Gauteng Pretoria
Analyse/ assimilate project documentation to build a thorough understanding of the business and technical requirements of systems to be tested. These typically include business requirements, functional specifications, process/data flow diagrams and use...
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