SA’s first solar façade skyscraper is generating power
Energy Partners, in collaboration with Fairvest, has completed the Metalbox skyscraper solar project in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, featuring building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) that generate up to 300MWh annually, making it South Africa's first solar facade...
Intel AI pioneers 8K OTT broadcast at Paris Olympics
Watching live Olympic sport from the comfort of your home in 8K video resolution - the highest broadcast-grade viewing quality - would, before today, have been something of a pipe dream. At the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Intel will demonstrate how this vision is...
Only one in 10 workers have automated office tools
New research suggests employers are missing the opportunity to automate workflows and upgrade office spaces as part of their hybrid work strategies - despite employee calls to digitalise manual processes. Employers aren't taking the opportunity to automate workflows...
Printer volumes, revenues slump despite business rebound
Volume and value sales of printers through European distribution fell by double digits year-on-year (YoY) in the first three months of 2022, although business revenues have remained largely above the 2021 average so far this year, according to Context. Context's...
Sunrise across the world
The crew aboard the International Space Station has a window on Planet Earth, affording them glimpses of extraordinary beauty. In this image an orbital sunrise beams across Earth's horizon revealing silhouetted clouds above the South China Sea. Every 24 hours, the...
Elon Musk to acquire Twitter
Elon Musk has succeeded in his bid to acquire Twitter, with a definitive agreement reached yesterday (25 April) between Musk and the Twitter board. Twitter will be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash, in a transaction valued...
Ukraine cyberwar drives DDoS attacks to record levels
The first quarter of 2022 saw a sudden increase in attacks in late February as a result of the crisis in Ukraine. DDoS attacks are designed to interrupt network resources used by businesses and organisations and prevent them from functioning properly. They become even...
No end in sight for new cables connecting Africa
Africa gained new undersea cables with a combined construction cost of $12-billion between 2016 and 2021, with every major subsea deploying new cables during this timeframe. Investment is expected to continue across all global routes. Following three straight years...
After some tough years, private wealth in Africa is poised for growth
The total private wealth currently held on the African continent is $2,1-trillion and is expected to rise by 38% over the next 10 years,. This is according to the latest 2022 Africa Wealth Report by Henley & Partners in partnership with New World Wealth. It...
Installed base of fleet management systems in SA to reach 3,6m units
According to a new research report from the leading IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in South Africa reached an estimated 2-million in Q4-2021. Growing at a compound annual growth rate...
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Fraud awareness in education vital
Fraud knowledge is essential in combatting wasteful expenditure in the education sector, which, according to a 2013 report by Corruption Watch, a civil society watchdog, accounts for as much as R3,3-billion of R30-billion of wasteful expenditure lost annually by the...
Virtualisation managed by third parties
Less than one-third of businesses keep their virtualisation servers on-premises and managed entirely by their own internal IT staff, according to a Kaspersky Lab survey of 3 900 IT professionals worldwide. As virtual infrastructure increasingly handles more...
Customise mobile experience with Aruba
Aruba Networks has announced the global launch of Aruba Mobile Engagement, an interactive and personalised mobile solution based on WiFi and location services powered by Aruba Beacons. Aruba Mobile Engagement enables organisations to deliver customised push...
Riverbed launches FORCE 2014
Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, launched at Riverbed FORCE 2014, l the Riverbed-Ready Technology Alliance programme with 17 charter programme members. The new programme offers technology partners the opportunity to bring new...
DCC offers Microsoft ESD
Microsoft solutions from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) are now available via Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) to retailers and resellers. Microsoft ESD ensures the secure delivery of a product key that enables users to download the software and unlock...
Botnets: robots to avoid
Malware has been around in some form for over 40 years, but the use of malware to take control of a group of computers that are then organised into something called a botnet is more than a 21st century phenomenon, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern...
Pedestrian crossings for the blind from JRA
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has begun testing a specialised lane guidance and sensory pedestrian crossing traffic signal system for the visually impaired. The pilot project was launched at Regents Park just outside the Johannesburg Society for the Blind...
Steppa tablet launched in SA
Following the sell-out of its affordable Steppa 1, MTN SA has launched the next device in its low-cost range, the Steppa Tablet. The device brings the Internet to students and learners, entrepreneurs and consumers looking for an affordable, high-performance alternative to a PC or laptop.
Use technology to engage students
Technology does not necessarily make people learn better or faster. What it does do is it enables us to learn and teach more efficiently, meaning we use fewer resources and can reach more students. “Using technology, we can do more with less and have larger classes....
Fighting the outsider threat
It is common sense that the sooner an attack is identified, the faster it can be contained and mitigated, limiting the fallout as much as possible. Businesses need to supplement their traditional security tools and protocols with skilled incident response teams,...
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My client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement new systems and features, as well as modify and maintain existing systems to adapt to business and technology changes. This role involves direct engagement with management, development teams,...
Integration Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE: Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements...
Senior Full Stack Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting company in Durban. The ideal candidate should be able to design, develop and test the products required for the company's needs. This position is office based.Responsibilities:Develop and designing relevant code on...
Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client, Financial Services Company based In Newlands, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Full Stack / Web Developer join their team. Preferred tech stack includes Go for the backend, React for the frontend, Google Cloud for infrastructure, and GitHub for...
Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
My client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement new systems and features, as well as modify and maintain existing systems to adapt to business and technology changes. This role involves direct engagement with management, development teams,...
Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement with...
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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 cases. Liaise...
Test Automation Technician
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Software Tester
Our client is looking for a technical, entry-level Software Tester to help test their application and build test/demo databases. This role offers growth opportunities into positions such as Customer Support Manager, Developer, or Supply Chain Consultant. Key...
Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
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