Transition to a circular economy essential for sustainability
As the global community faces mounting environmental challenges, the necessity to transition from a linear to circular economy has never been more critical. The severe stress on the planet due to resource requirements and overflowing landfills demand an immediate...
The folly of allocating 6GHz spectrum for 5G in South Africa
By Paul Colmer - Wireless spectrum is the lifeblood of communication, and one of the most important legislative decisions in any country is deciding who gets to use it and for what purpose. One of the hottest debates in South Africa today revolves around 6GHz...
Mint an NFT to support Autism Awareness Day
Artists and musicians alike are using NFTs (non-fungible tokens) to promote their works, while collectors, enthusiasts and speculators around the world are trading NFTs on the open market using blockchain technology. NFTs are all the rage right now as they allow their...
New AI technology turns 2D pics into 3D scenes
When the first instant photo was taken 75 years ago with a Polaroid camera, it was groundbreaking to rapidly capture the 3D world in a realistic 2D image. Today, AI researchers are working on the opposite: turning a collection of still images into a digital 3D scene...
Data scientists key to digitalisation, but challenges emerge
Digital transformation has accelerated significantly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the extra demands on data scientists have revealed significant barriers to effective working and high levels of job dissatisfaction in some areas. For example, around four in 10 are...
Despite slowdown, PC monitor shipments still grow
The global PC monitor market continued its quarterly decline in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) with unit shipments shrinking 5,2% compared to the same quarter in 2020. Despite a challenging second half of the year, the market still exceeded expectations and ended...
Cities could create 1,8m green jobs
Ambitious urban climate action could create and support more than 1,8-million green jobs in South Africa by 2030. The jobs would be part of a green and just recovery from Covid-19, according to the research from C40 Cities, a global network of mayors taking action to...
CFOs must adapt strategies to drive long-term advantages
CFOs should move beyond short-term, reactive moves to counter inflation and identify opportunities to build long-term competitive advantages, according to Gartner. CFOs should shift from a focus on neutralising margin pressures to long-term strategies, including...
What are this month’s biggest cyber threats?
The war in Ukraine has opened up the possibility of Russian cyberattacks which, together with the growing scourge of cybercrime, is keeping CIOs awake at night. Richard Frost, product head: cyber security at Vox, has rounded up some of the most pressing issues in...
Academy aims to build female talent pipeline in tech
Microsoft South Africa and Business Engage have partnered to launch the Women Take IT to the Stage Academy during April and May 2022, with applications to participate in the six-session skills-building programme open until 31 March 2022. "The academy aims to bridge...
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Improving productivity goes beyond technology
With recent statistics showing that the South African workforce is at its most unproductive since 1967, companies are under pressure to turn the tide. Gys Kappers, CEO of Wyzetalk, comments: "Feature rich devices, multiple technology platforms, easy to access...
Dell introduces SuperMassive 9800 next-generation firewall
Dell has released the Dell SuperMassive 9800 Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and complementary management and reporting Global Management System (GMS) 8.0. The most powerful model in Dell’s SuperMassive 9000 Series, SuperMassive 9800 provides the highest-performance...
Intervate offers CoSign Connector for SharePoint
Digital signature solutions provider ARX has joined forces with T-Systems company Intervate, a Gold Microsoft Partner and specialist provider of Enterprise Information Management (EIM) solutions. Intervate will distribute ARX’s flagship CoSign Connector for...
Frost & Sullivan lauds Samsung Kenya
Based on its recent analysis of the mobile phone market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Samsung Kenya with the 2014 Kenya Frost & Sullivan Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award. For the third year running, Samsung has retained its sales leadership...
Datacentrix scoops Canalys channel award
Datacentrix has been named by independent analyst company, Canalys, as the winner of its “Infrastructure Growth” award for the EMEA region. The organisation received the accolade at the recent EMEA Canalys Channels Forum in Cannes, France. The awards form part of...
Load balancing covers all bases
Ten years ago, if you had asked a reseller or CIO about the players in the load balancing market, chances are that only a few companies would have sprung to mind. The fact is that load balancing in those days was a costly ‘big iron’ purchase aimed at only the large...
SA companies open up to handing over email security
Managed IT security vendor Securicom continues to enjoy impressive year-on-year growth in the interest and adoption of its email security and content management service as evolving email-borne security threats and the increasing complexity of security technologies...
Boost speed, reduce costs with HP printers
Boost productivity and enhance print speeds while reducing printing costs with HP’s OfficeJet Enterprise Colour MFP X585 series from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). This new series of multifunction printers lets you copy, scan and fax, and print at twice...
e4 shortlisted for SA Compliance Award 2014
Local technology services company e4 has been added to a shortlist of contenders hoping to win a 2014 Southern Africa Compliance Award. The awards were created to identify and reward achievement by compliance professionals within the broader business community. e4 has...
Powafix chooses Econz Wireless Mobile Timecard Lite
Powafix, a supplier to the paint, building and allied trades, has implemented Econz Wireless Timecard Lite employee tracking system to track and monitor the performance and productivity of its merchandisers in Johannesburg and Durban. “Our merchandisers are strategic...
Information Security Specialist at Kalagadi Manganese – Northern Cape Hotazel
Introduction The closing date for applications will be Wednesday, 29 May 2024. Information security specialists focus is to keep an organization's data and IT infrastructure secure, which requires a diverse set of skills and responsibilities. This IT Professional...
Payments Implementation Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Are you the payments pro we've been searching for? We're looking for a Payments Implementation Specialist to streamline our transaction processes. If you can implement solutions with the accuracy of a surgeon and the creativity of an inventor, apply now and let's...
CNC Programmer at CME Recruitment – Western Cape Maitland
Cape TownPrecision Manufacturing IndustryKEY JOB FUNCTIONS: CNC Programming;Overseeing CNC Team;Modelling in Solidworks;Assist with Plug building;Routine maintenance and calibration of the 5-Axis machine.REQUIREMENTS: At least 10 to 15 years relevant work...
IT Security Administrator (CH1011) – Gauteng Arcadia
Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an IT Security Administrator.The IT Security Administrator assist the CSM to monitor identify and prevent cyber security threat to the client and plays a vital role in keeping the company's proprietary and...
Software Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client, a leading software and solutions developing company, specifically catering to the hospitality sector, seeks to employ a Software Consultant candidate to join this progressive and expanding professional team. Please note that this role is fully remote and...
Senior IT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Minimum requirements:Physically fit and healthyMatricValid driver's licence, and own carA+ and N+ qualification, coupled with an MCSE or equivalentAt least 5 years' experience within the same role, ideally with a knowledge of Pastel installation, support,...
Senior Front End Developer (Angular 2) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Service Delivery Provider seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Front End Developer whose core role will be to develop and maintain a high-quality single-page application using Angular 2. A strong focus on test automation and a...
Fullstack C#.Net Developer
Our clients in the financial space are on the hunt for a Full-stack C#.NET developer to join their dynamic team in Pretoria for a fantastic Hybrid Permanent role. Work in a fast-paced environment with the latest in technology and catapult your career! Skills and...
CNC Programmer at CME Recruitment – Western Cape Maitland
Cape TownPrecision Manufacturing IndustryKEY JOB FUNCTIONS: CNC Programming;Overseeing CNC Team;Modelling in Solidworks;Assist with Plug building;Routine maintenance and calibration of the 5-Axis machine.REQUIREMENTS: At least 10 to 15 years relevant work...
IT Security Administrator (CH1011) – Gauteng Arcadia
Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an IT Security Administrator.The IT Security Administrator assist the CSM to monitor identify and prevent cyber security threat to the client and plays a vital role in keeping the company's proprietary and...
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