Tech firms dominate US patents in AI
More than half of US patents filed on artificial intelligence (AI) are held by computer and phone makers, according to new research from Stocklytics.com. The analyst firm says that companies in this sector account for 30 028 out of the 52 841 patents granted to date -...
Chinese brands suck up smart vacuum shipments
Global shipments of smart vacuums reached 4,5-million units - a YoY increase of 11,1% - according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker for Q1 2024. The following Chinese manufacturers made it into the top 10 (arranged alphabetically): Anker...
Employers urged to use government’s ESSA for recruitment
Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Boitumelo Moloi is encouraging employers to use the Department's Employment Services of South Africa system (ESSA) to recruit workers. Moloi, speaking at a Department of Employment and Labour's advocacy session with stakeholders,...
Stats SA kicks off Census 2022 mop-up
Statistics South Africa announced that the census mop-up phase has commenced from 24 March until 14 April 2022. During the mop-up phase, fieldworkers will visit all incomplete enumeration areas to count all households that were not counted during the first phase of...
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...
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Ocular Technologies offers Aspect’s cloud solution
Ocular Technologies, a South African contact centre solutions provider and Aspect 2014 Partner of the Year for Europe and Africa, will be offering Aspect’s cloud contact solution to its clients. “No longer an outlandish term, the usage of ‘cloud-based solution’ is...
No silver bullet for security
The security landscape is a complex one, and several layers of defence at multiple points in the organisation are needed to successfully combat today’s sophisticated threats. Unfortunately, for too many businesses, the idea of a ‘quick fix’ is tempting, and they learn...
Weak passwords threaten the enterprise
Research reveals time and again that weak login credentials, including passwords, remain among the top causes of data breaches around the world. Despite this, individuals continue to choose weak and insecure passwords to protect their most sensitive data. Simon...
Always-on enterprise storage key for cloud-based big data
The data explosion is a well-known fact, and big data is having a profound impact not only on the volume of data but also the variety of data generated and the velocity at which it is being created, writes Kalvin Subbadu, sales manager: components at WD South Africa....
VMware enhances vCloud Director
VMware has announced the general availability of VMware vCloud Director 5.6 the first release designed exclusively for VMware vCloud Air Network service providers. The update to vCloud Director will provide access to new enhancements used in VMware vCloud Air...
Nedbank deploys Gemalto solution
Gemalto announces that Nedbank, a leading commercial bank in South Africa, is deploying its Ezio eBanking solution to provide their wholesale customers with unmatched online transaction security and superior convenience. Gemalto also provides Nedbank with consulting...
Security tips from Kaspersky Lab
Security experts from Kaspersky Labs share the security measures they use to protect their own communications via e-mail, instant messaging tools, smartphones, and while browsing over computer networks and interacting with the physical world.
Veeam announces Endpoint Backup Free
Veeam Software, the innovative provider of solutions that deliver Availability for the Modern Data Centre, has announced Veeam Endpoint Backup Free, a simple and free standalone solution that enables users to back up Windows-based laptops and desktops to an internal...
NAS storage meets SME needs
For the small to medium enterprise (SME) and even the consumer, data storage is becoming an increasing concern, says Anamika Budree, sales manager, Branded Products at WD South Africa. The growing volume of content, whether it be business-related or personal, and the...
The value of multichannel contact centres
How contact centre leaders can show clear business cases for migrating from a simple call centre – to a dynamic, multichannel contact centre, Paul Fick, CTO at the Jasco Group. The world of multichannel contact centres that incorporate social media, instant messaging...
Software Consultant
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...
IT Project Coordinator
SALARY: Market Related REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Project Management as well as relevant project management work experienceScrum Agile certification/experience2+ years of work experience in related business (Development & Engineering)DUTIES:...
Business Analyst / Investment Reporting Specialist (CH1010)
Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an Investment Reporting Specialist / Business Analyst at their offices in Pretoria.The Reporting Specialist will play a key role in the development of effective client-centric investments reports, the...
Data Engineer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...
Scrum Master (CH994)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments...
Senior Civil & Structural Project Manager at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with ECSA/ SACPCMP as a Professional Engineer or Professional...
Software Consultant
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...
IT Project Coordinator
SALARY: Market Related REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Project Management as well as relevant project management work experienceScrum Agile certification/experience2+ years of work experience in related business (Development & Engineering)DUTIES:...
Business Analyst / Investment Reporting Specialist (CH1010) – Gauteng Arcadia
Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an Investment Reporting Specialist / Business Analyst at their offices in Pretoria.The Reporting Specialist will play a key role in the development of effective client-centric investments reports, the...
Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Century City
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