How open source is key to mapping Mars
Mars rovers can only make exciting new discoveries thanks to human scientists making careful decisions about their next stop. The Mars 2020 mission is aimed at exploring the geology of Jezero Crater and seeking signs of ancient microbial life on Mars using the...
No policy changes on the cards, says Lesufi
By Kathy Gibson - The seventh administration has no intention of changing any of the policies set by the previous administration. This is the word from Panyaza Lesufi, premier of Gauteng Province, who says the new government of national unity will not entertain any...
WASPIES Awards recognise innovation, excellence
The Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) held its inaugural WASPIES Awards, celebrating members that have made stellar contributions to the industry over the last year. WASPA was formed in 2004 to serve as a self-regulatory body with a mandate...
Password reset notification scams are still with us
Most online services have a built-in security system that alerts an employee when it detects "unusual" activity on their account. For example, services send notifications about attempts to reset the phone number and e-mail address linked to the account, or the...
Companies advised to redesign employee experience as women rethink work
To retain current female workers and attract new talent, organisations must redesign their employee experience to include women's lived experiences and preferences, according to Gartner. An October 2021 Gartner survey of 3 515 employees revealed 65% of women report...
Global supply shortages drive Africa’s smartphone shipments down
Newly released data from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa's overall mobile phone market suffered a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 11,3% in Q4 2021 to total 48,6-million units. The feature phone market was down 14,3% to 27,1-million...
What the Ukraine war means for emerging markets
Emerging markets will be impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but the scope and scale differs by market. By Tom Wilson, head of emerging market equities at Schroders Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, the pace of escalation has been rapid. Not...
SMEs face biggest risk of fraud losses
It is vital for South African businesses to take the right steps to protect their operations from potentiality catastrophic financial loss. This is the word from Jurgen Hellweg, CEO of Western National Insurance, who says that small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...
All industries set to increase AI spend
Spending on artificial intelligence in the US will grow to $120-billion by 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26% over the 2021-2025 forecast period. Moreover, all 19 US industries profiled in the latest Worldwide Artificial Intelligence...
Chief supply chain officers urged to conserve resources
As inflation and supply shortages are projected to continue, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must adopt resource conservation strategies to mitigate risks to their organisations, according to Gartner. "CSCOs foresee that the anticipated increases in inflation and...
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EMC targets EMEA channel growth
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Kaspersky protects ZyXEL UTM firewalls
ZyXEL Communications and Kaspersky Lab are delighted to announce that ZyXEL’s newly introduced line of next-generation UTM firewalls integrates Kaspersky Lab’s breakthrough anti-malware technologies. The companies’ long-term co-operation and ultimate integration...
DCC offers new Huawei E5220 WiFi modem
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Cloud-based computer bridges IT gap
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Protecting the mobile workforce
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How insurers should choose new technology
The process of choosing new technology has traditionally involved selection centred on a functional and technical scoring exercise. However to select the best technology partner, insurers should look beyond core features and functions and aspire to innovations like...
Securing the Internet of Things
Not too long ago, the notion that everyday appliances - home, office, medical - would be connected to a network and the Internet was far-fetched and futuristic. Today, however, it is a reality, and we are seeing a slew of devices connecting to the Internet and to each...
Retailers increasingly seek ESL benefits
Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) will, in the next five years, grow beyond retail markets in legislated countries and revenues will increase six-fold to nearly $2-billion by 2019, according to an ABI research report: Next Gen Retail: Electronic Shelf Labels. The report...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Mobile Engineer ( IOS) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This position reports to the Mobile Engineering Team Lead. Help design, develop and refine new featuresLocate and resolve bugs and crashesBrainstorm new ideas and conceptsWork with teammates on design, code reviews, and estimationWe expect you to:Be...
Systems Administrator – Western Cape Elsies River
This role will require you to be on site / in office Africa's leading specialist in the manufacturing of premium knitted and woven mattress fabric based in Elsies River industrial is seeking to fill the role of a System Administrator. Job Summary: To support a...
Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandown
Duties & Responsibilities Carryout analysis of requirements by checking for derived requirements that are logical to customers' requests.Create and develop functional requirements of systems to improve quality, performances, external interfaces, and...
.NET Developer
We are looking for a skilful .NET developer to join our team of developers. If you are looking for a place to get challenged and get exposure to various projects, this might be the opportunity you are looking for. Minimum Qualifications B.Sc Computer Science, B. Eng...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful contribution to philanthropic initiatives while earning well and working for a dynamic, organised and innovative global organisation, this employer is well worth considering. What you will be...
Automation Tester
Job Spec 3 + Years of Automation Testing experience with Selenium Java API Testing experience required Added advantage of Appium experience/ knowledge Added advantage of Devops/ CI-CD experience / knowledge No CSV holders with company name on CSV Visa. Desired Skills:...
Excel Data Specialist
Excel boffin required to start asap! Our client in the insurance industry is looking for a Excel fundi to be responsible for ensuring the integrity of high volumes of data. You will be responsible for drawing down reports and ensuring data is clean - strong financial...
Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandown
Duties & Responsibilities Carryout analysis of requirements by checking for derived requirements that are logical to customers' requests.Create and develop functional requirements of systems to improve quality, performances, external interfaces, and...
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We are looking for a skilful .NET developer to join our team of developers. If you are looking for a place to get challenged and get exposure to various projects, this might be the opportunity you are looking for. Minimum Qualifications B.Sc Computer Science, B. Eng...
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