Weather-related hazards risk R20bn of CT transport infrastructure
Severe weather events can wreak havoc in urban environments, and the City of Cape Town (CoCT) is no exception. In a paper publicshed in the Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, the University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers quantified the...
‘Protracted winter’ forecast for quantum computing
Quantum computing is emerging from the realm of theory into practical applications and has the potential to be revolutionary in cryptography, drug development, financial modeling and much more - and has attracted numerous big tech players such as Alphabet, IBM, Intel,...
African markets are still innovating despite liquidity struggles
Innovations in sustainable finance and digital transformation, alongside important initiatives in transparency and regulation, will help reinvigorate Africa's financial markets as they recover from the impact of Covid-19. This is according to research in the latest...
Crypto wallet theft on NFT marketplace thwarted
Check Point Research (CPR) identified critical security flaws in OpenSea which, if left unpatched, could allow hackers to hijack user accounts and steal entire cryptocurrency wallets by crafting malicious NFTs. OpenSea is known as the world's largest NFT marketplace,...
Dating apps used in trading scam
Sophos has released new insight on an international cryptocurrency trading scam targeting iPhone users through popular dating apps, such as Bumble and Tinder. A report detailing the latest findings, "CryptoRom Fake iOS Cryptocurrency Apps Hit US, European Victims For...
Ransomware pandemic rages alongside Covid-19
During the Covid-19 crisis another outbreak has happened in cyber space: a digital pandemic driven by ransomware. Malware attacks that encrypt company data and systems and demand a ransom payment for release are surging globally. The increasing frequency and severity...
BCX Digital Innovation Awards 2021 announces shortlisted nominees
This year the BCX Digital Innovation Awards received 61 entries, made up of 45 SME and 16 Large Enterprise entries. "BCX understands that innovation is not an end-point, but an evolving, constant journey that requires hard work and collaboration as much as it does...
Icy ‘glue’ may control pace of Antarctic ice-shelf breakup
As the ice-and-snow rubble known as mélange melts in Antarctica's ice shelves, rifts can grow and icebergs break off even in the brutal cold of winter. Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the University of California, Irvine, have discovered an ice...
Who will keep the connectivity lights on when ICASA flips the switch?
South Africans who work from home, study online and try to keep their businesses alive rely on connectivity, without which it all ends. By Paul Colmer, exco member of Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) "Digital loadshedding" is small-fry compared with...
Worldwide PC shipments up just 1%
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 84,1-million units in the third quarter of 2021, an increase of 1% from the third quarter of 2020, according to preliminary results by Gartner. As Covid-19 vaccines become more widely available, consumer and educational spending began to...
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DVT to host Lean conference in October
Some of the world’s foremost Lean software development practitioners will converge in South Africa in October when software and services specialist DVT hosts one of the largest local events of its kind. Presented by the DVT Academy, the Continuously Lean Conference...
TomTom powers MapQuest
TomTom has announced a multi-year partnership with AOL to power its core mapping services for AOL’s MapQuest. MapQuest users will now have access to TomTom’s extensive digital map database, across all digital platforms including MapQuest.com and its smartphone and...
Nucleus implements Yellowfin BI solution
When Nucleus Supply Chain Management, a leading South African outsource/co-source supply chain management group needed an interactive dashboard solution, it turned to Yellowfin BI. Nucleus provides a high level of specialised services and skills to clients seeking...
Esquire wins Agfa Photo distribution rights
Esquire Technologies, the award winning broad-based distributor – including IT, mobility, digital and consumer lifestyle products from international vendors - has announced that it has secured the Southern African distribution rights to Agfa Photo’s action camera...
Phoenix, Buffalo Technology sign deal
Phoenix Distribution has won the distribution rights to Buffalo Technology’s range of products, including its renowned network attached storage (NAS) devices. As official distributor of Buffalo Technology on the African continent, Phoenix will supply the company’s...
SA IT must advance to combat threats
In the next round of the cyber war game, multi-layered targeted offences are being mounted against selected victims, and few enterprises have the security in place to withstand these attacks, says Networks Unlimited. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Fortinet distributor, Networks...
Companies must review their Web sites
Consideration of how a corporate Web site reflects on a smartphone, why it is necessary to avoid casual methodology in mobile app development and the need to truly understand the mobile ecosystem. These are some of the key considerations that have to be born in mind...
Ctrack rolls out Sage ERP X3
Ctrack, a specialist provider of fleet management and vehicle tracking solutions to a global client base, has implemented the Sage ERP X3 business software to support the production process at its Durban factory. The company was looking to achieve more flexibility and...
NetApp expands array portfolio
With more global organisations transforming IT operations to keep pace with evolving business requirements, NetApp has steadily enhanced its comprehensive system and software portfolio to provide the flexibility and choice required for current and future enterprise...
Bytes boosts workforce management at IFSEC
South Africa now has access to integrated workforce management and security solutions thanks to a demonstration of combined Cisco and Kronos solutions. Exhibiting at the recent Information Security Conference (IFSEC) in Johannesburg, Bytes Workforce Management drew...
Content Developer at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTIONKey Responsibilities:Use our Content Management System (CMS) to build engaging online learning courses, following outlines and visual boards provided by our graphic designers Export the necessary assets from visual boards for integration into courses...
Jnr IT Support Technician
Remote working opportunity with a High speed, low cost, uncapped fibre internet provider providing connectivity and Voice solutions to both Business and Consumer clients. Role: Remote ISP and Voice Support Technician with proven experience maintaining and monitoring...
.NET Junior Application Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
To efficiently code, debug and unit test simple to moderate programs. This includes new development and or modifications to existing programs on a Supply Chain system. Compile designs for simple to moderate programs. Prepare complete system documentation in...
Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Only Cape Town-based applicants will be considered12-month contractHybrid working environment Overview:We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee projects within the Financial Services industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven...
Agile Master (Senior) 2274 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Identify and document the mainframe applications and data sets to be migrated.Ensure projects/ maintenance are on-time, within budget and managed according to the client's standard processes (AWM).Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and...
Content Developer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape
JOB DESCRIPTIONKey Responsibilities:Use our Content Management System (CMS) to build engaging online learning courses, following outlines and visual boards provided by our graphic designers Export the necessary assets from visual boards for integration into courses...
Jnr IT Support Technician – Gauteng Johannesburg
Remote working opportunity with a High speed, low cost, uncapped fibre internet provider providing connectivity and Voice solutions to both Business and Consumer clients. Role: Remote ISP and Voice Support Technician with proven experience maintaining and monitoring...
User Experience Designer at Accenture
User Experience DesignerLocation: Johannesburg/ Cape town, South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...
Senior C# Developer
· > 10 years of software development experience.· Proficient in C#.Net.· Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and web development frameworks (AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery).· Experience in service-oriented architecture.· Proven experience with software design and OOD...
Business Process Analyst
Cape Town-based Applicants OnlyRetail Industry12-month contract Overview:Identifying opportunities in Fashion, Beauty & Home for continuous improvement to business processes & systems. As well as delivering solutions which support the ability to manage a world...
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