Expect a surge in electric vehicles
The global electric vehicle market will reach $8,8-trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 33,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research. Growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is...
This is what SA consumers spent on Mother’s and Father’s Day
Fine dining, crockery and pots, flowers and jewellery continue to enjoy the lion's share of consumer spend leading up and during Mother's Day, while biltong and winery dominate spend in the same period for Father's Day. According to FNB data, on Mother's Day in 2024,...
Fourth radio interface technology added to 5G standards
Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have approved a fourth technology as part of ongoing standards development for 5G mobile services. Known as "DECT 5G-SRIT", the new technology supports a range of uses, from wireless telephony and audio...
Ongoing shift to edge computing will change data centres
Significant, industry-wide investment in edge computing will change the profile of the data centre ecosystem over the next four years, increasing the edge component of total compute by 29% over that time, from 21% of total compute to 27% in 2026. The magnitude of the...
‘Tatooine-like’ exoplanet spotted by ground-based telescope
A rare exoplanet which orbits around two stars at once - like Luke Skywalker's home planet of Tatooine in the Star Wars universe - has been detected using a ground-based telescope by a team led by the University of Birmingham. The planet, called Kepler-16b, has so far...
MEA PCD shipments hit five-year high
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, posted strong year-on-year growth of 11,5% in the final quarter of 2021, according to the latest industry analysis conducted...
Bitcoin behaving like a risk asset
The Bitcoin price has dropped on the Russian invasion of Ukraine because it's being treated as a risk asset - but this is likely to be temporary, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has already shed 12% in under 24...
GAP competition winners scoop R3m prize
Novel business concepts including an Internet of Things (IoT) system to prevent load shedding, a digital payment platform for spaza shops, and a portable DNA testing "lab" have scooped top prizes at The Innovation Hub's 2021 Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP)...
Huawei aims to grow cloud business in SA
Kathy Gibson is at Techscape 2022 – Huawei South Africa has reiterated its commitment to growing its presence and headcount in South Africa as it drives digital transformation in key markets. As a Level 2 B-BBEE company, the organisation has 1 400 employees, creating...
Cloud enables a new world of work
Kathy Gibson is at Techscape 2022 – Cloud computing is a vital enabler of the new hybrid working trend. That’s the word from Jasmine Lin, head of commercial division at Asus South Africa, who points out that the world of work has changed forever. “Hybrid working is...
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Choosing the right Microsoft Office product
Microsoft Office is the most widely used productivity software packages in the world, and is available in several different versions for different users, says Ruben Naicker, Microsoft product specialist at Drive Control Corporation. For consumers, however, these...
Dac, Compute Corporate partner for education
Education institutions in South Africa are in a position to advance their curricula and offer added value as a result of Microsoft Office365 and the relationship between Dac Systems and Channel Partner Compute Corporate. Leading local provider of turnkey solutions Dac...
Big data as an information management issue
Right now, big data is one of the most heard buzz words in IT, next to cloud, analytics and mobile. So far, most of the discussions on big data focus on storage. In the past, a lot of people thought big data was only a storage problem. Organisations were wondering if...
The end of the road for traditional media
Traditional media and entertainment players may be entering crisis mode as digital channels erode their advertising revenue, bloggers and social media divert their audiences and the rising cost of content generation puts them at a disadvantage in an age of citizen...
Jasco offers DataVoice DVLink desktop app
Jasco has announced the availability of the new DataVoice DVLink desktop application, an add-on to the proven DataVoice Libra voice recording solution. DVLink enhances the capabilities of Libra through an intuitive, easy-to-use dashboard that makes both the call and...
Vodacom stores offer LG G3
The much anticipated LG G3 is now available from Vodacom stores. The latest smartphone from LG Electronics (LGESA) is a culmination of consumer research based on LG’s product development philosophy, Learning from You. LG listened and the G3’s philosophy, "simple is...
BlackBerry platform wins STIG approval
BlackBerry has announced that Secure Work Space for iOS and Android, a multi-platform containerisation solution managed through BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES10), has received Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) approval from the Defense Information...
Standard Bank updates banking app
Standard Bank has announced the much anticipated update of its banking app for smartphones. This rollout follows the successful launch of its new generation tablet banking app in March this year. According to Vuyo Mpako, head of Innovation and Channel Design at...
Dac Systems, Nintex empowers business
The increase in data volume combined with the need to maintain a standardised and sustainable operation is driving the need for businesses to invest in advanced workflow and process management infrastructure. Dac Systems, a leading distributor of business process...
IronTree offers Panda Cloud Fusion
IronTree has extended their range of cloud services to include Panda Cloud Fusion, delivering comprehensive security, management and support into one easy to use solution. This extends IronTree’s proposition adding protection and management to their already strong...
Python Lead (Johannesburg / Cape Town) – Western Cape Cape Town
We currently have an opportunity for a talented and experienced Python Lead. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Python programming (both 2.7 and 3.x), Django web framework, and MySQL database management. As a Python Lead, you will be responsible for...
Enterprise Architect / Vulnerability Management Specialist (2024_17) KG – Gauteng Johannesburg
ROLE SUMMARY (PURPOSE)Provide domain and subject matter expertise in vulnerability and patch management. Design, develop, review, and maintain a comprehensive vulnerability/patch management strategy and practice for the overall IT operations environment, considering...
BI Developer – Remote Remote
BI Analyst/Data ScientistGrow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity! R35 000 - R40 000Minimum 5 years working experience in Python and Power BI of which at least 3 years must be programming and coding in Python.Technical / Programming knowledge of...
Technical Systems Implementation Engineer (L3) / Tech Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Are you ready to lead and innovate in the realm of technical systems implementation? Do you have a passion for problem-solving and a knack for designing robust technical solutions? If so, we want you on our team! The primary responsibility of the TS Implementation...
Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE:The purpose of this job is to manage the organisational projects using the appropriate Project Management methodogies. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Structure the business case for the project concepts identified and conduct general cost/benefit analysis, if...
Scrum Master (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a seasoned GIS Software Specialist looking to take on a new challenge in a dynamic environment? Our client is currently searching for a talented individual to fill the role of Team Lead – Scrum Master. This position offers a unique opportunity to...
Senior SQL Developer
Our client in the financial industry is looking for Senior SQL Developer whose main role would be batch processing development and backend capability to support the application.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 Years Development experience and experience in...
Penetration Tester
Job Title: Penetration TesterJob Type: Permanent EmploymentLocation: Head Office in Woodmead JohannesburgReports to: Chief Operating Officer Job Summary:As a Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities and security risks in various IT...
Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE:The purpose of this job is to manage the organisational projects using the appropriate Project Management methodogies. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Structure the business case for the project concepts identified and conduct general cost/benefit analysis, if...
Scrum Master (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a seasoned GIS Software Specialist looking to take on a new challenge in a dynamic environment? Our client is currently searching for a talented individual to fill the role of Team Lead – Scrum Master. This position offers a unique opportunity to...
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