New storage solutions needed for AI era
Kathy Gibson reports - In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data storage is gaining new prominence. Dr Peter Zhou, president of Data Storage Product Line, Huawei, explains that storage has evolved over the years as we use data differently - and in the era of AI,...
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...
Rival gangs hit victim with dual ransomware attack
Sophos has released findings of a dual ransomware attack where extortion notes left by Karma ransomware operators were encrypted 24 hours later by Conti, another ransomware gang that was in the target’s network at the same time. Sophos details the dual attacks in the...
Consumer rights and the financial services market
South African consumers are offered a wide range of protection in the form of legislated consumer rights, developed and applied over the years into the framework that we know today. “Over the years, this has been vital; particularly in the financial services sector,”...
Independent group calls for sustainability pledge
In advance of critical biodiversity negotiations in Geneva, the Campaign for Nature’s Global Steering Committee is urging ambitious nature protection, funding for biodiversity, and support for Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Led by former US Senator Russ...
Binge drinkers upped consumption during lockdown
New research has found that heavy episodic drinkers consumed more alcohol than usual during both increased and decreased lockdown restrictions and reported drinking more alcohol because they felt stressed, felt a need to relax, and felt bored. The researchers...
Customers demand more from life insurers
The latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SA-csi) for Life Insurance (2021) conducted by Consulta reveals how satisfied customers are with their life insurers over the last year. The benchmark measurement for Life Insurance (2021) provides important...
Companies will let customers go if they are not a good fit
By 2025, 75% of companies will "break up" with poor-fit customers as the cost of retaining them eclipses good-fit customer acquisition costs, according to Gartner. When "breaking up" with a poor-fit customer, organizations proactively end the relationship on their own...
Improved business confidence could be shaken by geopolitics
After remaining unchanged at 43 points in the fourth quarter of 2021, the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) increased to 46 in the first quarter of 2022. Although this is just below the neutral-50 mark reached in the second half of last year, the latest reading...
Despite challenges, SA grows women business owners
Despite the gender gap and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, women in South Africa are making progress as entrepreneurs, indicating a strong will and determination to survive. This is according to the latest Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs Index (MIWE),...
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Medellin grows digital innovation
Software AG has acknowledged the multiple awards received by Medellin, Colombia’s second largest city, in regenerating the municipality, and the role IT played in driving economic growth and social inclusion. Amongst other awards, Medellin was acknowledged as...
Gold Fields visibility improved by IsoMetrix
Mining company, Gold Fields has commissioned local technology company, IsoMetrix, to implement an encompassing health, safety and environment solution at its South Deep Mine near Westonaria. Up to now, South Deep’s HSE management has been addressed with various...
Botswana Innovation Hub rolls out SAP
As part of the Botswana government’s strategic goal to diversify the country’s economy, Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) was founded to encourage innovative business. Through the development and operation of a science and technology park, BIH aims to assist the...
AccTech implements Microsoft for Iemas
Financial services provider Iemas Financial Services (Co-operative) has chosen Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 as the ERP platform as part of its modernisation project. Local Microsoft Gold Certified partner AccTech Systems has been commissioned to deploy the solution. As...
New Philips monitor offers ultra-HD display
MMD, the brand license partner for Philips Monitors, has launched the new Philips 4K UltraClear UHD display. The ultra-HD display boasts a resolution of 3 840 x 2 160 pixels: four times as many pixels as full HD. On the entertainment front, viewers can stream movies,...
Jasco Power provides UPSes, AVRs for DTT
Jasco Power is playing a significant role in South Africa’s migration to digital terrestrial television (DTT), providing the failover and protection needed for the new enabling equipment being installed nationally by Sentech. The UPSes designed, manufactured,...
Fake DHL notifications spread malware
One of the most common methods for distributing PC malware is the use of e-mail spam messages that pose as tracking notifications from popular delivery companies such as DHL Express, FedEx or UPS. The reason for this popularity is the malware’s effectiveness. Most of...
Tips on employing a big data solution
Since its public introduction in 2008 by Nature Publishing Group editors, the term “big data” has become a buzz-word across the industry, says Dmitry Aleshin, head of Endpoint Protection, deputy CTO (Products), Kaspersky Lab. Although this technology still remains...
Kyocera win BLI awards
Kyocera Document Solutions is delighted to announce that the European Buyer’s Laboratory (BLI) Summer 2014 Pick of the Year award'has been given to the ECOSYS M6026cidn / M6526cidn 26ppm A4 colour MFPs for the third time in this segment, alongside the Highly...
Potential protection against Hacienda
A group of journalists has reported the existence of the "Hacienda" spy program. According to this report, five western intelligence agencies are using the Hacienda software to identify vulnerable servers across the world in order to control them and use them for...
SAP FICO Consultant (hybrid contract) 0040 (TB) – Gauteng Midrand
Initial focus on master data. Ability to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debugging. Documentation of as-is and to-be business processes. Coordinate with other module SAP consultants for integration requirements....
Cybersecurity Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Cybersecurity EngineerSecure your future with this giant in the aerospace and defense industry!R75 000 to R80 000A proudly South African company that is a leader in the aviation and defense industry.An innovative and dynamic work environment.Working with cutting edge...
Business Analyst IT – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Business Analyst with banking experience specifically experience in financial crime. Problem solvingDocumentation - Writing / ReportingEffective communication and relationship management(Managment of stakeholders)Microso Suite / Confluence knowledgeWorks well under...
Senior Applications Business Analyst – LW – Western Cape Cape Town
Requirements EngineeringLead and facilitate requirements elicitation efforts with client stakeholders through workshops, discussions, and other methods to ensure comprehensive engagement and accurately capture essential functional requirements. Model business...
Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a well-versed Software Developer to join our team. As a Software Development professional you'll be responsible for the verification, testing, and release of software related to the energy management product portfolio. What you'll do:Testing...
Software Support Technician
ENVIRONMENT:A customer-centric & solutions-driven Software Support Technician is sought by an innovative Software Specialist catering a suite of products to the Courier sector. You will be expected to support the customer base with any application based technical...
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
JOB TITLE:SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)ICT APPLICATIONS AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTPurpose of the Job:To design, develop, test, and deploy software applications that meet the needs of the business. To work with other developers and business stakeholders to...
C# Developer
Requirements for skilled back end C# developers as well as full stack C# Angular developers.Contracts run from 6 to 12 months and for clients in the medical technology and banking spacesFull specs can be shared on request Desired Skills: C# angular PostgreSQL Learn...
Systems Engineer (Security)
THIS IS A 6-MONTH CONTRACT Our client, a leader in the education sector, is currently looking for two Systems Engineers specialising in Security. You will be responsible to assist the Senior System Engineer and Information Security in developing and managing...
WEB EAM Consultant
Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer with a drive for innovation and a love for cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking talented individuals like you to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Expert JAVA EE development knowledgeKnowledge...
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