Two asteroids set to skim past Earth this week
Two large asteroids will safely pass Earth this week, a rare occurrence – and appropriate in that Asteroid Day takes place on 30 June. Neither poses any risk to our planet, but one of them was only discovered a week ago, highlighting the need to continue improving our...
These technologies are set to have a positive impact
The World Economic Forum has published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. "Organisations make better choices when they understand the...
Strong demand for electric vehicles
In new research on the global electric vehicle (EV) market, research group Canalys estimates that 6,5-million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold worldwide in 2021, up 109% on 2020. EVs include fully electric and plug-in hybrid passenger cars. The total global car...
Consumers are not that clued up about the metaverse
More than one-third of consumers (35%) have never heard of the metaverse. A Gartner survey found that 58% of respondents to a recent survey have either heard of the metaverse but do not know what it means, or think they understand the metaverse but would struggle to...
Get a response strategy in place for social fractures
Societal volatility is one of the biggest risks to business performance, so executive leaders must plot a future-fit strategy on how to deal with social fractures. This is according to Gartner, which defines social fracture as divisions in society, causing people and...
How resilient is your digital infrastructure?
Digital infrastructure resiliency - the ability to seamlessly adapt infrastructure and the business services it supports to unexpected changes in user demand, security breaches, service outages, or environmental disruptions - is critical to overall digital business...
DNA sequencing sets new world record
Guinness World Records has presented a Stanford University-led research team with the first record for fastest DNA sequencing technique - a benchmark set using a workflow sped up by AI and accelerated computing. Achieved in five hours and two minutes, the DNA...
These are the top 10 government technology trends for 2022
Gartner has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2022 that can guide public-sector leaders in accelerating digital transformation and mitigating disruption risks. "Government and public sector CIOs now need to sustain the momentum of digital...
Massive growth forecast for foldable smartphones
Foldable smartphone shipments are forecast to increase by a CAGR of 53% between 2021 and 2024 to exceed 30-million in 2024, according to the latest Canalys forecasts. The segment is forecast to grow by a CAGR of 122% between 2019, the year the first foldable products...
Intel unveils multiyear Xeon roadmap aimed at accelerating data centre growth
Intel has provided the first view of its new Intel Xeon roadmap extending through 2024. Paving the way for continued growth and leadership in the data centre market, Intel is adding a new ultra-efficient processor family (code-named Sierra Forest) to its lineup,...
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The key to effective time management
In business even the best laid plans are susceptible to problems and can easily become unravelled, particularly when it comes to deadlines, time schedules and task management. Experts in HR practice, solution development and application from Accsys have combined...
Connect customers with Wi-Fire
Ctrlroom, a leader in online optimisation, has created dynamic WiFi-based business solutions that deliver measurable ROI in a number of industries by providing a platform for direct consumer engagement, powerful consumer intelligence extraction and digital business...
Multi-currency facilities on Cash Passport
MasterCard's Multi-currency Cash Passport, a prepaid chip and PIN-protected travel card, is now available from 54 American Express Foreign Exchange bureaux countrywide. As the only product of its kind in South Africa that can be preloaded with up to four currencies...
ARM boosts Web, browser security
Over the past few years, the Web browser has grown hugely in popularity as an infection vector for vulnerable hosts. Cybercriminals, realising that many companies are slack when it comes to keeping the browser updated and secure, are maximising this vulnerability to...
Xerox named MPS market leader by Quocirca
Xerox has retained the top position in worldwide managed print services (MPS) for the fifth consecutive year, according to a new report by analyst research group Quocirca.As the world’s leading enterprise for business process and document management, Xerox helps...
SA Mint enhances SAP with Decision Inc
Decision Inc, a local SAP BusinessObjects partner, has assisted the SA Mint Company in developing a data warehouse with analytics and reporting capabilities that integrates with its existing SAP environment to enhance the decision-making processes at the organisation....
IGF summit to keep Web on track
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will take place in Johannesburg on 17 and 18 July 2014 and is hosted by the Internet Society of SA - Gauteng Chapter (ISOC-Gauteng).The meeting has been strategically scheduled to take place after the African Internet Governance...
AccTech Systems to receive global award
Top executives from AccTech Systems will soon be jetting off to Washington DC to receive the 2014 Microsoft ‘Country Partner of the Year’ award for South Africa. It will be presented at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC), the premier event for top...
DCC offers the HP ElitePad 1000
Take business productivity to new heights with the HP ElitePad 1000 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). This elegant and sleek device offers superior performance and flexibility in a lightweight, portable form factor that is more than just a tablet – it...
The 2014 South African Service Awards
Is customer service your number one business driver? Then you deserve to be recognised by your customers and competitors for your customer service excellence. Get nominated into the 2015 South African Service Awards – the only customer-driven national service awards...
DevOps Lead at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Business Analyst (CPT)
The role of the Business Analyst is to ensure the smooth and effective running the Intermediary Support and Compliance business systems and applications, related processes, and integration points with other systems and applications. The role is also responsible to...
Data Analyst
This is a Head Office role working with the Finance Manager, Data team and IT. Key Responsibilities:Building of Data modelsAutomating Data modelsUpdating DashboardsCreate Financial models The purpose of the role is to create models to ensure proactive Management...
IT Auditor
Assist in attending to management queries.Build / maintain relationships with the clients companiesFacilitate the maintenance of risk profiles (inherent & residual view of IT risks).Challenge risk management information received from the business and provide...
Business Systems Analyst
Job Title: Business Systems AnalystHire Resolves client is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Business Systems Analyst to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analysing business processes, systems, and...
Senior Data Developer (Azure)
iOCO is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Developer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in developing and maintaining software and applications, with expertise in utilizing Azure Stack technologies. This individual will...
DevOps Lead at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Business Analyst (CPT) – Western Cape Oakdale
The role of the Business Analyst is to ensure the smooth and effective running the Intermediary Support and Compliance business systems and applications, related processes, and integration points with other systems and applications. The role is also responsible to...
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