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...
Trickbot infects thousands of machines at top companies
Check Point Research (CPR) has discovered new and sophisticated details of the implementation of Trickbot. A well-known banking Trojan, Trickbot steals and compromises the data of its victims, targeting high-profile victims. CPR has counted over 140 000 machines...
Mustek expects earnings to be higher
Mustek has issued a trading statement in regard to its earnings for the six months ended 31 December 2021. Shareholders are informed that, for that period, the headline earnings per share (HEPS) is expected to be between 12% and 22% higher than the previous...
What are the top 10 medical innovations in 2022?
Next generation mRNA vaccines. A new PSMA-targeted approach for prostate cancer. A novel treatment for reducing LDL cholesterol. These are some of the innovations that will optimise and change healthcare in the coming year, according to an expert panel of clinicians...
SA must aim for 5% growth to combat unemployment, poverty, inequality
2022 is a year of reactions and normalisation from Covid-19, while the global economy will be slowing down significantly more than previously thought. At the same time global inflation has reached multi-decades high. Even with slow growth, central banks are having to...
Africa needs to take cyber threats seriously
The pandemic is still playing a major role in influencing working behaviours and patterns in Africa - and this is fuelling new types of cyberattacks. The 2021 KnowBe4 African Cyberthreat Report focused on key metrics around cybersecurity awareness and behaviours to...
Rapid growth forecast for foldable phones
International Data Corporation (IDC) saw worldwide shipments of foldable phones, inclusive of both flip and fold form factors, reach a total of 7,1-million units in 2021. This represents an increase of 264,3% over the 1,9-million units shipped in 2020. A new forecast...
Towards an ecosystem in which SA startups can thrive
Reducing red tape, specialist visas, and reviewing the labour market regulations are steps in the right direction to create a thriving startup ecosystem. That's the word from Matsi Modise, steering committee chairperson of the South African Startup Act Movement. He...
IBM launches pro bono environmental program for NPOs
IBM has launched the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, a global pro bono social impact program that applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, and an ecosystem of experts to enhance and scale non-profit and government organisation...
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The fiduciary duties of employees
For employees who think a fiduciary duty - a legal duty to act solely in another party’s interests - exists only between company directors and the company, this is not so, writes Gareth Cremen, partner at Ramsay Webber Attorneys. A fiduciary duty can exist between a...
Moving past the hype of SDN
Software-defined networking (SDN) is already one of the most hyped concepts in IT. Brent Lees, senior product marketing manager for EMEA of Riverbed Technology, looks at ways to start realising the promised benefits. With agility increasingly seen as a key to business...
Adobe unveils suite of mobile apps for iPad
Adobe has unveiled a new suite of mobile apps and complementary hardware that connect Adobe Creative Cloud, the company's flagship offering for creatives worldwide, to iPad. A digital pen, Adobe Ink, and a digital ruler, Adobe Slide, bring true creative freedom and...
Kyocera awards service professionals
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa recently awarded their top service professionals at their annual Service Awards ceremony.Once a year, Kyocera hosts a competition for engineers that service their products on site. This event is an opportunity for Kyocera to...
Vivotek offers around-the-clock surveillance
When darkness descends it is worrying to think about the criminals that may be trying to sneak onto your business’s property. Night-time surveillance can be a challenge, unless you are willing to seat a guard at every corner.Vivotek, locally distributed through...
WiFi paves the way for e-learning
According to research South Africa is the most dynamic e-learning market in Africa, where over the last two years, many countries across Africa have embarked on new initiatives to integrate learning technology into education and training. However, as the growth...
Emerge Mobile launches MPOS solution
Emerge Mobile, a South African based technology company in the mobile payments space, has announced the commercial launch of its Edge MPOS payment card acceptance solution. iKhokha, a South African, Cape Town based financial services brand created by Emerge Mobile, is...
No contact centre is an island
The contact centre of today is made up of various communication and management solutions. Despite this inherent complexity, it’s essential that the contact centre does not stand isolated as a silo within the business, says Jeff Bowyer, sales and marketing manager at...
Dell drives workstation innovation
Earlier this year, Dell opened its first Virtual Workstation Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Round Rock, Texas to provide customers and partners with the necessary resources and expert advice to help them leverage virtualised workstations and architect a solution to...
Software escrow imperative in Africa
The Information Age, enabled by skyrocketing smartphone penetration rates in Africa, eventually shows signs of becoming a reality for the continent. And, when it does, the impact on its economies is expected to spark a boom in IT and internet-driven businesses....
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...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Sandhurst
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 – Gauteng Randburg
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 – Western Cape Cape Town
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) – Western Cape Cape Town
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 – Western Cape Cape Town
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....
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