Gen Z set to transform the workplace
Gen Z will make up 27% of the workforce by 2025, bringing with them a unique set of talents and insights. They are digital natives who have never known a time without the internet. They are strident regarding ethics (and they want their employer to be, too), and while...
How wind energy contributes to energy security
Wind energy continues to lead the energy transition from a fossil-fuel-based economy to a low-carbon renewable energy future in South Africa, with an installed capacity of 3442MW and generating more than 11 000 GWh annually through 34 operational wind farms. With...
LNG imports could make up Russian gas shortfalls in Europe
Supplies of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine have already fallen - and been replaced by LNG imports - to such a degree that shutting off the remaining gas that is still flowing through Ukraine would have relatively limited additional impact on European supply,...
Pinnacle, Syntech tops in Channelwise Distributor of the Year awards
Pinnacle has won the coveted Distributor of the Year 2021 Award at the Channelwise Awards, while Syntech Distribution once again scooped the Customer Care Distributor of the Year trophy. The Channelwise Awards poll resellers on their favourite vendors and distributors...
And the top vendors are …
South Africa’s resellers have once again made their voices heard, voting for their favourite vendors in the 2020 Channelwise Awards. Over the years, the Channelwise Awards have tracked the progress of the South African IT industry, reflecting each year how technology...
Space-based instruments herald a new way of forecasting weather
After being installed on the International Space Station, two small instruments designed and built at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California were powered up on 7 January, and began collecting data on Earth’s ocean winds and atmospheric water vapour –...
Global facial recognition market to surge by $4,7bn
Market data shows that demand for facial recognition is mushrooming, with Tradingplatforms.com reprting that the sector will grow by $4,7-billion by 2025. That will see the industry meet the $8,5-billion mark, a twofold increase from its 2020 figures of $3,8-billion....
Google details first tranche of $1bn investment
Google South Africa has unpacked its support for startups, SMMEs and nonprofits in a bid to accelerate digital transformation and help South Africa’s economy recover. This follows announcements made at the virtual Google for Africa event in October last year where...
Working from home increases digital anxiety
Working from home has spiked since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March of 2020. But, while this effort to reduce health risks may have limited the spread of the virus, new analysis by F-Secure shows it may also have helped increase digital anxiety for those...
Advanced malicious campaign moves from east to west
Kaspersky has discovered that a malicious campaign dubbed Roaming Mantis, previously targeting mostly Asian regions, is expanding its infections via actively SMiShing (attacking through phishing mobile text messages and redirecting users to malicious content) new...
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Jasco offers modular, flexible UPS solutions
Uninterrupted power supply (UPS) solutions have become integral part of any data centre today, given the business-critical nature of data and the on-going power problems in South Africa. In addition, due to unstable power situations UPS has become essential across...
Cloud POS in Africa must work offline
Cloud computing is sweeping the world as more and more companies seek to gain the advantages of reduced hardware investment, lower maintenance, ease of provisioning and reduced costs. But moving into the cloud usually comes with a pretty serious qualifier: the...
Adobe drives Creative Cloud innovation
Adobe continued to drive Creative Cloud innovation by announcing 14 new versions of CC desktop applications, including essential tools such as Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Dreamweaver CC and Adobe Premiere Pro CC. The biggest Adobe software release...
Dell unveils new security solutions
Dell has announced new proactive security solutions designed to provide organisations of all sizes with protection for their valuable data in the face of new and increasingly sophisticated end-user security threats, while continuing to meet employees’ expectations for...
ERP needs global development, local support
Given the challenges of today’s globalised and fast-paced marketplace, South African mid-market companies need to implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions that offer a balance of global scale and local support and expertise. That’s the word from Jeremy...
DCC offers the WD My Cloud EX2
Content is king in today’s world, and users need high-capacity centralised storage with secure anytime, anywhere access. The WD My Cloud EX2 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) meets these needs and more. It offers a dual-drive Network Attached Storage...
Technology key for the healthcare sector
Although the healthcare sector continues to adopt a tentative approach to the investment and application of ICT infrastructure, technology and healthcare professionals share the view that the integration of a cost-effective, manageable solution to facilitate the...
Agile testers must develop new mind-set
Testers have a vital role to play in the agile world, but in order to do so, they need to develop a distinct mind-set. Speaking at a workshop hosted by IndigoCube, Janet Gregory, a leading international expert in agile testing, outlined the characteristics of an agile...
three6five wins at Ruckus awards
Local value added reseller three6five recently came out tops at the annual Ruckus Wireless partner awards, clinching the title as the fastest growing and largest Ruckus Wireless partner in EMEA.The award stands alongside three6five’s chosen distributor, the Westcon...
Bytes, Volante launch SADC Payments Enabler
Bytes Universal Systems and Volante Technologies have launched the SADC (Southern African Development Community) Payments Enabler, a solution that provides software and services that empowers banks’ to convert to the new clearing standards demanded by SADC payments....
IT and Facilities Support Technician – Gauteng Sandton
Our client based in JHB (Sandhurst) is currently looking to employ an experienced IT and Systems Administrator. A+, N+ certification or any other related qualification coupled with 2 years' experience in an IT role required, with at least 1 year of Office365 and Azure...
Technical Support Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Company within Gaming Industry would like to recruit a Cape Town based Technical Support Analyst in theirTechnical Support Department. This position reports to the Technical Support Manager. Responsibilities: Trains, encourages, coaches and develops staff (in...
Apigee Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
Apigee DeveloperAn international digital artificial intelligence company is looking for a innovative Apigee developer who's going to hit the ground runningRequirements API design in conjunction with the API development teams.?Enforcing API specification...
Java Developer (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Java Developer with the ability to explain and apply core Java concepts such as Pass By Reference, Abstract Classes, Exceptions etc., is sought by a dynamic provider of Tailored End-to-end Software Solutions. Your tech toolset...
Systems Developer (C#, .Net, .Net Core)
ENVIRONMENT:A large distributor of Beverage Brands seeks the coding talents of a Systems Developer to play a key role in the documentation, development, installation, testing and maintenance of software systems, including integration related projects. You will also...
Software Engineer
Responsibilities: Develop and maintain software solutions that meet client requirements and industry standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and test software features.Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure optimal performance and...
Test Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Java Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Java Developer with the ability to explain and apply core Java concepts such as Pass By Reference, Abstract Classes, Exceptions etc., is sought by a dynamic provider of Tailored End-to-end Software Solutions. Your tech toolset...
Systems Developer (C#, .Net, .Net Core) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:A large distributor of Beverage Brands seeks the coding talents of a Systems Developer to play a key role in the documentation, development, installation, testing and maintenance of software systems, including integration related projects. You will also...
Software Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Responsibilities: Develop and maintain software solutions that meet client requirements and industry standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and test software features.Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure optimal performance and...
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