PC, smartphone sales slump continues – but market will recover
The last three years have been challenging for the PC and smartphone industry - and 2024 isn't looking much better, says Stocklytics. After shifting back and forth, the global demand for new devices is expected to plunge again this year causing a new revenue drop and...
Colourful plastics may lead to more microplastics
Plastics with bright colours such as red, blue, and green degrade to form microplastics quicker than those with plainer colours, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Leicester have demonstrated. The findings reveal that the...
Which platforms and services do security users rely on most?
Kaspersky analysed anonymised data voluntarily provided by visitors of Privacy Checker, a website that contains helpful advice on privacy settings for various Internet services and platforms. The results show which security settings (tight, medium, or relaxed) for...
Laptop shortages continue into 2022
Due to global laptop supply chain challenges and semiconductors shortages, companies now need to consider alternative buying options. This has brought new opportunities for the refurbished market, which is booming, says Xperien CEO Wale Arewa. The existing...
Digitalisation aims to reduce driving licence renewal pain
A digital driving licence renewal system is on the cards, which should make the process paperless. This is the word from Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, talking about the massive backlog in the issuing of new and renewed driving licences. Among the projects now in...
Global 3D printer industry buoyant despite 2021 challenges
Shipments of Industrial 3D printers were up +39% through the first three quarters of 2021 but remained recessed -6% from pre-Covid levels (Q1-Q3 2019). Certain 3D printing technologies can bring mid-volume production of hard goods closer to the point of consumption...
European edge market set for double-digit growth
International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Edge Spending Guide estimates that enterprise and service provider spending on edge computing will reach $40-billion in 2022 in Europe and significantly increase over the forecast period, reaching nearly $64-billion...
JanuWorry drives up demand for split payments
January - or "JanuWorry" as it is colloquially known - is stressful for many South Africans faced with the consequences of festive season holiday splurges and back-to-school costs. South Africans, who are amongst the world's worst savers, face additional financial...
CEO optimism hits 10-year high with stronger economy forecast
CEOs continued to face pressure generated by the ongoing Covid pandemic and market conditions such as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and the 'Great Resignation' - but CEOs are the most optimistic they have been in 10 years about the prospects for a...
Personal employee data leaks often not disclosed
While organisations regularly face employee data leakage, 46% of respondents from South Africa prefer not to disclose these incidents publicly. At the same time, staff may lack basic cybersecurity knowledge to protect themselves as less than half (46%) of businesses...
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Digital displays enable collaboration
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Ericsson named leader in Magic Quadrant
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BCX expands PPO use for greater insight
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Q-KON envisages a new era in WiFi use
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The evolution of sustainability management
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DCC offers HP EliteBook Folio 1040
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Master Power Technologies commits to Zambia
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Marketing gameplans must include digital
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup around the corner, and if 2010 is anything to go by; brands, publishers, broadcasters, advertisers and the fans themselves, will be lining up to take advantage of the world’s biggest sporting spectacle. But, fans and brands don’t want...
Ordering takeaways simple with new app
Appetite has put the ability to order food from restaurants and fast food outlets in your pocket with an app for iOS and Android. It lets you browse menus and order items as you wish by tapping your screen then messages you an order confirmation and expected time of...
Agile Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
SAP EWM Consultant (Senior) 2702 TT
We work in a DevOps team together with international IT and business product teams:Close coordination with developers to make go lives safe and successfulFollowing up on incident tickets to make long term improvementActively making suggestions to reduce the number of...
Scrum Master Agile at Sabenza IT
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Scrum Master Agile at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Menlyn
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Senior Python Engineer – Remote Remote
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Head of SALT Software Engineering at South African Astronomical Observatory
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the National Facility for Optical and Infrared Astronomy of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Its headquarters are in Cape Town, while its telescopes are at Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Distributed between...
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