Hybrid work shown to improve workers’ well-being
A new study by International Workplace Group points to a correlation between adopting hybrid working policies and improved employee well-being. The research examined the impact of hybrid working on the mental and physical health of 1 000 hybrid workers. Four in five...
Quantum Internet poised to revolutionise global connectivity
The advent of the quantum Internet, a revolutionary communication system utilising quantum mechanical principles and qubits instead of binary bits, is poised to redefine global connectivity with unprecedented levels of security and performance, according to...
UK-SA partnership tackles poverty, unemployment, inclusive economic growth
South Africa has been ranked as the 13th biggest carbon dioxide emitter in the world and, to help bring global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2050, it will need to cut its emissions by approximately 60% to 75%. Not only will this benefit the...
Non-geographic number porting is (finally) a go
It is a regulation that has been 16 years in the making, and hampered by legal action from mobile operator Cell C, who took exception to elements of the regulation. By Greg de Chasteauneuf, chief technology officer at Saicom However, in early 2021, the legal action...
CMPs simplify logistics, localise connectivity
Recent developments in the domains of network virtualisation, SIM technology and LPWA networking are currently driving a shift in the market for IoT connectivity management platforms (CMPs) towards a greater diversity of IoT connectivity management services. This is...
Minister seeks engagement on Telkom’s ITA challenge
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has noted the new court application by Telkom to set aside the Invitation To Apply (ITA) for IMT Spectrum issued by ICASA on 10 December 2021. She points out that this development happens...
IoDSA supports State Capture Report recommendations for directors
Conclusions and recommendations made in the first part of the state capture inquiry report align closely to a letter sent by the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA) to the Zondo Commission in September 2021. The letter included recommendations on director...
Few would miss Internet trolls in 2022
Internet trolls are top of the list of things that people would like to see gone from the Internet in 2022. NordVPN asked people what they would like to delete from the internet forever and not bring into the new year. More than a third of them (32%) answered that...
New malicious files climb to 380k a day in 2021
In 2021, Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered 380 000 malicious files per day, indicating a 5,7% increase compared to 2020. This growth correlates with the continuous rise in the number of devices used worldwide, among other factors, and is one of the trends found...
Intel engineers fastest mobile processor
Intel has announced the 12th Gen Intel Core family of mobile processors led by the launch of new H-series mobile processors featuring the flagship Intel Core i9-12900HK – the fastest mobile processor ever and the world’s best mobile gaming platform – built on the...
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Managing risk under IP licences
A lot is written about structuring robust intellectual property licensing programmes, whether from the perspective of licensors or licensees of intellectual property rights. This requires a careful consideration of legal, tax and regulatory issues that impact on the...
Communication key to achieving goals
Effective communication that reaches all employees across the business is the best way to help position a company to meet its goals. The days of ivory tower-like managerial approaches where all information is provided on a need-to-know basis and goals are...
SA telco space impedes solution delivery
In the past, companies may only have had to ensure the intranet, Internet and e-mail were operational, but now they also have to cater for technologies such as virtual private networks (VPNs), cloud computing, the running of comprehensive business systems, desktop...
Infor CloudSuite for aerospace, defence
Infor has announced Infor CloudSuite Aerospace & Defence (A&D) to offer industry customers access to applications within the cloud environment. Infor CloudSuite A&D builds upon Infor’s offerings available on Amazon Web Services (AWS), combining software...
Unearthing the value of the WiFi landscape
In the online-driven society of today, receiving something for free is generally understood to be part and parcel of the environment, says Dr Dawie de Wet, CEO of Q-KON Africa. Why then the debate over the sustainability and feasibility of providing free WiFi...
Accsys helps users avoid payroll errors
Human error in payroll is a significant challenge and can cost companies millions. Fortunately, in addition to systems that help administrators and managers to prevent errors, there are processes that can be put in place to reduce the risk, say payroll experts at...
The battle for broadband
The fast-paced telecoms sector is one of the fastest growing industries in South Africa. Even so, we still lag behind the rest of the world in terms of Internet penetration, speed and cost. In recent years, with the arrival of new undersea fibre optic cables piping...
Data centre containment solutions
Containment solutions can eliminate hot spots and provide energy savings over traditional uncontained data centre designs. However, the best containment solution for an existing facility will depend on its constraints. While ducted hot aisle containment is preferred...
Tracking customer patterns with technology
Understanding customer patterns within retail centres and stores and anticipating changing trends in their movements is critical to strategic planning and the on-going success of any retail business, says Elad Segev, CEO of Syenap Property, which has entered into a...
SMEs embrace the new way of working
South African small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are warming up to working differently as they embrace the gradual move away from being secured to a physical desk. They’re also allowing employees to use whatever devices they want, and secondly, ensure they’re able to...
Research Department: Student Support Administrator at Mancosa
Introduction MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate Education qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Research Department: Student Support Administrator...
Java Cloud Developer – 1488
Contract Starts: 01.05.2024Contract Ends: 31.12.2026Location: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotationESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:JAVA EE / JAVAGood Java development experienceDesign and develop Microservices with deep understanding of API based development...
Project Manager IT
Must be in Project Management for 10 years or more.Managed project team inclusive of vendors / suppliersAble to make key decisions for the programme or projectManage Financials for the projectsMust have Regulatory knowledge and experience and have managed large...
Research Department: Student Support Administrator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
Introduction MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate Education qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Research Department: Student Support Administrator...
Java Cloud Developer – 1488 – Gauteng Pretoria
Contract Starts: 01.05.2024Contract Ends: 31.12.2026Location: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotationESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:JAVA EE / JAVAGood Java development experienceDesign and develop Microservices with deep understanding of API based development...
Project Manager IT – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Must be in Project Management for 10 years or more.Managed project team inclusive of vendors / suppliersAble to make key decisions for the programme or projectManage Financials for the projectsMust have Regulatory knowledge and experience and have managed large...
Desktop Support Engineer (Plettenberg Bay)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE end-user support & analyses, diagnoses and resolve software and hardware problems ensuring optimal and uninterrupted functionality of operations as your strong technical skills is sought to fill the role of a Desktop Support Engineer for a...
Java Developer – 2446
Contract Starts: 01.04.2024Contract Ends: 31.12.2026Location: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotationESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Strong conceptual skillsAdvanced knowledge in in software engineering with a focus on cloud architecturesAdvanced knowledge in JAVA,...
Mobile Application Developer
Looking for a Mobile Application Developer who will be responsible for full time maintenance and feature development of Company Native Mobile Application features. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechFlutterReact.Net MauiShould you meet the...
Desktop Support Engineer (Plettenberg Bay) – Western Cape Plettenberg Bay
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE end-user support & analyses, diagnoses and resolve software and hardware problems ensuring optimal and uninterrupted functionality of operations as your strong technical skills is sought to fill the role of a Desktop Support Engineer for a...
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