NASA experiments with drones for planetary landings

NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE)...

Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

Eskom Expo science fairs highlight innovation

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists will host a series of regional science fairs from 17 July to 23 August 2024 for successful learners who progressed from the District Expos across South Africa, offering a platform for young scientists to showcase their innovation and...

Supply chain players need to unlearn to fight climate change

Experts stress that to fight climate change, it is critical to transform supply chains as they produce around 60% of all carbon emissions globally. But while greener supply chains are a growing imperative, the supply chain community is "unengaged" on the topic,...

Log4Shell exploitation still alive and well

Discovered in December 2021, Log4Shell quickly became infamous as the vulnerability of the year. Although the Apache Foundation released a patch for this CVE shortly after its discovery, this vulnerability continues to pose a huge threat for individuals and...

Telkom sees growth in mobile broadband, fibre

Telkom increased its customers by 10% during the quarter ended 31 December 2021, to 16,4-million with a blended ARPU of R91.45. Both prepaid and postpaid bases saw an increase in the period under review, with prepaid customers growing 12% year on year to 13,8-million...

Africa cannot outsource healthcare security

The most important lesson from the Covid-19 pandemic for Africa is the need to build a defense mechanism against external shocks, especially in healthcare and financial security. “Investing in health is investing in national security,” Adesi African Development Bank...

Supply issues put a damper on WiFi 6E

Supply constraints will be a “pin in the balloon” for WiFi 6E, as WiFi 7 Enterprise class wireless LAN becomes available in 2023, according to a reoprt from Dell-Oro Group. “Although manufacturers launched WiFi 6E products in mid-2021, products are either not...

NVidia GPUs enable simulation of a living cell

Every living cell contains its own bustling microcosm, with thousands of components responsible for energy production, protein building, gene transcription and more. Scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have built a 3D simulation that...

Search is on for the next generation of IT talent

Careers in IT are interesting, rewarding, and offer opportunities in a wide range of sectors. However, the global IT industry has skills shortages in many specialisations, meaning a skills pipeline of young IT professionals is urgently needed for organisations to...

Trinity offers R50k to boost an IoT project

South African Internet of Things (IoT) specialists Trinity IoT has announced a R50 000 prize for the most innovative IoT project idea. This funding will give the winning proof of concept a boost to becoming fully realised. “IoT has become one of the most significant...

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Information Builders offers BI sandbox

Information Builders, the provider of business intelligence (BI) and analytics, information integrity, and integration solutions, has announced the availability of Skybox, a new cloud hosting service that allows companies to test and develop applications for BI...

Novell releases GroupWise 2014

Novell has announced the availability of GroupWise 2014, delivering mobility and increased efficiency to both end users and IT. With a sleek new interface and amplified intuitive capabilities, and expanded mobile support, users can be more productive no matter their...

Oracle announces Mobile Authenticator

Oracle has introduced Oracle Mobile Authenticator, a token-based authentication application that enables organisations to cost-effectively provide strong authentication and prevent unauthorised access to vital company and customer data. Removing the cost and...

QlikView announces QlikView.Next

Acknowledged as a leading innovator in user-driven business intelligence (BI), Qlik will continue to advance a pioneering tradition with the beta release of its next version, QlikView.Next. Speaking at the recent ITWeb Business Intelligence Summit, John Sands, product...

Ricoh launches Ink Jet Centre

Ricoh Europe is expanding its ability to support the growing demand for its industrial ink jet print heads, used in wide format graphics, textile and 3D printing, with the launch of a new European Ink Jet Technical Centre. Ricoh has a longstanding heritage in the...

Channel can help bridge the XP security gap

Microsoft Windows XP reached its official end-of-life (EOL) on 8 April 2014 – yet almost a third of the world’s machines are still running Windows XP, leaving smaller businesses at risk of major security breaches, says Chanel Homan, channel manager South Africa,...

Finding a career mentor

Many successful people acknowledge that without the influence, guidance and advice of a mentor, they would not have achieved as much as they have. A mentor is someone who voluntarily offers his or her time and knowledge to advise and assist another. Whether a formal...

AxizWorkgroup signs up Tripp Lite

As AxizWorkgroup adds formidable data centre infrastructure and power management manufacturer Tripp Lite to its battery of IT vendors, it introduces a new force to the playing field. Tripp Lite’s firm position as an industry leader will help it rapidly spread its full...

Improve safety this Easter with LBS

If you’re one of the millions of South Africans taking to the roads for the Easter holidays, keep in mind that there are a range of mobile location-based services (LBS) that can help you travel more safely and conveniently to your destination. These services can...

Realtime price changes increase margins

Local business solutions provider MyERP Software has announced that it has seamlessly integrated the Innolutions Electronic Shelf Labelling system into its Palladium Accounting Software package, giving retailers the ability to increase prices realtime at the time of...

DYNAMICS CRM DEVELOPER – Gauteng Sandown

Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts, software architects and IT professionals to implement Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions. Customize the system to meet the business needs of the company. Integrate existing systems and services into the CRM...

Client Technical Support (JHB Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical and ambitious Client Technical Support professional is sought by leading Data Solutions Provider for its Joburg division, but the role will be remote. You will be responsible for accurately and efficiently onboarding clients on the...

Application Senior Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Design, build, assemble, and configure application or technical architecture components using business requirementsArchitect the development strategy for applications and componentsImplement and set security and data direction for the coding workEnsure communication...

C#.Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for an outstanding C#.Net Developer who will be responsible for developing Web and Windows-based tools for external clients. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechC#.Net CoreAngularShould you meet the requirements for this position,...

IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT

Our client is dynamic and innovative leader in the financial sector, dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients. We specialize in delivering top-notch software solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of financial institutions, ensuring...

Data Engineer

Join Our Team as a Data Engineer Our client in the retail industry, based in Sandton Johannesburg, is seeking a Data Engineer for a permanent role. Are you passionate about turning raw data into valuable insights? Do you thrive on building robust data pipelines and...

Digital Strategist (Senior) at Accenture

About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance public...

C#.net/ SQL Developer

Join our clients in the Financial space who are looking for a seasoned C#.net/ SQL Developer! Work in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team and enjoy the security of a Hybrid permanent position! Requirements: Tertiary Education: IT Diploma or Degree in Computer...

IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is dynamic and innovative leader in the financial sector, dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients. We specialize in delivering top-notch software solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of financial institutions, ensuring...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Join Our Team as a Data Engineer Our client in the retail industry, based in Sandton Johannesburg, is seeking a Data Engineer for a permanent role. Are you passionate about turning raw data into valuable insights? Do you thrive on building robust data pipelines and...

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