WhatsApp and its role in elections
With a record number of elections taking place around the world this year, analysts are growing wary of the risk of misinformation through popular social media platforms. In India's 2019 election, misinformation grew more personalised, with WhatsApp raising the red...
Digital twins could be key to using old mines for clean energy
Mark Swinnerton aims to fight climate change by transforming abandoned mines into storage tanks of renewable energy. The CEO of startup Green Gravity is prototyping his ambitious vision in a warehouse 60 miles south of Sydney, Australia, and simulating it in Nvidia...
MTN anticipates lower six-month earnings
MTN has issued a trading statement alerting shareholders to an expected earnings decrease for the six months ended 30 June 2021. The group expects to report a decrease in earnings per share (EPS) of between 75% and 85% (or 506 cents to 573 cents). Considering the EPS...
Voice assistant transaction values set for 320% growth
E-commerce transaction values via voice assistants are tipped to reach $19,4-billion by 2023, rising from just $4,6-billion in 2021. A new study from Juniper Research predicts that the availability of voice assistant devices with screens will be imperative to...
Massive growth for AMD
American multinational semiconductor company, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), recorded tremendous growth in the first half of 2021. According to data presented by Safe Betting Sites, AMD's 2021 Q2 revenue experienced a 99% YoY increase from Q2 2020. AMD went through an...
Business printer sales recover, set for growth
Sales of printers through European distributors were up strongly in June 2021 (by +17,2% in units year-on-year), and revenues grew even more (by +21,8%), according to the latest data published by Context. Consumer printers, which were in very short supply during April...
MTN ups the prize for business app of the year
In its 10th year of recognising app development, this year the MTN Business App of the Year competition will be giving away R1-million in prize money to entrepreneurs and app developers with creative ideas and solution-driven apps. "To mark the milestone of ten years...
A look back at 25 years of vehicle crime stats
Tracker's Vehicle Crime Index of vehicle crime statistics since the company's inception 25 years ago, shows that incidents have declined over time. The statistics indicate that the level of vehicle crime was significant in the early years of vehicle tracking, with...
Hubble finds first evidence of water vapour on Ganymede
For the first time, astronomers have uncovered evidence of water vapour in the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Ganymede. This water vapour forms when ice from the moon's surface sublimates -- that is, turns from solid to gas. Scientists used new and archival datasets...
Intel debuts new Xeon processors
Intel has launched its newest generation Intel Xeon W-3300 processors, available from its system integrator partners. Built for advanced workstation professionals, Intel Xeon W-3300 processors offer extra performance, expanded platform capabilities, and...
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Aptronics architects now HP-certified
Aptronics, one of South Africa’s foremost black empowered IT solutions providers, exceeded HP’s minimum requirements for platinum partnership status after five of the company’s senior architects achieved certification of the HP Master ASE course and exam in October...
Aspect Software introduces Zipwire
Aspect Software, a leading provider of fully-integrated customer interaction management, workforce optimisation, and back-office solutions, and drawing on 40 years of delivering enhanced customer experience solutions has announced a feature-rich, cloud-based contact...
Pragma academy offers new certificate
The Pragma Academy, which has been in existence for the last eleven years, has recently offered the Certificate in Physical Asset Management (CPAM). The three-year certificate is divided into three streams and can now effectively be used as a road map for career...
Don’t be a hostage to ransomware
Latest-generation ransomware can permanently encrypt business files, unless you pay to free them. Doros Hadjizenonos, Sales manager at Check Point South Africa takes a look at how ransomware is on the rise, and how firms can defend their data against being taken...
XON establishes storage division
XON, the BBBEE South African ICT solutions business, has completed building its end-to-end ICT solutions offering with the creation of XON Storage, Compute and Availability, which will be headed up by industry veteran Jason Barr. XON Storage, Compute and Availability...
Powering skills development with technology
As high end ICT skills become increasingly in demand, a partnership between the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Department of Computing Sciences and SYSPRO is using new technologies in innovative ways, to address the ICT skills shortfall. With a focus on...
Stratus releases OpenStack cloud software
Stratus Technologies, the leading provider of availability solutions, today launched a beta program aimed at improving the reliability of cloud infrastructures. The program will test Stratus’ next-generation suite of software solutions that enable always-on clouds...
Helping online gamers fight cybercrime
Gamers are used to dodging terrifying villains or having to overcome challenging obstacles of some sort in order to make it to the next level. These days, however, gamers are getting more than they are bargaining for as they are increasingly being targeted by...
SecureData named Blue Coat distributor
SecureData Africa, part of JSE-listed SecureData Holdings, has been appointed by Blue Coat System, the leading provider of business assurance technology, as a value-added distributor for the sub-Saharan African region. This partnership brings Blue Coat’s portfolio of...
DSG builds AR app for Manhattan Sweets
Manhattan Sweets has entered the digital space with an augmented reality application, designed and implemented by Digital Solutions Group (DSG). The application allows users to enter a digital candy world – an extension of the confectionary company – in a fun and...
Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in Stellenbosch, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to...
C++ Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an innovative Software Specialist, is currently seeking a talented C/C++ Developer who possesses the ability and coding expertise to develop advanced, defect-free, and easily maintainable software solutions. Enthusiasm for learning, teaching,...
Senior Python Developer with strong BI skills – Gauteng Midrand
An international IT Hub in South Africa provides IT Solutions to the global Group. We focus on innovation topics as well as comprehensive IT solutions.The unique positioning as an internal partner to the Group ensures collaborative partnerships internally. Desired...
Senior Technical Specialist – Western Cape Winelands
The Senior Technology Specialist (Business Systems) will be responsible for the specifications relevant for development, implementation, and maintenance of on premise and cloud solutions, ensuring their effective integration with other systems and alignment with the...
Senior Application Developer
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C++ Developers
Our Client is seeking innovative and exceptional C++ developersArea/Location: Century City, Cape Town / OR REMOTEWe are seeking innovative and exceptional C++ developers. Should be enthusiastic about learning, teaching, and working in a team.Roles & Outcomes:C/C++...
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in Stellenbosch, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be...
C++ Desktop Application Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an innovative Software Specialist, is currently seeking skilled C++ developers who possess the ability and coding expertise to craft advanced, defect-free, and easily maintainable software solutions. As part of this role, you will be tasked...
Flutter Mobile Developer
A reputable technology house is looking to hire a Flutter Mobile Developer on a 6 months contract, they are seeking a skilled Flutter Mobile Developer to join our team in crafting high-quality mobile applications. As a Flutter Mobile Developer, you will be responsible...
Senior Application Developer – Gauteng
Ideal opportunity for a Senior C # Developer in a hybrid role for and entity that strives for excellence as well as strong on IPSenior Application Developers looking to study defined system specifications and write programmes according to Business standards and...
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