AMD shines in latest Top500 list
AMD EPYC processors and AMD Instinct accelerators continue to be the solutions of choice for many of the most innovative, energy-efficient and fastest supercomputers in the world. AMD now powers 140 supercomputers on the latest Top500 list representing a 39%...
Teraco completes Durban data centre expansion
Teraco has announced the completion of the expansion project at its DB1 facility - the largest data centre in KwaZulu-Natal. As South Africa's third-largest city, with a population of over 3-million people, home to thriving digitally connected enterprises and a key...
Natural ‘eye makeup’ improves falcons’ hunting ability
Dark 'eyeliner' feathers of peregrine falcons act as sun shields to improve the birds' hunting ability, a new scientific study suggests. Scientists have long speculated that falcons' eye markings improve their ability to target fast-moving prey, like pigeons and...
NEDLAC agreement aims for vaccine persuasion
The South African government, together with members of both the public and private sector, have agreed at NEDLAC on Covid-19 workplace vaccine guidelines (Vaccine Guidelines). While the Vaccine Guidelines are yet to be signed and gazetted by the Minister of Employment...
Second-life batteries key to SA’s 4IR ambitions
Kathy Gibson reports - As South Africa aims to join the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), power is crucial - and the battery has a key role to play. Gaylor Montmasson-Clair, senior economist at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), points out that batteries...
SA’s jobs recovery stalls
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported yesterday (1 June) that employment in South Africa declined by 28 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2021. The data indicated that after the country lost 2,2-million jobs in 2020Q2 and regained 876 000 of these during the...
Cybercriminals are coming for your brand …
If you're a marketer or brand owner in 2021, it's not enough to protect your brands and trademarks in real life. You have to build a fort around your online assets too, writes Duane Nicol, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast. Brand marketers are increasingly losing...
Cybercriminals up their attacks on cryptocurrency
Miners are malicious programmes designed to steal cryptocurrency from infected devices. They're often installed without users' knowledge and then begin slowly siphoning off various types of cryptocoins; in some cases the miners walk away with millions. While miners...
Dell reports a record year
Dell Technologies has announced record financial results for its fiscal 2022 first quarter, with revenue up 12% to $24,5-billion. The company generated operating income of $1,4-billion, a 96% increase over the same period in the prior year, and non-GAAP operating...
Innovation and tech critical to get vaccines into hard-to-reach places
As South Africa's Covid-19 vaccination programme ramps up, with a target to vaccinate 41-million people by the end of March next year, health NGO Right to Care is deploying teams to vaccinate people living in hard-to-reach places in remote parts of the country. Dr...
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Samsung releases Galaxy S4 Active
Samsung Electronics South Africa, a leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, confirmed the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. This device has been designed to enhance the active user’s life experiences, who want to stay connected while exploring...
DCC named Best Huawei Distributor in IT
Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been awarded 2012 Best Huawei Distributor in IT for storage systems and servers at the annual Huawei Channel Marketing Conference. This is the second Huawei award received by DCC, who also won the 2011 Outstanding...
Gijima named top Huawei partner
Gijima, a leading JSE-listed IT company, last week received the Top Performing Partner in Mining award from Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. "Gijima has a long-standing relationship with Huawei and we are...
TAKEALOT.com, New Balance partner up
TAKEALOT.com has just been announced as the “Official New Balance online partner” for Comrades Marathon merchandise. “We’re the only online retail business in South Africa where participants and supporters can go and buy Comrades branded apparel, including backpacks,...
Transnet Capital Projects uses HP Autonomy
Transnet Capital Projects, the project management arm of freight logistics giant Transnet, is tasked with overseeing a variety of projects on behalf of Transnet’s various divisions. As such, their data is a critical business asset, and needs to be backed up...
What is SAFe all about?
The software development world is seeing a second wave of enterprise agility starting to happen. The first wave saw development teams become agile. The second wave is focused on the entire enterprise – marketing, development, IT operations, finance and so on. Agile...
Outsource Digital takes Toshiba Gold
Outsource Digital topped the list of 400 dealers in South Africa to take the Number One spot, achieving the Gold Toshiba Dealer of the Year award at a gala event on 20 August 2013. Founded by Ryan Pickford in 2004, this innovative office automation specialist company...
LaserLock wins social security contract
LaserLock Technologies (OTCBB: LLTI), a company involved in authenticating products and persons, announced today that it has been selected as a security provider for the social security card of an undisclosed African nation. "We are excited to announce that our...
Get the big boss on the phone
There is a belief that cold calls for the purpose of appointment setting leave many a recipient cold, but it is still cited as being the second most effective tool for growing one’s business - second only to referrals. Indeed, data from intelligence and lead...
Using social media in higher education
I recently had the opportunity to co-present at the Amabhubesi Social Media in Higher Education Summit and what an insightful summit this was, writes Michelle Strauss, head of Social Media at Hoopla Creative. Within the last few years social media has become more...
ERP Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Essential Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:will be responsible for the successful implementation and maintenance of ERP sites, together with related 3rd party products. Perform project implementation, installations, and upgrades.Conduct user...
Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg North
This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...
SAP Authorization Consultant (Advanced) 0960 – Gauteng Pretoria
Applications operations support for Authorisations.Providing 1st level support to users; adhering to documented processes.Providing 2nd level support to processes where documented.Recording, routing, and monitoring all reported incidents using ITSM to our client's...
DevOps Lead at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer
12 Month contract role with top tier Financial Services company - Oracle PL/SQL & Compass Purpose of role: To develop and implement appropriate and efficient Systems according to provided specifications, standards and procedures, using various tools and languages...
Junior Technical Engineer
This position is based in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, it is a 12-month contract position. RESPONSIBILITIES Diagnosing and troubleshooting software and hardware problems and assisting end users to install Junior Technical Support Engineer applications and...
Senior Software Engineer
Our client is looking for a proactive, determined Senior Software Engineer with strong communication skills, able to work remotely with a stable internet connection and quiet office space. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in software engineering or...
DevOps Lead at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
12 Month contract role with top tier Financial Services company - Oracle PL/SQL & Compass Purpose of role: To develop and implement appropriate and efficient Systems according to provided specifications, standards and procedures, using various tools and languages...
Junior Technical Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
This position is based in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, it is a 12-month contract position. RESPONSIBILITIES Diagnosing and troubleshooting software and hardware problems and assisting end users to install Junior Technical Support Engineer applications and...
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