eSIM market to hit $16bn by 2027
The value of the global eSIM market will increase from $4,7-billion in 2023, to $16,3-billion by 2027, according to a new Juniper Research study. The new report offers the most comprehensive analysis of the eSIMs (embedded SIMs) market available today. Increasing by...
AI-generated texts could increase threat exposure
Nearly universal access to models that deliver human-sounding text in seconds presents a turning point in human history, according to new research from WithSecure (formerly known as F-Secure Business). The research details a series of experiments conducted using GPT-3...
Covid-19 drug to be manufactured, distributed in SA
Cipla has been granted a license by Gilead Sciences to manufacture and distribute the antiviral medicine, remdesivir, in 127 countries, including South Africa, As many of these countries are low-income countries and emerging markets that face obstacles in accessing...
Africa urged to drive radical health policy shift
Global health experts and practitioners have called for a "Marshall Plan on Inclusive Health in Africa" during a policy webinar hosted by the African Development Institute (ADI). There is an urgent need for inclusive health policy in Africa - one that can detect and...
Pressure is on brands to lead change
The emergence of Covid-19 met a world that was already battling social justice and ecological catastrophes, with consumers calling for radical change. In different ways, and for a number of reasons, consumers were anxious about the future and, as the world wrestles...
Move to virtual events a modest success
A recent International Data Corporation (IDC) survey confirms that conferencing applications were already in wide use at home and at work prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. When the pandemic created the need to move in-person events to virtual meetings and conferences,...
Asteroid escapes notices as it brushes past Earth
Back in June, an asteroid flew so close to Earth that it passed closer to us than the moon. Asteroid 2020 LD was only spotted two days after its close fly-by, travelling at 60 826 miles per hour. The asteroid measures just 100m in diameter, and brushed past us on June...
Agreement reached on SAA severance packages
Labour unions, and representatives of non-unionised managers and ground staff have agreed to accept the South African Airways (SAA) voluntary severance packages (VSPs) which will be supported by a social plan and skills development programme for employees who will be...
The Moon could be more metallic than we thought
What started out as a hunt for ice lurking in polar lunar craters turned into an unexpected finding that could help clear some muddy history about the Moon's formation. Team members of the Miniature Radio Frequency (Mini-RF) instrument on NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...
Lockdowns will become harder to enforce
A study by a team led by academics at the University of Pretoria (UP) predicts that South Africans' waning compliance with government lockdown regulations will limit their impact in curbing the Covid-19 pandemic. A consequence of this is that "strict lockdown...
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NWK implements SUSE server
Leading agricultural service provider NWK has migrated its entire z/VSE mainframe workload to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z and is using one IFL on its new IBM zEnterprise 114 server. Processing speeds have improved by more than 70% when compared with the...
IBM honours Kenya’s MoDe
IBM has announced that MoDe was named the IBM Global Entrepreneur of the Year. Based in Nairobi Kenya, MoDe provides instant nano-credit for pre-paid mobile phone users across the African continent. Nearly 80% of mobile phone users in growth markets do not have access...
Itec helps PenBev go green
Peninsula Beverage Company (PenBev), bottler of the products of The Coca-Cola Company in the Western and Northern Cape, has reappointed Itec Innovate as its office automation service provider following a competitive tendering process. The contract covers 30...
Preventing data loss
Information theft is the most profitable crime in the world today, as well as the one posing the least risk to the criminal. In most instances, breaches are not done by mysterious genius hackers in Eastern Europe, but by insiders who have been given the keys to the...
Securing cloud computing
Cloud computing is predicted to be the future of the technology world, and analyst reports abound on the expected growth of the uptake of these solutions. However, security issues remain one of the dominant barriers with the adoption of cloud solutions. Many...
Building long-term cloud cover
For a number of years now, the cloud has been the buzzword in the contact centre industry. Research suggests that a large number of local companies are starting to shift their operations into this virtual environment, citing cost saving and increased operational...
EMC transforms partner programme
EMC Corporation has announced significant enhancements to the EMC Velocity Solution Provider partner programme that will make EMC’s industry-leading cloud computing and big data technologies and solutions available to more customers – particularly in the rapidly...
Epson expands SureColor range
Epson has expanded its SureColor wide-format printer line-up with three cost-effective, high-speed, four-colour printers for CAD, GIS and POS applications. The three new models: Epson SureColor SC-T7000, SC-T5000 and SC-T3000 offer fast, reliable printing on coated...
Embarcadero supports ICT education in SA
Embarcadero Technologies, a leading provider of software solutions for application and database development, is actively engaging with the academic community across South Africa to support secondary and university-level ICT education in the country. The company is...
Mines need system architecture integration
With constant change to commodity demand and pricing, mining companies are required to maximise productivity and profitability across both greenfield and large brownfield projects. “Planning through economic cycles is a balancing act. You need to ensure that demand...
Data Engineer at Capitec Bank Ltd – Gauteng Johannesburg South
Company description: Capitec Bank is a leading South African retail bank that focuses on essential banking services and provides innovative transacting, savings, insurance and unsecured lending products to individuals. Capitec's mission is to make banking simple and...
Change and Systems Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria
Would you like to work with Windows System Environment in an ICT Infrastructure Landscape??My client is looking for a Change and Systems AdministratorAre you based in and around Pretoria? Looking for a Hybrid Working Model?If you have the following below, please apply...
Network Systems Administrator
Our well known client in the Automation industry is seeking for a highly skilled Network Systems Administrator (Linux) to join their team. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Includes the following but is not limited to: 1.1. Designing Network and Server Infrastructure: 1.1.1....
Data Engineer
This role is fully remote... Our client is hiring for the Data Engineering role to enhance our data ecosystem. As they refine raw data into a powerful data lake through collaboration with DataOps, the Data Engineering team will be responsible for architecting and...
System Integrator
The System Integrator will be in charge of designing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications and reports to the Senior Manager of Solutions Delivery. Throughout the production lifetime, this entails investigating, designing, documenting, and...
Back-end Software Developer
Our client in the solar industry is looking to employ a Back-end Software Developer with a passion for building diverse renewable energy products on a web-based interface.Our client in the solar industry is looking to employ a Back-end Software Developer with a...
Network Systems Administrator – Western Cape Somerset West
Our well known client in the Automation industry is seeking for a highly skilled Network Systems Administrator (Linux) to join their team. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Includes the following but is not limited to: 1.1. Designing Network and Server Infrastructure: 1.1.1....
Data Engineer – Western Cape Woodstock
This role is fully remote... Our client is hiring for the Data Engineering role to enhance our data ecosystem. As they refine raw data into a powerful data lake through collaboration with DataOps, the Data Engineering team will be responsible for architecting and...
System Integrator – Gauteng Auckland Park
The System Integrator will be in charge of designing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications and reports to the Senior Manager of Solutions Delivery. Throughout the production lifetime, this entails investigating, designing, documenting, and...
Back-end Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client in the solar industry is looking to employ a Back-end Software Developer with a passion for building diverse renewable energy products on a web-based interface.Our client in the solar industry is looking to employ a Back-end Software Developer with a...
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