Tech industry boosts climate commitment
Members of the global tech sector have committed to increase action to help solve the climate crisis through Green Digital Action at COP28 in Dubai. The commitments from tech companies and governments - including mitigation and adaptation efforts - came at the first...
WiFi predictions for 2024
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released its Annual Industry Report 2024, outlining 10 predictions for 2024 and beyond that are expected to change the way wireless technology is used by communities and businesses across the world, including improved...
Wearables market shows positive growth
In the first quarter of 2021, the wearable market in Europe grew 33% compared with the same period in 2020, according to the latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Between January and March, 22-million units were shipped to the region. "A year after...
Machine learning model doubles accuracy of global landslide ‘nowcasts’
Every year, landslides – the movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope – cause thousands of deaths, billions of dollars in damages, and disruptions to roads and power lines. Because terrain, characteristics of the rocks and soil, weather, and climate all...
The world is a less peaceful place today
In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic had a noticeable impact on violence, with some improvements, such as violent conflict, while other indicators deteriorated significantly including violent demonstrations. Three times as many countries deteriorated than improved. Key...
Remote working drove cyberattack volume up 78%
A massive 78% of businesses globally experienced an increase in the volume of cyberattacks because of a shift towards remote work, according to data presented by the Atlas VPN team. Even though social media platforms are flooded with news of companies proudly...
Pre-owned vehicle sales set to soar
New car sales declined in the first quarter of 2021, according to reports by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), with future new vehicle sales likely to be further impacted by supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19...
Middle East cyberespionage campaign uncovered
Kaspersky has uncovered a long-standing cyberespionage campaign against Persian-speaking individuals in Iran. The group behind the malicious activity - dubbed Ferocious Kitten - has been active since at least 2015 and delivers a custom malware called "MarkiRAT" that...
Ransomware shows rapid growth
The average number of ransomware attacks each week increased by 20% in the last two months, 41% in the last six months, and 93% in the last 12 months. These are among the findings in an updated data snapshot of global ransomware trends near mid-year from Check Point...
Gender gap in mobile Internet is shrinking
A record number of women in South Asia now use mobile internet services, helping shrink the gender gap to 15% from 19% last year in low- and middle-income countries despite the onset of Covid-19, according to the fourth annual GSMA Mobile Gender Gap Report. The gains...
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Innovation as a social process
What are the roots of innovation as a social process and what is the relevance of the social nature of engagement in developing strategies for a social business, asks Marcela Ospina, digital strategist at Native. Citing Pentland’s The roots of innovation, “The actions...
Single service providers make business sense
Experts within the HR and payroll administration say that from a business operational point of view, it makes a great deal of business sense to drive critical applications through a single service provider. One of the main reasons is because of the advantages gained...
Gabon provides .GA domain names for free
Gabon has liberalised its national domain and adopts an innovative business model by giving its .GA domain names away for free. Today the My GA Registry opened up registration for .GA domains. My GA – the Gabon domain name – is operated by the Agence Nationale des...
Samsung redefines B2B reseller market
The traditional role of some resellers has been rather limited in terms of interactivity with the customer on value added integration. While some resellers have successfully moved away from simply being pushers of boxes or devices, towards a more solutions-based...
DreamWorks’ new film uses HP tech
HP recently announced that DreamWorks Animation used HP technology to develop cutting-edge animation for its latest film, Turbo, which debuts in theatres in July. HP Converged Infrastructure technology spanning servers, storage, networking, services and management...
SnappCab to change metered cab industry
SnappCab aims to change the way South Africans use cab services by enabling commuters with smartphones to order, track and pay for cab services on-the-go. Newly launched and locally developed, the multiplatform smartphone application (app) will initially be introduced...
VMware announces VMware Workstation 10
VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced VMware Workstation 10, the latest version of its award-winning virtualisation software. The solution showcases robust new features with unmatched operating system support, a rich user...
Huawei Ascend P6 wins award
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, was recognised at the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards last Friday in Berlin, Germany. The Huawei Ascend P6, launched in South Africa in August this year,...
Oracle releases ZS3 Series storage
Oracle’s latest ZFS Storage Appliances, the ZS3 Series, enable customers to significantly improve operational efficiencies, reduce data centre costs, and increase business application performance. Powered by an advanced cache architecture and multi-threaded SMP OS,...
Network Platforms offers free rack space
In celebration of its milestone 10th year of operation, national IT solutions provider Network Platforms is offering clients in Johannesburg and Cape Town free rack space in Teraco. The once-off limited offer is exclusive to Johannesburg and Cape Town and subject to...
SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Purpose of the JobThe purpose of the role is to develop and support deliverables as determined by the business need for Operational Management Information, Internal data requirements, and external reporting requirements.Support of the evolving Data and Insights...
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A reputable FMCG company is looking to employ a Data Architect on a 6 months contract with high possibility of extension, They are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Data Architect to join our dynamic team. As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for...
PLC Programmer
Are you an experienced PLC Programmer seeking an exciting opportunity in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Look no further! Our company is currently searching for a skilled professional with a proven track record in programming and installing Siemens 1500 PLCs, TIA...
Senior Software Engineering Manager
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: Oversee the...
Data Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
A reputable FMCG company is looking to employ a Data Architect on a 6 months contract with high possibility of extension, They are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Data Architect to join our dynamic team. As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for...
PLC Programmer – KwaZulu-Natal Howick
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Senior Software Engineering Manager – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: Oversee the...
ICT Specialist at Government Printing Works
Our client - Government Printing Works (GPW) seeks the services of an experienced ICT Specialist for a 12 Month Contract based at their Pretoria Office. The successful incumbent will have proven experience in this discipline and a relevant qualification. For...
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Our client. a leading provider of software and communications solutions for various industries. They offer a range of products and services that help their clients improve their productivity, efficiency, and security.Do you have PHP and web development experience?...
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We are recruiting for the services of 5 Network Engineers with at least a CCNA qualification.This is a 12 months contract located in Capetown, Stellenbosh.The key function of this role is to keep branches up and running to receive, manage and resolve Customer queries...
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