Software testers embrace AI
A new "Future of Quality Assurance 2023" study by LambdaTest of 1 615 software testing professionals from 70 different countries has shed new light on software testing practices in 2023, including finding that 78% have already adopted AI. 2023 has seen a number of...
Tourism ends 2023 at 90% of pre-Covid levels
International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), an estimated 975-million tourists travelled internationally between January and September...
Jeff Bezos to take Blue Origin space flight
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos has confirmed that he and his brother Mark will be on board the first human flight into space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard next month. The company is conducting an auction for a seat on the flight, which will blast off on 20 July. Bidding is...
NASA’s InSight Mars lander gets a power boost
The team behind NASA's InSight Mars lander has come up with an innovative way to boost the spacecraft's energy at a time when its power levels have been falling. The lander's robotic arm trickled sand near one solar panel, helping the wind to carry off some of the...
Global smartphone sales jumped 21% in Q1
After a steep decline in 2020, global smartphone sales to end users grew 26% in the first quarter of 2021, according to Gartner. Overall worldwide mobile phone sales to end users grew 22% year over year. "The improvement in consumer outlook, sustained learning and...
Huge growth for public cloud
Cloud Services have become an integral part of business operations for many large companies and in 2020 the industry earned an estimated revenue of over $300-billion globally. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, global public IT cloud services market...
Smart city technology continues fast evolution
A comprehensive new report on smart city technology from Berg Insight has identified five key technology areas: smart street lighting, smart parking, smart waste collection, urban air quality monitoring and smart city surveillance. In 2020, the global installed base...
IPA invites proposals for nurturing Africa’s reading culture
The International Publishers Association (IPA) is accepting proposals for projects to develop reading culture beyond the classroom in Africa, with grants from the $200 000 Africa Publishing Innovation Fund (APIF) on offer to the best ideas. African publishing leans...
Groote Schuur performs SA’s first bowel enteroscopy
A team of academics at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Division of Medical Gastroenterology have performed South Africa's first successful bowel enteroscopy (endoscopy of the small bowel). The procedure was carried out at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) and is set to...
Absa debuts procurement portal
Absa has developed a user-friendly online portal focused on providing additional opportunities for Africa's small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs). According to the World Bank, formal SMMEs make up 40% of GDP in emerging economies, with this number being...
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Gartner names MicroStrategy a challenger
MicroStrategy Incorporated, a leading worldwide provider of enterprise software platforms, has announced that it has debuted in the “Challengers” quadrant in Gartner’s 2013 “Magic Quadrant for Mobile Application Development Platforms” (MADP) report. “We are extremely...
SpamTitan launches WebTitan Cloud
SpamTitan Technologies has announced the launch of WebTitan Cloud, a powerful Web content filtering service that helps businesses control Internet usage in their organisations. Requiring no on-premise software, WebTitan Cloud is easy to set up and manage and is...
Samsung introduces Galaxy S4 Zoom
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4G LTE-enabled Optimus G Pro available soon
The LG Electronics (LG) flagship smartphone, the Optimus G Pro, will be available in South Africa from 1 September 2013. Compatible with most of 4G LTE networks around the world, the Optimus G Pro is set to impress with its smart and sleek performance. In response to...
Green construction critical to environment
The South African built industry is increasingly recognising that green construction is imperative if users are to reduce carbon emissions and leave a world that will be habitable for future generations. The move to green is therefore rapidly gaining momentum here, in...
Network Platforms adds Vigor to portfolio
Leading national IT solutions provider Network Platforms has confirmed the arrival of three models of the acclaimed Draytek Vigor 2860 Series, the company’s latest premium firewall, VPN and router device. This is a new flagship product range developed and introduced...
DiData enhances MSVC offering
Dimension Data, the $5,8-billion ICT solutions and services provider, today announced an enhanced version of its Managed Services for Visual Communications (MSVC) offering. MSVC, the world’s first truly global service of its kind, takes the headache out of video...
Can’t hire skills? Grow them instead
For as long as there has been an IT industry, there has been a shortage of skills. Business has always seemed to require more skilled staff than have ever been available in the market. But there's a recent trend that is becoming more and more common: tech companies...
Touch technology: a new paradigm
Touch based solutions are an elegant answer to the question many markets and salespeople continue to raise – how do we meaningfully connect with consumers? The pervasiveness of touch based technology is hard to deny. One need only spend a few moments with a young...
McAfee Mobile Security offers safe zones
McAfee has announced an updated version of McAfee Mobile Security offering new, cutting-edge privacy features including the Multi-user App Profile function which allows consumers to create multiple user profiles or “safe zones” on one device with customised or...
Front End Developer (2450) – Gauteng Pretoria
Development and maintenance on platform/application. Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Preparation of...
Software Site Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Purpose Support engineering, deployment and commissioning activities of the telescopes in the karoo. Key Responsibilities Investigating support issues reported on site.Coordinating tests, fault finding and tracking down of cross-subsystem issues.Supporting user...
Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...
Integration Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE: Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements...
Senior Data Scientist (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:If you are enthusiastic about leading a dynamic team within the realm of data and technology, and if you thrive in a collaborative environment that prioritizes innovation and excellence, then this opportunity might be exactly what you've been searching...
JavaScript Full Stack Developer and Integration Specialist
We are seeking a talented JavaScript Full Stack Developer and Integration Specialist to play a key role in developing and integrating software solutions for automotive applications. As a Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and...
Offshore Project Manager at C-Pact Enterprise
Responsibilities: Together with the Management team, you are responsible for choosing the most economical, safe and successful method to carry out the project.Establish the scope of work, schedule and budget expectations.Manage schedule, budget, and contractual...
Systems Support Engineer
Role Description The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer.Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from our customersProvide...
Senior DevOps Engineer
Our client is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their team! Your responsibilities will span across various domains, including migration and consolidation, Agile work management, quality assurance, security, and tool integration. Key Requirements Minimum 5...
Integration Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE: Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements...
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