Apple trails in AI patents; Google leads with 870
Big tech firms are scooping up most of the AI patent rights - but Apple is falling behind its counterparts with a notable gap. According to Stocklytics.com, Apple pegged 142 patents to its name in 2023, less than a quarter of Google's total patents. The site's...
From ballot to boardroom: The impact of your vote
As President Cyril Ramaphosa, in accordance with constitutional provisions, declared 29 May 2024 as the date for the 2024 General National and Provincial elections, it becomes imperative to recognise the profound significance of every South African's vote. By...
More than half of Europe’s electricity meters are now smart
A historic milestone has been reached in the European energy sector as the penetration of smart electricity metering has now passed the 50% mark. This could be concluded in the latest study of the European smart metering market from the leading IoT analyst firm Berg...
Fintech innovation hub set up at UCT
The Algorand Foundation is partnering with the University of Cape Town to establish the UCT-Algorand Fintech Innovation Hub (the Hub). The initial five-year partnership is supported through the Algorand Foundation Grant Program with a $2,6-million (R37,5-million)...
VW SA on track for electric mobility
Volkswagen has taken the next step in its electric mobility strategy. Volkswagen's electric mobility strategy kicked off in 2020 with the launch of an e-Golf test fleet. The e-Golfs were used for research purposes and testing by motoring media as well as Volkswagen...
What’s on the CIO agenda for 2022
Focused on "Future IT" - from the need for business model re-invention to the remediation of technical debt to sustainable IT and more - International Data Corporation (IDC) has unveiled the IDC FutureScape: Worldwide CIO Agenda 2022 Predictions. According to the new...
Most employees are frustrated with new software
Sixty percent of workers said new software had occasionally or frequently frustrated them within the past 24 months, according to a new survey* by Gartner. In fact, 56% of users said new software had made them wish management would bring the old system back. "The...
Chromebook, tablet shipments post first decline since Covid
After five quarters of growth driven by accelerated buying for remote work and learning, global shipments of Chromebooks and tablets recorded their first decline since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. Chromebook shipments declined 29,8% year over year in the third...
European enterprise networking sales off to a solid start
European revenue sales of enterprise networking equipment are on an upward trend in the last four weeks after a lower than expected Q3 performance, while Enterprise storage revenues are on par with last year's results but the server market has continued to slump,...
Global carbon credit meta-registry launched
IHS Markit has announced the launch of the Carbon Meta-Registry, a secure online platform that seamlessly connects disparate environmental markets and registry systems around the world, enabling the exchange of carbon market data and mitigating the risk of...
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Sage Pastel help desk best in the world
Sage Pastel, South Africa’s leading developer of accounting and business software, has been named best help desk in the world at the ContactCenterWorld.com Top Ranking Performer global finals at a glittering ceremony in Las Vegas on the weekend. Category runners up...
Businesses must take ownership of technology
Last year, Forrester research issued a report stating that the pay-per-use model of cloud computing, in a scenario where application load varies over time, would always be a clear cost winner, says Jed Hewson, director 1Stream. The report was clear on the benefits of...
Manging real estate requires quality data
When it comes to corporate real estate (CRES) and property management, there is one all-important question that the property manager needs to answer – how much does it cost to run each building? This seemingly simple question is often difficult to answer, for a number...
Off-site backup needn’t be a disaster
It is an all-too-familiar issue: companies experience a problem, conduct disaster recovery and when trying to restore off-site data, they are hampered by the long delay in restoration time. It does not have to be this way, says management at Network Platforms, a...
SA’s HR industry sets a new standard
In August 2013, South Africa’s HR industry received a much-needed "shot in the arm" and achieved a milestone with the roll out of national HR standards, the culmination of the HR Standards Project initiated in 2012 by the South African Board for People Practices...
Virtualisation aids disaster recovery
Virtualisation has helped to make disaster recovery and business continuity planning easy and affordable for even the smallest companies, says Warren Olivier, regional corporate account manager at Veeam Software – but many still aren’t taking advantage of the new...
Datacentrix named Riverbed Diamond partner
IT solution provider Datacentrix has been named Africa’s first Diamond level partner by application performance company, Riverbed Technology, in recognition of its outstanding track record of sales success and its technical and support commitment to Riverbed...
Riverbed announces product expansion
At Riverbed Analyst Day 2013, Riverbed Technology announced a new and expansive product and market strategy designed for growth. Riverbed has emerged from a four-year effort to transform from a single-product company to a platform company and with its expanded product...
NetIQ named IAM leader by Forrester
One of nine companies invited by Forrester Research to participate in an assessment evaluating current vendor offerings strategy and market presence, NetIQ has been declared a leader in identity and access management (IAM) suites. Connie Grobler, technical specialist...
Econz Wireless partners with Samsung
Econz Wireless has partnered with Samsung Electronics South Africa to improve and advance mobile workforce management and streamline business to become more efficient, productive and profitable. Samsung’s powerful software development kit and other tools are made...
Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...
Senior Information Security Administrator at Computek Networks
The senior security analyst will be part of the team that manage, maintain and support the Commission's ICT infrastructure in conjunction with other system administrators, database administrators and system maintenance Consultant. It is therefore crucial that the...
Project Manager at Famous Brands
FTE: May to October 2024 Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position Manage Quality of projects delivered by following the key Project Management principals required. Integration Management, Project Scope, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management,...
Graduate Information Technology at Set Consulting
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System Engineer
Join Our Team: Integration Manager Are you ready to dive deep into the world of Linux, Python, Perl, Bash, and beyond? Do you possess a flair for crafting robust systems and a passion for cutting-edge encryption technologies? If so, we've got the perfect opportunity...
Data Scientist
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Sharepoint Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support Desired Skills: SharePoint applications Java scripts HTHML4 CSS XML JQUERY SQL Server Microsoft Sharepoint Development Desired Qualification Level: Honours About The Employer: SOE...
Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior Information Security Administrator at Computek Networks – Gauteng Centurion
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