In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

Financial industry still plagued by ransomware attacks

Although the global number of ransomware attacks dropped by 36% to 317,6-million in 2023, the financial industry is still plagued by malicious software which can significantly disrupt business operations and cause reputational and financial damage. And, according to...

Global migration drives remittances to record highs

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched the World Migration Report 2024, revealing significant shifts in global migration patterns, including a record number of displaced people and a major increase in international remittances. IOM...

Global mobile app revenues to hit $613bn by 2025

With roughly 5,3-billion mobile phone users worldwide, or 57% of the world's population, the mobile app industry continues surging with no signs of stopping any time soon. In 2021, the entire market is expected to hit over $400-billion value, growing by 25% YoY....

Vodacom launches Eco-SIM Cards made from recycled plastic

Vodacom is launching Eco-SIM cards made from recycled plastic as part of its goal to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. Vodacom will soon provide customers with new Eco-SIMs in the half-sized format made from recycled plastic, progressively replacing SIM...

How roads impact on ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa is developing rapidly. With growing economies and increased trade, major road infrastructure plans have been developed for the region, which also hosts some of the world's most unique and diverse ecosystems. A new study by researchers from the...

What lies ahead for IT organisations and users?

Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2022 and beyond, covering three aspects of the lessons that business and IT leaders have learned during ongoing disruption and uncertainty: the push toward human centricity, the race to resilience and the ability...

5G set to transform business in Africa

As 5G becomes increasingly ubiquitous, it will dramatically change the way business operates across Africa. While most people are aware of the impact 5G will have on ordinary people's mobile internet speeds, it will also provide and enable new solutions across a vast...

Sales growth plateaus in September

Following the first reported slowdown of sales growth recorded by the Skynamo Industry Thermometer in August 2021, the results for September have shown very little movement month-on-month. The Skynamo Industry Thermometer is a free-to-access resource that benchmarks...

SA shoppers show keen interest in Black Friday sales

South Africans are ready to "shop until they drop" at the Black Friday sales this year - provided the price is right. Finder.com's Black Friday Shopping Report, which polled 1 203 South African adults, reveals 74%, or an estimated 29,5-million people, plan to shop the...

Most SA students prefer in-person schooling

More than half of children in South Africa (60%) who switched to remote learning due to the pandemic prefer in-person education, according to a Kaspersky survey, "Digital education in Covid era". First and foremost, they complained about a lack of in-person...

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School-leavers do have choices

According to Statistics South Africa the country’s unemployment figure now stands at 25,06% and competition for jobs, particularly in sectors such as ICT, retail and manufacturing, is on the rise. HR and recruitment specialists believe that the more information about...

Ericsson to showcase Radio Dot System

The recently launched Ericsson Radio Dot System, a disc-shaped cellular radio that is small enough to fit a person’s hand, will be showcased at Ericsson’s stand during the 2013 edition of AfricaCom, scheduled to take place at the Cape Town International Convention...

Automotive industry needs SCM

The South African automotive sector is plagued by uncontrollable factors such as strike and labour action, port delays due to weather and congestion, unreliable rail infrastructure and high costs for road transportation. This is according to Rob Williams, Business...

Fujitsu redefines storage with Eternus DX

Fujitsu has introduced a new era of business-centric storage, with new-generation Eternus DX systems that are the industry’s first to put business priorities ahead of storage, easing IT challenges such as the management of ever increasing volumes of critical data....

Niche legal services grow in Africa

The offering of niche legal services in the field of technology, telecommunication and media in Africa is firmly set to become a trend in the coming years. As a result, legal firms in particular must diversify their portfolios in order to remain relevant in the...

Kaspersky patents new technology

Kaspersky Lab has announced that it has been granted a US patent on a system which helps to detect malware modified using packers or encryptors which have not previously been identified by researchers. The technology is already integrated into the company’s key...

KEMP introduces new load balancers

KEMP Technologies has announced the availability of three new virtual load balancers — the Virtual LoadMaster (VLM) 200, 2000 and 5000, to the local market. These new virtual load balancers dramatically increases application performance enabling customers to deploy...

SA and IT outsourcing in the coming years

With the South African IT services market expected to reach R53,3-billion by 2015, according to BMI TechKnowledge’s (BMI-T) South African IT Services Market Sizing and Forecast, and it is safe to say there is still considerable opportunity for IT players in their...

Ending server sprawl

Companies face important IT challenges today. Not only do they have to deploy and run their business applications with agility, but their infrastructures need to scale to support growth while maintaining quality of service – all in a cost-effective manner, says...

Fortinet expands virtual security ecosystem

Fortinet a global leader in high-performance network security - announced an expansion of its virtual security ecosystem that now supports Microsoft’s Windows Server Hyper-V as well as the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) virtualisation infrastructure. Designed for...

IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Kempton Park

We are looking for an Enthusiastic, easily adaptable and Innovative IT Support Engineer to provide Technical Support to all branches of a National Company (both remote and onsite).The ideal candidate will be a curious, collaborative, organized, hardworking team player...

Developer – TypeScript / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in JHB, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be given...

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Hire Resolve is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our client's team. The Senior Software Developer is primarily responsible for designing and developing software products that align with the stakeholders' needs and specifications....

Senior Java Developer

Remote position Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join our Technical Consulting team. Projects include developing custom software, maintaining and supporting software systems, and...

Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in JHB, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be given...

Senior Full-Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our client's team. The Senior Software Developer is primarily responsible for designing and developing software products that align with the stakeholders' needs and specifications....

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Randburg

Remote position Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join our Technical Consulting team. Projects include developing custom software, maintaining and supporting software systems, and...

Agile Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

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