First Boeing Starliner crewed flight en route to ISS
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are safely in orbit on the first crewed flight test aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft bound for the International Space Station. As part of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, the astronauts lifted off at 10h52 EDT on...
Global IT service spend to hit $2trn by 2028
According to Forrester's Global IT Services Market Forecast 2023-2028, global IT service industry spending will reach $2-trillion in 2028. However, despite forecasted growth, IT service firms will face several challenges in the next few years. Key findings include: *...
SAIGA will help new councillors build skills
The Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) says it is ready to collaborate with local government to help address capacity and skills challenges which may be faced by the newly elected South African political party councillors. In fact, the...
Installed base of fleet management systems set to rise
According to a new report from Berg Insight, the number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in North America was 12,3-million at the end of 2020. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%, this number is expected to...
NASA will attempt to deflect an asteroid by crashing into it
NASA plans to deliberately crash a space craft into an asteroid to deflect it from it’s path. The test will determine if this method could be used to potentially save Earth from future asteroid impacts. NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) is the world’s...
SA consumers demand omnichannel Black Friday experience
Consumers want the option to shop both in-store and online this Black Friday - despite a significant rise in e-commerce over the last two years. This is one of the findings from a consumer survey carried out by Game Stores, which polled almost 2 000 South African...
Supply chain issues final catch up to global smartphone market
The double-digit growth experienced by the smartphone market in the early quarters of 2021 came to an end in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) as worldwide shipments declined 6,7% year over year. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation...
Fewer discounts expected as supply constraints hit Black Friday
As South Africa heads towards Black Friday, it has been predicted that supply-chain disruption caused by Covid-19 could mean that there's insufficient stock to meet demand come 26 November. This is according to Sam Clarke, CEO at Skynamo, who says: "Around 90% of...
Amazon’s first SA solar project delivers clean energy to the grid
The first operational solar project it has enabled by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in South Africa has begun contributing renewable energy to the electricity grid. Located in the Northern Cape, South Africa's largest province, the 10 megawatt (MW) solar project will...
Digital commerce becomes more important as a sales channel
Eighty-six percent of marketing leaders report that digital commerce will be the most important route to market for their organizations in the next two years, according to a survey by Gartner. However, the survey results show marketers face a challenging outlook to...
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IT security training occurs in-house
Most companies assign their own Tech Support Department to train company employees in matters of IT security, rather than hiring outside IT consultants or asking the HR Department or Employee Development Department to commission IT security professionals, according to...
SMEs can play a role in BBBEE success
Small and medium enterprises can now easily manage their broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) compliance requirements with the launch of LevelONE, a specialist BBBEE software management tool. Bruce Rowe, head of Mpowered Business Solutions, the developers...
AccTech wins top Microsoft award
Business management solutions provider and Microsoft Dynamics Gold Partner, AccTech Systems, recently captured the top ‘Microsoft Dynamic ERP Partner of the year for 2013’ award. This solidifies its position as one of South Africa’s leading ERP providers. AccTech CEO...
Spar uses Pricer electronic shelf labels
Pricer electronic shelf labels (ESLs), exclusively supplied by XON in Africa, have gained significant traction with Spar stores around the country because the system grants retailers numerous operational benefits and significant return on investment (ROI). The...
Mobile workers affect network security
Most savvy businesses devote a significant portion of the IT budget to ensuring that their data network is secure. This usually includes implementing a VPN (Virtual Private Network), enabling employees to access confidential data, email systems and other cloud-type...
McAfee releases Data Centre Suite
McAfee has announced a new version of its data centre security solution. The McAfee Data Centre Server Security Suite provides complete visibility to all workloads in hybrid data centres so organisations can secure and expand that environment confidently into the...
Beyond Retail 2013 a success
UCS Solutions’ annual Beyond Retail 2013 conference gave retail executives a unique preview of their industry’s future. The event was attended by more than 140 delegates from leading retailers including: Shoprite; Massmart; Dis-Chem; Pick ‘n Pay; Woolworths and...
Gumtree launches virtual showroom
Gumtree, South Africa’s leading online classifieds site, has once again raised the bar with a virtual showroom facility for automotive dealers that makes listing and searching for cars as easy and compelling as the iconic Web site itself. To launch and head up the new...
Get ready for software defined everything
The buzz around software defined storage, networking and security are sparking new concerns in businesses. Grant Vine, Technical director at Cybervine IT Solutions, explains what they mean and what they could lead to. The terms software defined storage (SDS), software...
Kaspersky Lab patents new technology
Kaspersky Lab has announced that it has obtained a patent for a system and method of correcting antivirus records. Patent No. 2487405 issued by Rospatent, the Russian patent office, covers a mechanism that helps to make security systems significantly easier to use...
Technical Business Analyst 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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iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking detail-oriented Systems Specialists with strong organisational skills. As Systems Specialist they will be responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous...
Developer Junior – Gauteng
Software Developer Graduate Grow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity! Requirements Degree in either: From a University in South AfricaA candidate must be comfortable working with C and C++ on an operating system level. Good understanding of...
Packaging Equipment Field Technician – Gauteng East Rand
Our client, a progressive and well-established market leader in the packaging equipment sector, seeks to employ a dynamic and well experienced Electrician or Millwright to join their team and manage commissioning and maintenance on packaging manufacturing equipment on...
Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Programmer
Desired Experience C, C# & C++PythonExternal and Internal networksInternet APHardware integration with Raspberry Pi controllers, ESP32 and Scada systemsRS485/232CAN busMinimum 3 years relevant experience. Desired Skills: Programming Software Programming Raspberry...
Intermediate Software Developer – Cape Town
3 years of Experience IT Diploma/Degree is advantageous Industry Related certificated Retail industry experience is advantageous. Stable work history Proven track record of successful implementation Main Language (JavaScript, C#, SQL) Containerization Experience with...
IT Project Manager
Are you passionate about leading projects and driving successful outcomes? We're looking for a motivated IT Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to manage diverse IT projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and...
Scrum Master (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Programmer – Gauteng The Willows
Desired Experience C, C# & C++PythonExternal and Internal networksInternet APHardware integration with Raspberry Pi controllers, ESP32 and Scada systemsRS485/232CAN busMinimum 3 years relevant experience. Desired Skills: Programming Software Programming Raspberry...
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