Cybersecurity becomes a key factor in agriculture
Adoption of technologies like robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) across the agriculture sector is helping tackle various challenges - including labour shortages and climate change - but this digitalisation also puts the sector at...
Third-party sellers make the majority of Amazon sales
Over the past decade, Amazon has seen a considerable increase in the number and the sales value generated by its third-party (3P) sellers - 61% of the ecommerce giant's sales in Q1, according to AltIndex - and now its second-largest revenue stream. There are different...
Alliance aims to accelerate transition to renewables
The new Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has been launched at COP26 to accelerate investment in green energy transitions and renewable power solutions in developing and emerging economies worldwide. Over the next decade, the Alliance aims to unlock...
It’s clear we need to adapt to climate change
As society experiencees increasingly frequent and severe natural hazard events and environmental stressors -- while making little progress at reducing carbon emissions -- the need to adapt to the changing climate has become starkly clear. But what actions are we...
Ambitious commitments and a just transition: COP26 and Africa
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) occurs at a critical time for Africa. The continent is particularly vulnerable to the threat of climate change and is already susceptible to some of its adverse effects. By Dion Shango, CEO of PwC Africa Across the...
SA’s female tech founders are powerful job creators
Across Endeavor's portfolio of 30 tech-enabled entrepreneurs, six are female founders in business ranging from education, home and business services, mining compliance and contact centres. In the last three years these founders have created over 5000 jobs, close to...
Climate seen as a bigger threat to tourism than Covid
The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has warned that the "climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid". Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of UNWTO, says the pandemic has hit tourism harder than any other sector. Tourism needs...
Cloud, open source come to the fore
Kathy Gibson reports from Red Hat Summit - A move to cloud computing and open source solutions is underway as CIOs rethink their IT systems in the wake of the pandemic. Jonathan Tullett, senior research manager: cloud/IT services at IDC South Africa & Sub-Saharan...
Climate change will severely impact maize crops within 10 years
Climate change may affect the production of maize (corn) and wheat as early as 2030 under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario, according to a new NASA study published in the journal, Nature Food. Maize crop yields are projected to decline 24%, while wheat could...
Despite increased workloads, SA IT workers prefer remote work
According to a recent Kaspersky survey of 4 303 IT workers, 57% of employees have reported an increased workload since switching to remote working, with 24% describing the increase as significant, while 23% did not notice a change in volume, and far fewer noted a...
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Dell unveils new Inspiron products
Dell has announced its updated Inspiron portfolio with a range of new laptops and an all-in-one PC that will be on everyone’s wish list. The new touch-enabled systems offer savvy buyers compelling options for everyday computing from the upscale, feature-rich Inspiron...
How operators benefit from VoIP
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) offers proven quality under the right conditions (managed access makes a big difference). It is extremely cost-effective to run and comes with rich unified communications possibilities, says Rob Lith, business development director...
Scepticism around cloud adoption in Africa
There is a level of apprehension when it comes to the adoption of cloud services in Africa and publicised data leak issues like the US’ National Security Agency (NSA) Prism programme have not helped. However, the situation calls for perspective say experts and cloud...
End-point encryption will grow compliance
End-point encryption is set to revolutionise Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance requirements for retailers by simplifying the process and providing increased levels of security. Vaughan Alexander, Innervation Value Added Services Executive for payments, says that...
Oracle announces new x86 servers
Oracle has announced new x86 servers, based on the latest Intel Xeon processors E5-2600 v2 product family. Oracle’s new Sun Server X4-2 and Sun Server X4-2L have set a SPECjEnterprise2010 world record for the best result achieved on a two-socket x86 server. Running...
Cloud computing for government
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IT skills development critical to SA success
There is a huge IT skills shortage in this country, but for the demand to be met so that South Africa can compete globally, massive changes need to happen at school level. In South Africa, there are currently around 40 000 and 70 000 open job positions for candidates...
Altonet announces HP Autonomy LiveVault 7.7
Altonet, local provider of the HP Autonomy range of backup and data protection services, has announced the release of HP’s latest version of its Autonomy LiveVault backup solution - LiveVault 7.7. This new version delivers integration with VMware vSphere support that...
Rectron, Samsung clean up print environment
Rectron South Africa, a leading distributor of computers, peripherals and accessories have introduced an exclusive trade-in promotion with Samsung, where Rectron customers and resellers will receive a R500 discount voucher off any Samsung printer, when they bring in...
PRISM break: US cloud customers defect
In June, thanks to one of its now former and very famous employees blowing the whistle, the news broke that America’s National Security Agency (NSA) was using a programme, code-named PRISM, to spy on e-mails, Internet phone calls, file transfers, photos, videos and...
IT Support Technician – Gauteng Highveld Techno Park
On-Site IT Support Engineer - Taking the cloud phenomenon to another level! We are looking for a confident go getter individual who has an urgent sense of delivery and customer service! Most of the work will be Windows based desktop and notebook, Windows server and...
Software Developer
Software DeveloperGrow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity! R55 000 - R70 000The main task of this developer would be the development of computer software for these cryptographic products. His/her remuneration will be market related and based on...
IT Support Technician
On-Site IT Support Engineer - Taking the cloud phenomenon to another level! We are looking for a confident go getter individual who has an urgent sense of delivery and customer service! Most of the work will be Windows based desktop and notebook, Windows server and...
Software Developer – Remote Remote
Software DeveloperGrow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity! R55 000 - R70 000The main task of this developer would be the development of computer software for these cryptographic products. His/her remuneration will be market related and based on...
IT Support Technician – Gauteng Edenvale
On-Site IT Support Engineer - Taking the cloud phenomenon to another level! We are looking for a confident go getter individual who has an urgent sense of delivery and customer service! Most of the work will be Windows based desktop and notebook, Windows server and...
SAP BI/BW Consultant
Our Client is a leading innovator in the world of SAP solutions. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses to achieve their strategic goals. With a focus on SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Warehouse (BW), we are...
C++ Developer
Our client is seeking a talented and experienced C++ Developer to join their dynamic and innovative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing robust, efficient, and maintainable C++ code for our software applications.Key Responsibilities:- Design,...
SAP BI/BW Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our Client is a leading innovator in the world of SAP solutions. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses to achieve their strategic goals. With a focus on SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Warehouse (BW), we are...
C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is seeking a talented and experienced C++ Developer to join their dynamic and innovative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing robust, efficient, and maintainable C++ code for our software applications.Key Responsibilities:- Design,...
SAP FICO Consultant (Chief Expert) 2657 TT
Fair knowledge across all SAP modulesInitial focus on master dataAbility to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debuggingThe following functional skills are essential: Documentation of as-is and to-be business...
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