Research breakthrough could enable future 6G comms networks
A breakthrough development in wireless communication technology could help deliver the ultra-fast and software-controlled 6G networks of the future, researchers say. A team led by researchers from the University of Glasgow has developed an innovative wireless...
New tools to protect against sextortion and intimate image abuse
Meta says it is testing new features to help protect young people from sextortion and intimate image abuse, and to make it more difficult for potential scammers and criminals to find and interact with teens. It is also testing new ways to help people spot potential...
Top-performing companies tend to collaborate with competitors
There is a sharp divide in the digital strategies of better performing companies (Leaders) versus the laggards (Followers), with 80% of Leaders more willing to collaborate with competitors compared to Followers (23%). This is among the findings of global study titled...
New model could make African philanthropy more effective
The sustainable development of the not-for-profit sector in Africa is being challenged by an imbalance in international investment. This is the suggestion found in new research co-commissioned by Vodacom, Safaricom and Vodafone Foundation, which finds that foreign...
Ethernet switches up, routers down in Q2
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded revenues of $7,4-billion in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21), an increase of 10,8% year over year. Meanwhile, worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market revenues declined 0,5% year over year in 2Q21 to...
Enterprise WLAN sales continue strong growth
Growth rates remained strong in the enterprise segment of the wireless local area networking (WLAN) market in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) as the market increased 22,4% on a year-over-year basis to $1,7-billion, according to the International Data Corporation...
The lowdown on Covid health passports
South Africans received good new yesterday, with Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla announcing that, in less than a week, all vaccinated South Africans will be eligible for a digital vaccination certificate now under development. "This much-awaited announcement is...
Premium vehicles drive up demand for semiconductors
Semiconductors will account for more than 20% of the total premium vehicle bill of materials (BoM) by 2030. This is the prediction from Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, who points out that represents a staggering five-times growth rate over 2019's 4% figure. This comes amid...
Server market sees global decline
The worldwide server market revenue declined 2,5% year over year to $23,6-billion during the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. Worldwide server shipments surpassed 3,2-million...
SA companies chose to keep people employed at any cost
Preserving jobs was a top priority for half (50%) of the South African organisations surveyed by Kaspersky on the challenges facing small and medium businesses (SMBs) at the beginning of the pandemic. However, another top prioritised challenge was the introduction of...
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Huawei kicks off Cloud Congress 2013
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has announced that it kicked off the Huawei Cloud Congress 2013 (HCC 2013) at the Shanghai Expo Centre. Building on its proactive innovation in the IT infrastructure field in...
Dell expands Latitude range
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Learners excel in BlackBerry MAD challenge
Johan Nel, Eben du Toit and Gustav du Preez were named as the winners in the Gauteng leg of the BlackBerry Mobile Application Development (MAD) Challenge 2013 held at the BlackBerry apps lab at the University of Pretoria. They emerged in first place from 63 learners...
Hungry Lion mobile coupon campaign a hit
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Business Partner Programme from Samsung
Samsung Electronics South Africa has launched its Business Partner Programme as part of the Samsung Team of Empowered Partners (STEP) initiative to enable partners to better integrate Samsung technology into their overall product and solutions portfolios. "Samsung is...
SAP Education, CE at UP form partnership
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria (CE at UP) in South Africa has been signed up as the first SAP Education university partner in Africa. SAP Education is an education-focused division of SAP Africa. The University of Pretoria is also a member of SAP’s...
Jens Montanana named Westcon chairman
Westcon, a division of Datatec Group, has announced that Datatec Group CEO, Jens Montanana, will succeed John McCartney as chairman of Westcon with effect from 3 September 2013. McCartney has been intimately involved in the company’s evolution and growth during his...
SMIT Amandla Marine deploys Sage 300 ERP
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Five metrics to assess SMS marketing
Like with any marketing campaign, the only way to tell if your SMS campaign is working is to consistently measure and analyse the key areas of the campaign. In order to do this effectively, the key metrics need to be identified, measured and analysed in order to learn...
WD offers Sentinel RX4100 storage server
WD, a Western Digital company and leader in digital storage solutions has expanded its product portfolio addressing small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB) with the addition of the WD Sentinel RX4100, its first 1U rack-mount small business storage server. “Following...
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ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN highly scalable Python & Java web applications and services as your coding expertise as a Senior Full Stack Developer is sought by a Retail and Consumer Finance Concern to join its Joburg team. You will provide influence over a new technical...
Intermediate C# Developer
An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting company in Durban. The ideal candidate should be able to design, develop and test the products required for the company's needs.Responsibilities:Develop and designing relevant code on project needsMentoring junior...
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Join a pioneering Institutional-focused Fintech in Southern Africa, lauded for its innovation and client-centric approach. Their solutions redefine industry standards, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth and impact. Be part of a dynamic team committed to...
SNR Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Contract duration 3-5 MonthsStarting April 2024 Senior Business AnalystRole Purpose: The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for defining, designing, and documenting solutions, making innovative recommendations to address clients' needs, and bridging the gap...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Centurion
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Senior Full Stack Developer (Python & Java) (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN highly scalable Python & Java web applications and services as your coding expertise as a Senior Full Stack Developer is sought by a Retail and Consumer Finance Concern to join its Joburg team. You will provide influence over a new technical...
Intermediate C# Developer – KwaZulu-Natal
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The role incumbent is accountable for the elicitation, analysis and management of the customer, data, business, process, and technological requirements for medium to high complexity projects. The role incumbent is accountable for the design of innovative business...
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My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analyst (JDE / ERP) to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Consult with business to identify business problems and opportunitiesAssist with...
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