Deep learning robot turns the tide on coral reef decline
Researchers are taking deep learning for a deep dive. Literally. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Autonomous Robotics and Perception Laboratory (WARPLab) and MIT are developing a robot for studying coral reefs and their ecosystems. The WARPLab...
GenAI ushers in a new era for Industry 4.0
As the transformation towards Industry 4.0 reaches its peak, generative AI (genAI) is looking to redefine operational processes across diverse sectors. From custom automotive designs to optimized construction blueprints, genAI's capability to design, prototype, and...
TonnUp launches digital channel in commodities market
South African agri-tech startup TonnUp has launched an online trading platform that aims to shake up the local commodities market by helping farmers market and sell their agricultural products within a structured and transparent environment. The platform aims to...
Consumers drive healthy printer revenue in Europe
Demand from house-bound students and workers has driven strong performance in European printer sales during the first 11 weeks of 2021, although supply issues are impacting certain product categories, says research group Context. The Context Weekly Revenue Trend Index...
Pandemic accelerates digital upskilling
A new PwC survey of 32 500 workers in 19 countries paints a picture of a global workforce that sees the shift to remote working as just the tip of the iceberg. Reflecting the fact the pandemic has accelerated a number of workforce trends, 60% of workers globally...
SA has strong appetite for remote work
One of the major legacies of the pandemic is an expectation by workers that they will be allowed to work remotely more often, according to a new study - Decoding Global Ways of Working - by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network. The study included almost 209...
Hybrid work environment drives devices
The number of devices (PCs - laptops and desk-based - tablets and mobile phones) in use globally will total 6,2-billion units in 2021, according to Gartner, with 125-million more laptops and tablets expected to be in use this year than in 2020. "The Covid-19 pandemic...
Global shift in financial malware threats
The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year. In a new Kaspersky report - Financial Cyberthreats in 2020 - it was found that while the overall volume of threats via PCs or mobiles decreased during this period, Kaspersky experts noticed...
Microsoft and Zoom most impersonated brands for phishing
It is no secret that cybercriminals often pretend to be someone they are not to lure out people's money or valuable information, and what can be better used for this purpose than a well-known and trusted brand? According to new data from Atlas VPN, Microsoft and Zoom...
Mobile games are world’s most popular apps
Mobile games and gaming apps are the most popular genre across the globe, according to new research by Carphone Warehouse, with Japan creating the most apps of any country. The company has analysed the top 10 countries creating the highest number of gaming apps. They...
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Khayelitsha Hospital wins award
The Western Cape’s Khayelitsha Hospital has scooped yet another award – this time garnering the Ministerial Award for National and International Contribution in the Arts and Culture, Language, Heritage, Geographical Names, Museums, Libraries or Archives fields from...
Sophos ensures secure Web surfing
Sophos has announced the latest version of its unified threat management (UTM) solution, UTM Connected. This release introduces expanded UTM managed endpoint protection with Web in Endpoint functionality, broader wireless coverage for large scale wireless deployments...
Transparent billing key for telcos
With a price war in full swing in South Africa’s telecommunications market, the time is ripe for mobile providers to start looking at the central role that billing has to play in their customer strategies. This lynchpin of the customer experience has been neglected...
Getting SA to grips with enterprise mobility
The 2nd Enterprise Mobility Forum, to be staged at the Sandton Sun in Johannesburg from 29 to 30 May, will evaluate the impact of enterprise mobility, assess the trends and offer solutions. Possibly the most disruptive technology trend of the decade, enterprise...
Complex software licensing grows obsolete
Software licensing models have evolved to keep pace with technological advances, yet licensing structures are still as complicated and convoluted as ever and many companies and consumers remain mystified as to how to go about implementing them to comply with all the...
New initiative boosts skills development
A new initiative that trains unemployed South African youth to work in the booming business process outsourcing (BOP) sector has seen more than 550 youth get trained in the past year – and that number is set to double in the coming year. The Impact Sourcing Academy...
VMware appoints Axis Solutions as partner
VMware, the leader in virtualisation and cloud solutions, has appointed Zimbabwe-based Axis Solutions as an Enterprise Partner, forming part of its strategy to bolster its skills base across the African continent. Axis Solutions, headquartered in Harare and with a...
Payroll industry to gather for Accsys forum
Key role-players within the South African payroll industry are scheduled to meet at an Interactive Forum at the Woodmead Country Club on 12 June 2013 to discuss pertinent topics affecting payroll within commerce. The Payroll Interactive Forum will be hosted by...
SA retailers must prepare for omni-channel
The growth of retail e-commerce continues unabated with global sales exceeding $1-trillion in 2012. The scale and the pace of change has been disruptive, allowing some early adopters to grow market share in lieu of those lagging in the adoption of on an online model,...
Everyone’s a PM in an agile business
For many years “project manager” (PM) was not an official title, but more of a role that many people “fell” into – essentially companies had projects, and someone had to manage them, says Frank Reinelt, senior director for Northern Europe and Emerging Markets at...
Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client is based in Australia, but they are looking for a South African developer to join their team, working remotely from SA. Due to the time difference your working hours will be 05:00 to 13:00, so we need someone that can keep to those hours. Requirements of a...
Senior Technical Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Calling all Technical Business Analysts! Do you have a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Do you want to work for a Titan in the automotive industry? Our client is seeking a talented Technical Business Analyst to join their dynamic team at our...
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...
Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global provider of digital marketing and client reporting tools that help asset managers attract and retain investor assets. While rapidly expanding, their current office spread is across 4 continents, with approx 200 employees across...
Senior Backend Developer (Postgres, SQL, Node.js) Fully Remote
ENVIRONMENT:Are you an experienced Backend Developer with a love for music? We are seeking a top-tier talent to join an exciting client in the music streaming industry. If you're ready to bring your expertise in Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgresDB to revolutionize the...
Technical Specialist
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge company leading in Cloud Solutions is actively seeking candidates with strong technical expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills for the role of Technical Specialist. The ideal candidates should possess the ability to design technical...
Back-End Developer
Our client, leaders in the automotive industry have an amazing opportunity available!The take-off position required is for a Back-End Developer. With a production network that comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more...
Data Centre Manager
Data Centre 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 looking for exposure to a variety of VMWare hosts with Windows servers! The Company: one of a few...
Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global provider of digital marketing and client reporting tools that help asset managers attract and retain investor assets. While rapidly expanding, their current office spread is across 4 continents, with approx 200 employees across...
Senior Backend Developer (Postgres, SQL, Node.js) Fully Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Are you an experienced Backend Developer with a love for music? We are seeking a top-tier talent to join an exciting client in the music streaming industry. If you're ready to bring your expertise in Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgresDB to revolutionize the...
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