MTN grows subscribers, revenue in H1
MTN, for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, reported that group service revenue grew by 16,5% to R107,7-billion. EBITDA (before once-off items) grew by 12% to R49,4-billion, EBITDA margin was lower by 1,7 percentage points (pp) to 43,6%. Profit before tax (PBT)...
Generative AI revs up a new age in the auto industry
From generating content and code, creating images and videos, and testing algorithms with synthetic data, generative AI is a force multiplier enabling leaps in productivity and creativity for nearly every industry – and particularly in transportation, where it’s...
Bitcoin investors stand to lose big if they forget passwords
There are fortunes to be made by investing in bitcoin - but some investors are finding that these fortunes can be quickly lost if they forget their passwords. News recently broke about an investor who was two password tries away from being permanenly locked out of his...
IBM tops US patent list for 28th consecutive year
IBM scientists and researchers received 9 130 US patents in 2020, the most of any company for the 28th consecutive year. IBM led the industry in the number of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, quantum computing and security-related patents granted. "The world needs...
Obituary: Martin van Riet
By Kelvin Reynolds - Veteran IT and LFP expert Martin van Riet has sadly succumbed to Covid-related issues and passed away on 11 January 2021 after a short illness. A colourful character, Martin will be remember for his expertise in large format printers. He served...
South Africans mistrust Covid-19 vaccines and government’s ability to deliver
With the arrival of Covid-19 vaccines a real prospect within the next few months, South Africans remain broadly fearful of the ongoing impact of the virus on their livelihoods. Despite the reprieve from lockdown and economic devastation, the rollout of vaccines may...
Intel debuts four new processor families at CES 2021
At CES 2021, Intel introduced new processors for business, education, mobile and gaming computing platforms. "Only Intel has the breadth of products spanning multiple architectures; the large, open ecosystem; sheer scale of manufacturing footprint; and deep technical...
Massive increase in malicious file detection in 2020
In 2020, a global average of 360 000 new malicious files were detected by Kaspersky per day - an increase of 5,2% when compared to 2019. This was influenced mostly by a large growth in the number of Trojans (malicious files capable of a range of actions, including...
PC shipments see 10,7% leap in Q4
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 79,4-million units in the fourth quarter of 2020, a 10,7% increase from the fourth quarter of 2019, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the year, PC shipments reached 275-million units in 2020, a 4,8% increase from 2019 and...
AR/VR/MR market expected to hit R30bn by 2030
By 2030, IDTechEx predicts the augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) market to be over $30-billion. With Covid-19 limiting physical interaction, virtual communication and interaction will be the norm for many years to come. Although seen...
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BMW hosts inaugural e-mobility summit
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FET Colleges go live on ITS Integrator
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BBM 7 available on BlackBerry 5 OS
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500 businesses respond to revised BEE codes
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Detection, response is key for security
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Telenetix gets a fibre boost from XDSL
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Identifying counterfeit printer cartridges
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HP streamlines transition to LTE
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Data is the frontline for technology
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IT automation achieves energy efficiency
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SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR – 4 MONTHS – Gauteng Faerie Glen
PURPOSE To effectively manage the technology infrastructure of the client in line with organisational needs and requirements REPORTING Senior Manager: Information TechnologyREQUIREMENTS FORMAL QUALIFICATION A 3-year degree / diploma -InformationTechnology, MCSE or...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role:As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
PHP Developer – Gauteng Lynnwood
Our client, an HR and Payroll Software leader, is currently recruiting for a PHP Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. You will have to bring at least 2 years practical coding experience to the table to qualify for this role. Desired Skills: PHP backend...
User Experience Designer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
User Experience DesignerLocation: Johannesburg/ Cape town, South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...
INTERMEDIATE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (.NET DEVELOPER / AZURE) – FIXED TERM at Secondments Recruitment
Job Advert SummaryThe Intermediate Software Developer (ISD) oversees the development of functional applications within the Company environment, and will be hands on in coding, code reviewing, debugging and other related activities in maintaining and enhancing the...
Senior Software Engineer
As a member of the team, the Senior Software Engineer is responsible for creating highly scalable Python/Java web applications and services. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or an IT related discipline, or its...
Business Analyst
What would make you successful in this role? Experienced in Business and Process Automation Analysis, the delivery, and the implementation of these projects, combined with an exceptional understanding of the core automation technologiesExperience & Skills Minimum...
INTERMEDIATE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (.NET DEVELOPER / AZURE) – FIXED TERM at Secondments Recruitment – Gauteng Germiston
Job Advert SummaryThe Intermediate Software Developer (ISD) oversees the development of functional applications within the Company environment, and will be hands on in coding, code reviewing, debugging and other related activities in maintaining and enhancing the...
Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
As a member of the team, the Senior Software Engineer is responsible for creating highly scalable Python/Java web applications and services. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or an IT related discipline, or its...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
What would make you successful in this role? Experienced in Business and Process Automation Analysis, the delivery, and the implementation of these projects, combined with an exceptional understanding of the core automation technologiesExperience & Skills Minimum...
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