Platform-based observability key to hybrid efficiency
Observability platforms are highly advantageous for businesses that are heavily reliant on digital services and customer-facing applications, according to a new report from IDC – The Rise of a Platform-Based Approach for Observability in the Hybrid/Multicloud Era. In...
CIOs driving shift to co-ownership of digital leadership
Forty-five percent of CIOs are beginning to work with their CxO peers to bring IT and business area staff together to co-lead digital delivery on an enterprise-wide scale, according to Gartner’s annual global survey of CIOs and technology executives. ”CIOs face a...
High-demand engineering roles absent from draft Critical Skills List
Employers whose business depends on imported engineering skills must submit their comments on the new draft Critical Skills List no later than 16h00 on 31 March 2021. This is the word from Marisa Jacobs, MD of Xpatweb, who says: "Holders of critical skills visas based...
Countries back standards for protecting tourists
More than 100 countries, alongside international organisations and leading business groups have agreed to adopt harmonised standards for assisting tourists caught up in emergency situations. The Committee for the Development of an International Code for the Protection...
SA users aware of online privacy issues
Almost a fifth (18%) of online users in South Africa always give apps and services permission to access their microphone or webcam, according to a global study of 15 000 people conducted by Kaspersky. However, overall awareness of webcam security is promisingly high,...
Data volumes set to grow faster than storage capacity
The amount of data created and replicated experienced unusually high growth in 2020 due to the dramatic increase in the number of people working, learning, and entertaining themselves from home. This is according to the annual DataSphere and StorageSphere forecasts...
EOH expects better earnings
EOH has issued a trading statement, alerting shareholders to a pending improvement in its earnings losses. EOH expects an improvement of between 83% and 86% to the loss per share (LPS) and an improvement of between 83% and 86% to the headline loss per share (HLPS) for...
Sheep found to have been domesticated 2 000 years ago
The transition from hunting to farming - which in south-western Africa took the form of herding of domestic animals - allowed for a more secure food supply that supported human population growth, and in some parts of the world led to the establishment of the first...
Ingenuity helicopter prepares for first flight on Mars
NASA is targeting no earlier than April 8 for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to make the first attempt at powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. Before the 1,8kg rotorcraft can attempt its first flight, however, both it and its team must meet a...
Users worried about privacy but cling to social platforms
Africa's mobile users are increasingly concerned about the mobile risks and the potential for digital identity theft; however, this is not stopping them from using their favourite messaging platforms and applications. This emerged in new research carried out by...
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Data centre power and cooling challenges
There’s no doubt that the challenges of cooling a data centre are tricky. Global specialist in energy management, Schneider Electric, advises focussing on the following four core challenges to get a head start in keeping a company’s data centre power and cooling...
Omni-channel retail set to change shopping
The woman is browsing shoes for her friend’s upcoming wedding. Next to her, her husband is sound asleep. She covers him with the duvet, adjusts her own pillows and continues her 3am shopping spree. With a mere swipe of her finger, her tablet’s display switches over to...
Gemalto to build MCX’s mobile wallet
Leading US merchants consortium Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) has announced the selection of Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, to build its mobile wallet. MCX selected Gemalto for its unmatched expertise in mobile financial services and track record of...
WebFOCUS tracks government spending
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Automate governance and compliance
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TNPA protects critical data with Altonet
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Oracle, Curriki boost Java curriculum
The Oracle Academy and Curriki are working together to make the Oracle Academy’s “Getting Started with Java Using Alice” curriculum widely available to secondary school teachers and students. Java is one of the world’s most popular computing platforms. It is used by...
Apple iStore launches iStoreOnline
Apple reseller iStore has launched its online shopping platform, iStoreOnline. The online store offers shoppers the convenience of purchasing Apple products online, while receiving the complimentary benefits exclusive to iStore customers. iStoreOnline offers more...
Lexmark launches new partner programme
Lexmark International, the printing and imaging solutions provider, is launching a new EMEA channel programme. The Lexmark Business Solutions Dealer (BSD) Programme replaces Lexmark’s ValuePrint Programme (LVP) and is designed to fit more closely with Lexmark’s...
Software Developer (C#.Net) (JHB)
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ANALYST at Maletchaba Human Capital
Key responsibilities Improve and assist in deal origination by providing researching the South African equity market, identifying client opportunuties and delivering the required output to clients, and thereby refining and enhancing coverageOriginate, arrange,...
Technical Support Specialist
Join our dynamic iOCO Infrastructure team as Technical Support Specialist by providing Onsite and Remote User Support to Client.Your Expertise:Practical in-service deliveryDesktop supportBasic Server SupportQualification:Grade 12 A+ N+ Your Expertise Skill:5 + Years...
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
Software Developer (C#.Net) (JHB) – Gauteng Parktown
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding talents as a Software Developer with strong C#.Net is sought by a Joburg-based Shared Services Centre specializing in the Health sector. Your core role will be to create user information solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining...
ANALYST at Maletchaba Human Capital – Gauteng Johannesburg
Key responsibilities Improve and assist in deal origination by providing researching the South African equity market, identifying client opportunuties and delivering the required output to clients, and thereby refining and enhancing coverageOriginate, arrange,...
Technical Support Specialist – Gauteng Midrand
Join our dynamic iOCO Infrastructure team as Technical Support Specialist by providing Onsite and Remote User Support to Client.Your Expertise:Practical in-service deliveryDesktop supportBasic Server SupportQualification:Grade 12 A+ N+ Your Expertise Skill:5 + Years...
Developer – Back-End (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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Junior C# Developer
Assess, develop, upgrade, and document application software. Consulting with colleagues, other teams, managers & executives concerning enhancements and development of the application software. Document and direct software testing and validation procedures....
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