Fewer right to be forgotten requests at pandemic end
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, "right to be forgotten" cases rose significantly - but more recent data shows a drop after the pandemic ended. This is according to research from cybersecurity company Surfshark, which analysed the "right to be forgotten"...
New Android malware variants exhibit diverse features
Three new dangerous Android malware variants have been analysed by Kaspersky researchers - the Tambir, Dwphon, and Gigabud malicious programs - which exhibit diverse features ranging from downoading other programs and credential theft to bypassing two-factor...
Pandemic heaps pressure on SA consumers
South African households are facing significant financial strain, according to new analysis by the University of Cape Town (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing. As South Africa recently passed its 500th day of Covid-19 related restrictions many consumers are...
Big data and business analytics set for robust growth
Worldwide spending on big data and business analytics (BDA) solutions is forecast to reach $215,7-billion this year, an increase of 10,1% over 2020, according to a new update to the Worldwide Big Data and Analytics Spending Guide from IDC. The forecast also shows that...
Intel intros new graphics brand
Intel today revealed the brand for its upcoming consumer high-performance graphics products: Intel Arc. The Arc brand will cover hardware, software and services, and will span multiple hardware generations, with the first generation, based on the Xe HPG...
No more dumping of waste electronics
As from 23 August 2021, landfill sites will no longer be allowed to accept old electric and electronic devices, and batteries for dumping. Instead, consumers and companies are now expected to submit these items for recycling by taking them to a licensed recycler of...
Astronomers find a ‘break’ in one of the Milky Way’s spiral arms
Scientists have spotted a previously unrecognized feature of our Milky Way galaxy: A contingent of young stars and star-forming gas clouds is sticking out of one of the Milky Way’s spiral arms like a splinter poking out from a plank of wood. Stretching some 3 000...
Need for better customer service drives smart tech investments
Investments in technologies focused on the customer - such as chatbots, artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics - are rapidly becoming a top priority for customer service and support (CSS) leaders, according to Gartner. In a survey of service leaders in May-June...
More than 1,5m children have lost a caregiver to Covid
New research estimates that every 12 seconds, a child around the world loses a caregiver to Covid-19. This startling finding was presented in a research report titled "Global minimum estimates of children affected by Covid-19 associated orphanhood and deaths of...
Fear of scammers keeps people off dating apps
Dating app scammers pose a serious barrier to people wanting to use such services, according to a recent study. In particular, 35% of respondents in South Africa are afraid to use them, as they fear being deceived by fraudsters, and 35% generally do not trust people...
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Nokia announces Lumia 1020
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Create a productive workforce through IT
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SAP Africa to host its first Partner Summit
With SAP seeing exponential growth in both its portfolio of products and services, it becomes increasingly important that its African partner base is aligned with SAP’s ambitious growth strategy, focusing upon the myriad of technology opportunities the continent...
The future of BI is simplicity
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VMware positioned in Leaders Quadrant
VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced that Gartner has placed VMware in the Leaders Quadrant in its 2013 report, Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualisation Infrastructure. According to Gartner, “As of mid-2013, almost...
Fortinet expands partner programme
Fortinet, a world leader in high-performance network security introduced the expansion of its partner programme for the EMEA and APAC regions. The new version of the FortiPartner Programme (FPP) is designed to further align with Fortinet’s business strategy in...
EMC expands data protection portfolio
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The rise of the machines
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Business, IT face disconnect in SA
Each year, South African small and medium businesses lose significant amounts of money because most business leaders have little or no understanding of how IT contributes to their companies’ performance. Chris Welham, executive director of Space Age Technologies – an...
JDA Software wins supply chain recognition
JDA Software Group has announced that is has been named to the 2013 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100, an annual listing of supply chain solutions and services providers that demonstrate profound ability to move their customers toward supply chain excellence....
Business Intelligence Manager
Company Overview:[Company Name] is a dynamic and innovative sports betting company dedicated to providing unparalleled entertainment experiences to our customers. With cutting-edge technology and a passion for sports, we aim to revolutionize the industry through...
Project Managers (Public Procurement) X2 – Gauteng Centurion
Exciting Opportunity for Project Managers in Renewable Energy Procurement!Our client, a leader in renewable energy solutions procurement, is seeking two Project Managers to join their team. These contract positions offer employment until March 31, 2028. Key...
Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is always on the lookout for ways to make sub-metering prepaid services better for everyone involved, from installers to property managers, owners, and tenants. Right now, they need a top-notch Senior Software Developer to craft software that...
Senior Front End Developer ( Remote ) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Senior Front-end developer - HPC & Cloud Solutions Are you creative, resourceful, curious and seeking technology and business firsts? Are looking for an exciting career in cloud software development? ?Would you like to work at a publicly traded global software...
Business Intelligence Manager – Gauteng Randburg
Company Overview:[Company Name] is a dynamic and innovative sports betting company dedicated to providing unparalleled entertainment experiences to our customers. With cutting-edge technology and a passion for sports, we aim to revolutionize the industry through...
Intermediate Data Scientist
Duties & Responsibilities Analyze raw data: assess quality, cleansing, structuring for downstream processing.Apply the scientific method to data and problems to establish, test and refine hypotheses.Visualize and present scientific results effectively for a...
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ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior Software Engineer (C#.Net) with at least 5+ years of hardcore coding experience, preferably from a software house - is sought by a global Software Tech company to join its team. You will work on incubating new products,...
Lead .Net Developer
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Front End Developer
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a talented and experienced Front-End Developer to join our client's team. As a leading recruitment firm, we are dedicated to matching highly skilled professionals with top-notch career opportunities. As a Front-End Developer, you will...
Intermediate Data Scientist – Gauteng Sandown
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