United effort key to tackling SA’s plastic pollution
With World Earth Day coming up on Monday (22 April), the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has underscored the critical need for concerted efforts to combat plastic pollution - a pressing environmental challenge in South Africa. This year's...
Digital investments market to hit $2,8trn in 2024
The assets under the management of the digital investments market - including robo-advisors and neobrokers - have snowballed over the past years, rising from $3,8-billion in 2017 to a whopping $2,26-trillion in 2023. And the entire market is expected to continue...
Global government spending set for 2022 growth
Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $557,3-billion in 2022, an increase of 6,5% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Governments will continue to accelerate investments in digital technologies to respond and recover from the...
Downward pressure on pricing drives wearables momentum
Global wearables shipments grew 32,3% year-over-year as volumes reached 114.2 million during the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Despite early signs of...
Local SMEs resilient despite instability
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are essential to the economy’s health and predicted to lead an economic recovery post-Covid. However, many of these businesses are fighting to keep their doors open since the onset of the pandemic, with 89% impacted by the recent...
Blockchain-related job postings surge
The cryptocurrency and blockchain labour market is still growing as various organizations continue to adopt the technology. However, recruiters in the space are increasingly sourcing talent in software development. Data acquired by cryptocurrency trading simulator...
Protecting the ozone layer also helps Earth sequester carbon
Protecting the ozone layer also protects Earth’s vegetation and has prevented the planet from an additional 0.85 degrees Celsius of warming, according to new research from Lancaster University, NASA, and others. This new study in Nature demonstrates that by protecting...
Bird’s-eye observations reveal surprises in Earth’s space interface
New research using data from NASA’s Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (Gold) mission, has revealed unexpected behaviour in the swaths of charged particles that band Earth’s equator. This is made possible by Gold’s long-term global view, the first of its...
Applications open for 2022 ISPA bursary
South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) invites applications for its "ISPA Inspires" bursary programme, 2022. Applications open on Wednesday 1 September, and close on Friday 1 October 2021. ISPA Inspires bursaries will be awarded to one or more...
Wits PhD student cracks high-dimensional quantum code
Isaac Nape, an emerging South African talent in the study of quantum optics, is part of a team of Wits physicists who led an international study that revealed the hidden structures of quantum entangled states. The study was published in Nature Communications, on...
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Information security and good governance
In an increasingly regulated world, all companies today have to take a long hard look at the way information resides within their organisations, who has access to it, and more importantly, whether it leaves them open to operational and security risks. These concerns...
The growing influence of the cloud
The growth and popularity of cloud with the consumer in recent months has meant companies are finding the need to respond to an ever-increasing demand for their services, says Ashton Steyn, chief technology officer and cloud ambassador, HP Enterprise Services, South...
JDA Software launches JDALearn.com
JDA Software Group recently announced the launch of its new learning management system (LMS), accessible via JDALearn.com. Features of the new system include an improved user interface, optimised management of learning plans and enhanced self-service. “The launch of...
Veeam brings testing to disaster recovery
Regular testing is an essential part of any disaster recovery strategy - but, says Veeam territory manager Warren Olivier, it's often overlooked because of the perceived high cost and potential for business disruption. "There is a widespread belief that if you want to...
ESN boosts knowledge management
Companies typically consist of several different departments. While the employees are all working to achieve the same goal – usually to sell more products or services to consumers, thereby generating more revenue for their company – communication systems are...
McAfee named a leader by Gartner
McAfee has announced that leading research firm Gartner has positioned the company in the Leaders’ Quadrant in its “Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways” as published on 28 May, 2013. Gartner’s research examined leading who offer Web gateway solutions that utilise...
Optimise costs through IT solutions
Current economic conditions are putting a strain on companies both locally and abroad. Not only are decision-makers forced to come up with more innovative ways of doing business, but they also need to do so while keeping costs to a minimum. So where does selecting IT...
Social networking poses security threats
Social networking is all about sharing: information, ideas, jokes, pictures, personal, academic and professional milestones. That is why it has become such a popular way for individuals around the world to stay in touch with each other and for brands to reach out to...
The customer is still king
The importance of customers for any organisation is undeniable. However, according to the PBT Group so many businesses today tend to manage their organisations without acknowledging the importance of customers in their business models and operations. Says Gerhard...
Aptronics wins MWeb Business partner award
Leading South African IT solutions provider, Aptronics, has been named as MWeb Business’ KZN Channel Partner of the Year for 2012/2013 for the second year in succession, at the recent MWeb Channel Partner Awards ceremony held in Umhlanga. This follows on the...
Junior BI Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Junior Business Intelligence Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! Hybrid working opportunity We are looking for a Junior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to create and manage BI and analytics solutions that turn...
Technical Superintendent at Adcorp BLU – KwaZulu-Natal Richards Bay
Matric/Grade 12Valid Drivers LicenseISO 9000, ISO 45000, Legal Compliance OSHActNTC 3 Minimum Preferably NTC5 Diesel MechanicMinimum 8 years experience in a similar role at management levelMust be able to manage workshop and maintenance staffMust be able to budget and...
SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 2552 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
DevOps is key.ABAP, SAPUI5 & OData Development.Designing and implementing new solutions; prototyping.Maintaining and optimising existing systems.Troubleshooting system defects (debug).Responsibility for Unit, Integration and Regression Testing.Documenting all...
Developer – Front-End at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Our client is the leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global and local footprint. This client is very R&D focussed, they are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Having been operating successfully since 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and financial...
SharePoint Specialist (Re-Advert) at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply. Description KEY...
Junior – Senior Support Engineer (KZN)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Durban team of a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeking your strong technical skills to be its next Junior - Senior Support Engineer. Your core role will be providing Senior-level Enterprise Server support to all the KZN...
Mid to Senior C# Developer
The successful candidate will maintain and stabilize the current software packages including new and or further development of the software. Key Requirements BSC Computer Science/IT or similarSenior: 5 Years solid software development experiencePrimary focus on...
Developer – Java (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details: Our client is a highly successful FinTech company that works with major banks, retailers and MNO's to find better ways to transact. They bring together committed people dedicated to delivering innovative enterprise solutions that help their customers...
Functional Analyst at Accenture
Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg, 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 operations,...
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