Hubble spots a galaxy hidden in a dark cloud
The spiral galaxy IC 4633, snapped here by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, is located 100-million light-years away from us in the constellation Apus. IC 4633 is a galaxy rich in star-forming activity and also hosts an active galactic nucleus at its core. From our...
Samsung leads global smartphone recovery
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 7,8% year over year to 289,4-million units in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24). While the industry is not...
Intel unveils new architecture advancements
At Intel Architecture Day, the company unveiled what it is calling its biggest shifts in Intel architectures in a generation. Raja Koduri, senior vice-president and GM: accelerated computing systems and graphics group, discusses highlights of the announcements....
Big data and analytics spend set to hit $215,7bn
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 International Data Corporation...
How to become a purpose-driven supply chain
As enterprises move from operating profit-centric to purpose-driven, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must focus on five actions to create a purpose-driven supply chain, according to Gartner. "Purpose-driven enterprises deliver benefits for stakeholders while also...
PC gamer numbers jump above 1,8bn
Despite the looming threat of mobile gaming, PC games are still a huge revenue-generating machine bringing billions of dollars of profit each year. The number of PC gamers is also on the rise. During 2020, the global sales of gaming PCs grew by 16,2%, thanks to the...
WEF New Champions Chapter launches in SA
Risk Insights, a World Economic Forum (WEF) New Champions member, together with its strategic partners Imperial Logistics and Instinctif Partners, has announced the launch of the WEF New Champions Chapter in South Africa. The initiative forms part of The World...
Double-digit growth for global hardcopy peripherals
The worldwide hardcopy peripherals market expanded for the fourth quarter in a row in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) with shipments growing 13,4% year over year to nearly 22,9-million units. Shipment value also increased during the quarter with year-over-year...
Ethereum could exceed bitcoin’s value within five years
Ethereum will continue to outperform bitcoin in 2021 and will, ultimately, exceed its rival's value. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, who comments: "Ethereum (ETH) is outperforming bitcoin (BTC) and it can be...
Americans to spend more than $60bn on 5G smartphones
The global penetration of 5G is increasing as different regions continue to adapt the revolutionary technology. Consequently, most Americans are projected to spend more on 5G-enabled smartphones. According to data acquired by Finbold, Americans are expected to spend a...
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Transcom uses Aspect solution
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Software AG buys Apama
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Mobile devices to outnumber humans
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How VoIP works
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BYOD is not BAD
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Avaya launches video collaboration solution
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Ruckus provides WiFi at Top Gear Festival
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Optimus G available in LG’s store
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Sportingbet launches charity campaign
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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...
Senior Software Engineer (C#.Net)
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Lead .Net Developer
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Intermediate Data Scientist – Gauteng Sandown
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...
Senior Software Engineer (C#.Net) – Western Cape Cape Town
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 – Western Cape Cape Town
At iOCO, we are excited to announce an opportunity for a Lead .Net Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, the selected individual will spearhead operations within the space, taking charge of existing applications, bug fixes, and maintenance. Beyond routine...
Front End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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 & Machine Learning Engineer
Duties & Responsibilities Analyze raw data: assess quality, cleansing, structuring for model training and evaluation.Apply the scientific method to data and problems to establish, test and refine hypotheses.Designing, training, and evaluating models and model...
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