Higher education leaders believe AI is the future
Almost all South African tertiary institution leaders view artificial intelligence (AI) as an opportunity rather than a threat but, despite this, only one in five leaders are already incorporating AI in curriculum development - while a similar number are introducing...
SMBs struggle to keep pace with cybersecurity threats
Keeping on top of new threats is the biggest cybersecurity challenge facing small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) today - and more than half are calling for help to manage the risks, according to new global research by Sage. Through the study, Sage says it aims to...
Datacentre trends set to shape interaction, experience, and competition
Datacentres will undergo significant change in 2021. There has been a revolution in behaviours and approaches that is shifting investment and innovation, and how datacentres provide services and provision for data and compliance. According to Sabelo Dlamini, senior...
Acronis, Williams Racing renew tech partnership
Cyber protection company Acronis and Williams Racing have renewed their technology partnership, extending the adoption of the technology across the entire Williams Racing IT infrastructure. As part of the partnership, Williams Racing will continue with Acronis Cyber...
The story behind SA’s unemployment stats
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported on February 23 that employment in South Africa increased by 333 000 in the fourth quarter of 2020. The data indicated that after the country lost 2,2-million jobs in 2020Q2, some 876 000 individuals returned to work or found...
A pre-budget wish list
Averting a prolonged crisis in a South African economy already fragile before the outbreak of Covid-19 will require fiscal relief more directly targeted at individuals, small businesses and local governments, along with greater macro-economic policy coordination, in...
Unemployment reaches record level
South Africa’s unemployment rate of 32,5% is the highest since 2008, with the number of unemployed people increasing by 701 000 to 7,2-million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to the third quarter of 2020. This is according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey...
Maths, science passes down for matric class of 2020
South Africa's 2020 matric cohort recorded a 1,1 percentage point decline from 2019 - but the drop in absolute mathematics and physical science passes over five years has been more pronounced. Percentages hide the fact that the number of matric passes in these two...
5% drop in global smartphone sales
Global sales of smartphones to end users declined 5,4% in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to Gartner. Smartphone sales declined 12,5% in full year 2020. "The sales of more 5G smartphones and lower-to-mid-tier smartphones minimised the market decline in the...
Research confirms music is a must for young drivers
A new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers resulted in a nearly unanimous response: driving is "absolutely impossible" without music. "To young drivers 18-29 years old, music in the car isn't just entertainment, it's part of their autosphere...
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Avoiding virtualisation’s dark side
Uncontrolled virtual machine sprawl can undermine the business case for virtualisation, says Warren Olivier of software vendor Veeam – and IT managers need to deploy new tools to manage much more complex environments. Olivier identifies three major issues in managing...
Printing goes mobile
Mobility is the future of the workforce, as the proliferation of tablets, notebooks and smartphones allows users to work almost seamlessly from anywhere, anytime. However, one aspect of the business environment often remains tied to traditional wired environments –...
First TD-LTE TV broadcast a success
For the first time in the world, TD-LTE (time division duplex long term evolution) technology has successfully been used for a live TV broadcast. On 5 January, China Mobile’s TD-LTE network transmitted a live video stream of the Xiamen International Marathon to TV...
Kathea announces Polycom HDX update
Kathea, a distributor of video communications solutions has announced the availability of Polycom HDX Series 3.1, a software update for Polycom’s popular HDX video collaboration solution for executive desktops and rooms. Providing a simple and intuitive collaboration...
Itec grows footprint with new dealers
Itec, one of South Africa’s top three office automation solution providers, has added new dealers in Maputo, Mozambique and eastern Pretoria to its fast-growing network of around 50 regional offices across southern Africa and the UK. The new dealers form part of...
McAfee, Intel redefine consumer security
McAfee and Intel have announced their commitment to lead in delivering innovative security solutions aimed at protecting a consumer’s entire digital life, reflecting the broad adoption and usage of personal devices. Together with Intel, McAfee is redefining the...
TPG America, Africa promote iPMCS
Showing massive success with its Integrated Project Management Control System (iPMCS) in the United States, and now managing more than US $50-billion in capital projects, TPG America has joined forces with TPG Africa to promote TPG iPMCS throughout Africa. TPG America...
Snom honours Even Flow
Snom Technology, a leading developer of IP desktop phones and IP communications solutions, has announced that they have selected Even Flow for the very prestigious Platinum distributor status as part of Platinum Partners programme 2013. This is the second consecutive...
Columbus appoints new sales director
Sidwell Ngqandu, former GM and acting CIO of the South African State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has been appointed sales director at Columbus Technologies, a subsidiary of the Swiss-based Brainware group. He replaces Theo Fourie who is moving into an...
FrontRange announces HEAT 9.6
FrontRange is pleased to announce the general availability of HEAT 9.6. The release delivers major enhancements, including Web-based Managers Monitor and Mobile Field Support. The product has been available to all customers and partners as of Monday, 21 January. HEAT...
Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...
Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Application Architecture domain establishment• interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture principles, policies, procedures in the architecture work.• Provide guidance on matters related to the application architecture domain, provide...
Embedded Developer
Are you ready to contribute to the cutting-edge world of connected, intelligent transportation systems (ITS)?A leading developer of ITS solutions, is seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Cape Town. Software Engineer to join our team in...
Senior C#.Net (API) Developer
Senior C#.Net (API) DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION Support existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve the code to keep...
Senior Java Developer at Signature Business Solution
Key PurposeWe are seeking a developer responsible for building and supporting applications. Your primary responsibility will be to design and develop these layers of our applications, and to coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the...
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ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Enterprise Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a deadline-driven Intermediate C# / SQL Developer who enjoys solving complex problems. Your role will entail App design, critical software testing, troubleshooting operating...
Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...
Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Application Architecture domain establishment• interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture principles, policies, procedures in the architecture work.• Provide guidance on matters related to the application architecture domain, provide...
Embedded Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior C#.Net (API) Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
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