Business health declines despite better GDP
The Experian Business Debt Index (BDI), which reflects the overall health of businesses in the economy, declined in Q2 to 0.445 from a slightly upwardly revised 0.740 in Q1. This decline was less than anticipated considering the better than forecasted outcome for Q2...
Resilience drives cybersecurity investments
Business resilience as a key driver for cybersecurity investments, according to the second Nixu Cybersecurity Index. Based on a survey of over 370 northern European organisations, the Index reveals both encouraging progress and increasing concerns. Alarmingly, 50% of...
No need for concern over recent rise in CFC levels
A short-lived resurgence in the emission of ozone depleting pollutants in eastern China will not significantly delay the recovery of Earth’s protective “sunscreen” layer, according to new research published in Nature. Stratospheric ozone, also known as Earth’s ozone...
Rich countries may hoard more than 1bn excess vaccines
As G7 leaders meet for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, new analysis released by global anti-poverty organisation The ONE Campaign shows that the world's richest countries are on course to accumulate more than 1-billion more doses than they...
Anton Herbst appointed as Tarsus Technology Group CEO
Tarsus Technology Group (TTG) has appointed TTG veteran Anton Herbst as its CEO with effect from 1 March 2021. Herbst replaces Miles Crisp, who resigned earlier this month to pursue new interests. Herbst started his his career at MB Technologies (which later became...
Now Canada seeks news payments from Facebook
Canada is following Australia's example in seeking to make Facebook pay for news content. The country is unfazed by the possibility that Facebook would retaliate by shutting down news feeds, as it did this week in Australia and New Zealand. Steven Guilbeault, the...
SA’s burden of child malnutrition still unacceptably high
The nutritional status of South Africa's children is deteriorating. One in four children under the age of five are stunted, a sign of chronic undernutrition that has remained stubbornly unchanged for 20 years. Over the same period, South Africa has seen a steady...
Perseverance rover lands safely on Mars
The largest, most advanced rover NASA has sent to another world touched down on Mars Thursday, after a 203-day journey traversing 472-million kilometres. Packed with groundbreaking technology, the Mars 2020 mission launched on 30 July 2020, from Cape Canaveral Space...
Two-thirds of electricity meters in North America are now smart
The penetration of smart electricity meters in North America reached 68% in 2020, according to a Berg Insight report. Overall, the installed base of smart electricity meters will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7 percent during 2019-2025 to reach a total of...
Employers will encourage vaccination, but not require it
Most organisations will encourage their employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19 before returning to the workplace, but a very small proportion (8%) want to make it a requirement. A survey of HR, real estate, legal, compliance and privacy leaders in December 2020...
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Mining companies turn to Quintica, BMC
The mining sector faces stringent governance and regulatory issues all of which are designed to keep its systems and processes in check. It is against this backdrop that more and more mining customers are turning to Quintica and the BMC platform it provides to ensure...
VoIP is the future
In 2010 ICASA, South Africa’s telecoms regulator, announced that call termination rates - the price telcos may charge one another for carrying their calls - would drop each year over the next three years. By 1 March 2013, the rate will be 40c per minute for mobile...
HR needs to speak business language
People are at the top of the agenda in most companies, with the war for talent intensifying in many business sectors. “It is crucial for the human resources (HR) department to recognise the value that it brings in terms of helping the business to compete in finding...
Cyber insurance is essential
With the onset of the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Bill, which looks set to be enacted in 2013, as well as the increasing reliance of companies on digital data, businesses can no longer afford to be complacent about the potential effects of a data breach...
WeMetOnAPlane.com launches app
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RCOM, Alcatel-Lucent sign contract
Reliance Communications (RCOM), India’s fully integrated telecommunications service provider and Alcatel-Lucent, have announced a first-of-its-kind, end-to-end network managed services contract aimed at delivering superior customer experience in eastern and southern...
Bytes Connect wins Eqstra award
Bytes Connect has been named Partner of the Year at Eqstra Fleet Management’s annual supplier day. Eqstra runs fleets for numerous major clients, and fields over 60 call centre agents at four different call centres, says Eqstra IT manager, Edward Macfarlane....
DiData joins Riverbed partner programme
Dimension Data, the $5,8-billion global ICT solutions and services provider, has announced it has joined the Riverbed Authorised Support Partner Programme (RASP). This allows Dimension Data to build closer relationships with its global clients and provide high-value...
WD appoints Components sales manager
Western Digital (WD) has appointed Kalvin Subbadu to the position of sales manager for its Components business in South Africa. He will drive the sales of WD’s Components range of internal hard drives across all three official distributors, including Drive Control...
Kaspersky named a Leader by Gartner
Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the second year in a row. Kaspersky Lab believes it has cemented its status as a provider...
Senior Network Administrator – Gauteng Presas
Purpose To effectively manage the technology infrastructure of the company in line with organizational needs and requirements.Minimum requirements Formal Qualification, 3-year degree / diploma - Information Technology, MCSE or equivalent.Minimum 4 - 6 years'...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Nationality: South African citizen or permanent resident with valid SA IDJob Title: Business /Systems AnalystJob Location: CenturionIndustry: Information Technology Introduction: The System Analyst is a key role in Nexi Payments and is accountable to drive efficiency...
Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Role: Mobile & Cloud Full-Stack Developer 7yrs experienceFlutter.Net CoreAndroidWill be responsible for developing and maintaining both the front-end and back-end components of Mobile, Desktop and/or Web applications. Desired Skills: flutter Android .net core...
Senior Data Scientist (CH972)
Our client is a leader in the retail industry with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and innovation. We are currently looking for a talented and motivated senior level data scientist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work...
Intermediate Front End Developer
Are you an Intermediate Front End Developer, looking for an exciting new opportunity to help you further your career? Our client has an amazing permanent position available based in either Western Cape - Somerset West, Pretoria, or Johannesburg while being 90% remote....
Intermediate Data Scientist
Work from home, excellent benefits, and no retrenchments. Does this appeal to you? Our client who are giants in the taxation field are offering an excellent opportunity for an Intermediate Data Scientist. Should you not be local to their offices situated in...
Business Analyst
We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with knowledge and skills of working within an Agile Release Train : Requirements: Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive.Ability to work independently and with others.Extremely organized with strong time-management...
IT Technician
Job Vacancy Description Resolve incidents on-site and remotely.Load, Setup and Customize software/hardware and install PC's, Printers and peripherals.Hardware & Software fault diagnoses and problem solving on PC's Printers and peripherals.Fault diagnosis and...
Senior Network Administrator
Design wide area network and local area network systems and Server configurations; Implement new operating systems and infrastructure applications; Monitor and maintain operating systems and infrastructure applications; Provide end user system support; Disaster...
Senior Data Scientist (CH972) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a leader in the retail industry with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and innovation. We are currently looking for a talented and motivated senior level data scientist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work...
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