This is the real experience for SA’s mobile users
MTN’s South African customers enjoy the fastest mobile experience, with speeds well ahead of competitive network provoders. This is one of the findings from Opensignal research analysing and understanding the true experience consumers receive on wireless networks. In...
Action models, autonomous agents to take over task completion
By 2028, one-third of interactions with generative AI (GenAI) services will use action models and autonomous agents for task completion, according to Gartner. Autonomous agents are combined systems that achieve defined goals without repeated human intervention, using...
Plenty of room for players in the VR headset market
Global shipments of virtual reality (VR) headsets grew 52,4% year over year in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. Standalone headsets,...
Vodacom Business Africa extends pan-African network to South America
Vodacom Business Africa has taken a step into Brazil, increasing its fixed-connectivity coverage to five continents across the globe. The trans-Atlantic connection has been made possible through the undersea South Atlantic Cable System, the first to directly link the...
Richard Branson scheduled for 11 July spaceflight
Virgin founder Richard Branson will be on board the the first fully crewed Virgin Galactic space flight, which could take place as soon as 11 July. The flight window for the next rocket-powered test flight of the company’s SpaceShipTwo Unity opens next Sunday, pending...
New board members for Telkom as Samuels steps down
Alphonzo Samuels, a non-executive director of Telkom has resigned with effect from today (1 July 2021) for personal reasons. Olufunke Ighodaro and Ethel Matenge-Sebesho have been appointed as independent non-executive directors with immediate effect. Ighodaro has...
WWW source code NFT sold for $5,4m
The original source code for the World Wide Web, written by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, has been sold as a non-fungible token (NFT) for $5,4-million. The auction by Sotheby's took place yesterday. An NFT is a crypto asset that uses blockchain to record ownership of a digital...
Companies fail to deliver on customer experience
Businesses are missing out on a significant opportunity to fix internal processes and address the root causes of customer experience issues in the wake of the pandemic, A global study from IFS, which surveyed more than 1 700 executives and upwards of 12000 consumers,...
Could your avatar app put you at risk?
Check Point Research (CPR) has highlighted some potential risks of using an avatar app. A preliminary security analysis on Voila app, the popular app that turns a person into a cartoon avatar, doesn't raise any obvious red flags at this time, but CPR points out there...
Countries ramp up cybersecurity strategies
The latest Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) shows a growing commitment around the world to tackle and reduce cybersecurity threats. Countries are working to improve their cyber safety despite the challenges of...
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Huawei launches new telepresence offering
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Oracle announces Primavera P6 Analytics
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New Kindle Paperwhite 3G released
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G4S SA cuts print costs with Itec solution
G4S South Africa, the local subsidiary of the world’s second largest private sector employer, has chosen Itec Connect to be its managed print services (MPS) partner in line with its drive to reduce costs and boost operational efficiency. Under the terms of the deal,...
Kaspersky Lab to optimise PC resources
Kaspersky Lab announces that its experts have developed and patented an advanced technology which optimises a PC’s use of computing resources. Patent number 2475819 registered by Rospatent describes a method of identifying and removing registry branches, files,...
Miro wins Digium Pinnacle Partner award
Miro, a leading provider of VoIP business phone systems and specialist wireless distributor, today announced it has been awarded the Digium Pinnacle Partner award for best Distributor of the Year in the Asia Pacific, Africa and Middle East region. These Pinnacle...
Ultimate SSD data storage from DCC
High performance solid state data storage is now available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) with the recent launch of Verbatim’s USB 3.0 external solid state drive (SSD) to their product range. The lightweight and compact drive offers users high...
East Africa holds e-commerce opportunities
There is huge demand for e-commerce facilities in East Africa – but the market is still in its infancy, according to PayGate marketing director Robin Philip. “We are very excited about the opportunity to develop strong, mutually rewarding partnerships in the region,”...
Can BI aid the healthcare sector?
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Senior IT Project Manager – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Requirements:Grade 12Bachelors Degree in IT or equivalentTen years experience in an IT project management environmentIT experience in the logistics / warehousing industryProject Management qualification preferred, Duties:Consulting, Scoping, Supporting and managing...
SAP Solution Architect – Gauteng Centurion
Join Our Team as a SAP Solution Architect in Johannesburg! Are you ready to elevate your career and be a pivotal part of a world-leading IT company? We are on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced SAP Solution Architect to join our innovative team in Johannesburg!...
CATEGORY ANALYST (6 – 12 MONTHS CONTRACT) at Secondments Recruitment
Job Advert SummaryThe main purpose of this role is to support business and the strategic sourcing function in allocated Category by proactively seeking and implementing opportunities for value added procurement through modelling and analytical capabilities. The...
Controls Software Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:An independent engineering firm seeks a Controls Software Engineer to join their team developing control/automation code for heavy construction equipment. Responsibilities include creating software requirements, coding, reviews, and testing. The engineer...
2452_DevOps Engineer
2452_DevOps EngineerLocation: GautengContract Term: 1 April 2024 - 31 December 2026ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· AWS Cloud· PAAS· IAS· Experience in architecting and developing solutions for scalable, distributed systems· Security of AWS services, securing design of...
Senior Application Engineer: Middle East & Africa
We are looking for a Senior Application Engineer for our client that specializes in photovoltaic and storage system technology.You will be responsible for the following:Serves as a technical product specialist and support for the utility, on grid, battery inverter and...
Software Developer-Artificial Intelligence at CSIR
Key responsibilities:- Develop innovative solutions in AI and remain well-versed in new technologies in the evolving AI space;- Supervise/mentor junior staff in the area(s) of expertise;- Generate and contribute towards science engineering and technology (SET)...
Software Developer: Artificial Intelligence (AI) at CSIR
Key responsibilities: Develop innovative solutions in AI and remain well-versed in new technologies in the evolving AI space;Supervise/mentor junior staff in the area(s) of expertise;Generate and contribute towards science engineering and technology (SET) activity...
SAP Project Manager
Exciting Opportunity in Johannesburg! Join Our Team as a SAP Project Manager Are you a dynamic and experienced SAP Project Manager ready to make a significant impact? Look no further! Join our world-leading IT company in Johannesburg and be a key player in driving...
CATEGORY ANALYST (6 – 12 MONTHS CONTRACT) at Secondments Recruitment – Gauteng Isando
Job Advert SummaryThe main purpose of this role is to support business and the strategic sourcing function in allocated Category by proactively seeking and implementing opportunities for value added procurement through modelling and analytical capabilities. The...
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