Retailers embrace GenAI – but lack of data strategy is a problem
Global retailers are quickly adopting generative AI to personalise and improve in-store and online shopping experiences - but nearly half of the 1 300 retailers surveyed by Salesforce and the Retail AI Council are struggling to make their data accessible. And just 42%...
SA leads Africa’s solar boom
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei SolarFusion Partner Summit - Africa is on the brink of a real solar boom. John van Zuylen, CEO of the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), explains that solar is growing exponentially. After years of lacklustre solar photovoltaic...
MS Teams saw 90% growth to 145m daily users
Microsoft Teams surged in popularity as a direct result of the Coronavirus outbreak in 2020. According to data presented by Tradingplatforms.com, the daily active users (DAU) of Microsoft Teams in April 2021 increased by over 93% compared to a similar period in 2020 -...
New approach needed to combat HIV-related stigma in SA
Globally, external HIV-related stigma is a major threat to all HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions - including the recently launched Universal Test and Treat strategy in South Africa and the 90-90-90 targets set by UNAIDS for the global response by 2020...
CompTIA members offer help to ransomware victims
CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, has announced several actions to help IT companies affected by the ransomware attack that has impacted organisations world-wide. CompTIA member companies are providing...
EOH responds to reports alleging imminent SITA blacklisting
Former local IT giant EOH has issued a statement following various media reports that it could be blacklisted by government's IT procurement arm, SITA. In a SENS statement this afternoon, the company gives an overview of how the situation arose, as well as its...
IXPs critical to improving Africa’s Internet ecosystem
A new report published by the Internet Society outlines the state of Internet interconnection in Africa and the critical role Internet Exchange Points (IXP) play in improving access and lowering costs. The report, entitled "Moving towards an interconnected Africa: the...
The rise of 5G and its impact on the next normal
Kathy Gibson reports - A massive 1-million 5G subscriptions are going to be added every day this year, taking the total to 580-million users by the end of 2021. Todd Ashton, vice-president and head of Ericsson South and East Africa, points out that 5G growth is...
REvil ransomware: 5 000 attacks in 22 countries
On 2 July 2021, it became known that the REvil ransomware gang perpetrated a large attack against Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and its clients around the world, leading to thousands of companies becoming potential victims of ransomware. At the time of writing,...
SA recycling platform gets global recognition
South African recycling company, Kudoti, has finished among the top five winners of the Nestlé 2021 Creating Shared Value (CSV) Prize for its innovative recycling impact through technology. The CSV Prize has been running for more than 10 years and has identified...
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Multisource brings GSM to rural Zambia
Leading South African wireless communication specialist Multisource Telecoms has won a contract that will see 20 low-cost GSM towers bringing cell phone communications to rural Zambians for the first time. Supplied by US-based wireless telecommunications giant Vanu,...
BMW hosts inaugural e-mobility summit
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FET Colleges go live on ITS Integrator
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BBM 7 available on BlackBerry 5 OS
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500 businesses respond to revised BEE codes
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Detection, response is key for security
The real target for cybercriminals today is not technology. It’s the employee. With security measures being increasingly more effective, often the only point of entry to a company’s network for a cybercriminal is via an employee. In addition, the mobility of employees...
Telenetix gets a fibre boost from XDSL
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Identifying counterfeit printer cartridges
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HP streamlines transition to LTE
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Data is the frontline for technology
According to the IDC, the big data market, globally, is expected to grow at a rate of almost 32% until it reaches $23,8-billion in 2016. Identified by Gartner as a trend, there is no doubt that big data is a growing influence in Africa’s ICT landscape and widely...
Senior PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
A award winning end-to-end tech innovation design agency is seeking a Senior Back-end PHP Developer to join their firm on a fully remote basis. If you meet the below requirements, kindly apply for the position. Qualifications & Requirements: Matric (Grade 12) or...
Applications Developer & Support – Gauteng Midrand
Requirements:? The successful candidate will hold a relevant Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent coupled with at least 2 years' experience in ICT applications development, implementation, support and...
Senior Software Developer: Artificial Intelligence (AI) at CSIR – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Key responsibilities: Desired Skills: Ability to demonstrate Object-orientated software engineering skills mathematics/statistics/computer science ability to supervise/mentor/develop junior staff investigative orientation planning and organising Building multimodal...
Data Scientist III
Role Purpose - We can be a match if you are: Curious - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it Courageous - you're brave...
DevOps Engineer (Advanced) – 2669
Large company in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent roleContractHybridESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Devops experience:Kubernetes and DockerPipeline Setup and Automation (e.g. Github Action, AzureDevOps,Infrastructure automation including scripting e.g. terraform,...
1763_DevOps Consultant
1763_DevOps Engineer(Entry)Location: GautengContract Term: 1 April 2023 - 31 December 2026ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP Technical Operations· OPS Advanced· SAP S/4HANA· SAP Sales and Distribution· SAP MM· SAP VMS · Technical Continuity Management (TCM)· Third...
Software Developer
Software Developer Purpose of the Role:As a Software Developer, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, implement code,...
Project Manager – Zimbabwe
Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Project Manager in Zimbabwe. Key Requirements: BSc. in Construction Management / Built Environment+5 years' experience in the Built EnvironmentMust have +2 years' experience in Construction Project...
IT Risk Specialist
NQF level 6 B Degree in Risk Management/Audit/or equivalent Advanced DiplomaCISA/CISSP/CISM/CGERT/PMP or any other IT Governance related qualification2 years managerial/leadership experience4 years' experience in a risk and audit environment4 years Financial Business...
Project Manager at SFG Engineering
The successful applicant will be responsible for the following:Duties and responsibilities Coordinating every aspect of the project from reviewing and approving contract terms to implementation of new contracts, the review of budgets, invoicing, variation orders and...
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