Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...

How will your career withstand the impact of AI?

New research from The TEFL Academy’s South African Career Resilience Report 2026 reveals that 57% of local respondents have questioned whether their chosen career or qualification will still be valuable because of artificial intelligence - while 84% say AI has already...

CSSi wins gold for green data centre

CSSi's CipherVault, a category 5, generation 2 data centre located in Midrand, has seen its environmental achievements recognised by the Data Centre World Awards. CipherVault, an advanced and highly secure facility constructed inside a biometrically accessible vault,...

SASE market jumps 31%

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached a significant milestone in 2023, breaking the $8-billion barrier with 31% growth to $8,4-billion. The increasing necessity for secure cloud and remote work solutions largely fueled the robust growth, according to a...

Covid and its massive impact on workforce wellbeing

Covid-19 has negatively impacted the health of 55% of the global workforce. This is among the findings of the 2021 Gartner Workforce Resilience Employee Survey, which polled more than 20 000 workers to measure the change in workforce health across multiple employee...

Lower earnings and debt a real problem for South Africans

Covid-19 and a struggling economy has placed huge financial strain on middle class South Africans, with many dropping into lower income brackets over the last year. Citing credit statistics, wage data and unemployment figures from the period between 1 October 2020 to...

Deloitte SA pledges C4IR support

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Deloitte SA, agree to draw on complementary skills, technical expertise and capabilities to support the World Economic Forum Affiliate Centre for the Fourth...

Analysis of stolen data highlights Trojan danger

A new study has analysed statistical data gathered from 3,25-million Windows-based computers worldwide infected with a malicious Trojan. The recently discovered database hosts 1,2Tb of stolen information, including billions of personal records like passwords, cookies,...

LGBT+ workplace discrimination still high

Despite a year of intense global focus on social justice issues, nearly half of lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans recently surveyed by the IBMInstitute for Business Value (IBV) stated they believed that their employer discriminates against people of their sexual...

El Salvador won’t be alone in adopting bitcoin

On Wednesday, El Salvador became the first country to adopt bitcoin as official legal tender - but it won't be the last. This is the word from Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, speaking as the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador on early...

European IoT spend set to hit $200bn

Spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) will reach $202-billion in 2021 in Europe and will continue to experience double-digit growth through 2025, according to International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide. Despite the...

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Epicor drives growth with channel strategy

Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has announced that it has fine-tuned its channel strategy to drive growth opportunities in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and...

Users get what they pay for with ERP

The mere thought of installing a business application, such as an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, is enough to set any financial or IT manager’s heart racing. The prospect of the time and money spent planning, installing and taking a new system live is a...

After-sales service key for IT industry

Many a company draws in customers with promises of excellence in after-sales service, but once the customer has purchased the item and experienced difficulties with the use thereof, the after-sales service becomes an intangible promise which the supplier is not...

Phoenix conquers distribution in Africa

The constant change that is a standard part of business in the dynamic African environment brings with it both challenges and opportunities. In the pursuit of growth, South African businesses that take their mandate seriously have invested into the continent,...

New VBrick encoder/decoder from Kathea

Kathea, a distributor of video communications solutions, has announced that VBrick Systems, an Enterprise IP Video leader, has unveiled release 2.0 of its 9000 Series. This line of video encoding and decoding appliances delivers HD video quality and channel density....

Reducing data centre complexity

Managing the data centre is no new challenge for IT executives, and aspects such as the need for robust security, disaster recovery capabilities, high data availability and adequate data backup are issues that are well understood, says Fred Mitchell, Security business...

First National Battery powers Dakar 2013

The excitement of the Dakar rally is palpable; on 5 January 2013 a number of international racing teams started their journeys in an attempt to cross the finish line first. Spanning three South American countries, the Dakar is widely regarded as one of the most...

Thomson Reuters launches FATCA solution

 Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has announced the launch of a solution to help institutions fulfil and comply with their obligations under the forthcoming US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act...

Carrier WiFi comes of age in 2013

All indications point to full speed ahead for service provider WiFi deployments in 2013, says Steve Hratko, director of Carrier Marketing at Ruckus Wireless.  While WiFi has been around for quite some time as a consumer and enterprise technology, it’s never garnered...

Mobility changes customer relationships

Emerging technologies have enabled companies to collect, store and analyse customer information in ways that have greatly improved their ability to attract and retain customers.  Enterprises can practice effective customer relationship management (CRM) by using...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

Our client based in Isando; Johannesburg is seeking a Business Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing the Business Analyst role for internal Business Applications, being the vital link between the business objectives and...

Full-Stack Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a Full-Stack Java Engineer to join an international team. Candidate will be required to work with Development Teams and Product Managers - Must be open to travel.Excellent communication skills is a requirement. Key Requirements 5+ years'...

Test Analyst

Join a rapidly expanding organization that prioritizes the notion that work should be enjoyable, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive work environment. Regarded as a leading entity within the financial services sector, the company distinguishes itself...

FUNCTIONAL QA TESTER

Joining our client's talent team as FUNCTIONAL QA TESTER means immersing yourself in an environment surrounded by unique skills, diverse minds, and adaptability. Take this moment to envision your potential within a team where experts collaborate to spark meaningful...

IT ARCHITECT

Joining our client's talent team as an IT Architect means immersing yourself in an environment surrounded by unique skills, diverse minds, and adaptability. Take this moment to envision your potential within a team where experts collaborate to spark meaningful...

Full Stack Java Developer – 2443/2554

One of the biggest IT Companies in SA is looking for a Full Stack Java Developer to join their dynamic teamPlease only apply if you have all the Essential SkillsEssential Skills- Java EE- JavaScript _ JS UI Frameworks (Angular, NodeJS)- Java Application Server...

Software Developer

Our client is seeking a talented Software Developer to join their team. The candidate will work with a team of Developers and users to develop systems that meet the business requirements for an investment management business, and it's associated products. The ideal...

Test Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Join a rapidly expanding organization that prioritizes the notion that work should be enjoyable, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive work environment. Regarded as a leading entity within the financial services sector, the company distinguishes itself...

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