The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

It’s official: ‘very strong’ El Nino now likely

NOAA’s National Weather Service has announced that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific, and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall....

Dark web attracts young job seekers

More job seekers than ever are turning to the Dark Web to find work. According to a new Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence new report, Inside the dark web job market: Their talent, our threat, there was a two-fold increase in the number of résumés and jobs...

Verto takes home $1m fintech award

The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have awarded the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech to UK-based Verto. Verto won the $1-million Grand Prize for its business-to-business cross-border payments platform, which enables businesses in emerging markets to send...

Trust still a major issue when it comes to AI

A global study on trust in artificial intelligence (AI) reveals that more than half of people are unwilling to trust AI, reflecting an underlying tension between its obvious benefit and perceived risks. The Trust, Attitudes and Use of Artificial Intelligence: A global...

Nutanix puts its faith in its own AI

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Use cases for artificial intelligence (AI) are rolling out quickly across many organisations - and Nutanix has been quick off the mark in introducing its own AI-based solutions. Manosiz Bhattacharyya, chief...

Multimodal AI at a crossroads

As generative AI rapidly evolves to process both text and images, a new multimodal safety report from Enkrypt AI - a leading provider of AI safety and compliance solutions for agent and multimodal AI - reveals critical risks that threaten the integrity and safety of...

Bill Gates pledges to ‘give away virtually all my wealth’

On the 25th anniversary of the Gates Foundation, one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates, has pledged to give away the bulk of his wealth through the foundation over the next 20 years – an estimated $200-billion over the timeframe – after which, the Gates...

The evolution of a tech company

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Nutanix was set up 16 years ago as a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) company focused on managing storage, compute, and virtualisation across data centres. It has come a long way since then, today providing...

India leads in global AI adoption

Over the past five years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a mainstream technology, changing daily life and improving workflow across industries – and its user base has also exploded, nearly tripling since 2020 to reach more than 350-million globally. But while...

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Every day should be Data Privacy Day

Data Privacy Day, also known as Data Protection Day, takes place annually on 28 January to raise awareness about the importance of data privacy and to promote data protection best practices. By Nadine Mather, partner at Bowmans South Africa This international event is...

Huawei showcases FusionSolar solution

Huawei used the launch of its new Mate 50 smart device to simultaneously introduce Power-M, an advanced digital back-up power solution to help households meet their power supply needs. Nick Lusson, senior sales consultant at Huawei Digital Power Southern Africa, says:...

Private equity firm drives digital inclusion in Africa

Convergence Partners has successfully closed its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) at $296-million, surpassing its initial target by over 18%. The recent close of CPDIF marks a significant milestone for the company, as it represents Convergence...

Saicom is VMware Cloud Verified

Saicom has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status. The Cloud Verified designation indicates that a provider offers the complete VMware-based software-defined data centre infrastructure delivered as a service. VMware Cloud Verified partner services enable customers to...

RS unveils next phase of DesignSpark engineering community

RS Group has announced the launch of the next phase of DesignSpark, RS' fast-growing online community for engineers. It offers a suite of design tools including DesignSpark Mechanical and DesignSpark PCB, plus comprehensive 2D/3D and electronics part libraries, and a...

Datacentrix named as Dell Storage Partner of the Year

Datacentrix has been presented with the Storage Sales of the Year Award for South Africa at the recent Dell Technologies Partner Awards. Rudolf van der Gryp, business unit manager for Dell Technologies at Datacentrix, comments: "Datacentrix brought home this award...

Telecoms trends to watch in 2023

Telecommunications is one of the most dynamic industries globally, continuously developing innovations with the potential to enhance customer experiences and value propositions. By Arnoux Maré, co-owner of MJL Communications and CEO of Innovative Solutions Group (ISG)...

Is automation making contact centre agents redundant?

If you watch the customer service space closely, you may have noticed that in late November, US-based low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines shut down its customer service phone line. Anyone with a query or dispute has to now rely on a chatbot on the airline's website, a...

Sound records management fundamental for good governance

Information and records are the lifeblood of any organisation, large or small. Proper records management assists with preserving organisational content and serves as an institutional memory. This can ultimately help companies to manage their information more...

Women are leaving companies – how do we welcome them back?

When it comes to women and leadership, the paradox -- and the data -- are clear. By Linda Saunders, director: solution engineering at Salesforce South Africa Companies recruit men and women in near-equal numbers out of college. In fact, they've outnumbered men in the...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

Data Analyst at Humankind Group

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Data Analyst for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for leveraging data to inform business strategy and operational decision-making. This role requires a strong technical proficiency in SQL...

Junior Software Developer

Build real products, automate real processes, and see your code make a measurable impact. Is this you? A self-starter who loves solving business problems with clean, pragmatic code. You're curious, analytical and comfortable owning outcomes, from scoping to ship. A...

Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Front End Developer to join a dynamic IT team. The role involves developing, maintaining, and operating frontend and backend applications, delivering seamless user experiences, and contributing to full-stack development in an agile/DevOps...

Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...

Technical Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written in Java....

PLC Programmer

Looking for an Instrumentation / Automation Technician with Delta PLC and FMCG Industry experience for a well-established manufacturing company in Johannesburg South. Electrical fault-finding experience is also a requirement. Requirements: N6 Diploma with Trade Test...

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