Machine learning helps protect endangered whales

SAS is helping Fathom Science Inc North Carolina State University tech spin-off that is building digital twins of the ocean, validate its whale location prediction model so vessels can avoid striking critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Fathom Science...

Digital payments continue steep growth trajectory

The global digital payment market size is anticipated to reach $361,3-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 21,4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report published by Grand View Research. The market’s growth can be attributed to the increasing number of...

Innovation in logistics opens up regional opportunities

As trade corridors expand and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, transformative trends in infrastructure, trade integration, and digital innovation are driving southern Africa’s logistics landscape. This is according to a Reload Logistics...

Ransomware still rife, despite improved defenses

With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and more frequent, organisations are under pressure to prioritise their defenses, mitigate risks and recover effectively. This is the overriding message from Veeam Software’s latest research, From Risk to Resilience:...

Airbus opens Joburg support centre for African customers

Airbus has opened its new customer support centre in Johannesburg, strengthening its local presence and supporting the growth of the African ecosystem. Serving as a hub for customers in the region, the new office will provide tailored support and enhance operational...

August sets new record as hottest yet

August 2024 set a new monthly temperature record, capping Earth’s hottest summer since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. The announcement comes as a new analysis upholds confidence...

GenAI market to hit $109bn by 2030

With a CAGR of 36,5%, the global generative AI (GenAI) market size is anticipated to reach $109,37-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says that growing demand to modernise workflow across industries is expected to drive the demand...

Vumacam, GPG partner to fight crime

Vumacam is giving Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) immediate access to its network of over 6 000 cameras in Gauteng to develop and public safety solution. Vumacam also has access to another 5 000 partner cameras across South Africa, so any known vehicle involved in...

JSE launches Investment Challenge and Virtual Trading Game

Registrations for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)'s investor education programmes are open with the competitions officially kicking off on 11 March 2024. The 2024 Investment Challenge heads into its 51st year with the continued goal of fostering financial...

Robust growth predicted for smart cities market

The global smart cities market size is expected to reach $3,728,3-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 25,8% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research which says the market growth can be attributed to rapid favourable government initiatives...

New experimental antenna tracks deep space laser for NASA

An experimental antenna has received both radio frequency and near-infrared laser signals from NASA's Psyche spacecraft as it travels through deep space. This shows it's possible for the giant dish antennas of NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN), which communicate with...

Resilience to global shocks sees risk rating upgrade for SA

In its first Country Risk Atlas, Allianz Trade reveals that it upgraded 21 country risk ratings in 2023 - including South Africa - while downgrading only four. The upgraded countries showcased their resilience to global shocks. The trend is totally different from that...

Urgent action needed to realise renewables promise

President Cyril Ramaphosa's remarks in his State of the Nation address (SONA) present an opportunity for the country to build its green energy capability further, and provide urgent load shedding relief to the economy, according to a spokesman for the wind sector....

Rise of DeepTech aligns technology with SDGs

In a newly-published research, the IDC Emerging Technologies team investigates the potential of DeepTech in Europe. IDC defines DeepTech as "a class of emerging technologies, built upon scientific and engineering innovation, whose primary focus is to address social...

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#CodeLikeAGirl programme will reach 600 girls

Vodacom has launched a new programme that will see over 600 young girls between the ages of 14 and 18 receive coding training virtually from 4-7 October. Vodacom's #CodeLikeAGirl programme aims to encourage more girls to explore careers that require coding skills to...

Datacentrix signs partnership with OutSystems

Hybrid IT systems integrator and managed services provider Datacentrix has signed a partnership agreement, for both Africa and the Middle East, with the OutSystems application development platform. Ahmed Mahomed, Datacentrix CEO, says: "The OutSystems modern...

Kaspersky releases its first Transparency Report

Kaspersky has publicly shared information on requests received from government and law enforcement agencies, and users for data and technical expertise in 2020 and H1 2021. The Law enforcement and government requests report helps Kaspersky's users understand how the...

App brings health care services to all

With the ever increasing cases of Covid-19 in the country, the Department of Health turned to mobile technology as a solution for improving critical access to healthcare in Gauteng. The solution came in the form of Mpilo, a healthcare app launched in 2019 by Vodacom...

The importance of accelerating digital enablement in the retail market

A question that retailers are grappling with is where to focus their energy to drive sales: in brick-and-mortar stores or by investing in their online presence. By Hymie Marnewick, MD of XLink and Celine Thungaveloo, head of sales at XLink The simple answer is that...

Disrupting payday debt cycles

Advances in technology can very often meet social needs in such an astounding way that we wonder how we ever coped without it. There are probably hundreds of practical ways that modern medical, communications and banking technologies – to use just three examples –...

Critical cyber threat landscape insights from 2021 for CISOs

The first six months of 2021 saw a significant increase in the volume and sophistication of attacks targeting individuals, organisations, and increasingly critical infrastructure. This is not just more of the same. Cybercriminals have upped their game, and they...

Initiative helps to unlock SETA funding

The rapid pace of technological change within the automotive sector is requiring suppliers to speedily identify and embed critical skills to secure global competitiveness. In addition, the realisation of the objectives of the South African Automotive Masterplan 2035...

SAP Quality Awards celebrate customer successes

After a year characterised by a digitisation of services and business models due to the pandemic, the SAP Quality Awards for Customer Success returned to celebrate African enterprises’ efforts at adopting digital technologies and attaining intelligent enterprise...

Network Security Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg

Network Security SpecialistJohannesburg, South Africa 3-month contract (possible extension) - rate negotiable Fortinet Expert Wanted to Lead a Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Rollout! Is this you?You're a skilled network security specialist with expertise in Fortinet...

IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500 employees. They are a diverse team of brilliant knowledge workers. The best and brightest engineers, developers and specialists within finance, HR,...

Senior Software Engineer – Automation Tester

Purpose of the Position:Identify defects and flaws during the software development process. Create effective and repeatable automated test cases to save time in the testing process. Ensure product and features are delivered to specification with minimal negative...

Senior Network Engineer

Role: Senior Network EngineerLocation: Centurion - role will be hybrid after the first 4-6 months (depending on how quickly your training on the systems go)Our client is a leading ICT company who are dedicated to providing innovative ICT solutions to their clients....

IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500 employees. They are a diverse team of brilliant knowledge workers. The best and brightest engineers, developers and specialists within finance, HR,...

Senior Software Engineer – Automation Tester – Gauteng Randburg

Purpose of the Position:Identify defects and flaws during the software development process. Create effective and repeatable automated test cases to save time in the testing process. Ensure product and features are delivered to specification with minimal negative...

Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Role: Senior Network EngineerLocation: Centurion - role will be hybrid after the first 4-6 months (depending on how quickly your training on the systems go)Our client is a leading ICT company who are dedicated to providing innovative ICT solutions to their clients....

Agile Delivery Lead/ Scrum Master

Our client in the Insurance Industry is looking for an Agile Delivery Lead / Scrum Master to join their team! Responsibilities Maximize 'flow' time for engineer execution: Team has most time possible to focus on delivering impactful outputs and achieving their...

C# Developer

Our client is hiring!Location: George, Garden Route2 years' experience needed. Why consider this opportunity? Beautiful Location: Live and work in the heart of the Garden Route, surrounded by stunning landscapes.Purpose-Driven: Join a company that values making a...

Data Engineer (Ab Initio) at Datonomy Solutions

The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Ab Initio, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...

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