SA’s young scientists shine in Beijing
Team South Africa made an incredible impact at the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC), held in China, earning prestigious awards for their outstanding scientific projects after competing against some of the brightest young scientists from around the...
MTN’s Ralph Mupita elected as GSMA deputy chair
The GSMA board of directors has elected Ralph Mupita as deputy chair for the remainder of the board term, until the end of 2026. In this role, he will support the chair and board in overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation, which represents the world’s...
AI-augmented robotics to elevate Industry 4.0
The integration of advanced robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming several industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and aerospace and forging a path towards the realization of Industry 4.0. While companies are heavily investing in...
Green light for Convergence Partners’ buyout of Datacentrix
All of the conditions precedent for Convergence Partners' purchase of 100% of Datacentrix have been met, and both the Competition Commission and Independent Communications Authority of South Africa have unconditionally approved the transaction. On 17 January 2024,...
Radiation emissions in top smartphones flagged
Recent data from Stocklytics.com highlights a significant difference in radiation levels between two flagship smartphone models - the Samsung S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to the research firm's analysis, recent SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)...
Retail e-commerce to pass $12trn by 2030
The global retail e-commerce market size is estimated to reach $12,35-trillion by 2030 and growing at a CAGR of 11,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The demand for retail e-commerce is expected to increase over the forecast...
Huawei has its sights on Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is alive with possibility, and Huawei is keen to work with governments and businesses to realise the opportunities. "Globally, the digital economy is growing rapidly," says David Wang, executive director of the board and chairman of the...
New storage solutions needed for AI era
Kathy Gibson reports - In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data storage is gaining new prominence. Dr Peter Zhou, president of Data Storage Product Line, Huawei, explains that storage has evolved over the years as we use data differently - and in the era of AI,...
How open source is key to mapping Mars
Mars rovers can only make exciting new discoveries thanks to human scientists making careful decisions about their next stop. The Mars 2020 mission is aimed at exploring the geology of Jezero Crater and seeking signs of ancient microbial life on Mars using the...
No policy changes on the cards, says Lesufi
By Kathy Gibson - The seventh administration has no intention of changing any of the policies set by the previous administration. This is the word from Panyaza Lesufi, premier of Gauteng Province, who says the new government of national unity will not entertain any...
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Goldwagen shifts gears to digitally transform its supply chain
To continue its growth strategy, automotive parts distributor and franchise group Goldwagen has chosen to digitally transform its supply chain with Blue Yonder. The auto parts retailer will implement Blue Yonder's warehouse management (WMS) and labour management...
Companies win when the best security also means the best CX
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Pandemic demands 4IR adoption and innovative reward solutions
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The importance of cloud-based data archiving
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How to be a next-level service organisation
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Is your UC solution meeting your needs?
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What do you need for a digital payroll?
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BCX attains VMware cloud verification status
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Nokia and Africell to deploy 5G-ready network in Angola
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SMMEs can win with Nedbank’s Big Things campaign
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Senior Developer (C# .Net)
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Senior Software Engineer (Java) (Remote)
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Senior Developer (C# .Net) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Software Engineer (Java) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
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M365 Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior Software Engineer (Python) (Remote)
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