Long-lost lizard discovered in the Western Cape
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and collaborators from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and Bayworld Museum rediscovered the rare Orange Sandveld Lizard (Nucras aurantiaca) during surveys in December 2022. The lizard has only been recorded...
Rise in inactive BTC as market stagnates
Bitcoin hodlers are becoming increasingly popular, with investors looking to hold on to their BTC longer. BTC hodlers are optimistic about the future of bitcoin and its ability to increase in value over time. The total amount of inactive bitcoin (BTC) for at least six...
North America switches to smart electricity meters
A new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight reveals that the penetration of smart electricity meters in North America reached 74% in 2021. Overall, the installed base of smart electricity meters will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.,8%...
The changing face of procurement and why key skills are so critical
Despite the worst of Covid-19 being over, South African businesses continue to feel the impact of the country's depressed economy. Still recovering from a decade of state capture which cost the nation hundreds of billions of rand as well as the financial fallout from...
The future of retail in a data-driven world
Retail success in a highly interconnected, data-driven world requires a balance of multiple dimensions, including providing value to customers at the right time and in the right place, while also reducing friction, and increasing engagement. This is according to some...
How the biggest international cloud trends impact Africa
The latter half of 2022 was characterised by significant instabilities in the tech industry. E-retailer and cloud giant Amazon announced that it would cut tens of thousands of jobs, social media behemoths Twitter and Meta laid off significant percentages of their...
Harness the opportunities of the metaverse
Even though the metaverse has sparked significant interest, it is not that much different to how people have been working and living for the past two years. By Muggie van Staden, MD and CEO of Obsidian Systems Think of the metaverse as a virtual world that uses the...
Get more out of your telephony investment in 2023
At the start of what could be a tough and uncertain year, businesses should seize the low-hanging fruit to achieve cost savings and efficiencies. For many, this means optimising their telephony. This is according to Nic Laschinger, chief technology officer at Euphoria...
What to expect in 2023 and beyond
Smarter, more integrated technology is already transforming everything from the devices in our hands to how we collaborate with colleagues or even buy groceries. As artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing proliferate, bringing power and efficiency to countless...
New outlook on skills development can fast-track coding careers
As 2023 begins in full swing, we can all be forgiven for feeling as though we have been on a seemingly endless roller coaster during the past year. By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy However, despite the surprises and shocks, one thing remained consistent throughout...
A glimpse at global e-commerce trends for 2023
It is no secret that over the past few years, the e-commerce industry has been constantly and rapidly evolving, with Covid-19 playing a significant role. By Sue Azari, e-commerce lead at AppsFlyer Many retailers have experienced highs as a result of the pandemic, with...
IT Business Analyst (Financial) (JHB) at Datafin Recruitment
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company in Joburg seeks the expertise of an IT Business Analyst whose core role will entail enhancing the product and produce software designs based on new client requirements. You will also perform detailed wireframing and scoping...