Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

IBM debuts next-gen Power11 servers

IBM has revealed IBM Power11, the next generation of IBM® Power servers. Redesigned with innovations across its processor, hardware architecture, and virtualisation software stack, Power11 is designed to deliver the availability, resiliency, performance, and...

A new take on change adoption by employees

Only one in three (32%) mid-to-senior level business leaders said that the last change they led achieved healthy change adoption by employees, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner defines healthy change adoption as the success elements that leaders can...

Geo-distributed companies likely to have network problems

Fifty-nine percent geo-distributed businesses globally - and 60% in South Africa - have experienced network problems related to their multi-site structure at least once a month. This is according to a Kaspersky survey of Network and Information Security decision...

ISPA welcomes new ICASA chair, calls for red tape reduction

ISPA, South Africa's official internet Industry Representative Body, has welcomed new Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) Chair, Mothibi Ramusi, to the hot seat and called on him to prioritise making life easier for SMME licensees in the electronic...

New Champions 2024 targets next frontiers for growth

Amid economic uncertainty and an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, over 1,600 global leaders from business, government, civil society and international organizations gathered at the World Economic Forum's 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 in...

Technology changes how fans consume sport experiences

As sports fans worldwide tune in to a myriad of athletic events this summer, new research commissioned by IBM reveals a growing generational shift and acceptance of technology-driven experiences that will impact the future of sports consumption. The international...

Healthcare is in a cybersecurity crisis

Hospitals have become increasingly attractive targets for ransomware attacks due to their comprehensive patient databases, sensitive information, and their interconnectedness between systems and equipment. Moreover, poor security measures have made hospitals...

SMB cyber infections via Excel are up

This International SMB Day (today, 27 June), a Kaspersky report reveals that the number of infections experienced by the sector has risen by 5% over the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The number of users who encountered malware and...

Green building revolution could be a $1,8trn market opportunity

A new World Economic Forum report outlines a roadmap for transforming the global building sector to combat climate change and protect biodiversity. Amid rapid urbanisation worldwide, primarily driven by emerging economies, the report presents a timely case for the...

Global miners need to invest for growth and transformation

The global mining industry faced a challenge in 2023 that was both unprecedented and familiar. The financial performance of the world's Top 40 mining companies was squeezed by falling commodity prices and rising costs which resulted in revenues falling more than 7% -...

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Hundreds of thousands will work from home for the rest of 2020

In South Africa, it is anticipated that a large percentage of the workforce will keep working from home for the next year, even after all the lockdown levels are lifted, according to Theo Reddy, principal head of solutions for intelligent infrastrcuture at Dimension...

Top tips for protecting your child online

The Covid-19 lockdown has seen home schooling become the norm, much to the distress of many parents, children and teachers struggling to manage a new and unfamiliar remote teaching experience. If you are lucky enough to have internet access at home, especially fibre...

Covid-19 isn’t the only virus you should be worried about

While the Covid-19 pandemic threatens to overload the global economy and cripple healthcare systems around the world, it's also having a deadly impact on the security of homes and businesses. By Vishal Barapatre, chief technology officer at In2IT Technologies SA...

Channel customer expectations through WhatsApp

Markets are noisy and busy. Companies are clamouring for customer attention and their share of wallet and engagement. It has become increasingly important for organisations to make connections with their customers, to create personal environments from which they can...

Stay secure from payment scams during the pandemic

If this unprecedented global pandemic has taught us one lesson on personal responsibility, it is that being aware and cautious can save lives, writes Bevan Smith, head of risk at Visa Sub-Saharan Africa. During day-to-day activities, people are taking all preventive...

Long-term health and safety crucial for schools

Ensuring the safety and well-being of its learners, staff and visitors is one of the most important elements of any school's risk management strategy - and now schools also need to consider the health and well-being of these communities post Covid-19. Placing...

Navigating risk into a post-Covid new normal

Having rushed to keep the remote lights on in the early stages of lockdown, organisations must now change their focus to mitigating a plethora of risks emerging out of the pandemic chaos, writes Paul Grapendaal, head of managed services at Nclose. With little time to...

Parental control for teens: a question of trust versus security?

There is no doubt that the Internet plays an important part in teenagers' lives - and especially now, during the global pandemic, where many normal day-to-day activities for teens, such as schooling and catching up with friends, has quickly moved online. As teens, and...

Fujitsu debuts PrimeFlex for VMware vSAN

Fujitsu has announced a pre-configured data centre appliance to simplify the entire lifecycle management for VMware-based hyper-converged IT infrastructures (HCI). Fujitsu PrimeFlex for VMware vSAN delivers enhanced features to streamline the deployment, operation,...

SD-WAN delivers secure networking for the new world of work

Having a secure and efficient distributed working environment has become one of the top business priorities of 2020, writes David Browne, regional executive at Telviva. With the lockdown in South Africa, many companies have had to embrace remote working as a critical...

IT Applications System Developer – Gauteng Primrose

Our Client who is in the couriers services sector is looking for a IT Application System Developer to assess and revamp current application offeringsMinimum Requirements:Qualification in an industry-related field and/or a relevant Information Technology...

Software Engineer (Angular – Advanced) – Gauteng Midrand

Join a Global Leader in Automotive Innovation! Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer (Angular - Advanced) to join a dynamic product team within their global IT hub. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to...

Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

is Are you an expert in Java looking to make a real impact? We're seeking a Senior Java Developer to drive innovation and build top-tier software solutions. If you have a strong foundation in Java, Spring Boot, and relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, along...

Senior UI/UX Designer

Our client is looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer based in Johannesburg for a Hybrid role Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]UXPinBalsamiqJavaScriptHTMLWireframes/StoryboardsShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...

IT Administrator

Keeping Systems Running, Secure Efficient.We are looking for a detail-oriented IT Administrator dedicated to maintaining and optimizing IT infrastructure. Skilled in troubleshooting, network administration, and system security to ensure seamless operations. Passionate...

Senior UI/UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer based in Johannesburg for a Hybrid role Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]UXPinBalsamiqJavaScriptHTMLWireframes/StoryboardsShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...

IT Administrator – Gauteng Midrand

Keeping Systems Running, Secure Efficient.We are looking for a detail-oriented IT Administrator dedicated to maintaining and optimizing IT infrastructure. Skilled in troubleshooting, network administration, and system security to ensure seamless operations. Passionate...

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In a high-pressure environment with demanding workloads, underperforming IT systems can result in significant financial loss and reputational damage. If you're ready to take on this critical role, apply now to ensure the smooth operation and security of the IT...

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