How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

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...

Do ‘clingy’ planets trigger their own doom?

Astronomers using the European Space Agency’s Cheops mission have caught an exoplanet that seems to be triggering flares of radiation from the star it orbits. These tremendous explosions are blasting away the planet’s wispy atmosphere, causing it to shrink every year....

Most enterprise software and applications will be multimodal

Eighty percent of enterprise software and applications will be multimodal by 2030, up from less than 10% in 2024, according to Gartner. "The shift to multimodal enterprise software is a fundamental transformation in business operations and innovation," says Roberta...

AI key to Africa and the future of work

Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This is according to the AI and the Future of Work in Africa...

Lack of AI skills slows innovation

There is a vital human skills gap when it comes to maximising the potential of AI and cloud, with almost all organisations recognising that they have to prioritise workforce upskilling. This is among the findings from SoftwareOne's Cloud Skills Report, which...

AI both a security solution and a risk

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term on everyone's lips in 2024. In the context of cybersecurity, AI is a greater threat than ever before, while also providing new tools for combatting attacks. Cybersecurity companies need to shift from...

Inadequate or outdated technology stymies innovation

A vast majority of global organisations (80%) agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organisational progress and innovation efforts. In fact, 89% of C-suite executives in South Africa believe legacy infrastructure is greatly hindering their...

AI plays a bigger role in security

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in the field of cybersecurity. It has the potential to enhance organisations' incident response capabilities. Cybersecurity companies have been discussing incorporating AI capabilities in various areas,...

In South Korea, more than 1% of workers are robots

Although China has made huge investments in industrial robotics over the past two years, it is still not the most automated nation on the planet. In fact, four other countries have a much higher number of operational robots in their manufacturing industries, and South...

Not enough youth know how to build financial stability

1Life Insurance's 2024 generational wealth youth survey confirms that youth in South Africa are far from achieving financial freedom and building wealth - placing them at a tremendous disadvantage. Youth unemployment in South Africa currently sits at, 45,5% according...

Consistent growth for SASE market

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market experienced a remarkable 23% revenue growth in 1Q 2024, marking its seventeenth consecutive quarter of over 20% growth, according to a recently-published report from Dell'Oro Group. This sustained increase underscores the...

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SatADSL, YahClick unite to steer Africa across the digital divide

Brussels-based satellite services provider SatADSL has partnered with YahClick to enhance its connectivity offering across Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership appoints SatADSL as a new Virtual Network Operator (VNO) partner to YahClick, the UAE-based broadband...

DHL launches air freight service from China

DHL Global Forwarding has launched a dedicated 100-tonne weekly air freight service for organisations and governments shipping goods from China to Africa and Middle East. Capitalising on Dubai's strategic geographical location as the gateway to countries in the...

MultiChoice invests R4,5m in community TV stations

The MultiChoice Group (MCG) will be supporting three of South Africa's community TV stations with a total investment of R4,5-million. Each of the selected stations will use the R1,5-million funding for the creation of fresh, new content. Towards the end of 2019, MCG...

About IT launches e-learning portal

About IT is offering e-learning via its newly minted portal, the About IT Academy. The About IT Academy is a resource for customers to update or learn new skills and creates opportunity for businesses to improve resiliency by up- and cross-skilling employees. "This is...

Embracing digitalised decision-making

On 11 March, the World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. In response to the spread of the virus, at least half of the global population has been placed on lockdown to try and 'flatten the curve'. Unfortunately, the spread of the...

Acer for Education partners with Skooler

Acer for Education has partnered with learning tools platform developer Skooler to enrich its offering for the education market. Wit the partnership, Acer for Education will enhance its portfolio for schools and education organisations with a complete solution that...

Cloud can help to reduce banking costs in Africa

More than 700-million Africans lack access to a bank or mobile money account and only 41% of Africans are financially included. This is due to the high cost of providing financial services in Africa which forces many financial services providers to remain focused on...

Kyocera awarded ISO 27001 accreditation

Kyocera Document Solutions Europe, one of the world's leading document solutions companies, is proud to announce that it has again been accredited with ISO 27001 certification. Verified in this instance by DAS Certification, ISO 27001 is an international standard that...

Business survival strategies and the case for renting

Globally, the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting businesses and South Africa is no exception. Now, companies need not only look at how they keep employees safe, but also how they remain operational to prevent the South African economy from becoming the first local...

Cybersecurity in the time of Covid-19

One of the few constants during the times we're in is the knowledge that cyber criminals will try to leverage it for their financial gain. With South Africa and a myriad of other countries locking down to limit the spread of the coronavirus, hackers are turning their...

IT Technician – Western Cape Milnerton

We are recruiting an IT Technician to join the Milnerton office of a national company. Minimum RequirementsInformation Technology Qualification / Certifications2+ years relevant experienceDriver's license Overview of positionUser support MS Office 365Hardware...

SHEQ Systems Specialist (CPT)

Are you a SHEQ expert with a proven track record in Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental systems? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is looking for a skilled SHEQ Systems Specialist to join their high-performing team in Cape...

IT Technician

We are recruiting an IT Technician to join the Bloemfontein office of a national company. Minimum RequirementsInformation Technology Qualification / Certifications2+ years relevant experienceDriver's license Overview of positionUser support MS Office 365Hardware...

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Front end Developer

Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Front-end developer to join their team in Cape Town. Your expertise in mobile app development using React Native, could make a significant impact as they build out their platform. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in...

SHEQ Systems Specialist (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a SHEQ expert with a proven track record in Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental systems? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is looking for a skilled SHEQ Systems Specialist to join their high-performing team in Cape...

IT Technician – Free State Bloemfontein

We are recruiting an IT Technician to join the Bloemfontein office of a national company. Minimum RequirementsInformation Technology Qualification / Certifications2+ years relevant experienceDriver's license Overview of positionUser support MS Office 365Hardware...

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