Uranus is warmer than we thought
For millennia, astronomers thought Uranus was no more than a distant star. It wasn’t until the late 18th century that Uranus was universally accepted as a planet. To this day, the ringed, blue world subverts scientists’ expectations, but new NASA research helps puzzle...
SA companies go all-in on AI adoption
Kathy Gibson reports – South African corporates are fully embracing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), which is well on its way to being used as a mature and useful tool. This is the headline finding from the South African GenAI Roadmap 2025 presented today...
NASA selects Space-X to deorbit International Space Station
SpaceX has been selected to develop and deliver the US deorbit vehicle that will provide the capability to deorbit the space station and ensure avoidance of risk to populated areas. “Selecting a US Deorbit Vehicle for the International Space Station will help NASA and...
5G chipset market to remain buoyant
The global 5G chipset market is forecast to reach $143,69-billion by 2030, - at a CAGR of 20,7% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. With the increasing demand for 5G-enabled devices, there is a growing need for more powerful and...
Serverless computing now fastest-growing cloud service
New analysis from Omdia’s Cloud Software & Services Intelligence Service shows that serverless computing has become the fastest-growing cloud service – with revenues now reaching $19-billion - and with public cloud hyperscalers taking the largest share of this...
Spend on cybersecurity set to skyrocket
Organisations worldwide have significantly increased their cybersecurity budgets, but research firm Stocklytics.com says that total spend on cybersecurity tools and services will skyrocket in the next few years - jumping by 50% and reaching $272-billion in revenue by...
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...
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AI: doing more with less
IT teams are increasingly becoming small and budgets are now tighter than ever, while the hard work of keeping the network up and running is more complicated. And operations is only one responsibility, writes y Cherie Martin, senior solutions marketing manager at...
Reimagining the future of telecommunications
The world is currently facing a catastrophic health crisis. But beyond that, a dramatic reshuffling of the global economy, society and life as we know it is also taking place. Our priorities, predictions and planning are entirely different now as we try to not only...
Cloud computing in modern manufacturing
Today manufacturing is being transformed rapidly by changes in ICT, AI, robotics fields, cyber-physical systems (CPS), and increasingly powerful IoT devices. By JP van Loggerenberg, chief technology officer at Syspro The integration of these new technologies has meant...
Investing in a post-Covid-19 world
Just three months ago, investors were looking forward to an improved year of global growth and corporate earnings. That was then. The coronavirus crisis is an era-defining event; one which will have a significant impact on not only how we live, but also where we...
The new normal calls for leadership with a human touch (virtually)
In recent years, working from home has been a perk for some. Suddenly it became an imperative for many, as demand for remote work soared globally in only a few weeks. This has been a profound shift for society at large, writes Garsen Naidu, country manager of Cisco...
What’s your edge?
Edge computing has been garnering significant attention and has already started making an impact on how organisations think about working with data, defying boundaries beyond the use of data centres. By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: MERAT at Dell Technologies...
F5 Networks acquires Shape Security
F5 Networks has completed its acquisition of Shape Security, a leader in fraud and abuse prevention. Marcel Fouché, networking and storage GM at value-added distributor Networks Unlimited Africa, a channel partner of F5 in sub-Saharan Africa, comments: "A number of...
DFA licenced to operate in Zimbabwe
Open-access fibre-connectivity provider DFA has become the first telecommunications provider in 10 years to be granted an operating licence by the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). The awarding of the Internet Access Provider...
Nutanix adds partner support
Nutanix has announced the Nutanix Special Financial Assistance Program (NSFAP) to support partners worldwide as they work to sustain business operations amidst rapidly changing macroeconomic conditions. The NSFAP program will provide participating partners with...
Stanchion Payment Solutions appoints Middle East MD
Stanchion Payment Solutions, a global specialist in payments systems and integration, has appointed Kevin Blackwell as its new MD for the Middle East. Blackwell replaces Steven Kirrage, who was appointed as Stanchion's global CEO in March this year. Based in Dubai,...
Support Engineer – Limpopo Limpopo
Empowering users through expert technical support and seamless issue resolution.We are looking to hire a dynamic Support Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and functionality of products and systems, providing timely and effective...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in C# with .NET Framework and .NET Core , vNext along with REACT and [URL Removed] Work with architecture and engineering team members to build...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in C# with .NET Framework and .NET Core , vNext along with REACT and [URL Removed] Work with architecture and engineering team members to build...
Business Intelligence Services Lead at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionThe Business Intelligence (BI) Lead is responsible for the execution and delivery of BI solutions, ensuring the effective collection, transformation, and visualization of data to support business decision-making. This role focuses on the implementation,...
Analyst SCP (Fresh DC and Vendor support) at PnP
IntroductionAs a Supply Chain Analyst for Fresh DC and Vendor support, your main responsibility will be to manage support functions and DC volumes across the Fresh department and DCs. This will include managing weekly DC volume profiles as well as day to day volume...
Analyst SCP (Fresh DC and Vendor support) at PnP – Western Cape Cape Town
IntroductionAs a Supply Chain Analyst for Fresh DC and Vendor support, your main responsibility will be to manage support functions and DC volumes across the Fresh department and DCs. This will include managing weekly DC volume profiles as well as day to day volume...
Data Analyst – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The opportunity: A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit Optimisation department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical solutions to business...
Data Analyst – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The opportunity: A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit Optimisation department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical solutions to business...
Business Intelligence Services Lead at Famous Brands
IntroductionThe Business Intelligence (BI) Lead is responsible for the execution and delivery of BI solutions, ensuring the effective collection, transformation, and visualization of data to support business decision-making. This role focuses on the implementation,...
Tax Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Turning Numbers into Tax-Smart Strategies!We are looking for a Financial Data Analyst (Tax Focus) to join our team! If you have a sharp analytical mind, a passion for data-driven insights, and expertise in tax analysis, we want to hear from you. Play a key role in...
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