Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

iStore celebrates 20 years in SA

This year marks two decades that iStore, South Africa’s dedicated Apple Premium Partner, has been operating in South Africa. “At iStore, we believe that technology should do more than function, that it should enrich lives. For 20 years, our purpose has been to make...

Tax season is open season for scammers

While the tax filing season is a time of economic alignment and fiscal responsibility, it is also a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. With SARS introducing pre-assessments to simplify submissions for taxpayers, fraudsters and...

IITPSA ICT Skills Survey focuses on changing landscape

The 2024 edition of the IITPSA South African ICT Skills Survey has gone live for survey input. This survey was previously co-authored by Adrian Schofield, Professional Member and Fellow of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA),...

BankservAfrica and UPI ease e-commerce payments in Africa

BankservAfrica and UnionPay International (UPI) are collaborating to facilitate easier and safer e-commerce transactions for UPI cardholders across Africa's online merchants. The organisations have joined forces to introduce UPI e-commerce acceptance across several...

Industrial IoT set for massive growth

The global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market size is anticipated to reach $1,69-trillion by 2030 and projected to grow at a CAGR of 23,2% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is being driven by a significant...

Webb captures celestial fireworks around a forming star

The cosmos seems to come alive with a crackling explosion of pyrotechnics in this new image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Taken with Webb's MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument), this fiery hourglass marks the scene of a very young object in the process of becoming...

Collaboration, tech key to SME growth

Growing a business in tough economic times is no easy feat. For small businesses in South Africa specifically, socio-economic factors are further compounded by issues of political uncertainty, volatile global markets, rising operating costs, and the often lonely path...

Steady growth forecast for server market

The global server market size is estimated to reach $175,29-billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. Continued advances in emerging technologies, such as AI,...

Overcome AI fears to drive business value

Many employees are being tasked with utilising artificial intelligence (AI) in their workflow, and they are growing increasingly concerned about the potential bias created by the technology or losing their jobs to it. In this Q&A interview, Duncan Harris, director...

How to win the loyalty of Gen Z shoppers

Generation Z, born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is moving into the workforce and becoming one of the most influential consumer demographics. Retailers will need to adjust their strategies if they are to remain relevant for this highly educated, socially...

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SAP opens up online learning

SAP has announced a new digital learning initiative offering innovative, interactive educational content to support students, professionals and anyone wishing to continue to learn during this challenging time. "The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are impacting...

The impact of digital transformation in the public sector

As governments around the world embrace the digital journey, their IT and security professionals are challenged to ensure that sensitive government and citizen data remains protected, while remaining open and transparent to stakeholders. This is according to a blog...

Frogfoot offers free FTTH speed upgrades for three months

In light of President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement 21-day lockdown and closure of non-essential businesses to combat the Covid-19 epidemic, more South African companies have no choice but to let their employees work from home - and Frogfoot is looking to provide...

SUSE offers free tech in Covid-19 fight

SUSE has made a commitment to help all organizations that are producing medical devices to fight Covid-19. To that end, the company is offering free services such as support and maintenance for its operating system and container technologies to be embedded in and run...

Zoho offers small businesses emergency relief

Zoho has launched its Small Business Emergency Subscription Assistance Programme (ESAP) to help customers worldwide weather the global crisis. For up to 20 000 qualified paying customers with 25 employees or less, Zoho has waived the cost of every application they...

Smartbox transforms customer experiences with Nutanix

Smartbox Group, a leading European retailer of gift experiences, has expanded its relationship with NUtanix to support its digital modernisation project. Smartbox leverages Nutanix software to modernize its IT infrastructure, streamline operations, and reduce costs in...

Is AI reinventing insurance?

This was the question posed by Bill Hoggarth, national sales manager: digital business solutions at Datacentrix, speaking at the recent 'Robotics, Drones and AI in Insurance Conference'. In answer to the question, Hoggarth clarified that no, he did not believe that...

QBS Group partners with Pipol

Microsoft Dynamics partner QBS Group has joined forces with Pipol to enable partners to assign and engage in international opportunities. With over 160 offices in more than 85 countries, Pipol is the largest international provider of consulting and implementation...

Adapting clients, education and learnerships to lockdown

In the wake of the country's imminent shutdown, schools, universities and high learning institutions have had to very quickly implement processes and systems to enable the South African youth to continue with their learning programs. As important as these changes and...

Kenyan startup races to complete health portal

Kenyan health tech startup Afya Rekod is sprinting to launch its AI- and blockchain-built consumer-driven health data platform amid the coronavirus pandemic in support of global efforts to curb the disease by providing a portal for people across the world to store...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our clients are hiring a Full-Stack Developer to build and maintain modern mobile apps and backend systems. If you're passionate about performance, security, and clean, future-proof code, apply today! Key RequirementsIdeal Candidate Profile * 3-5+ years of full-stack...

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer at Mancosa

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. Business Intelligence (BI) DeveloperCORE PURPOSE...

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst will be required to conduct the task of understanding business change needs, assessing the business impact of those changes, capturing, analysing, and documenting requirements.To support the delivery of applications, the Business Analyst will be...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

The Business Analyst will be required to conduct the task of understanding business change needs, assessing the business impact of those changes, capturing, analysing, and documenting requirements.To support the delivery of applications, the Business Analyst will be...

Project Manager at Mancosa

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. PROJECT MANAGERCORE PURPOSE MANCOSA is looking for an...

Implementation Engineer

Role OverviewThe Implementation /Integration Engineer at our dynamic, high-paced AI start-up will serve as the crucial bridge between our cutting-edge generative AI applications and diverse customer environments. This role demands exceptional adaptability, technical...

Project Manager at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. PROJECT MANAGERCORE PURPOSE MANCOSA is looking for an...

Implementation Engineer – Gauteng Hazelwood

Role OverviewThe Implementation /Integration Engineer at our dynamic, high-paced AI start-up will serve as the crucial bridge between our cutting-edge generative AI applications and diverse customer environments. This role demands exceptional adaptability, technical...

Full Stack Developer (Flutter/FlutterFlow) (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a passionate Full Stack Developer with at least 5 years' work experience is wanted by a Joburg-based global Logistics & Forwarding company. Collaborating with IT Business Analysts, you will help develop internal and external...

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