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...

European public cloud spending holds up to tariffs

According to the Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), public cloud services spending in Europe will total $229-billion in 2025 and will reach $452-billion by 2029, recording a five-year...

Webb telescope traces the many shapes of nebulae

Since their discovery in the late 1700s, astronomers have learned that planetary nebulae, or the expanding shell of glowing gas expelled by a low-intermediate mass star late in its life, can come in all shapes and sizes. Most planetary nebula present as circular,...

Finance leaders still leery about GenAI

Finance leaders say generative AI (GenAI) will have the most impactful use case in forecast/budget variance explanations, according to a survey by Gartner, with respondents identifying revenue/spend data classification and management reports as the next most impactful...

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...

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Cleeks Cloud launches backup for SMEs

Cleeks Cloud has announced the launch of its robust, online, direct-to-cloud backup solution aimed at the South African SME market. Cleeks Cloud offers direct-to-cloud backup and disaster recovery as a service (BaaS/DRaaS) providing comprehensive data protection with...

Temenos selected to drive digital transformation at ATIB

Assaray Trade and Investment Bank (ATIB) has selected Temenos Infinity and Temenos Transact to power its digital transformation. Temenos' cloud-native, cloud-agnostic banking platform will enable the bank to quickly launch new digital products for retail and corporate...

Nokia debuts end-to-end slicing

Nokia has launched new end-to-end slicing network functionality for 4G and 5G New Radio (NR). The solution will support connectivity from 4G and 5G devices over the sliced network to applications running in private and public clouds and will be available later this...

Vox introduces affordable email archiving for SMEs

Vox has launched a cloud-based email archiving service, which is aimed at providing small and medium-sized South African businesses with peace of mind that their email environment is protected in case of a cyber attack, equipment failure, or even accidental deletion....

Analysys Mason to acquire German consultancy

Datatec subsidiary Analysys Mason has agreed to acquire Allolio & Konrad, a consultancy based in Bonn, Germany with an extensive track record in the telecommunications industry and long term client relationships with Europe's leading telecom operators. Allolio...

SUSE delivers strong Q1 results

SUSE has announced its financial results and highlights from the first quarter of its fiscal year 2020 ended January 31. Q1 revenue increased 12% year over year, including a 67% surge in cloud revenue. Deals over $1-million continued to grow, with significant customer...

Coronavirus sends gold to seven year high

China is the world's second-largest economy and leading trading nation, therefore economic fallout from coronavirus threatens global growth, according to this statement from Banque SYZ. Economists expect China's economic growth to slump to 4.5% in the first quarter of...

Oh, it’s digital – again

As operators embark on the journey to DSP their digital transformation train is hurtling down tracks that may not yet be built. Digital transformation is not leaving anyone behind. It's the hero in its own disruptive movie, ensuring the safety of everyone in distress...

Seamless onboarding in the global life insurance market

Around the world, the life insurance industry has been slow to evolve, putting it out of step with banking, short-term insurance and the retail industry. By Robin Wagner, senior vice-president: international insurance at TransUnion To advance and grow in a digital...

Jumo secures $55m investment

Jumo, a technology company building next-generation financial services for emerging market entrepreneurs, today announced the successful raise of $55-million in debt and equity funding to support expansion into new markets and the launch of new products. The funding...

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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...

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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...

Finance Systems Data Analyst (FP&A) at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Drive the enablement of strategic and performance insights including the implementation of efficient financial planning solutions to deliver sound and reliable decision-making Deliver financial models,...

UI/UX Designer (CH1104)

Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for a UI/UX Designer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.The client's team of engineers, data...

Junior IT Helpdesk Support

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Junior IT Helpdesk Support professional to join our IT team. For this role, we require someone who is great at organising, providing assistance, communicating, following up and resolving tickets. The successful candidate...

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...

UI/UX Designer (CH1104) – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for a UI/UX Designer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.The client's team of engineers, data...

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