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...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

ConCourt upholds Vodacom’s latest Please Call Me appeal

The Constitutional Court has upheld Vodacom’s latest appeal in the Please Call Me case. The case, which has been in and out of the courts for two decades now, will now be referred to a new panel of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). Vodacom will now review the...

AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...

Hybrid multicloud adoption in financial services

While the current adoption of hybrid multicloud deployments remains consistent year-over-year in the financial services sector, respondents expect a significant 3x increase in adoption in the next three years, making it the leading IT model in the sector. This is the...

5G drives changes in service providers’ FWA strategies

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in strength as a 5G use case for communications service providers (CSPs) globally with a sharp increase over the past year in the number of CSPs offering the service. This is among the findings from the June 2024 Ericsson...

Steady growth forecast for quantum computing

The global quantum computing market is anticipated to reach $4,24-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 20,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is an emerging field with the potential to revolutionise various industries...

Pasqal achieves quantum computing milestone

neutral-atom quantum computing vendor Pasqal has announced a significant technological milestone: the successful loading of over 1 000 atoms in a single shot within their quantum computing setup. This breakthrough marks a crucial step in Pasqal's progress towards...

European Commission takes Microsoft to task

The European Commission has informed Microsoft of its preliminary view that Microsoft has breached EU antitrust rules by tying its communication and collaboration product Teams to its popular productivity applications included in its suites for businesses Office 365...

US resellers eating telcos’ lunch in the enterprise space

An analysis of the US reseller market illustrates that enterprise telecoms service providers worldwide need to embrace smarter customer segmentation, says GlobalData, adding that about 1 800 significant resellers in the US account for as much as 20% of the enterprise...

Investment, collaboration push new growth frontiers

Leaders from China, Poland and Viet Nam urged cooperation as a means to navigate uncertainty while harnessing the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, at the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. "To drive future economic growth, we must...

Two asteroids set to skim past Earth this week

Two large asteroids will safely pass Earth this week, a rare occurrence – and appropriate in that Asteroid Day takes place on 30 June. Neither poses any risk to our planet, but one of them was only discovered a week ago, highlighting the need to continue improving our...

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Virtual classes become a reality

Many adults enjoy remote work as it significantly expands their job options in a country where your commute could easily span significant kilometres. Yet very few have seriously considered how it could similarly benefit their children or learners of a school going...

Countdown to DevConf

The countdown to South Africa's annual software engineering event, DevConf, has begun. To be held for the fifth time this year - in Cape Town on 31 March and in Johannesburg on 2 April - DevConf will feature international and local experts in the software development...

The power of data in logistics

Faster and better data ultimately benefits the entire supply chain, making the flow of goods and information more predictable, efficient, and sustainable in times of scarce resources, according to Michael Schilling, chief operating officer of road logistics at...

Cables needn’t break the business …

South Africa's had a challenging couple of months with Stage 6 load-shedding making its appearance for the first time followed by the recent communications cable break. However, just as Stage 6 load-shedding came and went, good news for local Internet users is that...

IFS adds connectivity with Boomi

IFS has announced a new partnership with Boomi, a Dell Technologies business. The resulting technology stack combines best-in-class enterprise resource management (ERP), enterprise asset management (EAM) and field service management (FSM) into a 'digital switchboard'...

Dell Technologies adds solutions on the edge

Dell Technologies announces new solutions to help customers adjust to the changing nature of data and help capture the time-sensitive value of the billions of devices at the edge, outside of a traditional data centre. With a host of new offerings - including new edge...

Jaguar Land Rover shows new concept vehicle

Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new concept vehicle, Project Vector, as part of the company's Destination Zero journey, offering its vision of an autonomous, electric, connected future for urban mobility. Jaguar Land Rover's Destination Zero mission is an ambition to...

Don’t tell students about 4IR – inspire them

It's amazing how quickly the world around us is changing. The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is upon us and how we continue to adapt to this era of rapid technological and societal change is crucial. By De Wet Joubert, RS Components Sub-Saharan Africa Why we need...

Avoid making a poor hiring decision

Employees are taken on to perform fundamental functions in a business and contribute towards the overall success of the operation. Regardless of the job, each and every employee has the potential to have a lasting impact on the business, whether positive or negative....

What must I do … I’ve been hacked

With all the hype around cyber-attacks and every single cyber security enterprise talking about cyber resilience to improve a business' security posture, nobody really knows what to do once they've been hacked. These terms are being used extensively and yet it still...

System Analyst – Gauteng Houghton Estate

The Systems Analyst bridges the gap between business and technical teams by analyzing systems requirements, identifying integration challenges, and supporting the development of a stabilized, scalable application environmentKPAConduct discovery sessions to document...

SAP ABAP Developer – 3147

Experienced (10 yrs+) SAP ABAP DEVELOPER with expert knowledge in system design and development covering SAP ABAP (Legacy and S4Hana) required for a reputable global company based in GautengABAPGIT, FIORI, UI5, Smartforms and Launchpad Designer, BTPExtended skills...

IT Desktop Technician

Our client is seeking a skilled Desktop Technician to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems, networks, and VoIP phone systems. The role requires strong technical expertise,...

Software Developer II

CRM Dynamics 365 DeveloperWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic CRM Dynamics 365 Developer to join our team and lead the development of Model-Driven Apps for effective lead management. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a solid...

Systems Architect and Initiative Lead

JOP PURPOSETo lead the stabilisation and modernisation planning for the client's systems, ensuring scalable, resilient, and maintainable architecture that supports business continuity and future innovationKPADefine the stabilisation roadmap and oversee system-wide...

SAP ABAP Developer – 3147 – Gauteng Pretoria

Experienced (10 yrs+) SAP ABAP DEVELOPER with expert knowledge in system design and development covering SAP ABAP (Legacy and S4Hana) required for a reputable global company based in GautengABAPGIT, FIORI, UI5, Smartforms and Launchpad Designer, BTPExtended skills...

IT Desktop Technician – Gauteng Centurion

Our client is seeking a skilled Desktop Technician to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems, networks, and VoIP phone systems. The role requires strong technical expertise,...

Software Developer II – Gauteng Braamfontein

CRM Dynamics 365 DeveloperWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic CRM Dynamics 365 Developer to join our team and lead the development of Model-Driven Apps for effective lead management. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a solid...

Systems Architect and Initiative Lead – Gauteng Houghton Estate

JOP PURPOSETo lead the stabilisation and modernisation planning for the client's systems, ensuring scalable, resilient, and maintainable architecture that supports business continuity and future innovationKPADefine the stabilisation roadmap and oversee system-wide...

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst drives alignment between business objectives and technical delivery by facilitating workshops, gathering requirements, and contributing to the design and success of the stabilisation and analytics roadmap.KPAConduct discovery sessions to gather...

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