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...

Disused coal mines could become sites of job creation

South Africa’s abandoned coal mines – often regarded as environmental hazards – could have hidden potential to promote sustainable jobs, economic diversity and community resilience in the context of the Just Energy Transition (JET). This insight comes from an analysis...

AI for Good summit pushes AI governance, skills, standards

With artificial intelligence (AI) innovation growing in speed and scale, the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 reinforced the global commitment to AI governance, skills, and standards. More than 11 000 participants from 169 countries participated this week at the AI for...

Intel AI platforms accelerate Microsoft Phi-3 GenAI models

Intel has validated and optimised its AI product portfolio across client, edge and data centre for several of Microsoft's Phi-3 family of open models. The Phi-3 family of small, open models can run on lower-compute hardware, be more easily fine-tuned to meet specific...

AMD adds end-to-end Microsoft capabilities

At Microsoft Build, AMD showcased its latest end-to-end compute and software capabilities for Microsoft customers and developers. By using AMD solutions such as AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators, ROCm open software, Ryzen AI processors and software, and Alveo MA35D...

Nvidia expands AI collaboration with Microsoft

The latest AI models developed by Microsoft, including the Phi-3 family of small language models, are being optimized to run on Nvidia GPUs and made available as Nvidia NIM inference microservices. Other microservices developed by Nvidia, such as the cuOpt route...

Young SA scientists shine at Regeneron ISEF

South African young scientists made a remarkable impression by securing both a Special Award and a Community Award at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). The Regeneron ISEF was held at the Los Angeles Convention Centre from 11 to 17 May...

Homeowners should brr … ace for winter electricity bills

Homeowners could be paying some 60% more on their electricity bill this winter due to the triple threat of winter tariffs, the introduction of the new Eskom electricity tariffs for 2024/2025, and a sharp rise in energy usage during the chilly months. So, while the...

Cloud, AI key in solving African challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - Businesses today operate in an environment of global challenges such as economic and global uncertainties that impact profit margins and supply chains. Kholiwe Makhohliso, MD: southern Africa at SAP Africa, believes that within these challenges...

SAP embeds AI to help business stay agile

Kathy Gibson reports – Over the last few years, businesses around the world have faced one disruption after the other. “This why we say that businesses unusual is the new business as usual,” says Hans-Peter Fulle, chief business officer: EMEA at SAP. “And that is why...

It’s official: we’re addicted to our smartphones

According to a new Consumer Smartphone Usage survey by Adoozy, we're so attached to our smartphones- and what they give us in our daily lives - that we can't go more than one hour without them. Made up of predominantly young South Africans (ages 18 - 35 years), nearly...

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Best-practice in the event of a data breach

We've all heard the famous prophecy that states: if we fail to prepare then we must prepare to fail. This statement is never more relevant than in the event of a data breach. By Steve Benton, BT deputy chief security officer, GM of cyber and physical security...

Datacentrix intensifies focus on RPA

Datacentrix has extended its digital business solutions offering to include AI-powered robotic process automation (RPA) technology. Recently appointed as a local business partner for UiPath, a leading AI and RPA software company, Datacentrix is able to help clients to...

Saicom receives global routing certification

Local service provider, Saicom has become one of only five ISPs in South Africa to become MANRS compliant. The Internet's routing information is exchanged between network operators (also known as autonomous systems or AS) using a routing protocol initially designed in...

Capex-free solar solutions power up SA business

Power shortages, rolling black-outs, policy uncertainty and electricity price hikes are pushing business owners to look for alternative solutions to Eskom. Sunshine is a resource southern Africa has in abundance, making solar an obvious solution, and many solar...

Protect customers from identity theft and data breaches

Identity theft and data breaches are on the rise with Fraudscape stating in its 2019 report that identity theft hit an all-time high of more than 174 000 cases in 2017 in the UK alone. By Simon Murrell, head of development and executive director at BrandQuantum...

Turnkey integrated system for Dubai’s Coca Cola Arena

The first and largest indoor arena in Dubai, the Coca Cola Arena, is set to become a premier entertainment destination in the Middle East when it opens in June. The multipurpose arena will host concerts, sports, banquets, exhibitions, conventions and more year-round...

Why business travellers should care about intelligent data

Intelligent data analysis in travel is nothing new. Many companies in South Africa are investing heavily in data management and analysis as a powerful cost-saving tool. But why should business travellers care. "Intelligent data is not just about cost-savings anymore,"...

Accountants opt for cloud

Gone are the days of software and hardware upgrades, accountants are now opting for cloud ERP systems like Uniconta. These modern cloud-based solutions require minimal or no hardware and there are also no costly services or maintenance required. Uniconta was...

Beware these ‘harmless’ online habits

Everyone nowadays is connected to the Internet and has by now probably settled into some online routines: we all have such habits as checking our e-mails and social media pages first thing in the morning and consider these rituals healthy and harmless. However, some...

Custom ERP is dead …

Custom Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is dead, says epic ERP strategy director Dr Daneel van Eck. When it comes to ERP there has long been debate around whether to custom build or buy a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) system. While it did make sense to custom...

Junior Data Scientist – Gauteng Pretoria

For a select few, data is more thrilling than a Springbok World Cup victory. If you're one of them, we want to hear from you!Don't join just another tech company. Join a vibrant, innovative hub where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. This is a place where...

IT Technical Assistant – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Kloof - Office Based - We're looking for a sharp, solutions-focused Technical Support Practitioner to join a growing digital solutions company making waves in the software development and IT services space. This is an urgent hire—don't wait!This forward-thinking...

IT Support Assistant

Kickstart Your Tech & Business Career in Cape Town! Are you a young, energetic, tech-savvy go-getter ready to launch your career? Do you dream of blending IT skills with business acumen? We're looking for YOU! We're searching for a dynamic Junior IT & Business...

Data Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team based in Cape Town. This is a 12-month contract position- hybridThe ideal candidate will have extensive experience working closely with C-suite executives, possessing strong analytical...

IT Support Assistant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Kickstart Your Tech & Business Career in Cape Town! Are you a young, energetic, tech-savvy go-getter ready to launch your career? Do you dream of blending IT skills with business acumen? We're looking for YOU! We're searching for a dynamic Junior IT & Business...

Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...

Senior Software Developer II Angular/.net

Job DescriptionOur client is looking for an exceptional individual to build web applications using Angular 13+ with an enthusiasm for building web front end applications. Must be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning,...

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