Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

WiFi 7 APs surge to 11% of shipments

Enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues continued on a recovery trajectory, growing 7% on a Y/Y basis, according to a recent Dell’Oro report. The adoption of WiFi 7 jumped by 5 points to 11% of Indoor Access Points; Huawei, HPE, and H3C gained share of  WiFi 7...

Five years on, Covid still impacts how we work

In 2020, a crisis that would change many things forever hit the world. Offices stood empty. Cars, previously stuck in motorway jams on the daily commute, idled on driveways. Trains and buses ran empty, if at all. Planes were grounded. As smog cleared from cities like...

Beware of tax-related scams

The end of October signals the culmination of a busy period for the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The deadlines for filing the first portion of Provisional Tax (for the six months ending 31 August) and the annual filing of Personal Income Tax (23 October) give...

Total rewards leaders lack confidence in well-being programmes

Only 32% of total rewards leaders believe their organisation does a good job assessing the effectiveness of their investments in well-being programmes, according to Gartner. The June 2023 survey of 165 total rewards leaders highlighted the lack of confidence these...

Coherent optical transceiver shipments set for 17% growth

Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, forecast coherent optical transceiver shipments to grow at a 17%compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for the next five years....

Insights into Kaspersky’s Operation Triangulation

Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) revealed their investigation process into the notorious Operation Triangulation at the recent Security Analyst Summit. The team showcased new details surrounding iOS vulnerabilities and exploits that underpin this...

Slow consumer device sales hold back US distis

IT distributor revenue declined 9.6% year over year to $19.6 billion in the third quarter of 2023, according to the IDC North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). The decline continues to be led by reduced demand for devices like PCs as consumers respond to higher...

Intel joins MLCommons AI Safety working group

Intel is joining the new MLCommons AI Safety (AIS) working group alongside artificial intelligence (AI) experts from industry and academia. As a founding member, Intel will contribute its expertise and knowledge to help create a flexible platform for benchmarks that...

Few employees are engaged, enthusiastic, energised

Fewer than one-third of employees report they are engaged, enthusiastic and energised by their work, according to Gartner. Gartner defines engagement in three ways: * Employees feeling energised; * Employees finding purpose in their work; and * Employees feeling...

Detection and response tools key as cyber claims surge

Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 has seen a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion claims as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve, according to a new report from Allianz Commercial. Hackers are increasingly targeting IT and...

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Samsung and Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday

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VoIP buying guide for small businesses

Voice over IP (VoIP) is paving the way for growth and innovation - will you follow suit or fall behind? By Michael Colin, head of sales at BitCo In a landscape of digitally-driven transformation, more and more forward-thinking organisations are turning to modern...

IoT is key to a more sustainable future

The Internet of Things (IoT) is already causing waves across both the consumer and business landscapes, with IDC projecting worldwide spending to reach $772,5-billion in 2018 - an increase of 14,6% over the $674-billion that spent in 2017. Ronald Ravel, director B2B...

Mastercard, EasyPay take the friction out of payments

South Africans can now buy prepaid utility services or pay their accounts from approximately 600 bill issuers with the new EasyPay Mobile app using Masterpass, the global digital payment service from Mastercard. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in...

Scan, monitor and check mobile subscriptions

Regularly scan your messaging inbox for messages saying you are subscribed to mobile services, monitor your contract cellphone statements or prepaid airtime balance, and proactively check your mobile subscription status with your cellular network. Do these three...

Prevention is always better than cure

Every data breach that rocks the headlines seems to get worse. The fines get bigger, the damage to reputation more severe. More than one share price has plummeted in the aftermath of a data breach. Should a data breach occur, there are multiple issues a business has...

Lenovo, Mark III demo AI in manufacturing

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved out of the realm of scary sci-fi movies and into our homes and offices. It has implications for every industry, and smart organizations are realizing that AI will soon need to be an integral part of their business if they are...

Time to spring clean your business’ IT network

With the carefree promise of spring, many of us are turning our attention towards cleaning out those overfull wardrobes and cluttered rooms. By Colin Thornton, MD of Turrito Networks and Dial a Nerd While this is all well and good, the place that probably requires our...

Prepare for cloud evolution: get yourself AWS certified

It's reasonably safe to say that cloud technology is creeping into almost every aspect of our personal and professional lives.  From virtual IT to network storage and wearable devices that track your every heartbeat, the cloud is hovering closer over us all. It's a...

Red Hat debuts infrastructure migration

Red Hat is introducing an offering to help provide an open pathway to digital transformation. Designed to help enterprises cut costs and speed innovation through cloud-native and container-based technologies, Red Hat infrastructure migration solution enables...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

Master Data Analyst at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a skilled Master Data Analyst to spearhead the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes across the Group. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and managing cutting-edge...

Software Developer – Senior (Angular) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...

Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...

Master Data Analyst at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a skilled Master Data Analyst to spearhead the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes across the Group. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and managing cutting-edge...

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...

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