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...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Inability to measure AI impact a major challenge

A significant 30% of chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) say their top challenge is the inability to measure data, analytics and AI impact on business outcomes, according to a new Gartner survey. The annual Gartner Chief Data & Analytics Officer Agenda...

How legal departments could use GenAI

Gartner has identified six top use cases for generative AI (GenAI) in legal departments, showing how the technology can enhance productivity, reduce risks, and drive innovation in legal operations. “GenAI – being rooted in text analysis – is a good fit technology for...

Investment returning to global tourism sector

Investment in the global tourism cluster has started to bounce back from the lows it touched during the pandemic off the back of the steady recovery of international tourist arrivals, according to a new report jointly produced by UNWTO and fDi (foreign direct...

AI brings silicon and software together in the siliconomy

Intel has unveiled an array of technologies aimed at bringing artificial intelligence (AI) everywhere and making it more accessible across all workloads, from client and edge to network and cloud. “AI represents a generational shift, giving rise to a new era of global...

Intel punts a software-defined approach to AI and security

Intel has announced general availability of a new attestation service that is part of Intel Trust Authority, which offers unified, independent assessment of Intel's trusted execution environment (TEE) integrity and policy enforcement, and audit records. At Intel...

Most of us have an unhealthy relationship with work

The world's relationship with work is at a breaking point - and its effects are pervasive. This is the headline finding from the first HP Work Relationship Index, a study exploring employees' relationships with work. The study polled more than 15 600 respondents...

Companies brace for repeated cyberattacks

Around 24% of employees have never had any cybersecurity training, according to a new study by NordLocker. Employees often get the blame for phishing attacks, ransomware attacks, and malware infections, but respondents feel the organisations should be accountable. The...

Prehistoric fish fills 100m year gap in evolution of the skull

A 455-million-year-old fossil fish provides a new perspective on how vertebrates evolved to protect their brains, a study has found. In a paper published in Nature yesterday (20 September), researchers from the University of Birmingham, Naturalis Biodiversity Centre...

African industrial systems are under attack

Malicious objects of all types were detected and blocked on 34% of Industrial Control System (ICS) computers in the first half of 2023, according to the ICS CERT landscape report by Kaspersky. In Africa over this period attacks were detected on 40,3% of ICS computers,...

AMD extends edge solutions

AMD has announced AMD Kria K24 System-on-Module (SOM) and KD240 Drives Starter Kit, the latest additions to the Kria portfolio of adaptive SOMs and developer kits. AMD Kria K24 SOM offers power-efficient compute in a small form factor and targets cost-sensitive...

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Labour laws and the sharing economy

It's important to be aware of the unintended consequences, write Kirsten Eiser, partner at Webber Wentzel, and Cameron Rajoo, candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel The sharing economy (the community-based online market) continues to expand at a rapid pace throughout a...

Critical data at risk from unauthorised access

Recent local cyberattacks are a forewarning of things to come and it clearly shows the vulnerabilities of South African companies, according to security experts. Although in recent attacks customers have not necessarily suffered any financial losses, this could...

Embrace the science of data

The importance of data in the digital society cannot be underestimated. Companies need to constantly review, analyse, and interrogate the data they have at their disposal to enable better decision-making as well as improved solution development. By Reghard van...

Standard Bank pioneers African trade gathering

Standard Bank has escalated its successful trans-regional trade and business conferences into a broadly inclusive pan-African initiative aimed at driving collective growth across the continent This year's Trans Regional Conference was held in Lagos from 1 - 4 July....

It’s time to get NAS

Everyone is ready for NAS, especially the SME, writes Joanne Weng, South Africa sales manager of Synology. The enterprise market has traditionally been seen as the one that sits up and pays expensive and complicated attention to cloud storage. It is, after all, only...

Cost-effective cloud for African insurers

In a move designed to provide insurers with an affordable policy administration offering that enhances operations, SilverBridge Holdings has introduced a cloud-based solution that can scale according to business requirements. Globally, insurers are embracing the cloud...

Get the ultimate gaming experience

It is said that there are two types of gamer in this world. The PC gamer and the console gamer. The former's demise has long been predicted, but statistically, PC gaming is even more popular today than it was when it started. Steam game sales hit an astonishing...

Netflix-style software supports SA through GDPR

The General Data Protection Act (GDPR) may set the guidelines for the collection and processing of personal data within the European Union (EU), but it also has far reaching global impact. Alongside South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), GDPR...

Security boardroom disconnects leave businesses vulnerable

A wasted skill is a wasted opportunity to maximise commercial ambition. It can also put you at risk. In today's highly competitive market, you need the right talent in the right place and at the right time. By Martin Walshaw, SE team lead: sub-Saharan Africa at F5...

Tips for accelerating business growth

Jennifer Warawa, executive vice-president: partners, accountants and alliances at Sage, advises how to boost your company's success. Today there is a near continuous need for companies to keep repositioning themselves and re-work their strategies in the pursuit of...

Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, SQL, Linux)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-Level Software Developer who thrives under pressure is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning / Estimation...

Senior Network and Security Architect

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Network Security Architect with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure IT infrastructures. Adept at designing and ensuring that the systems used by the business are available and secure by...

Mid-Senior Full Stack Developer – Parktown

We are a leading corporate ridesharing service, delivering highly competitive transportation solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses. Our focus is on maximizing time and cost efficiencies while ensuring safe, reliable, and seamless transportation for...

Senior Network and Security Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Network Security Architect with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure IT infrastructures. Adept at designing and ensuring that the systems used by the business are available and secure by...

Mid-Senior Full Stack Developer – Parktown – Gauteng Parktown

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Business Central Developer

!!!!!!! Calling all Dynamics 365 Business Central Developers !!!!!!If you want to elevate your career to the next level, this is your chance!!!!In this role, you will have exposure to the full 360 of Business Central, from the implementation and development of custom...

Network Engineer

We are seeking a skilled, dynamic, and driven Network Engineer with a focus on networking, firewalling, and VoIP/PBX systems to join our technical team. While this role emphasizes specialized expertise, you will also be expected to perform some general Tier 1/2 IT...

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