AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy

AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision-making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide. Key findings from the IDC InfoBrief, How AIoT Is Reshaping Industrial...

Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Karma Automotive goes all-in with Intel

In what's considered a bold move signaling a major shift in automotive development - Karma Automotive, California's first and only ultra-luxury car maker - has announced a sweeping collaboration with Intel to integrate Intel Automotive solutions across its entire...

Formal defences key for application security

Organisations have continued to shore up their application security defences over the last year, according to the 2024 State of Code Security survey, sponsored by OpenText and produced by Dark Reading. "This trend is in essence a response to rising concerns over...

More than 1m people have asked to be forgotten

Between 2015 and 2021, more than 1-million"right to be forgotten" requests were submitted to Google and Microsoft Bing, with half of the requests being from Western European countries. When the Covid-19 pandemic started, “right to be forgotten” cases rose by nearly...

Execs battle to discuss new solution adoption with IT

A Kaspersky study has revealed that every third C-level executive globally (34%) struggles to speak about adopting new security solutions with their IT or IT security colleagues. For those surveyed in South Africa, this figure is 39%. Globally, however, many feel that...

MTN, Huawei sign MoU on digital inclusion, sustainable development

MTN Group and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 27 February at MWC Barcelona 2023 to strengthen strategic cooperation in the field of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). MTN Group chief operating officer Jens Schulte-Bockum comments:...

Games could be critical in the fight to protect our oceans

South Africa’s oceans, like others around the world, are under grave threat from overfishing, poaching, and other illicit marine activities. By Glenn Gillis, CEO of Sea Monster  That threat isn’t just to the fish caught up on lines and trawler nets either. Rather, it...

No wealth tax, but trustees beware …

Despite speculations that Government has revived plans to introduce a wealth tax, SARS’ focus has instead shifted to compliance of wealthy taxpayers with complex financial structures as well as trusts. By Elzahne Henn, director and head of private clients at Mazars in...

The rising cost of education …

Back to school in 2023 dealt many parents a hard financial blow as governing bodies at South African schools estimated fee hikes between 4% and 6% for 2023. With the current state of the economy, many parents were faced with the conundrum of whether or not they will...

Women in leadership pipeline has hollowed out in the middle

The leadership pipeline for women has hollowed out in the middle, according to a new global study "Women in leadership: Why perception outpaces the pipeline - and what to do about it" from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) and Chief. The study of 2 500...

SA among world leaders … in money lost to data breaches

South Africa features in the top 10 countries when it comes to money lost in data breaches, coming in at ninth place with an average data breach cost of $3 210 000. Experts at Proxyrack have looked into the countries and industries losing the most money to data...

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NordVPN debuts proxy extension for Firefox

As VPNs are growing in popularity, many providers are launching user-friendly features and extensions to make more tools accessible to anyone willing to protect their online privacy. NordVPN has just launched another digital security tool: a proxy extension for...

How to improve plant floor productivity

In manufacturing, accurate and comprehensive real-time information about plant floor operations is essential to making informed decisions that drive productivity. What could be more crucial than the equipment itself? Downtime, which is detrimental to any business, is...

Demand for African VSAT networks grows

Global satellite operator Telesat has announced a significant expansion in its relationship with Sat Space Africa, a fast-growing IP connectivity company with a large footprint across the continent, contracting for additional Ku-band capacity on Telesat's Telstar 12...

Data analysis one of the most lucrative skills

Data analysis is rated as one of the most sort-after and lucrative skills to have and represents a great career opportunity for anyone with the right aptitude. "The advent of the big data era has resulted in data analytics becoming integrated into almost every...

CA announces new software incubator project

CA Technologies has announced the open registration for the FreshTracks.io beta program, one of the latest innovations stemming from the CA Accelerator program. This brings the total to 10 start-ups currently enrolled in the incubator. The CA Accelerator incubations...

Big data a useful tool for responsible lending

Banks are increasingly relying on their rich data to make decisions and streamline processes. Emma Mer, CEO of FNB Personal Loans, comments: "As a bank, we have robust processes in place to ensure that we lend responsibly, while at the same time continually taking...

Turn server-room cabinets into secure-contained units

Traditional datacentre facilities are made up of cabinets and a jumble of cables, hardware and other equipment with very little cohesion. Yes, they work, but the environments are noisy, expensive to run, and don't live up to their potential in terms of efficiency....

How commercial printers hamstrung over new kit

Some commercial printers who invest in new production equipment don't necessarily get the returns they should reasonably expect, says CHARL VOGEL, head of Commercial and Industrial print at Ricoh SA, but the reason is a complex layering of factors that accumulate...

CA delivers intelligence across its portfolio

CA Technologies has announced the most extensive list of products in recent company history. Showcasing over 20 new offerings and significant enhancements, CA is helping its customers embrace agile practices, intelligent automation, experience insights and end-to-end...

Embracing integrated HR systems

Digital transformation is impacting on businesses across industry sectors. But despite the push towards a more connected environment, traditional human resources (HR) solutions need some catching up to do. Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, looks at the benefits...

Senior Data Engineer (Architect) – Gauteng Rosebank

Hybrid position6 Month contract that will be renewed RESPONSIBILITIES Creating data models that can be used to extract information from various sources and store it in a usable format.Lead the design, implementation, and successful delivery of large-scale, critical,...

Business Intelligence Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:A top-tier outsourcing company in the BPO industry, renowned for delivering exceptional service and cutting-edge solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Power BI Professional to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will...

Veritas Support Engineer

Role: Veritas Support Engineer Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg A successful and leading IT Solutions Distributor is looking for a dynamic Jnr Software Support Engineer to join their team. Reporting into the Service Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for the...

Project Manager (In-house)

Our client in the fire industry is recruiting for an in-house Project Manager to join their team. Minimum requirements: 2 or more years experience in the fire industryComputer literateValid drivers' licenseFluent in Afrikaans and EnglishQualified SAQCC Fire Level 5...

Senior Security Engineer

As a Secure Application Specialist, you will work collaboratively with the entire Technology team, although this may extend to other teams and other other systems, to drive our internal information security program and cyber resilience goals. You'll help us scale our...

Business Intelligence Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A top-tier outsourcing company in the BPO industry, renowned for delivering exceptional service and cutting-edge solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Power BI Professional to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will...

Veritas Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role: Veritas Support Engineer Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg A successful and leading IT Solutions Distributor is looking for a dynamic Jnr Software Support Engineer to join their team. Reporting into the Service Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for the...

Project Manager (In-house) – Free State Bloemfontein

Our client in the fire industry is recruiting for an in-house Project Manager to join their team. Minimum requirements: 2 or more years experience in the fire industryComputer literateValid drivers' licenseFluent in Afrikaans and EnglishQualified SAQCC Fire Level 5...

Senior Security Engineer – Western Cape Woodstock

As a Secure Application Specialist, you will work collaboratively with the entire Technology team, although this may extend to other teams and other other systems, to drive our internal information security program and cyber resilience goals. You'll help us scale our...

IT Desktop Support at Ntice Search

Job Opportunity: IT Desktop Support TechnicianLocation: Pinetown A position has arisen with a leader in packaging for an IT Desktop Support Technician. This role is crucial in managing IT desktop support tasks and ensuring efficient service delivery. If you are...

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