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...

SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO

Lip-Bu Tan has been appointed as CEO of Intel, effective 18 March. He succeeds interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle  Johnston Holthaus. Tan will also rejoin the Intel board of directors after stepping down from the board in August 2024. Zinsner will remain...

Financial services seeks true value from AI

Kathy Gibson reports – The financial services industry is under pressure to quickly adopt artificial intelligence (AI), but needs to ensure that it does so responsibly. There are huge opportunities for the industry to increase innovation and profitability, but there...

Infrastructure software on growth trajectory

New research from Omdia's infrastructure software market forecast has revealed the market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16,5% over the period 2022 to 2027, which will make the market worth an estimated $358-billion by the end of 2027....

5G satellite networks to generate $17bn more for telcos

New research from Juniper Research has found operators will generate $17-billion of additional revenue from 3GPP (third-generation partnership project)-compliant 5G satellite networks between 2024 and 2030. It urges operators to sign partnerships with SNOs (Satellite...

New tools could catalyse response to TB deaths

As the United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on tuberculosis (TB) approaches, a new report from the Lancet Commission, co-authored by the University of Cape Town's (UCT) researcher, released recommendations which provide a path forward to turn the tide on this...

Tech competition aims to empower small credit providers

The National Credit Regulator (NCR), in partnership with the Government of Japan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), have come together to launch an innovative TechSprint competition (also known as the Hackathon) designed to support the digitisation and...

Renewed spending in luxury market

The pre-owned luxury market saw an uptick in growth last year fuelled by the surge in "revenge spending" post the Cboid-19 pandemic. Now, as 2023 unfolds - a year defined by economic challenges, sociocultural shifts, higher inflation, and a weakening Rand - the State...

Northern summer 2023 goes down as the hottest on record

The Northern Hemisphere summer of 2023 was Earth's hottest since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA's Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS) in New York. The months of June, July, and August combined were 0.41 degrees Fahrenheit (0.23...

Webb snaps the supersonic outflow of young star

Herbig-Haro (HH) objects are luminous regions surrounding newborn stars, formed when stellar winds or jets of gas spewing from these newborn stars form shock waves colliding with nearby gas and dust at high speeds. This image of HH 211 from NASA’s James Webb Space...

Banks struggle to achieve priorities, meet customer expectations

A new global study that reveals significant gaps between the stated priorities of banking executives and the customers they serve. The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) research, in collaboration with the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) and Red...

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Axiz to distribute IoT in a box

A new “IoT in a box” solution from Dell EMC and IoT.nxt will be distributed in South Africa by Axiz. IoT.nxt and Dell EMC have signed a strategic partnership deal that aims to help companies rapidly digitalise their business operations and make IoT solutions a...

Be proactive against fraud and corruption

Organisations are not immune to the devastating consequences of fraud and corruption. Nowadays, organisations are under threat from a host of risks including procurement fraud and cybercrime. Zaakir Mohamed, director in the dispute resolution practice at Cliffe Dekker...

Internet saves lives in Qunu Clinic

The power of cloud computing and affordable Internet connectivity is helping save lives in the rural Eastern Cape. Thanks to a new app, medical staff at the Qunu Clinic near Mthatha are able to provide quality healthcare to a greater number of patients, in a more...

Kaspersky Cloud Sandbox for complex threats

With the largest data leaks in 2017 exploiting legitimate software flaws, the need for advanced detection technologies has never been greater. To help companies improve their investigation and response to complex threats, Kaspersky Lab has launched a new service...

SYSDBA certified as Meditech systems integrator

Datacentre infrastructure provider SYSDBA has been certified as the only Meditech systems integrator for Africa and the UK, providing equipment and services that optimize implementation of Meditech software to hospital groups and health provider networks. Founded in...

Ecobank app reaches 4m users

The upgraded version of Ecobank's mobile app has attracted 3-million new customers in the last six months, taking the total number of users to 4-million. The app builds on the core functionality of the original version that uses digital technology to combat many of...

The case for realtime network visibility

When it comes to network downtime in any industry, the underlying statistics tell us one thing: it costs money and lots of it. According to the Ponemon Institute, downtime can cost around an astounding $8,000 per minute, which means an hour-long network outage can...

RubiBlue refines growth, expansion strategy

Intelligent business solutions provider RubiBlue has committed to a bold growth and expansion strategy for 2018. The company, established in 2005, has a proven track record in developing solutions and services for South African businesses and plans to use these skills...

CloudAIR can benefit Africa carriers

Global ICT solutions provider Huawei says its CloudAIR solution will benefit South African and African carriers who are affected by a lack of spectrum but have a need to improve both coverage and capacity. "With the rapid development of mobile broadband (MBB)...

New channel chief for VMware

Vmware has announced the appointment of Jenni Flinders as vice-president: worldwide channels. In this role, Flinders will serve as VMware's worldwide channel chief and be responsible for developing and executing overall VMware channel strategy and programs for...

Software Engineer

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iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are looking for a proactive Service Desk Engineer who is passionate about delivering top-notch IT support and ensuring seamless technology experiences. Skilled in troubleshooting, resolving technical...

Senior Systems Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Our Client is looking for a Senior Systems Developer to enable and add value to the business by recommending appropriate technical solutions to business problems, through analysis, design development and integration of technical solutions that are efficient, reliable...

Software Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Software Engineer, Midrand , Salary Market related. Requirements: Good Knowledge of PLC Software Systems (Siemens Simatic S7, Siemens TIA, WinCC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageousSet up & configure various network devices (Drives, Remote I/O, Sensors...

Service Desk Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are looking for a proactive Service Desk Engineer who is passionate about delivering top-notch IT support and ensuring seamless technology experiences. Skilled in troubleshooting, resolving technical...

SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER (IST)

Accountable for Creating and solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects. Desired Skills: Dynamics 365 Javascript Python...

Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

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Explore the role:Our client, a leader in providing innovative logistics and supply chain solutions across Southern Africa, is seeking a Business Analyst to join their team. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver critical support to the business by optimizing...

SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER (IST) – Gauteng Sandown

Accountable for Creating and solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects. Desired Skills: Dynamics 365 Javascript Python...

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