Have we been wrong about why Mars is red?
The Red Planet’s iconic rusty dust has a much wetter history than previously assumed. This is according to scientists who combined European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA spacecraft data with new laboratory experiments on replica Mars dust. The results suggest that Mars...
SA’s SMEs prioritise digital payments, sustainability
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are accelerating their digital transformation and seeking new growth opportunities through digital payments and strategic private sector collaborations while sustainability is priority. This is according to the third...
People key to digital transformation success
The business landscape across South Africa, the wider African continent, and globally, is experiencing a seismic shift where technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives. Our world is becoming increasingly fast-paced and interconnected - a trend that is...
Job-seekers want flexibility, balance and money
At least half (50%) of job-seekers accepted a job offer over a 12-month period but backed out prior to starting. According to a Gartner survey of nearly 3 500 candidates in May 2023, more than one-third (35%) of candidates reported they received four or more offers...
Consumers reveal varied reading preferences
In the blended world of paper and digital media, consumers have varied preferences for what they receive electronically or in "hard copy". This was brought to light in the Two Sides Trend Tracker survey, a biennial survey into consumer preferences and perceptions of...
Nvidia AI-ready servers drive generative AI in enterprises
Nvidia has announced that some of the world's leading system manufacturers will deliver AI-ready servers that support VMware Private AI Foundation with Nvidia, to help companies customise and deploy generative AI applications using their proprietary business data....
Intel, Tower Semiconductor acquisition terminated
Intel says it has mutually agreed with Tower Semiconductor to terminate its previously-disclosed agreement to acquire Tower due to an inability to obtain, in a timely manner, the regulatory approvals required under the merger agreement, dated 15 February 2022. In...
Submissions open for first Xero Beautiful Business Fund
Xero has opened applications for its inaugural Xero Beautiful Business Fund, with more than R8,000,000 in funding available globally. Four South African Xero small business customers will each win R250 000, with an additional R545 000 available in each category should...
Webb reveals intricate details in the remains of a dying star
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has obtained images of the Ring Nebula, one of the best-known examples of a planetary nebula. Much like the Southern Ring Nebula, one of Webb’s first images, the Ring Nebula displays intricate structures of the final stages of a dying...
Global AI chip revenue to reach $53bn this year
Semiconductors designed to execute artificial intelligence (AI) workloads will represent a $53,4-billion revenue opportunity for the semiconductor industry in 2023, an increase of 20,9% from 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The developments...
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The future of self-driving cars
The introduction of self-driving cars looks set to change the way people commute in the very near future. Although some motorists might be feeling trepidation about the prospect of handing over control to a fully automated machine, many around the world are excited...
12 graduates from Cell C Girl Child Bursary Fund
The Cell C Girl Child Bursary Fund, a financial resource that invests in the tertiary education of disadvantaged young women, has produced 12 female graduates over the past two years and every one of them is now successfully employed. The young women have qualified in...
Cloud offers security, efficiency, regulatory compliance
Data breaches that result in confidential data being compromised, whether it is just released to the general public or used for more malicious purposes, have become almost a daily occurrence, making cybersecurity a non-negotiable for organisations. This includes both...
Open banking’s relevance to SA
Imagine if you owned your bank data and could decide who you want to share this data with, thereby gaining access to a broad range of products to suit your needs. Matthew Barnard, an executive at software development company BBD, explains this could become a reality...
Sticki improves user adoption
Intervate has a new program, Sticki, developed to drive agility within organisations and help them meet current business needs through technology, processes and mindset adjustment. Aimed at medium to corporate sized organisations (SMCs) of 300 to 1000 employees,...
Cartrack grows global subscribers
Cartrack has announced growth of more than 85 000 subscribers since 1 September 2017 to more than 750 000 subscribers globally, at a year-on-year subscriber growth to date of about 25%. Cartrack's Global CEO, Zak Calisto, attributes this growth to Cartrack's...
Security management must include MFPs
One challenge of comprehensive, unified security is the complexity of it, Carro Ford writes on the Xerox blog. Herding cats comes to mind. There are all those endpoints -- multifunction printers (MFPs), mobile and networked devices, documents, and the users...
Decision Inc transforms NPO systems
Decision Inc has completed the implementation of its Adaptive Insights solution at international non-profit organisation (NPO) mothers2mothers to enable it to become more efficient with its project management and donor approach. mothers2mothers is an international...
Stop exploiting Day Zero crisis
Rather than taking advantage of the Day Zero crisis, companies should assist by providing affordable solutions. This is the word from Alto Africa, which has challenged other companies to step up and "do the right thing" by helping others. In an effort to support local...
Multivariate testing for your customer journey
Measurement and testing is rapidly becoming a standard requirement; however it is meaningless if we don't understand how to apply the results of this testing or measurement and all we end up with is raw data without any meaningful application of it. By Jason Steele,...
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Systems EngineerClaremont, Cape TownPermanent - salary negotiable Elevate your career in systems engineering - be the backbone of robust IT infrastructure! Is this you?You're a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Engineer with a knack for designing and maintaining...
IT Developer: Applications – Gauteng Pretoria
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a IT Developer: Applications. The role of IT Developer - Applications is responsible for the development and coding of business applications.Minimum Education and Experience:National Diploma in IT or equivalent3 - 5...
Systems Engineer IT – Western Cape Claremont
Systems EngineerClaremont, Cape TownPermanent - salary negotiable Elevate your career in systems engineering - be the backbone of robust IT infrastructure! Is this you?You're a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Engineer with a knack for designing and maintaining...
Business Analyst
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Business Analyst. To identify, document and interpret high level business requirements as well as understand and interpret business impact to determine how requirements can be translated into useable solutions and...
SQL Report Writer at Dananda Talent
JOB PURPOSE We are looking for an experienced MS SQL Report Writer to work within the BPO Support team. The successful candidate will responsible for provide solutions to business challenges and support current business processes and systems within the SOX Group....
Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Business Analyst. To identify, document and interpret high level business requirements as well as understand and interpret business impact to determine how requirements can be translated into useable solutions and...
SQL Report Writer at Dananda Talent – Gauteng Johannesburg
JOB PURPOSE We are looking for an experienced MS SQL Report Writer to work within the BPO Support team. The successful candidate will responsible for provide solutions to business challenges and support current business processes and systems within the SOX Group....
IT Systems Manager
To manage the IT functions on a day-to-day operational basis. Duties include:Leadership & ManagementLead and manage the IT department, providing guidance and technical support to team members.Develop and implement IT strategies that align with business...
Full Stack Data Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:ASSIST with the design & build of a modern, automated, even-based communications platform as the next Full Stack Data Engineer sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm. Collaborating with relevant IT Heads, Engineering Leads and Product...
Data Analyst
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