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NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

Employees under the lash as financial stress grows

There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...

Businesses brace for long-term impacts from Iran conflict

Kathy Gibson reports - Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end tomorrow, the long-term impacts will continue to dog the world for months. That’s the key takeaway from KPMG’s latest Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook, which unpacked what some of the...

What SA needs to do to ensure universal, meaningful connectivity

Kathy Gibson reports – Digital investment is not an end in itself: it is the foundation for a more inclusive, more resilient South Africa. This is the word from Boitumelo Mosako, CEO of Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA), introducing a Digital Infrastructure...

Data centre demand prompts new cooling solutions

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly increased the demand for data processing capabilities and capacity, leading to the expansion of data centres globally. As these facilities operate continuously, their energy-intensive equipment are...

UCT converts waste to energy and water

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research (CeBER) is working on a project that breaks down waste and converts it to an energy source for cooking or to produce water that can later be used to irrigate on-campus vegetable gardens....

SA tech startups get open invitation to Hong Kong

South Africa’s digital technology startups are being encouraged to grow in Hong Kong where a range of incubation, funding, and growth support programmes are in place to help innovators succeed, says Stephen Phillips, director-general of Investment Promotion at...

Innovators and ‘blue guardians’ needed for conservation

Do you have an innovative solution to protect and restore marine biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean region? If so, the “Great Blue Wall Challenge” would like to hear from you. The challenge is a global call for start-ups and social enterprises that are using...

Robots gear up to meet the press

ITU's upcoming AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on 7 July will feature the world’s first press conference with humanoid social robots when nine of the innovations and their creators will be open to questions from journalists. Over 40 specialised robots...

Worldwide IT spend continues downward trend

For the fifth consecutive month, IDC has lowered its 2023 forecast for worldwide IT spending as technology investments continue to show the impact of a weakening economy, projecting overall growth this year in constant currency of 4,4% to $3,25-trillion. This is...

PC pain persists in first quarter

Weak demand, excess inventory, and a worsening macroeconomic climate were all contributing factors for the precipitous drop in shipments of traditional PCs during the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23), according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device...

IT security spend in MEA to grow 7,9%

Spending on security solutions and services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) (including Israel) will increase 7,9% year on year in 2023 to reach $6,2-billion, according to the latest Worldwide Security Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). The...

Internet access must become a basic human right

People around the globe are so dependent on the Internet to exercise socio-economic human rights such as education, healthcare, work, and housing that online access must now be considered a basic human right, a new study reveals. Particularly in developing countries,...

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Home emergency? There’s an app for that …

When a home emergency occurs, such as a burst geyser, flooding or an electrical problem, most people reach for their phone to search for the contact number of the nearest emergency provider to help them out quickly. Europ Assistance South Africa (EASA) has made this...

Master Print partners for growth

Master Print, based in Florida on the West Rand, recently installed a Xerox Versant 80 digital colour production press to replace an ageing Xerox 700 press. Ordered from Xerox Business Partner XBC-IT, the Versant 80 was the third successive Xerox press installed by...

CA brings Automic products to SA

Following the acquisition of Automic by CA Technologies earlier this year, CA Southern Africa has announced that the company's products are now available in the South African market. Automic is a global leader in business automation with more than 2 000 clients...

MultiChoice celebrates 20 years in Tanzania

MultiChoice Tanzania (MCT), the country’s first pay-TV company is celebrating 20 years of operation. The celebration will involve a two-day exhibition set to take place at the Mlimani City in Dar es Salaam where the public will experience MultiChoice Tanzania’s...

Fujitsu debuts integrated data protection appliance

Fujitsu today introduced a powerful data solution for the digital world with the Eternus CS200c S41, the next-generation integrated data protection appliance for physical, virtual and cloud-based environments. An all-in-one solution that's ready to run out of the box,...

Rooting out malicious insiders

The danger of suffering a security breach has never been more of a reality for businesses across the board. Employees today access, process, and manage privileged data more than ever as part of their daily jobs, putting companies at risk of malicious activity,...

Migrating to DevOps

Decision-makers are increasingly aware of the term DevOps (development operations) and the potential impact it can have on enhancing business operations. This signifies a shift in how business and technology will more effectively work together in the years to come,...

Mobile security: there’s a missing puzzle piece

With mobile malware and ransomware proliferating at a rapid rate, companies are recognizing the need for security technologies to protect network resources accessed by employees with their devices. But, they're missing an important piece of the puzzle. "A mobile...

PCI DSS may simplify PoPI compliance

South African businesses are busily preparing for the implementation of the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act, undergoing audits and testing compliancy. This is a large task on its own, however many organisations are simultaneously busy with complying to...

Fax is dead – or is it?

Inevitably, when people and organisations think about fax, it is considered a non-essential and outdated technology that has been replaced by email and scanned documents. But according to the IDC, fax remains a vital communications tool and has an important role in...

Full Stack Developer (Java) – Western Cape Cape Town

Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java for back-end Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Write efficient, maintainable, and reusable code adhering to best practices. Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade...

Senior IT Technician – Gauteng Primrose

The purpose of the role will be to provide server, systems, and end-user support on behalf of the company department, serving the company and all its subsidiariesQualifications:A+ and N+ CertifiedITIL v3 Foundation and/or ITIL 4 Foundation CertifiedMicrosoft SQL...

IT Support Specialist (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:CONDUCT regular checks on network and data security while ensuring the repair & maintenance of hardware and software as the next IT Support Specialist wanted by a dynamic Distributor in the Automotive Industry. You will also be responsible for the...

Senior Business Analyst (Software)

Join a team dedicated to delivering high-performance digital services that drive results and exceed expectations. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your BCom or BSc Degree in IT and accelerate your career in the mining and software industry.Strong Business...

Systems Engineer – Global Ops

Role: Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of Information Systems offered to the company and its customers. Key Performance Areas:Design Information Systems and related architecture 15%Installing and configuring Information Systems...

Server Engineer

Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.Integrate servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated software into enterprise systems.Ensure...

IT Support Specialist (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:CONDUCT regular checks on network and data security while ensuring the repair & maintenance of hardware and software as the next IT Support Specialist wanted by a dynamic Distributor in the Automotive Industry. You will also be responsible for the...

Senior Business Analyst (Software) – Remote Remote

Join a team dedicated to delivering high-performance digital services that drive results and exceed expectations. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your BCom or BSc Degree in IT and accelerate your career in the mining and software industry.Strong Business...

Systems Engineer – Global Ops – Gauteng Midrand

Role: Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of Information Systems offered to the company and its customers. Key Performance Areas:Design Information Systems and related architecture 15%Installing and configuring Information Systems...

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