Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...

Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

Intel demos fully-integrated optical I/O chiplet

Intel has achieved what it believes to be a milestone in integrated photonics technology for high-speed data transmission. At the Optical Fibre Communication Conference (OFC) 2024, Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) Group demonstrated the industry's first...

AI surges as luxury goods push personalisation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has induced a fresh wave of technological advancement, prompting businesses across various sectors to intensify their efforts to integrate AI capabilities into their products and services. As the industry grapples with the interpretation...

New drug discovery accelerated with hybrid quantum computing

The promise of quantum computing is to solve unsolvable problems, and companies are already making headway with hybrid approaches - those that combine classical and quantum computing - to tackle challenges like drug discovery for incurable diseases. By accelerating...

Strong global growth still on the cards for software

The International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker finds strong revenue results for the global software industry despite fears of inflation and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Current geopolitical and macroeconomic turmoil is not expected...

Mental health top of mind for gamers

Good mental health is one of the biggest factors affecting professional gamers, with eSport pros (36% in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa region) most worried about their mental condition than other gamers, according to a new survey commissioned by Kaspersky. Pro...

Top trends that will impact CMOs in 2023

With more pressure to drive efficient growth during disruptive times, there are three trends that will most impact chief marketing officers (CMOs) in 2023, says Gartner. These trends, the global research group continues, are: Shifting customer behaviours amplify...

Top 10 in-demand tech skills in SA healthcare

Rapid digital transformation is underway in South Africa's healthcare sector and, with a vision of improving access and enhancing patient care, supporting healthcare practitioners and saving costs, the country's healthcare providers are reshaping the patient journey...

Connected care solutions on the rise in North America

Around 30,7-million people in North America were using connected care solutions - medical alert systems, connected medication management solutions, and remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions - at the end of 2022. This is according to new research from IoT analyst,...

16% of Americans use or own cryptocurrency

In 2022, cryptocurrency is expected to account for almost $35-billion worth of transactions worldwide, up 6,7% from $32,5-billion a year ago, with more than half that value coming from the US. According to new data from AugustaFreePress.com, 16% of Americans used or...

Smart gas meter penetration reaches 38% in Europe

The installed base of smart gas meters in Europe amounted to 45,9-million units in 2021, equal to a penetration rate of 38%, according to a new report from Berg Insight, which says the installed base will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...

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Sophos XG firewall performs well in NSS Labs

NSS Labs has rated the Sophos XG Firewall as one of the highest performing firewalls in the industry in its most recent Next-Generation Firewall Group Test Report. The XG Firewall was "Recommended" as one of the top three products for security effectiveness. It passed...

Fujitsu and SUSE unveil ‘SUSE Business Critical Linux’ support

Fujitsu and SUSE have announced the launch of a new premium Linux support service, "SUSE Business Critical Linux," which will be exclusively offered by Fujitsu over the next 12 months. Fujitsu has selected SUSE as its preferred Linux partner for this new premium Linux...

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Think back to the last time you picked out a laptop computer: did you get everything you wanted? Or did you have to decide which features you absolutely had to have, and which could be left on the table? It’s an annoying fact that most mobile devices offer two or...

Epicor signs channel deal to grow SA presence

Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry specific software to promote business growth, announced today that it has signed an international channel distribution deal to accelerate business growth and meet demand across Africa. The arrangement will see...

Red Hat unveils production-ready hyperconverged infrastructure

Red Hat hasintroduced Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure, the industry's first production-ready fully open source hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solution. Organisations with distributed operations, such as those in the banking, energy or retail industries,...

Integr8 recognised for HR technology innovation

ICT managed services specialist Integr8 has been recognised for its HR technology, having been nominated as a finalist in the Future of HR Awards 2017 in the category Best HR Industry Innovation Using Technology. Lance Fanaroff, joint CEO of Integr8, explains that HR...

MobiCash launches MobiSpaza in SA

Mobile financial services and technology company MobiCash has announced a spaza sector-focused mobile platform called MobiSpaza in South Africa. MobiSpaza is an inclusive business tool that builds bridges between spaza sector stakeholders, such as private...

SA’s Peach Payments partners with ACI on Alipay

ACI Worldwide, a global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, and Alipay have announced that they are launching Alipay in South Africa, via regional payment service provider (PSP) Peach Payments. This builds upon ACI's long-standing work with...

Euphoria Telecom expands with channel partners

In today's challenging IT environment, service providers need to partner with reputable vendors and deliver a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products and services to remain competitive. Euphoria Telecom is expanding rapidly and fast becoming a popular cloud PBX...

Ruckus connects the hospitality market

Ruckus, a part of Brocade, announced its fourth generation wall-mounted access point (AP) designed to provide hotel guests with fast, reliable WiFi. The Ruckus H320 all-in-one AP and switch features the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 technology, enabling guests to...

Principal Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Business Analyst to join us. As a Principal Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving the digital transformation of our banking services.You will primarily be responsible for:Coaching, and...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

B degree or equivalent (e.g., BTech/BSc/BCom Informatics/Computer Science/InformationSystem/Computer Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Operations Research); andDiploma in Business AnalysisMinimum eight years' experience in business analysisStrong business process...

Business Analyst (Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Summary Leading Financial Services Company requires a Business Analyst to join their dynamic team on an initial 6-month contract Description Business Requirements specificationResponsible for Project managing small projectsStakeholder management and...

Banking & Investment Support Administrator

Are you ready and eager to elevate your career within the Investment industry? Is this you?You've got your investment-related degree, gained some technical admin experience and now you want to get stuck into the real technical admin that makes the investment industry...

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This position requires troubleshooting, problem-solving and technical skills using various diagnostic tools. In addition, strong interpersonal skills are required to guide customers through situations, providing customer satisfaction. This may often be under...

Senior SQL Developer- Fully Remote (CH1031)

Our client, offering loyalty programs to retailers, is looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join their team. The purpose of the role is to assist with a re-write of their system, migrating data from Oracle to Microsoft SQL. The candidate will work closely with the...

Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a senior Project Manager to join our team- hybrid.The successful candidate will be responsible for project managing the execution of:The strategic disintegration of designated businesses within the operating segment. This role will involve close...

Support Engineer – Western Cape Oakdale

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