Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

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...

All-female crew for Blue Origin flight

Blue Origins’ next New Shepard flight will feature an all-female crew of Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Kerianne Flynn, Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez. This mission will be the 11th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 31st in its history. To date,...

Consumers are more security-savvy about digital payments

A new study commissioned by Visa reveals a rise in consumer awareness and proactive security measures for digital payments across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA). The ninth annual Stay Secure study, which surveyed 5 800 adults across 17...

AWS opens first African Skills Centre in Cape Town

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened its first international AWS Skills Centre on the African continent in Cape Town, continuing on its mission to remove the barriers of access to cloud skills training. The centres are Amazon's dedicated, in-person cloud learning...

Bribery and corruption concerns fuel regtech AI

The total number of Know Your Patient (KYC) checks for banking conducted using AI will reach almost 175-million globally by 2028 - up from just over 23-million in 2023 - according to fintech experts Juniper Research. The demand for regtech solutions is increasing...

Intel, Synopsys expand partnership

Intel and Synopsys have entered into a definitive agreement to expand the companies’ long-standing IP (intellectual property) and EDA (electronic design automation) strategic partnership with the development of a portfolio of IP on Intel 3 and Intel 18A for Intel’s...

Collaboration, productivity key for SA workers

Kathy Gibson reports - A surprising majority of South African workers have gone back to the office full-time. That is one of the headline findings from a new study on collaboration and productivity in the South African enterprise in 2023, conducted by World Wide Worx...

IT leaders optimistic about AI transformation, ramp up investments

A new AMD survey of global IT leaders has found that three in four of them are optimistic about the potential benefits of AI -- from increased employee efficiency to automated cybersecurity solutions -- and more than two in three are increasing investments in AI...

Cyberthreats loom large at major sporting events

Based on its learnings and telemetry from delivering cybersecurity support to critical infrastructure facilities during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Microsoft's latest Cyber Signals report highlights threats to large venues, sporting and entertainment events....

Fabricated data leaks are just as destructive

Cyber threats continue to evolve, bringing new challenges for global businesses. Kaspersky reveals an emerging threat landscape where cybercriminals are not just conducting real data breaches but are also fabricating data leaks. This tactic has significant...

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Acer debuts new Chromebook

Acer has introduced its new Chromebook 11 line that offers strong everyday performance and a portable design with all-day battery life of up to 10 hours. The new Acer Chromebook 11 offers an 11.6-inch display in a portable and fanless design. It also includes two USB...

SMEs grow in cloud

The outstanding business value delivered by cloud technology has seen numerous small businesses boom into global giants. "Cloud computing is the not-so-secret key to a business' success," says Anton Jacobsz, MD of Networks Unlimited. "For years, the mantra for good...

Data key to tapping Africa’s fastest-growing markets

As competition for lucrative business opportunities becomes even fiercer in regions like Europe and North America, Africa is attracting more attention from the international business community than ever before, writes Ben Leo, CEO of Fraym. And this isn't just in the...

Cybersecurity – mind the (skills) gap

Vikas Kapoor, practice head: cybersecurity & GRC at In2IT Technologies, talks about the skills shortage facing cybersecurity. The digital landscape has grown at a rapid pace over the past 10 years. This growth is increasing year-on-year as new trends are uncovered...

ITIL still relevant in transformation

IT service management (ITSM) and executive leadership in organizations need greater strategic alignment to make digital transformation a success, according to a global study by AXELOS. The first AXELOS IT Service Management Benchmarking Report 2017* has revealed...

Taking enterprise security to the board

It's that time of year, again, with many companies busying themselves in the art of budgeting and forecasting for 2018. In some companies, this means the chief information security officer (CISO) having to communicate the importance of including enterprise security in...

Boost workplace productivity and morale in January

Strengthen team bonds and improve morale and motivation this January for a happier, more productive workforce, writes Paul Burrin, vice-president of Sage People. The hangover from the festive period can continue long into January -- culminating in the dreaded Blue...

Why decision-makers need D&O insurance

Geoffrey de Pinchart, business unit manager: D&O Liability at Aon South Africa, discusses how directors and officers liability claims affect directors, officers and employees serving in a managerial or supervisory capacity. While serving a company of any size...

Password dilemmas revealed

Today we log into online accounts all the time -- from transferring money between bank accounts, to shopping online, checking the weather, or booking a taxi on a night out. But what if suddenly you can't log into the account you need, when you need it? What if you get...

Affordable luxury with Hisense TVs

Hisense has unveiled its 2018 TV line-up, including the 100-inch Hisense 4K Ultra HD Smart Laser TV, 1 000+ zones U9 ULED TV, and the bezel-less U7 ULED TV. These products are underpinned with technologies like ULED, Quantum Dot, Dolby Vision HDR imaging technology...

BI Developer (KG)

Job DescriptionThe Business Intelligence Developer is responsible for the development, visualisation, and distribution of reports.The ideal candidate will have designed and built enterprise-wide Power BI and a working knowledge of QlikView applications.The candidate...

Embedded Test Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client is looking for a skilled Embedded Test Software Engineer to join their team in Stellenbosch! This is a fully in-office position with some remote flexibility, where you will play a key role in testing and ensuring the reliability of embedded systems. Key...

BI Developer (KG) – Gauteng Pretoria

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Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

As an Intermediate Project Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing and managing various projects within the banking and finance domain. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure project objectives are met on time and...

Senior .NET Developer

Our client is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Senior C# Developer with a strong focus on .NET! This fully remote role is perfect for a Cape Town-based professional eager to bring their expertise and passion for cutting-edge development to a dynamic...

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iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.Join our dynamic team as a Network Engineer III, where you'll leverage your expert knowledge of network architecture to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge solutions. You'll work with the...

Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

As an Intermediate Project Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing and managing various projects within the banking and finance domain. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure project objectives are met on time and...

Senior .NET Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

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Network Engineer III – Gauteng Sandton

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Agile Master (Advanced) 0556

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