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...

Africa’s parliaments lag on gender parity

Despite political shifts across Africa, the representation of women and youth in national parliaments remains low. At the current pace, gender parity in African legislatures will not be achieved until 2100, according to Futurelect. In 2024, women held just 23% of...

Scams ramp up ahead of the Oscars

As excitement builds for the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, Kaspersky experts warn that cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to exploit eager movie fans with fraudulent streaming scams. Disguised as free streaming offers for Oscar-nominated movies, these...

BPO market to be worth $525bn by 2030

The global business process outsourcing (BPO) market size is anticipated to reach $525,2-billion by 2030 and expand at a CAGR of 9,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Factors such as the increasing demand for outsourcing services...

Generative AI among top emerging risks for enterprises

The mass availability of generative AI, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Bard, became a top concern for enterprise risk executives in the second quarter of 2023, according to Gartner. "Generative AI was the second most-frequently named risk in our second quarter...

Pig butchering scams are using AI tools

Sophos has released new findings on CryptoRom scams, a subset of pig butchering (shā zhū pán) schemes designed to trick users of dating apps into making fake cryptocurrency investments. The latest report is "Sha Zhu Pan Scam Uses AI Chat Tool to Target iPhone and...

WhatsApp voice notes can put your company at risk

Using artificial intelligence tools to clone voices has introduced an entirely novel realm of risk for both companies and individuals. Generative AI (genAI) has become a catalyst for change, introducing new ways of doing business, managing data, gathering insights,...

Ransomware detections decline as volume, impact rise

The latest semiannual Global Threat Landscape Report shows that, in the first half of 2023, FortiGuard Labs observed a decline in organisations detecting ransomware, significant activity among advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, a shift in Miter Att&ck...

US women on track for corporate leadership parity by 2030

S&A new S&P Global research report suggests women could achieve parity with men across senior leadership roles in the US between 2030 and 2037. The report, titled "Breaking Boundaries: Women Poised for Milestone Achievement in Parity Amidst Otherwise Bleak...

Intel adds first vRAN processor with integrated acceleration

Over the last decade, Intel has shown the world that virtualized radio access networks (vRANs) on general purpose processors are competitive in terms of power and performance compared to a traditional network architecture. By Cristina Rodriguez, vice-president and GM...

Challenge aims to unlock blockchain potential

The SA Innovation Summit has launched the Blockchain Innovation Challenge. The challenge spans a five-month period, bringing together five Swiss and five South African startups in the blockchain and impact innovation sectors. It seeks to fuel innovation through joint...

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Backup, shift gears and change direction

There is an interesting quote by Andrea Mauro on a vinfrastructure.it blog, where he states, "We are in a new era where business is driving change within IT. Solutions must first match business needs and then technical needs." This is especially true when it comes to...

Why IT providers should be vendor-certified

In today's digitally dominated business landscape, an organisation's technology solutions are critical to its daily functionality, profitability and competitiveness. It is now more important than ever to ensure a business's technology stack functions optimally for...

Car Watch offers peace of mind

Global vehicle tracking, fleet management, and telematics provider, Cartrack, has launched CarWatch, a user-friendly, add-on to its mobile theft detection applications that further assists in ensuring vehicle owners' peace of mind. CarWatch enables customers to set an...

Huawei partners with Xpress Money in Africa

Xpress Money, one of the world's most dependable money transfer brands, has joined forces with ICT Company Huawei to drive mobile money services to more of the worlds unbanked, especially in Africa. The partnership will give the globally respected remittance firm...

SustainPower unveils local biogas generator

SustainPower, together with Unique Hydra, has delivered a locally manufactured biogas electrical power generator to ibert, one of the leading biogas companies in southern Africa. The containerised combined heat and power unit (CHP) produces electricity and heat in a...

Traditional OA companies forced to transform

Market uncertainty and the unsteady economic climate are causing customers to sweat their office automation assets beyond past thresholds, writes Jacques van Wyk, COO of Ricoh SA. And now they have a slew of new needs to help them try to cope with that uncertainty,...

MTN adds holiday Mega Deals weekend

MTN is offering another Mega Deals Weekend to new and existing MTN customers who sign up or upgrade for a new 24 month contract. Customers who purchase the Samsung S8, S8 Plus or Note 8 device will each receive a free 32-inch Samsung LED TV valued at R3 499.00. Jacqui...

Why human-centred design matters

The success of a product or service is rooted in user experience. It's this simple, yet powerful premise that has made human-centred design gain traction across all major business sectors around the world, says Stuart McDougall, MD at Tenaka's Tribe, which is helping...

Emergency access for all

The MiBlackBox emergency recording and panic button service is accessible to millions of holiday-makers taking to the roads this summer, regardless of whether they have a R10 000 smartphone or a R100 feature phone. "MiBlackBox levels the playing-field by enabling...

Cybersecurity predictions for 2018

Online security is seemingly getting more compromised with each passing year. 2017 has witnessed some of the worst security breaches in history -- such as the breach of Equifax, which impacted over 143-million clients in the US and abroad. There were also three major...

Senior Integration Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Responsibilities:Define and document business system integration and data flow, aligning with enterprise architecture guidelines.Integrate applications and data to create cohesive and consistent user experiences.Integrate systems and infrastructure for performance,...

Mid to Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a self-managed, experienced Mid to Senior C# Developer who will be responsible for technical proficiency to write or review code for various applications, liaise with Designers / Business Analyst to decide on UI/UX elements and propose & motivate new...

Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Senior Business Analyst

Job description:You will work in the IT solutions team within the company. You will drive technology solutions that enable business goals and create efficiencies. Your relevant industry experience together with a strong skillset in systems and data will give you the...

Integration Engineer

Senior Integration Engineer with relevant IT Degree and minimum 6 years experience as an IT Professional with software and data design, system design and integration and Cloud experience, required to the IT Solutions Team of an Asset Management Company based in...

Database Administrator at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Job description:You will work in the IT solutions team within the company. You will drive technology solutions that enable business goals and create efficiencies. Your relevant industry experience together with a strong skillset in systems and data will give you the...

Integration Engineer – Western Cape Constantia

Senior Integration Engineer with relevant IT Degree and minimum 6 years experience as an IT Professional with software and data design, system design and integration and Cloud experience, required to the IT Solutions Team of an Asset Management Company based in...

Senior Credit Risk Modelling Business Analyst

Position OverviewOur client is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Credit Risk Modelling Business Analyst with a background in financial services and financial services products. This role requires a strategic thinker with 10+ years of experience in analyzing complex...

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