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...

Fewer critical threats for government, development industries

The latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report shows that government and development industries experienced a significant decrease in the number of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement in 2024, whereas the food, IT, telecom...

Home automation in for massive growth

The automated home market is rapidly evolving, with consumers increasingly adopting devices that enhance security, energy efficiency, and convenience. Against this backdrop, the global spending on automated home devices is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate...

State-sponsored cybergroups actively target SA government

Cybersecurity company Trellix has revealed that government organisations remain the primary targets for threat actors looking to infiltrate South African IT systems,. According to the organisation's latest threat report, presented at the Trellix Cyberthreat...

Half of top malicious email subjects are HR-related

Phishing emails continue to be one of the most common methods to effectively perpetuate malicious attacks on organisations around the globe. Cybercriminals are constantly refining their strategies to stay up-to-date with market trends and outsmart end users and...

This is July’s most wanted malware

Check Point Software Technologies has published its Global Threat Index for July 2023. Researchers found that Remcos moved to third place after threat actors created fake websites last month to spread malicious downloaders carrying the RAT. Meanwhile, mobile banking...

Vodacom, Maziv move on to Competition Tribunal

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal prohibit Vodacom's proposed purchase of a 30% stake in Maziv. This follows the agreement, in November 2021, for Vodacom to acquire a co-controlling interest in all of the material assets owned by...

WhatsApp platform gives youth a safe place to talk

The Department of Health in collaboration with Reach Digital Health and Elton John AIDS Foundation have launched the Young Africa Live (YAL) Smart bot, a WhatsApp platform designed to help young people to tackle the complex questions that arise during adolescence...

Applications for BCX Digital Innovation Awards extended

BCX is extending applications for the BCX Digital Innovation Awards to 31 August. The shortlisting and judging of the awards will take place from September to October 2023, and BCX will announce the winners later in the year at their awards ceremony in Johannesburg....

SI market set for 14% growth

The global system integration market size is expected to reach $955,21-billion by 2030 and expand at a CAGR of 13,8% from 2023 to 2030 according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The rising consumer inclination towards low-cost and energy-efficient...

Study details the impact of intimate partner violence

A study by a University of Cape Town (UCT) masters student, Caron Zimri, has revealed that intimate partner violence (IPV) can lead to traumatic brain injury. Reading heart-wrenching stories in the news that highlight the IPV scourge that incessantly plagues women and...

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Chakela selects Sabre to grow in Africa

Chakela Hotels and Resorts, the largest consortium of independently owned hotels and resorts across Africa, has selected Sabre Hospitality Solutions as it strategic distribution provider for members. In terms of the agreement, Chakela -- which consist of 104 member...

Manage your credit card digitally

With the holiday period upon us, getting to grips with managing your credit card digitally can go a long way to ensuring stress free festive season spending. Chris Labuschagne, CEO of FNB Credit Card, says during the festive season when time is a luxury, consumers...

OCP, IBM in African digitalisation JV

OCP Group and IBM have announced a joint venture (JV) to provide digital and IT services in sectors ranging from agriculture to industry across Africa. TEAL Technology Services will initially support OCP to accelerate its digital transformation and enhance...

‘Tis the season for cybercrime

Consumers planning on purchasing their Christmas gifts online could be at risk of losing between $50 and $ 000 per incident. That's because it's the season when cyber criminals across the world are on the prowl to fill up their own Christmas 'stockings'. And, with the...

When the retail chain is forged

Bah humbug, bugs, bots and what you didn't bargain for. By Martin Walshaw, senior systems engineer at F5 Networks. For online consumers, 'tis the season to be jolly. For businesses, it's a time where the retail chain may be forged in life. For hackers, it's a poor...

SA bank adopts Synthesis software platform

One of South Africa's largest banks has adopted an expansion of the software platform provided to them by Synthesis Software Technologies, allowing them to easily monitor and analyse balance of payment (BoP) transactions. The expansion, comprising a system known as...

R33m boost for SA job creation, innovation

The Craft + Design Institute (CDI) has launched R33-million in funding to boost SME growth, job creation and innovation. The CDI has raised the money to establish three funds -- a growth fund, an innovation fund and a loan book -- to be managed by its investment arm,...

What risks do interns pose?

With a saturated job market, and experience being a major employment requirement, more job-seekers are taking on low-paying -- and often unpaid -- internships for short periods to gain on-the-job knowledge to boost their CVs. This arrangement is also greatly...

Travel firms to connect more meaningfully

Several South African travel companies will kick off 2018 with a new focus on nurturing customer relationships with the adoption of a cloud-based, fully integrated travel management system that has been designed specifically for travel agents and tour operators. Club...

Barclays partners with CDB in Africa

Barclays Africa Group Limited (BAGL) and China Development Bank (CDB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening co-operation and exploring opportunities to fund development projects in Africa. Given CDB's focus on infrastructure finance...

Senior Business Analyst (IT Solutions)

Senior Business Analyst with minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Financial Services Industry (Asset Management) with a strong skills set in systems and data, required to provide technology solutions, for this Asset Management Company...

Full Stack Developer (.Net & React) – Western Cape Cape Town

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features Developing front and back end applications using C#, .Net and React Troubleshooting and debugging issues Minimum Requirements:Matric / Tertiary Qualification 8 Years experience as a Full...

Technical Support Agent (German speaking) – Western Cape Cape Town

Exciting Opportunity for a German-Speaking Technical Support Agent with an Award-Winning Customer Insights Company!Are you fluent in German, tech-savvy, and eager to work with an international team right from the vibrant city of Cape Town? Join a globally acclaimed...

Senior Business Analyst (IT Solutions) – Western Cape Constantia

Senior Business Analyst with minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Financial Services Industry (Asset Management) with a strong skills set in systems and data, required to provide technology solutions, for this Asset Management Company...

Full-Stack Developer (C#)

6 month contract that will be renewed. Responsible for the complete and effective architecting, designing, building, and maintaining both the front-end (client-side) and back-end (server-side) components of the software application to support the business in the micro...

Desktop Support (Temp)

Provide technical support, troubleshoot, and resolve desktop system and hardware issues to ensure smooth operations in a managed services environment. ** Please note this is an office-based (not hybrid) position for an international company with set working hours...

Project Manager (Qualified)

Individuals with post graduate experience, experience in housing developments and project management especially in the civil and building environment will qualify for the role.Responsibilities Include the following: Candidates will need good knowledge of and...

Item Coding Analyst at Circana – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...

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Software EngineerESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Java Spring boot- Kafka & JMS (MQ)- DevOps (Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines)- Cloud infrastructure (AWS)- SQL (Oracle, Postgres)- Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM)...

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