AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

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...

SA’s SMEs prioritise digital payments, sustainability

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are accelerating their digital transformation and seeking new growth opportunities through digital payments and strategic private sector collaborations while sustainability is priority. This is according to the third...

Global smartphone market set for 2,3% growth

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 2,3% year-over-year in 2025 to 1,26-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 2,3% increase will represent the second successive year of...

Defining moment for India in quest to be a superpower

While the world is in the midst of an unprecedented period of transition and uncertainty, India faces a defining opportunity to capitalise on the moment. This is according to a new S&P Global Look Forward research, titled Look Forward: India's Moment, focusing on...

AI ushers in new era of efficiency in India telecoms

The Indian telecom industry is on the verge of a monumental transformation, fueled by the recent recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Consequently, AI is set to become the...

Curiosity Rover faces its toughest climb on Mars

Tomorrow (5 August 2023), NASA’s Curiosity rover will notch its 11th year on Mars by doing what it does best: studying the Red Planet’s surface. The intrepid bot recently investigated a location nicknamed “Jau” that is pockmarked with dozens of impact craters....

Google gives users more control of personal information

Google Search has introduced new features to help users stay in control of their personal information, privacy and online safety. Last year, Google launched the "Results about you" tool to make it easier to request the removal of search results that contain a users'...

Quantum could power oil and gas computations

The oil and gas industry has relied on traditional computers to tackle their mathematical challenges for decades. Despite the significant improvements in the speed and precision of classical supercomputers, they can sometimes fall short when calculations involve...

AMD debuts Radeon PRO workstation graphics cards

AMD has announced two new additions to the AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series product line: the AMD Radeon PRO W7600 and AMD Radeon PRO W7500 workstation graphics cards. The new graphics cards are designed to tackle mainstream workloads across a range of professional...

Africa’s first AppHaus is open for business

SAP Africa and EPI-USE have officially launched the first AppHaus in Africa. The SAP AppHaus Network is a community of global locations that are driven by SAP and its partners. Each AppHaus is connected through the conviction that innovation requires five ingredients...

Massive growth ahead for blockchain IoT

The global blockchain IoT market size is expected to reach $12,7-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 58,2% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rising adoption of decentralised applications (dApps) in the blockchain IoT industry...

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CA expands portfolio to support DevSecOps

CA Technologies has announced an expanded portfolio that allows companies to integrate security into the earliest stages of development. This also assures security in deployment -- an emerging practice known as DevSecOps. According to Gartner: "The goal of DevSecOps...

Automated cryptocurrecy bond issuance completed

The world's first fully automated cryptocurrency-denominated bond issuance that is also cleared, settled and registered on a public blockchain infrastructure has been completed by Nivaura, a fintech company that developed a cloud-based service for the issuance and...

Innovation-led business transformation starts in the cloud

No matter your industry sector or geographic location, all businesses today have one overriding thing in common: to be successful and sustainable you must be digital. by Cameron Beveridge, director: cloud at SAP Africa While the rewards of moving a business towards...

Alternative wireless connections

In certain instances it is not possible to connect network components utilised in industry with a fibre connection. Therefore alternative wireless connections must be made available. "When wireless connections are needed for the inter-networking of devices ie. the...

Quantum cryptography will be ultra-secure

With an increasingly connected world spurring on the perpetual rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), data is firmly establishing itself as the dominant fuel within many organisations, being central to the way they work, writes Ronald Ravel, director: B2B South Africa...

Westcon-Comstor is Cisco’s Africa Distributor of the year

Westcon-Comstor was awarded the title as Africa Distributor of the Year (2017) at the recent Cisco Partner Summit held in Dallas Texas this month. The award recognises the efforts made by the Comstor arm of the company, through the execution of innovation, leadership...

Hit the ground running in the new year

Widely touted as an organisation's biggest asset, data is on the minds of a lot of companies. It's being hailed as the secret to customer satisfaction, sales and marketing efforts, and a bird's eye view of an organisation's customer base. However, too many companies...

Online short courses provide practical ICT skills

South Africans seeking to meet growing corporate demand for high-end and specialist IT skills could increase their employability by combining world class online short courses with practical experience, instead of committing to years at a college or university. This is...

Shopping online is a big deal

Increasingly, South Africans are enjoying the convenience of shopping online. And at this time of year, when the jingly tunes and bright baubles joyfully adorn the tangible aisles of brick-and-mortar shops, e-commerce retailers are on high alert to strengthen their...

Cloud archiving versus tape

Data management and specifically data archiving is critical to businesses in their quest to gain better control over their IT environments. There are two distinct ways to do this: tape archiving or cloud archiving, and the latter is gaining more prominence says...

Solutions Analyst

Solutions AnalystGeorge, Western Cape (office based position)Relocate to the beautiful Garden Route and join an innovative company that offers career growth. Job Overview:Are you passionate about technology and excited by the opportunity to drive change?As a Solutions...

Agile Business Analyst

A financial service client is looking for a dynamic Agile Business Analyst to play a key part of their process to help facilitate a diverse group of bright and passionate people, who are responsible for building and operating their enterprise-level systems that are at...

API Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our Client is looking for API Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing APIs between software platforms, programs, and applications.This role involves interpreting business requirements and functional specifications provided by...

Solutions Analyst – Western Cape George

Solutions AnalystGeorge, Western Cape (office based position)Relocate to the beautiful Garden Route and join an innovative company that offers career growth. Job Overview:Are you passionate about technology and excited by the opportunity to drive change?As a Solutions...

Agile Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

A financial service client is looking for a dynamic Agile Business Analyst to play a key part of their process to help facilitate a diverse group of bright and passionate people, who are responsible for building and operating their enterprise-level systems that are at...

Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they stay on schedule, within budget, and meet the defined goals and objectives. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, from planning and...

IT Network Administrator

Strong ICT Infrastructure and Security Professional Responsible for protecting IT infrastructure, edge devices, networks, and data.Responsible for preventing data breaches and monitoring and reacting to attacks.Monitor network and application performance to identify...

Project Manager at Adcorp BLU

The Project Manager (Civil Engineering) will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of community-based infrastructure projects. This role is vital in supporting sustainable development by managing projects that enhance local communities through the construction...

Web WordPress Developer

A rapidly growing e-commerce business looking for a talented Web WordPress Developer with a passion for e-commerce and WooCommerce to manage multiple websites for the company and a few external clients. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree /...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they stay on schedule, within budget, and meet the defined goals and objectives. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, from planning and...

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