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...

SolarAfrica begins SunCentral rollout

SolarAfrica has successfully reached financial close on the first 114 MW component of its SunCentral project alongside funding partners Investec and RMB. The R1,8-billion investment into SunCentral marks the start of the project’s rollout in South Africa. SunCentral...

ESA, Red Cross bring space technology to disaster management

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to harness space technology for humanitarian assistance worldwide. The partnership will combine ESA's space expertise with ICRC's...

How to spot a voice deepfake

Deepfake artificial intelligence has been growing at a rapid rate over the past few years. Machine learning can be used to create compelling fakes of images, video or audio content. Kaspersky experts share insights on distinguishing voice deepfakes: To determine...

Dell expands generative AI initiatives

Dell Technologies has introduced new offerings to help customers quickly and securely build generative AI (GenAI) models on-premises to accelerate improved outcomes and drive new levels of intelligence. New Dell Generative AI Solutions, expanding upon our May's...

Wireless LAN market set to hit record $10bn this year

The wireless LAN market is expected to grow another 11% this year as newfound supply floods into the market, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group, which adds that manufacturers based in China have leapfrogged to WiFi 7, already testing the new APs with their...

Users want to customise their metaverse experience

Thirty five percent of US adults are now seeking out new ways to personalise their metaverse experience, says new research from BitcoinCasino.com. "The metaverse is quickly emerging as the next big tech platform and with it comes some exciting opportunities," says...

Hubble sees evaporating planet getting the hiccups

A young planet whirling around a petulant red dwarf star is changing in unpredictable ways orbit-by-orbit. It is so close to its parent star that it experiences a consistent, torrential blast of energy, which evaporates its hydrogen atmosphere – causing it to puff off...

PMI sees July decline

After what looks to have been a decent second quarter, at least in terms of quarterly growth momentum, the manufacturing sector had a setback at the start of the third quarter. This is the message from the latest seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index...

Conversational AI capabilities drive contact centre market

Worldwide contact centre (CC) and CC conversational AI and virtual assistant end user spending is projected to total $18,6-billion in 2023, an increase of 16,2% from 2022, says Gartner. "Near-term investment growth rates for CC and CC conversational AI and virtual...

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With video surveillance you get what you pay for

When considering a new video surveillance system, it makes sense for companies to get a few quotes from vendors to compare prices. However, what should companies choose, when presented with two different quotes? By Mark Chertkow, MD of Graphic image Technologies...

Do you need up-to-date data protection?

Data is an organisation's most critical, strategic and competitive asset. In order for businesses to remain successful, in it imperative that they protect their data. However, thanks to the proliferation of data-generating devices and technologies such as...

New Veeam availability console launches

Veeam Software has announced the immediate availability of the new Veeam Availability Console, a free management console for service providers delivering Veeam-powered services, such as Backup as a Service (BaaS) and Disaster Recovery as a service (DRaaS), to more...

NordVPN debuts proxy extension for Firefox

As VPNs are growing in popularity, many providers are launching user-friendly features and extensions to make more tools accessible to anyone willing to protect their online privacy. NordVPN has just launched another digital security tool: a proxy extension for...

How to improve plant floor productivity

In manufacturing, accurate and comprehensive real-time information about plant floor operations is essential to making informed decisions that drive productivity. What could be more crucial than the equipment itself? Downtime, which is detrimental to any business, is...

Demand for African VSAT networks grows

Global satellite operator Telesat has announced a significant expansion in its relationship with Sat Space Africa, a fast-growing IP connectivity company with a large footprint across the continent, contracting for additional Ku-band capacity on Telesat's Telstar 12...

Data analysis one of the most lucrative skills

Data analysis is rated as one of the most sort-after and lucrative skills to have and represents a great career opportunity for anyone with the right aptitude. "The advent of the big data era has resulted in data analytics becoming integrated into almost every...

CA announces new software incubator project

CA Technologies has announced the open registration for the FreshTracks.io beta program, one of the latest innovations stemming from the CA Accelerator program. This brings the total to 10 start-ups currently enrolled in the incubator. The CA Accelerator incubations...

Big data a useful tool for responsible lending

Banks are increasingly relying on their rich data to make decisions and streamline processes. Emma Mer, CEO of FNB Personal Loans, comments: "As a bank, we have robust processes in place to ensure that we lend responsibly, while at the same time continually taking...

Turn server-room cabinets into secure-contained units

Traditional datacentre facilities are made up of cabinets and a jumble of cables, hardware and other equipment with very little cohesion. Yes, they work, but the environments are noisy, expensive to run, and don't live up to their potential in terms of efficiency....

Colour and Software Application Specialist

Job Title: Colour and Software Application SpecialistDepartment: Graphic CommunicationLocation: Johannesburg NorthReports To: Technical Services ManagerR35, 000 - R45, 000 CTC NEG - [Email Address Removed] Job SummaryThe Colour and Software Application Specialist will...

Technical Specialist / Non-Sewered Sanitation Expert – FTC

Job Overview:Our client, one of South Africa's leading Development Finance Institutions (DFI), is seeking a highly skilled Technical Specialist / Non-Sewered Sanitation Expert to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the technical...

Senior System Engineer

Job Title: Senior System EngineerPurpose:To advance the maturity of the Company Mid Dish through assembling, integrating and verifying the Company Mid Dish systems and products while applying systems engineering leadership and recognised engineering competence and...

Senior Database Administrator at M&M Consulting

Roles and Responsibilities: Database AdministrationProvide administration of database systems including installation, upgrades, configuration, migration, consolidation, monitoring, tuning, and maintenanceTesting new versions of the database management system (DBMS)Set...

Colour and Software Application Specialist – Gauteng Sandown

Job Title: Colour and Software Application SpecialistDepartment: Graphic CommunicationLocation: Johannesburg NorthReports To: Technical Services ManagerR35, 000 - R45, 000 CTC NEG - [Email Address Removed] Job SummaryThe Colour and Software Application Specialist will...

Senior System Engineer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Job Title: Senior System EngineerPurpose:To advance the maturity of the Company Mid Dish through assembling, integrating and verifying the Company Mid Dish systems and products while applying systems engineering leadership and recognised engineering competence and...

Senior Database Administrator at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead

Roles and Responsibilities: Database AdministrationProvide administration of database systems including installation, upgrades, configuration, migration, consolidation, monitoring, tuning, and maintenanceTesting new versions of the database management system (DBMS)Set...

SAP HANA Systems Administrator at Tipp Focus Group

Job Opportunity: SAP HANA Systems Administrator ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled SAP HANA Systems Administrators for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications required: Relevant SAP HANA...

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