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...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

What the future holds for 3D printing

In 2024, the 3D printing space saw challenges and slower growth, with several prominent materials players exiting the industry. In the long-term, there are still key trends within the additive manufacturing industry that will drive the uptake of this technology,...

SA commits to childhood cancer initiatives

In alignment with its ongoing dedication to fostering awareness and advancing care for children and teenagers facing cancer, South Africa participated in the global initiative for International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by Childhood...

Cellular IoT connectivity revenues sprint past €10bn

Global IoT connectivity revenues increased 24 percent to reach €10,8-billion in 2022 as the decline in the global ARPU decelerated, according to new report from Berg Insight. The ARPU dropped just 1% to € 0.38. On average, IoT connectivity revenues account for about...

‘Yebo Gogo man’ Prof Kole Omotoso dies

Professor Kole Omotoso, widely recognised as the face of Vodacom’s long-running “Yebo Gogo” advertising campaign, died yesterday (Wednesday 19 July 2023). The “Yebo Gogo” advertisements promoted the Vodacom brand in the early 1990s and early 2000s in South Africa....

Intel and Asus bring AI to the fight against cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most-common cancer worldwide, with almost 2-million new cases detected in 2020, according to World Cancer Research. While diagnosing colon-related cancers is a relatively straightforward procedure - most adults will undertake a...

Load shedding forces change in consumer buying habits

Retailers geared at making consumers' digital shopping experiences more efficient and useful are proving that they know what it takes to stay ahead of the curve as shopping trends evolve. According to PwC's latest Global Consumer Insights Survey Pulse 6: Key trends...

Financial industry leads in mixed cloud deployments

The financial industry is a major market for cloud deployments, according to Nutanix's fifth annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey, which measures enterprise progress with cloud adoption. The research reveals that mixed deployments among financial companies are...

Cathode oxidation research shakes up thinking on batteries

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding and overcoming the challenges associated with Ni-rich cathode materials used in lithium-ion batteries. These materials have the potential to achieve both high voltages and capacities, but their practical...

Consumers are willing to pay for these connected car services

Want to create a social-media firestorm? Announce that popular in-car features will require a subscription -- on top of what people already are paying for the vehicle. General Motors and BMW recently sparked controversy by announcing efforts to grow subscription-based...

Microsoft the most impersonated brand for phishing scams

According to the Check Point Research (CPR) Brand Phishing Report for Q2 2023, Microsoft has climbed up the rankings, moving from third place in Q1 2023 to top spot in Q2 and accounting for 29% of all brand phishing attempts. This growth may be partially explained by...

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SA fintech makes FICA simple

The South African-based fintech startup that offers cheap cross-border money transfer rates into key African countries, and now into India, has introduced an easy online registration process using its app -- taking a photo and a selfie. Mama Money believes that this...

Xerox adds MFP family for large workgroups

Xerox has launched the AltaLink C8000 and B8000 series as a part of its ConnectKey technology that transforms traditional printing devices into smart, connected workplace assistants. The AltaLink product family serves large work groups and busy offices by delivering...

FCM launches travel gateway

FCM Travel Solutions has unveiled Hub, a new gateway to its suite of interconnected technology solutions, FCM Connect. Hub gives travel managers, bookers and travellers access to multiple tools and resources via a single sign-on connection, including pre-trip...

E_kasi Gaming Expo showases eSports

Acer Africa presented at the e-Kasi Tech Fest and Gaming Expo in Orlando West, Soweto from 25 to 27 October. e-Kasi is the first eSports club in Soweto that aims to utilise the festival as a platform for entrepreneurs determined to improve the ICT sector. e-Kasi Fest...

Small, secure Futro devices from Fujitsu

Fujitsu has announced a new generation of Futro Thin Client devices, optimized for wide-scale enterprise deployments and providing enhancements in terms of flexibility, performance and security. Four new models include the Fujitsu Thin Client Futro Q940 PalmSecure...

Commvault Announces ScaleProtect  with Cisco UCS

Commvault has announced ScaleProtectTM with Cisco UCS, a scale-out data protection solution combining Commvault HyperScale Software with Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS). ScaleProtect with Cisco UCS provides enterprises a single, integrated solution that...

Ways to fight ransomware

Today, there's a good chance you know of either an individual or a company who has fallen victim to ransomware. In fact, unless you have been living in the Amazon jungle with no connectivity, you will have heard of the simple, yet terrifying concept of ransomware....

Cloud to expand African insurance

With many insurers looking at business expansion into Africa, the opportunity exists to embrace cloud-based solutions more fully to deliver solutions for these new markets. Patrick Ashton, managing executive of Cirrus, a subsidiary of the SilverBridge Group, examines...

Eliminate ‘first impression’ bias to add diversity

The adage that first impressions last should serve as a warning to employers seeking to improve diversity in their companies, an expert says. "Potential employers too often still evaluate applicants based on their initial impressions, with the result that their...

Record bookings growth for Veeam

Veeam Software has suprassed 16 700 service provider partners as demand for Veeam-powered cloud offerings for data availability, protection and management grows. Veeam has expanded its capabilities to physical environments as well as multi-cloud support for Microsoft...

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Pre-sales Networking Specialist (PE) – Eastern Cape Gqebera

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE technical Pre-sales support to various entities for the purpose of promoting and selling products/services for potential customers and existing customers as the next Pre-sales Networking Specialist sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network...

IT Business Analyst: Digital Transformation – Gauteng Centurion

Our client in Pretoria is urgently seeking a skilled IT Business Analyst with a strong background in digital transformation (preferably within the telecommunications industry or background). The ideal candidate brings expertise in business and systems analysis and...

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My client is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to play a key role in the development of their backend infrastructure on AWS. In this role, you will leverage your extensive Java experience to design, develop, and implement complex backend services. Key Requirements...

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My client is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to play a key role in the development of their backend infrastructure on AWS. In this role, you will leverage your extensive Java experience to design, develop, and implement complex backend services. Key Requirements...

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