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...

Zero trust security market to hit $92,42bn

The global zero trust security market size is anticipated to reach $92,42-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16,6% from 2025 to 2030, according to a recent study by Grand View Research. The growing sophistication of cyber threats and their negative impact on an...

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,...

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...

Old vulnerabilities gain in popularity

An old vulnerability in Microsoft Office is gaining popularity among attackers who target both regular users and companies, Kaspersky has found. Since the beginning of the year, the exploitation of CVE-2017-11882 has increased by nearly 500%, impacting thousands....

Load shedding impacts waste management

The effects of loadshedding on South Africa's economy and SMMEs have been immense. And, according to Mpendulo Ginindza, president of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), the waste management industry is no exception - with several challenges...

European enterprise networking market defies slowdown

According to the latest tracker data recently published by the International Data Corporation (IDC), the European Networking market grew by 32,6% year on year in Q1 2023, continuing its extremely strong performance throughout 2022 and defying expectations of a slower...

Meta launches new genAI tool, opens access to all

Meta and Microsoft have introduced the next generation of the open source large language model Llama. Llama 2 is free for research and commercial use, with the support of a broad set of companies and people across tech, academia, and policy. The launch sees the...

Encouraging uptick for the BETI in June

After months of sideways movements, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) recovered in June 2023 providing an encouraging outlook for South Africa's economy in the second quarter. "The BETI increased in June 2023 to an index level of 133.6 compared to...

Worldwide IT spend set for 4% growth

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,7-trillion in 2023, an increase of 4,3% from 2022, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. As CIOs continue to lose the competition for IT talent, they are shifting spending to technologies that enable automation and...

Intel, Asus agree to take NUC products forward

Intel has agreed to a term sheet with Asus, agreeing to manufacture, sell and support the Next Unit of Compute (NUC) 10th to 13th generations systems product line, and to develop future NUC systems designs. "Our NUC systems product team delivered unique products that...

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Xerox debuts cut-sheet inkjet press

According to InfoTrends, production color inkjet print will account for 57% of the total production digital color page volume by 2019. To help print providers capitalize on inkjet's growing momentum, Xerox has launched the the Xerox Brenva HD Production Inkjet Press....

How to protect your data

South Africa has just been hit by the worst data breach in its history. The personal information of more than 30-million South Africans - more than half of the total population - has leaked online, potentially causing identity theft for each one of the affected...

Strengthen your security position

The changing face of IT security is seen in such factors of modern life as the pervasiveness of the Internet, the sheer abundance of mobile devices, the rise of social media, and dramatic shifts in web and cloud-based technology. The Internet of Things (IoT) adds...

MOYO Business Advisory centralises data

South African system architecture and analytics company, MOYO Business Advisory has rolled out PPO, Project Portfolio Office's simple to use, cost effective and scalable project portfolio management (PPM) application, using the tool at an operational level for...

Act before it’s too late

Data loss continues to make headlines around the globe with South Africa being the latest target as a database on millions of South Africans has appeared online. Xperien warns that says this could be the biggest breach of Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act...

Fujitsu supports streamlined judicial systems

Fujitsu has announced the availability of its digital court recording system, Fujitsu Arconte, across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA). The solution is already the market leader in judicial registration systems in Spain, where it has enabled more than...

Mastercard brings payments to another 15 000 SMEs

Mastercard has announced a collaboration with South African fintech company Yoco to roll out 15,000 mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) devices to small and medium-sized businesses by the end of the year, while educating them on the benefits of going cashless. To start...

Channel to lead transformation, says Dell EMC

There is no question about where Dell EMC's bread is buttered: more than 55% of its international business is conducted through channel partners, while in South Africa it accounts for 70%. This, says Dell EMC head of channel for SADC Jonas Bogoshi, is a good sign for...

Meet the demands of the future workforce

Cloud computing will play a central role in enabling mobility and remote working, writes Allan Macfarlane, chief technology officer at Pivotal Data. Technological advancements, new employee preferences, and an evolving workplace environment are creating a diversity of...

DDoS results in a buyers’ market

It's a buyers' market in the local property arena at the moment, according to certain industry experts. This is largely as a result of the slower economy, which has seen a rise in the number of properties for sale. Globally, it's a buyer's market as well when we look...

Field Support Engineer – Mpumalanga Secunda

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a dynamic and tech-savvy Field Support Engineer with a passion for solving complex challenges on-site. Known for rapid troubleshooting, exceptional communication, and customer-focused...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Scrum Master will guide software development teams in following Agile practices, facilitating the Scrum process to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. They will help remove impediments, coach teams, and ensure that the organization fully adopts Agile...

Junior Web Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

JUNIOR WEB DEVELOPER???WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?????Are you a budding web developer with a bubbly, fun, and teachable personality? Do you love e-commerce and have experience working with Shopify, WooCommerce, or WordPress? If you're eager to learn, grow, and thrive in...

UI/UX Designer (4-Month Contract & Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR keen eye for beautiful digital aesthetics as a UI/UX Designer is sought by a dynamic Software House to fill a 4-Month Contract role. You will be expected to create innovative solutions for product designs but also have ample experience maintaining a...

Senior Python Developer (Remote)

Python programming language, Modules Flask, Pandas, mathlab DB SQL knowhow Azure or eXtollo knowhow CI/CD automation knowhow for Azure to integrate covertity scans. WebService Remote Procedure Call API knowhow + GraphQL API knowhow Github knowhowMinimum...

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

To ensure performance, integrity and security of the Funds database, involvement in the design, development and integrity of the database, as well as in data mining and day to day operation and maintenance of the database Desired Skills: Mysql MongoDB PostgreSQL MS...

UI/UX Designer (4-Month Contract & Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR keen eye for beautiful digital aesthetics as a UI/UX Designer is sought by a dynamic Software House to fill a 4-Month Contract role. You will be expected to create innovative solutions for product designs but also have ample experience maintaining a...

Senior Python Developer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Python programming language, Modules Flask, Pandas, mathlab DB SQL knowhow Azure or eXtollo knowhow CI/CD automation knowhow for Azure to integrate covertity scans. WebService Remote Procedure Call API knowhow + GraphQL API knowhow Github knowhowMinimum...

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR – Gauteng Sandown

To ensure performance, integrity and security of the Funds database, involvement in the design, development and integrity of the database, as well as in data mining and day to day operation and maintenance of the database Desired Skills: Mysql MongoDB PostgreSQL MS...

Systems Analyst (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:UNDERSTAND and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement as the next Systems Analyst sought by a reputable Retail Group. The successful...

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