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...

AI set to help sales associates juggle multiple jobs

By 2028, 10% of sellers will save enough time with AI to seek “overemployment”, covertly working multiple jobs, according to Gartner. The implementation and use of AI in sales will result in more sellers looking to engage in additional work outside their primary...

North American automotive industry faces tariff challenges

The North American automotive industry is bracing for significant disruptions as the U.S. government has announced potential tariffs of up to 25% on imported vehicles from Canada and Mexico, and 10% for vehicles mainland China, while components and EVs already are...

Google Play apps have declined by thousands

Google's tighter regulating policies have significantly reduced the number of available apps in its Play Store, pushing the total number of apps to the lowest point in years. According to data presented by CasinosEnLigne.com, the total number of Google Play apps has...

Generative AI the dominant emerging technology

Generative AI will begin to deliver significant return on investment (ROI) for most enterprises in the next two to four years, according to a new Forrester report, "The Top 10 Emerging Technologies in 2023". To fully benefit from generative AI's applications, firms...

BLSA and government plan to save SA – but will it work?

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) was approached by former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter to help fund an investigation into alleged corruption within the company and, since then, SA Inc. has proved that it means business in its efforts to enable a capable state....

Gartner sees stabilisation in PC market

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59,7-million units in the second quarter of 2023, a 16,6% decrease from the second quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner. After seven consecutive quarters of YoY decline, the PC market is showing initial signs of...

Top priorities for chief audit executives

The top focus areas for chief audit executives (CAEs) in 2023 are advancing data analytics, providing assurance on proliferating digital risks, and talent management, according to Gartner. "In 2023 most CAEs are focusing on organisational and departmental digital...

Crypto exchanges targeted by hackers

The blockchain industry has lost a whopping $30-billion to hacking incidents since 2012 - and 36% ($10,95-billion) of these losses occurred through exchange hacks, says a BanklessTimes report. This growing menace raises concerns about the vulnerability of exchanges...

William Mzimba retires from Vodacom Business

William Mzimba, chief officer of Vodacom Business, has elected to retire from Vodacom after his five-year tenure and will leave the company at the end of September 2023. Sitho Mdlalose, CEO of Vodacom South Africa, comments: "I would like to offer my gratitude to...

AARTO ready to roll

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) is now ready to roll-out the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act 46 of 1998 (AARTO) Act and the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Amendment Act 4 of 2019, after the Constitutional...

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Open source, agility powering enterprise IT

Looking back over the past decade, history has certainly demonstrated that trying to predict the pace and nature of technology development is a near impossible task, writes Quentin Barnard, lead architect at redPanda Software. While analysts, business leaders and...

3CX joins SIP Forum

3CX, developer of next generation software-based Unified Communications Solution, has joined the SIP Forum, aiming to not only be party to the future of the SIP standard, but also contribute to the further development of open standards for SIP technology. The SIP...

Marval adds KEPNERandFOURIE training

Marval Africa has added IT Root Cause Analysis Workshops to its extensive ITSM and governance training portfolio. The training will be offered in conjunction with recognised KEPNERandFOURIE Management and Training consultancy, Thinking Dimensions, and is geared...

Cambium Networks extend wireless connectivity

Cambium Networks has announced new connectivity solutions to enable network operators to meet the rapidly-growing demand for streaming video and high throughput. "Internet connectivity is essential for the modern household," says Daryl Schoolar, principal analyst at...

Training the next generation of health entrepreneurs

Medical students receive excellent clinical training but they often graduate not knowing how to run a practice as a business. MediSwitch, a unit of JSE-listed Altron, is helping to change this by investing time and resources in training medical students by giving them...

Quick calls to better businesses

The tools that enable a rapid response to customers are the key to improved sales. Speed of response is the first step to getting and keeping customers in a highly competitive and cluttered online environment. Contact centres play a pivotal role in this process. Rapid...

Companies must became cyber-resilient

This year, we have seen some of the most high-profile victims of cybercrime across the world, including the NHS in the UK, and the attack of Equifax that impacted of millions of people in several countries. The damage has not only cost companies' money, it has also...

Festival organisers urged to go cashless

As festival goers gear-up for the start of the 2017 festival season, more emphasis should be placed on the benefits of going cashless as the event fundamental for organisers, vendors and partygoers. This is according to Shai Evians, CEO of Howler, an event-technology...

Automation key for digital enterprises

In today's customer-centric business environment, automation is seen to be one of the keys to delivering superior service, writes Jaco Viljoen, agile consultant at IndigoCube. I have previously explored why and how the principles of lean-agile software development...

BBM Messenger partners with NGO Springster

Creative Media Works, operating as BBM Messenger, has partnered with Springster, Girl Effect's global mobile-first platform for vulnerable young women, to launch Girl Talk, a highly important and purposeful content offering. Aiming to "create a new normal" for young...

Junior Golang Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Software Solutions & Real-Time Data Analytics is looking for a Junior Golang Developer to join its team. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with experience in...

Scrum Master at QE Services

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Manage scrum teams to ensure they deliver on sprint goals that is aligned to release plansCompile conceptual...

Data Engineer (Ab Initio) at Datonomy Solutions

The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Ab Initio, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...

Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Data Scientist/Analytics ProfessionalUnleash your potential in cutting-edge data analytics and step into AI!R 600,000 - R 836,000 per annumJoin a forward-thinking digital services company that values innovation and excellence. This is an ideal opportunity to harness...

.Net Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...

Test Analyst at TT – Gauteng Parktown

We are currently looking for Test Analysts, contract role as per the spec below Qualifications for and TA (Test Analyst) and Responsibilities A graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.3+ years of proven experience as a manual tester.Manual...

Technical Lead

Technical Lead Blue Sky projects aplenty!R 110,000 - R 132,000 per monthJoin a team dedicated to delivering high-performance digital services that align with your goals and values. A collaborative, transparent team. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your 8-10...

Lead Developer

Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Lead Developer to join our growing team. As the Lead Developer, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality...

Senior Developer -Back-End at Ntice Search

Our client, a Software Development company specializing in automation, is on the lookout for an experienced Backend #C Software Developer to work on a project with one of the big 4 banks in SA. This is a fully remote role, you can be based anywhere in SA to be...

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