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...

Products and services fail to meet women’s needs

Despite women managing nearly $32-trillion in global spending and, according to Nielsen, being set to control 75% of discretionary spending worldwide within five years, companies are failing to meet their unique needs. This is according to a new report by Boston...

Responsibility gap makes AI deployments risky

The breakneck speed at which artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing is outpacing governance around it. New research from NTT Data reveals that businesses are racing to adopt AI – but a responsibility gap threatens to undermine progress. More than 80% of executives...

Eskom Expo regional science fairs showcase young talent

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists is set to host a series of regional science fairs across South Africa, providing a platform for the country's most talented young scientists to showcase their scientific brilliance. These regional science fairs will offer learners in...

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...

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They’re here … are you ready?

Millennial customers are more fastidious when it comes to customer service than previous generations -- and at the same time they are also fiercely loyal. They have grown up with a plethora of tools and a variety of communication channels around them, and they know...

New company secretary, legal advisor at Jasco

Jasco Group has appointed Neo Modisakeng as its new company secretary and legal advisor. In his capacity as a lawyer, Modisakeng has been involved in the ICT industry for many years. Starting out in Webber Wentzel's Technology, Media, Telecommunications and...

Euphoria enables digital nomads

Euphoria Telecom has introduced tools for entrepreneurs to become digital nomads. They can now use technology to earn a living and conduct their life in a nomadic manner. Digital nomad is a revolutionary term that has grown in popularity around the world and refers to...

Sage debuts Sage Business Cloud

Sage has unveiled Sage Business Cloud. Built to respond to the demands of modern companies, this solution is designed to be the only cloud platform that businesses will ever need. Sage Business Cloud offers a powerful set of cloud products for small business...

Intervate takes on new brand identity

Intervate, a T-Systems company specialising in digital transformation solutions centred around user productivity, user experience, business process automation and enterprise content management solutions, has unveiled its new brand identity. The new brand aims to...

Gauteng , GE Sign economic development MOU

The Gauteng Province and GE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on projects in the key economic sectors of energy and healthcare. Under the MoU, GE and the Office of the Premier will work together to identify critical areas for collaboration...

Huawei, DTPS nurture Seeds for the Future

Huawei South Africa is partnering with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) for a second year, affording 10 South African students from universities across the country an opportunity to participate in its global Seeds for the Future...

NetApp helps businesses make better decisions

Westcon-Comstor has announced that NetApp's powerful 4th generation EF570 all-flash system and its E5700 Series hybrid flash system, are now available in Southern Africa. Dean Verappan, NetApp channel manager at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa, says today's businesses...

Xerox makes office equipment easier to use

Engineers at Xerox are tackling productivity barriers and have designed ways individuals can use multifunction printers (MFPs) and apps to automate personal work processes. An example could be a daily office chore such as scanning a document to your email, saving the...

Import industry demands visibility

Importers need to view their supply chain processes as real assets rather than just a means to an end -- now more so than ever, says Investec Import Solutions. With a slowing economy and weakening currency, businesses that import require greater visibility if they are...

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Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with Materials Management (MM Module) and Inventory Management experience to join their team.The purpose of the role is to deliver functional expertise in SAP MM processes, including...

Senior Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to support and manage BI analytics solutions. In this role, you should have a background in data and business intelligence. You should be analytical; an excellent communicator and a problem-solving aptitude is needed in this...

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Our client Based in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic Test Analyst to play a critical role in shaping the future of their data services and business strategy. Work in a dynamic environment and on exciting projects allowing you to grow your skills to the next level!...

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Senior Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to support and manage BI analytics solutions. In this role, you should have a background in data and business intelligence. You should be analytical; an excellent communicator and a problem-solving aptitude is needed in this...

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