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...

BETI starts 2025 on a subdued note

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, saw a slight rebound in 2024 following negative growth in 2023. Showing sideways movement in...

Home Affairs goes live with digital visa platform

The Department of Home Affairs goes live today with a digital platform for the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS). This platform will drive increased tourism from the major source markets of India and China by enabling vetted and approved tour operators to submit...

For apathetic SA consumers ‘good enough is good enough’

Online engagement has grown significantly over the years as more consumers chose digital options to buy groceries, medication and clothing, among other items - and this was fast-tracked by the Covid-19 pandemic. But now that the Covid hangover is almost over,...

Generative AI could revolutionise pharma and healthcare

The implementation of generative AI in pharma and healthcare has the potential to address the issues of high costs and poor patient experiences while enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes, says GlobalData, and can significantly transform the industry. Kiran Raj,...

Top emerging liability trends for professional services firms

Architects and engineers face greater scrutiny over building and fire safety defects. Financial services professionals may be accused of mismanaging investment funds negatively impacted by inflation. A lawyer's untrained use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools when...

CIO commitment and concerns around innovation

A global annual survey of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) by Lenovo reveals that despite economic headwinds and IT budget challenges, the world's CIOs are bullish about the power of technology to deliver value for their organisations. Despite their optimism, the...

South Africans unaware of what personal data is available online

According to a recent survey by Kaspersky called Digital Superstitions, over a third of respondents (38%) from South Africa do not know what data about them is publicly available on the Internet. For those who recognise and are aware about their own personal...

Vuma future-proofs network with Huawei

Fibre provider Vuma and Huawei have partnered to bring next-generation 50G PON - which effectively supports 10Gps Everywhere - to the local market. The new offering provides high-density symmetrical 50G PON to meet the increasing bandwidth requirements in future...

Trusted and agile business processes enable transformation

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 - Any digital transformation or business transformation exercise boils down to business process transformation. “The end of the project is not the end of the story,” says Wassilios Lolas, global vice-president and head of the...

Pick ‘n Pay modernises its POS

When your retail business has a national footprint with outlets varying in size and offering, having a single point of sale management system can get complicated. Pick 'n Pay is a leading grocery retailer, with stores ranging in size form small garage stores to hyper...

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Etisalat Misr evolves Egyptian network

Etisalat Misr has signed a four-year contract with Ericsson to modernise and expand its core network and business support systems, which will help the operator capitalise on the growth in 4G and pave the way for 5G and Internet of Things. The partnership will play an...

OfferZen adds new tech roles

OfferZen has expanded its placement offering to include additional areas of expertise including data science, UI/UX design, product management and more. Leaving the sole focus on software developers behind, OfferZen wants to become the single source of tech talent for...

Digital reporting standards soon

CaseWare Africa, a division of Adapt IT, is well positioned to guide the South African market towards the move to the XBRL digital reporting standard, set to come into force in 2018. Not only has CaseWare been part of the XBRL SA working group for over a decade but...

M2M to shake up the professional world

Machine-to-machine (M2M) technology is on the rise both at home and in the workplace, and will soon significantly impact and empower the way we live and work, writes Ronald Ravel, director: B2B South Africa at Toshiba South Africa. M2M solutions -- devices connecting,...

Intervate debuts Design Thinking Labs

Intervate, a T-Systems company, has announced a new Design Thinking Labs service offering. Design thinking uses methodologies and processes to assist organisations with complex problem solving. Intervate will offer workshops specifically tailored to address and...

MicroStrategy delivers analytics for everyone

MicroStrategy has announced the general availability of MicroStrategy 10.9, the newest feature release to the company's MicroStrategy 10 platform. This feature release introduces Dossier, a new storybook experience for everyone across the enterprise that makes it easy...

IFS acquires WorkWave, extends service management

Enterprise applications company IFS has signed an agreement to purchase WorkWave, a provider of scalable, cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the field service and last mile delivery and logistics industries. WorkWave primarily serves small and...

Bloodhound Education teams with Oracle Academy

Oracle president of product development Thomas Kurian has announced that Oracle Academy will join forces with Bloodhound SSC Education, a non-profit organisation established by the Bloodhound Project, to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. The...

Why Africans need to understand phishing

Phishing is the term used when a cybercriminal sends some sort of electronic message to trick one into doing something doubtful. The "fishing" metaphor refers to the impression of getting one on the hook and then reeling one in, writes Harrish Chib, vice-president:...

Hitachi Vantara unveils new IoT appliance

Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has unveiled a new appliance for internet of things (IoT) deployments: Hitachi IoT Appliance, powered by Lumada, Hitachi's IoT platform. Delivered as a turnkey system, the appliance's "hyperconverged meets...

Senior IOS Developer

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for...

Back End Java Developer (LM)

Development and maintenance on platform/application. Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Preparation of...

Senior Java Developer (Remote) (CH1057)

We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer for our innovative Fintech client in the Western Cape. The company crafts user-friendly online solutions to address real-world challenges, with its flagship product being a revenue management system for financial...

Field Support Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a dynamic Field Support Engineer with a knack for solving technical challenges on the spot. Equipped with hands-on expertise in troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing equipment to...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Data Engineer

Our client is excited to be on the lookout for a talented Data Engineer who will be at the forefront of architecting, building, and maintaining their data infrastructure, supporting data-driven decision-making processes. Join this dynamic and rapidly expanding team,...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is excited to be on the lookout for a talented Data Engineer who will be at the forefront of architecting, building, and maintaining their data infrastructure, supporting data-driven decision-making processes. Join this dynamic and rapidly expanding team,...

Business Analysts (Junior Mid-Level and Senior) at Tipp Focus Group

Business Analysts (Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior) Location: Cape TownContract Type: Fixed-Term Contract Senior Business Analyst??A three (3) year degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst OR a Business Analysis Diploma with a minimum of 8...

UI/UX Developer

Our Client is looking for a UI / UX Developer whowill be responsible for designing and implementing user interfaces for web applications that seamlessly blend aesthetic appeal with intuitive functionality. You will collaborate closely with our development team to...

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