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...

The quantum opportunity for photonics

Quantum computers can be built in many ways, writes Dr Tess Skyrme, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx. You may be familiar with the competing modalities claiming to offer various advantages over others in terms of quality, scalability, cost, and more. However,...

Can the gold rally continue?

Gold's record-breaking rally shows no signs of slowing, with two new catalysts also now fueling the fire. The bullish prediction from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green is based on the potential revaluation of America’s gold reserves and a major policy shift in China...

SAP’s IT organisation goes digital

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 - SAP tells its customers how they should be transitioning their businesses using SAP technology - and the company makes sure this technology works by running it in-house. "In our vision, every organisation and industry will...

Why moving to S/4 HANA makes sense

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 - The 2027 deadline for users to migrate their legacy SAP systems to SAP S/4 HANA is drawing close - and those customers that haven't begun the journey may be cutting it fine. But apart from the stress of having to migrate for...

Digital technology key to surviving global challenges

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 - Global uncertainty and inflation are just two of the challenges that every enterprise in the world has to deal with. In South Africa, these are exacerbated by power and political issues. As enterprises strive for the resilience...

Flexibility and technology change how people work in Africa

A new Ericsson Consumer & IndustryLab report - Future of Work Life - Africa Edition - has examined how employees and employers in Africa navigate the current work environment and their views on the future of work shaped by the pandemic, digitalisation, and the...

Africa tipped to be fastest growing fintech region

Financial technology revenues are projected to grow six-fold from $245-billion to $1,5-trillion by 2030, according to a new report released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and QED Investors. Despite fintechs losing more than half their market value on average in...

Cybercriminals targeting crypto users

Kaspersky has unearthed a phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency users across the globe. The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals and reflects cryptocurrency's increasing appeal. During the European spring (March to May) of 2023 alone,...

Deloitte Africa launches generative AI practice

Deloitte Africa has launched its generative AI practice for the African market bringing together industry experience, skilled AI engineers, as well as ecosystem and alliance partners to build generative AI solutions aimed at accelerating the pace of business...

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SA ports boost efficiency, productivity

The African Ports Evolution show, to be held on 17 ad 18 October 2017 at the Durban ICC, has been selected by US-based Rajant to spotlight its Living Network infrastructure, geared to help port authorities meet challenges related to optimising cargo movements....

Capture the Flag whitehat contest open

Kaspersky Lab has announced the international industrial Capture the Flag (CTF) security competition, offering participants the opportunity to hack a model of a real production site facility in an oil refinery. Finals will be held in Shanghai on 24 October. The CTF...

Diebold Nixdorf powers Decathlon’s SA megastore

Connected commerce vendor Diebold Nixdorf is partnering with Decathlon, a leading sports retailer, to supply point-of-sale (POS) systems and software to its first megastore in South Africa. The new POS systems include both barcode scanners and radio frequency...

Reduce fraud-related costs and improve experience

With speed being a critical factor in fighting fraud, Mastercard has announced the launch of Early Detection System. The new service provides issuers with a unique advanced alert for cards and accounts at a heightened risk of fraudulent use based on their exposure in...

Addressing the skills gap in SA

The critical skills gap in South Africa is of growing concern in many industries. It is surprising therefore that employers are not investing more significantly in Learning and Development (L&D). According to the annual Deloitte Human Capital Trends Report, only...

Endpoint detection and response pilot from Kaspersky

The persistent nature of advanced threats requires enterprises to re-evaluate their cybersecurity ecosystems, putting more focus to early identification of ongoing attacks and incident response. In a world where no network is completely secure, companies need to look...

New choice for managed container services

Hitachi Vantara has announced the expansion of its Hitachi Enterprise Cloud portfolio to address DevOps and container use cases. The Hitachi Enterprise Cloud with VMware vRealize Automation now provides expanded services offering for DevOps and Container Support for...

Jasco provides NEXIS upgrade to Mauritius Broadcast

Jasco has successfully upgraded the Mauritius Broadcast Corporation's (MBC) existing media workflow and collaboration platform by upgrading their current AVIDNEXIS Pro storage to a Nexis E4 storage solution. The upgrade enables MBC to connect their team, share media...

Rockwell Automation launches indusrial computers

With a new family of Allen-Bradley VersaView 5000 industrial computers, thin clients and monitors from Rockwell Automation, manufacturers can modernise their standalone or distributed HMI applications to support smart manufacturing. "The VersaView 5000 portfolio is...

9TH BIT Consulting partners with Sonatype

9TH BIT Consulting, specialists in implementing SOA solutions, middleware integration and products, has partnered with Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation. Under the terms of the partnership, 9TH BIT will serve the African market with Sonatype's...

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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...

Intern – Desktop Engineer I

Kickstart Your IT Journey as a Desktop Engineer I Intern!Dive into the fast-paced world of IT with hands-on experience in troubleshooting, hardware setup, and user support. As a Desktop Engineer I Intern, you'll be on the front lines of technical support, helping keep...

UI/UX Developer – Gauteng Centurion

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...

Intern – Desktop Engineer I – Western Cape Cape Town

Kickstart Your IT Journey as a Desktop Engineer I Intern!Dive into the fast-paced world of IT with hands-on experience in troubleshooting, hardware setup, and user support. As a Desktop Engineer I Intern, you'll be on the front lines of technical support, helping keep...

Technical Specialist

Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Technical Specialist.Minimum requirementsGrade 12 and relevant degree/diploma (3 years)3 years relevant experience (preferable experienced broadly across multiple areas of IT)Additional...

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Ready to Join the Ranks of Innovators? iOCO Infrastructure Services Awaits.We are looking for a Desktop Engineer II with a knack for solving complex IT issues, ensuring seamless operation of hardware, software, and network systems. Adept at providing top-tier...

Technical Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town

Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Technical Specialist.Minimum requirementsGrade 12 and relevant degree/diploma (3 years)3 years relevant experience (preferable experienced broadly across multiple areas of IT)Additional...

Desktop Engineer II – Western Cape Cape Town

Ready to Join the Ranks of Innovators? iOCO Infrastructure Services Awaits.We are looking for a Desktop Engineer II with a knack for solving complex IT issues, ensuring seamless operation of hardware, software, and network systems. Adept at providing top-tier...

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Our Client is looking for a talented Full-Stack Developer to join their team and help build innovative, user-friendly solutions. A Developer skilled in web and mobile technologies responsible for the design, testing, implementation and maintenance of software...

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