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...

Very few security leaders balance data security, business objectives

Only 14% of security and risk management (SRM) leaders can effectively secure organisational data assets while also enabling the use of data to achieve business objectives, according to a survey by Gartner. While 35% of survey respondents secure data assets and 21%...

Cloud a key driving force for TMT deal activity

Amidst the rising mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity in the tech, media, and telecom (TMT) sector, the cloud has emerged as one of the dominant themes. However, persistent inflation, relatively high interest rates, regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical...

NASA to test humanoid robot in Australia

NASA’s Valkyrie robot is beginning a new mission half a world away from its home at the agency’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston. As part of a reimbursable Space Act Agreement with Woodside Energy in Perth, Western Australia, NASA plans to use a Valkyrie robot to...

Technology and the future of business

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila - There has never been a more important time to talk about artificial intelligence (AI). "AI is making headlines all over the world," points out Kholiwe Makhohlosi, newly-appointed MD of SAP southern Africa, opening Saphila 2023 in...

Qbot tops global malware table

The Trojan Qbot has been the most prevalent malware so far in 2023, ranking first in five out of the six months to date, says Check Point Software in its latest Global Threat Index for June. Meanwhile, mobile Trojan SpinOk made its way to the top of the malware list...

Massive growth for genomics market

The global genomics market size is expected to reach $94,96-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16,5% in the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for...

Growth in digital wallets transactions driven by advanced services

The total value of digital wallets transactions will rise from $9-trillion in 2023 to $16-trillion in 2028, growth of 77%, according to a new report from Juniper Research. This trend is driven by growth across both developed and developing markets, as the increased...

Helping South Africans save in National Savings Month

South Africans are notoriously poor savers and the nation's household saving ratio dropped to 0% in the fourth quarter of 2022 - actually an improvement over the trend of the past decade which has been largely negative since 2006, dropping to a low of -2% in 2008 and...

‘Buy Meta Stock’ searches skyrocket 390% after Threads launch

Meta's stock increased nearly 4% last week - reaching its highest share price in 18 months - following the launch of the company's Instagram Threads, dubbed the "Twitter Killer" app. A new finding by UK financial services provider CMC Markets reveals that online...

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NetApp helps make faster decisions with data

NetApp has introduced a powerful system that set new records for price/performance, alongside new software added to its big data analytics portfolio, including the first available NVMe-enabled solution in the market and a NetApp Converged Infrastructure Solution for...

Smartphone and notebook sales hold up

Retail growth in South Africa's mobile computer market has flattened out, though the market is performing reasonably well considering the tight economy, according to point of sale data from market research firm, GfK South Africa. However, the media tablet market has...

Banking Trojan returns to Google Play

A dangerous Android banking trojan that was first reported by ESET earlier this year has found its way to Google Play, now stealthier than ever. Dubbed BankBot, the banking trojan has been evolving throughout the year, resurfacing in different versions on and outside...

Intact Software Distribution adds Veriato

Specialist security solutions distributor Intact Software Distribution has added Veriato's range of intelligent solutions to its portfolio. With 60% of all cyber-attacks coming from "the inside", Veriato provides organisations with visibility into, and understanding...

Digital document management in the cloud

An increasing number of companies are readily adopting digital solutions to automate and enhance critical processes, most prominently document management. Experts in the field say the advent of innovation and rise of mobile-first and digital-centric businesses has...

Mauritius Telecom to use IOX Cable system

Mauritius Telecom has signed an agreement as an anchor tenant for ultra-high speed connectivity on the IOX Submarine Cable System, a new cable that will connect Mauritius, La Reunion and Rodrigues Island to South Africa and India. The IOX Cable System is the third...

Orange Microsoft to deliver IoT solutions that

Orange Business Services and Microsoft are collaborating to deliver large-scale, end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that boost the digital processes of companies in the manufacturing sector. Enterprises can use the Orange modular IoT solution, Datavenue,...

Orange shows high-speed Internet in CAR

Orange Central African Republic, in partnership with SES Networks, unveiled its new high-speed internet connectivity solution for enterprises, prior to the launch of the service in the country. The solution, enabled by SES Networks, uses IP Transit architecture and...

Progess adds Reach and Vue support

AIGS, Progress distributor, sub-Saharan Africa, has announced that Progress Kendo UI, its most complete UI library for data-rich web applications, now includes support for React and Vue, adding to its existing support for jQuery and Angular. The new release gives...

FCM invests in next-generation technology

FCM Travel Solutions is taking its technology offering to new levels with the launch of FCM Connect, an innovative, next-generation suite of interconnected business travel tools. The global travel management company has invested significantly in research and...

Senior .Net Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is on the lookout for a senior developer that is proficient in architecture, develop, and deploy full stack solutions using modern technologies while ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability. Someone who can use a code-first approach to...

Software Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...

Cybersecurity Analyst – L2 Senior

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst – L2 Senior who will be tasked with conducting deeper investigations and handling escalated incidents. This role involves collaborating with L1 analysts,...

Electron/React Developer (On-site)

Our client, a supply chain intelligence company specialising in automation and analytics solutions to optimise mining operations, is seeking a skilled Intermediate Electron/React Developer to join their in-office development team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal...

Intermediate Full Stack Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A providing of cutting-edge tailored Transport Service Solutions in Joburg seeks an ambitious & talented Intermediate Full Stack Developer with a good command of Mathematics who will be responsible for developing new features and maintaining a healthy...

Cybersecurity Analyst – L2 Senior – Gauteng Pretoria

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst – L2 Senior who will be tasked with conducting deeper investigations and handling escalated incidents. This role involves collaborating with L1 analysts,...

Electron/React Developer (On-site) – Gauteng Lone Hill

Our client, a supply chain intelligence company specialising in automation and analytics solutions to optimise mining operations, is seeking a skilled Intermediate Electron/React Developer to join their in-office development team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal...

Senior Business Analyst

Calling all problem-solving superheroes! We're seeking a Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysis, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos together!What you'll...

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