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...

Award-winning pic shows crash-landing penguins

Werner De Kock has been named as South Africa’s National Award winner for the Sony World Photography Awards 2025. The National & Regional Awards programme is an initiative set up by Sony and Creo under the World Photography Organisation to support local...

Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew 18% in 2024

Worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2024 totaled $626-billion, an increase of 18,1% from 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. Revenue is projected to total $705-billion in 2025. “Graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI processors used in data centre...

Intel processors score high in MLCommons benchmark

MLCommons has published results of its industry AI performance benchmark, MLPerf Training 3.0, in which both the Habana Gaudi2 deep learning accelerator and the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor delivered impressive training results. “The latest MLPerf results...

Formal employment drops in Q1

According to the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES, Q1:2023) survey released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), total employment in the formal non-agricultural sector decreased by 21 000 in the first quarter of 2023, bringing the level of employment to almost...

Cyberthreats continue to build

Globally, the financial, telecom and energy sectors are coming under increasing cyberattack, according to the June 2023 edition of The CyberThreat Report from the Trellix Advanced Research Centre. The report analyses cybersecurity trends from the last quarter, with...

Challenging economy hits richest and poorest the hardest

The latest Experian Consumer Default Index (CDI), showed a return to the former trend of long-term deterioration, expedited by the rapid increase in living expenses experienced by South African consumers and exacerbated by the significantly intensified load shedding...

CIOs plan to grow their IT teams in 2023

A massive 81% of large enterprise (LE) CIOs plan to increase their IT headcount in 2023, according to a recent survey by Gartner. Only 14% expect their IT staff to decrease, and 5% expect their headcount to remain the same. "Attracting and retaining technology talent...

Generative AI, ESG to reshape big data and analytics

Emerging agendas that revolve around generative AI and environmental social and corporate governance (ESG) is expected to transform data utilisation approaches in the coming years. This is among the findings from the semiannual Big Data and Analytics Software Tracker...

WEF believes AI could revolutionise global healthcare

A new World Economic Forum report highlights the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and the importance of public-private collaboration in driving its global adoption. Scaling Smart Solutions with AI in Health: Unlocking Impact on...

African skills need to be used more effectively

According to the World Bank, Africa's working age population is expected to grow by 450-million people, or close to 70% by 2035. However, central to this conversation is whether this workforce is ready for business reinvention and the changes accompanying this...

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DocFusion 365 integrates with Power BI

Users of DocFusion 365 cloud-based document composition and automation engine can now benefit from added value with the integration of Power BI. Power BI is a business analytics service provided by Microsoft. It provides interactive visualizations with self-service...

Taking the pulse of the natural world

The rise of the Internet of Things and other mobile technologies offers humanity the opportunity to truly advance their efforts in preserving and saving the environment in more innovative and relevant ways, writes Reshaad Sha, CEO of SqwidNet. Humanity today finds...

DSG wins at 2017 BPESA Contact Centre Awards

On-demand customer experience and digital solutions company, DSG, has celebrated adding yet another contact centre award to its pedigree, having won The Best Technology Innovation and Best Use of Social Media in a Contact Centre and being nominated second for Best...

Networking app for entrepreneurs

The KnektMe app makes business networking easier in South Africa. This free solution provides business professionals with information on potentially valuable connections in close vicinity. The app will scan for other KnektMe users in close proximity, using a device's...

Hacking humans

The easiest way to hack into a network is by exploiting the one vulnerability most often left unpatched -- human nature, according to Michael Ferendinos, enterprise risk business unit head at Aon South Africa and Rudi Dicks, senior cyber consultant at BDO Forensics...

The risks of allowing smartphones at the bank …

Employees aren't just bringing their devices into work -- they're living on them. Checking one's phone is the first and last thing many do every day. With smartphones becoming constant companions, hackers are seeking every avenue available to break into them. The...

Ingesting data into Couchbase using Streamsets

Nick Cadenhead, 9th BIT Consulting, offers his expertise. I have been working with the Couchbase for some time now and it's been an interesting journey. Historically, I'm not a database guy, so I've not worked much with databases in terms of designing, building and...

Importance of business networking

The digital revolution and the move towards an always-on life has ensured that people are more connected than ever, both personally as well as professionally. Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup South Africa, states that this has changed the way people...

Deep learning is changing the way we live

Analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and big data -- these conversations are no longer complete without the term "deep learning", a powerful phrase that is increasingly becoming part of the business vocabulary as it recognises life-changing advantages. Brendan...

Mission-critical myths about DDoS attacks

Bryan Hamman, Arbor Network's territory manager for sub-Saharan Africa, examines whether these "myths" are fact or fiction. For anyone in 'denial' about the power of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in South Africa - attempts to exhaust the resources...

IT Support (Senior Level) – Gauteng Centurion

Company: Kapsch SA / Kapsch Global Location: Onsite at 340 Witch-Hazel Street, Eco Park Office ParkPosition: Local IT Support (Senior Level)Contract Period: Permanent Global PositionBudget: NegotiableAbout the Company:Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa (Kapsch SA) is a...

Software Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

New position -.Net developer Bellville - Contract - Hybrid My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently sourcing for a .Net Developer to join them on an independent contract basis Context: Enhancement of existing .Net web services exposed to both internal systems...

Integration Developer – Gauteng Centurion

We are looking for a highly skilled developer to design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT...

PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for candidates with 5 years plus experience, com sci or engineering degrees and PHP and Laravel experience. Key Requirements PHP and Laravel on the backendNewer frameworks like react and vue on the front end.Only candidates with degrees will be consideredFull...

Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Microsoft AD / Exchange Engineer (DC Platform Support)

Company: Kapsch SALocation: SANRAL Data Centre, MidrandPosition: Microsoft AD / Exchange Engineer (DC Platform Support)Contract Period: 6 Months with the possibility of extensionBudget: NegotiableAbout the Company:Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa (Kapsch SA) is a global...

Back End Java Developer (Senior) 1837 TT

Development and maintenance on platform/applicationReview and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System ownerDevelop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsPreparation of system/technical...

Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...

System Controller (LM)

Provide analytical support for critical corporate initiatives including business function support for system migrations.Consolidations, significant business area process improvement projects and complex product installations.Planning, implementing, and reviewing minor...

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