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...

SA businesses recognise AI as strategic necessity

South African businesses are increasingly optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive profitability and achieve strategic goals. This is among the findings of a new poll of 4 200 C-suite executives by Qlik, which reveals what is hindering...

Cloud, AI will drive network security to $38m

The worldwide Network Security market, including firewall, SSE, traditional SWG appliance, WAF, and ADC segments, is projected to grow to $38-billion by 2029, according to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group. This represents a 10% five-year compounded...

Load shedding weighs on manufacturer confidence

Confidence levels in the manufacturing sector remain near the low points reached during previous business cycles, as load shedding weighs on sentiment, the Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey shows. Although sentiment has improved significantly since the record low recorded...

Private network spend set to surge

Enterprise spend on private networks will near $10-billion globally by 2028; rising from $1-billion in 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. Growing by 722%, the three verticals driving the market were identified as: * Manufacturing - 35% * Energy -...

Addressing SADC’s cross-border payments dilemma

With a population spanning almost 400-million people across 16 countries, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has the widest-reaching regional bloc in Africa, holding massive appeal for trade exchanges to strengthen economies and benefit communities....

Single-vendor SASE revenue on the rise

The portion of the SASE market where vendors offer both SD-WAN and SSE (security service edge) solutions grew an impressive 55% year-over-year (Y/Y) in 1Q 2023, according to a report from Dell'Oro Group. By doing so, single-vendor SASE overtook the multi-vendor SASE...

CFOs plan to retain organic growth funding levels

Rising prices and interest rates along with other economic factors beyond a company's control are leading chief financial officers (CFOs) to show the most concern about profitable growth, inflation, and balance sheet health in 2023, according to a survey by Gartner....

Search interest in NFTs drops

Search interest in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) peaked at 100 for the week 19 to 25 June 2022. Fast forward to a year later, and the score has plummeted to a low of 32 during the week of 4 to 10 June 2023 - a massive 68% fall in the measure. BanklessTimes CEO Jonathan...

Ethernet switch growth continues strong

The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew revenues 31,5% year over year in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23) to $10-billion. The total worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market recorded $4,1-billion in revenue in 1Q23, a 14,1% annual increase. These...

Money muling, forged documents top SA fraud risks

The South African fraud landscape has increased significantly over the past three years, with impersonation fraud, money muling and forged documentation being the most significant challenges the Southern African Fraud Prevention Services (SAFPS) have had to deal with....

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The opportunity for local presence of global solutions

Things are looking up for local cloud adoption - and home-grown content and services will only increase prospects for vendors and fuel demand in the market. This is the view of Kevin Hall, national sales manager at ICT services and solutions firm Elingo, focused on...

Domino’s Pizza launches the Feast Fixer

Domino's Pizza has added a new tool to their online ordering platform. The Domino's Feast Fixer allows customers to calculate the amount of pizzas required for a group of people and then easily place an order for delivery or collection. "Feast Fixer is pure genius! It...

The true value of IT asset disposition

Should companies use a professional IT asset disposal (ITAD) provider instead of disposing of redundant IT equipment themselves? Local ITAD specialist Xperien says this should be a key consideration and must form part of any IT asset disposition strategy. Most...

Transforming customer experience in retail

From virtual reality dressing rooms and drone deliveries, to iPads in store and targeted mobile advertising, the retail sector is arguably at the forefront of technological innovation. The industry's focus on data driven information with organisations merging the...

Why it’s critical to combat cloud sprawl

Not long ago, cloud was seen as a fad--something for start-ups to take a chance with, but hardly a serious choice for enterprise IT. Now, it's increasingly the preferred method of accessing and delivering technology, writes Brendan McAravey, country manager at Citrix...

Absa launches online self-service investment platform

Absa is pleased to announce the launch of its very own online investment platform, Virtual Investor, which harnesses technology to lower fees to investors. This is an online self-service investment platform that uses artificial intelligence and computer algorithms to...

Building talent, developing tech leaders from within

South African companies are in dire need of skilled and experienced ICT professionals, particularly software developers, coders and data analysts. As a result, for those companies that employ these professionals, staff retention is an ongoing challenge. While many...

Maxwell Technology enters the LTE connectivity space

Paratus Telecommunications South Africa, through its subsidiary Maxwell Technology, has partnered with Rain to provide a range of LTE products called Max-LTE. Customers can expect affordable rates, with speeds of between 20Mbps and 50Mbps. Wireless Business Solutions...

Kaspersky Lab holds cybersecurity activations in schools

Kaspersky Lab, in partnership with Active Education, have embarked on a series of interactive cybersecurity roadshows at selected schools in Johannesburg and Cape Town - aimed at driving top of mind awareness around online safety. The activations, aimed at children...

Technological workplace revolution felt mainly by women

On paper, there is no doubt that women have made great progress in the workplace - in Europe, the percentage of women represented on large company boards has almost doubled over the past five years to 25%. Women also outnumber male university graduates in 95 of 144...

Automation Tester

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Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist Wanted! Ready to drive data-driven innovation at a major national retail giant? Join a permanent venture packed with amazing benefits and cutting-edge projects. Based in the vibrant heart of Johannesburg, you'll get the best of both worlds with a...

Senior JAVA Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.We are seeking a...

Automation Tester – Remote Remote

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Senior Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg

Senior Data Scientist Wanted! Ready to drive data-driven innovation at a major national retail giant? Join a permanent venture packed with amazing benefits and cutting-edge projects. Based in the vibrant heart of Johannesburg, you'll get the best of both worlds with a...

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Our client is looking for an Analyst/Associate to join their team! You would be tasked with assisting senior investment bankers with global advisory services, including M&A, strategy, and financing solutions for clients. This role involves supporting transaction...

Linux Engineer

Role purpose:As a Linux Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the reliability, stability, and scalability of production-level systems. This will involve monitoring and alerting on systems, conducting risk analysis to ensure optimal uptime, and automating...

System Controller

Our client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced System Controller at their organizationOur client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced System Controller at their...

Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for an Analyst/Associate to join their team! You would be tasked with assisting senior investment bankers with global advisory services, including M&A, strategy, and financing solutions for clients. This role involves supporting transaction...

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