MoonHacker uses NASA data to build lunar digital twins

The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help...

July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

Robust growth forecast for distributed cloud networking

The distributed cloud networking market is projected to grow from $4-billion in 2023 to $17-billion by 2028 - a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34% percent – according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This growth is driven by enterprises’ transition to...

Interest in crypto-stealing drainers surges

Dark web threads discussing crypto-drainers – malware designed to swiftly drain cryptocurrency wallets – saw a significant rise in 2024, as revealed by the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin. Kaspersky also reported a 40% spike in corporate database ads on a prominent...

Data centre virtualisation to reach $23,14bn by 2030

The global data centre virtualisation market size is anticipated to reach $23,14-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16,5% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The requirement for unified and centralised management of data centres and...

Finance leaders urged to embrace AI as an organisational role

To build an AI-driven finance organisation for the future, it will require a combination of technical and business skills that many finance teams do not have today, according to Gartner. "We're seeing a profound shift in how finance teams work based on the...

Global DeFi revenues set to surge

Although the 2022 crypto winter has been especially cold in decentralised finance (DeFi) land, the DeFi industry is set to boom this year, with revenue reaching record highs. According to data presented by BitcoinCasinos.com, global DeFi revenues are expected to jump...

Mobile AI market on track to hit R85bn by 2030

The global mobile artificial intelligence (AI) market is anticipated to reach $84,97-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 26,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth has been significant in recent years due to several...

Dream job scam targets victims on LinkedIn

Kaspersky experts have warned against a new wave of phishing scams on LinkedIn targeting people in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa (META) region, with the promise of a dream job. Cybercriminals posing as HR managers from high end fashion brands are luring victims to...

Shipping faces new safety challenges

Shipping transports around 90% of world trade onboard different vessels so maritime safety is critical. Improvements have been significant over the past decade, culminating in the sector reporting a record low number of large ships lost over the past year. However, a...

Businesses can contribute to a more sustainable future

Businesses play a crucial role in addressing environmental challenges and fostering sustainability. By incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals into their operations, companies can make a positive impact while also gaining rapport with their...

Challenges build resilience and agility in African CEOs

CEOs in sub-Saharan Africa develop resilience and agility as they navigate an evolving and complex business operating environment, according to PwC's "Africa Business Agenda: Business Operating Environment Perspective 2023". To enhance business sustainability and...

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Hitachi in Magic Quadrant for solid-state arrays

Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the July 2017 Magic Quadrant for Solid-State Arrays by Gartner. Hitachi believes its significant growth and enhancements to its all-flash Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) F Series product...

Bridge the ‘gap of grief’ with RSA

A business-driven security architecture has been unveiled by RSA, a Dell Technologies business, offering a new approach to assist enterprises to manage cyber risk and protect what matters most to them, be it their financial records, IP, and more. Along with several...

5G will bring IoT to life

By now, many of us have heard about the Internet of Things (IoT) - the trend that sees sensors and Internet connectivity embedded into just about every device and tool we use on a daily basis in both our personal and professional lives. From smart thermostats and LED...

Skills shortage stymies the data revolution

The scale, scope and complexity of change that comes along with the today's technological revolution is unlike anything we've seen before, writes Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management. The potential for advancement is made exponentially larger by emerging...

Crossroads Foundation picks Qlik

Qlik has partnered with Crossroads Foundation, a Hong Kong-based charity, to transform the way it manages donations through improved management and visualisation of data. One of the most impressive results of the deployment is a new smartphone app that enables anyone...

FBC chooses SSP for insurance solution

FBC Insurance has chosen to support the growth of its Zimbabwean general insurance business in line with its strategic objectives using SSP's digital insurance platform, SSP Pure Insurance. SSP Pure Insurance is a flexible end-to-end core insurance system for all...

ACaaS catching on as Iot prevails

South Africa is starting to realise the importance of Access Control as a Service (ACaaS). Speaking at the recent Securex, Brent Cary, regional sales manager of Genetec, says that globally the trend is on the increase and that while South Africa is playing catch up,...

Keep your ID safe in the cybersphere

Over the course of the past decade, the brick-and-mortar institutions of yesteryear have rapidly been replaced by online counterparts, with South Africans now turning to the Internet to perform banking transactions, book flights and even shop for groceries. While this...

BT-SA appoints new senior manager

BT-SA has appointed Pieter van Wyk to the position of senior manager: fire and security. Van Wyk joined BT-SA in 2013 as a junior project leader in the fire and security division, at which time he came to the company with a technical background with experience in...

What about social media and security?

Social media has skyrocketed for businesses all over the world, with many companies using it as a way of strengthening their brands and reaching out to new and existing customers, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa. It's clear that social media is...

Solar PV Project Manager – Gauteng Midrand

We help businesses reach their energy goals by designing and constructing premium, bespoke solar energy systems. We offer full-service commercial solar power systems for businesses across Africa. Responsibilities and Duties Owner of project budgets and must be updated...

Mid-Level Developer at Sintrex Integration Services

Core Outputs- Develop commercial grade web applications- Deliver work to agreed Quality, Standards and Complexity- Mentor Junior Developers- Do research on own tasks- Do planning/ estimation on tasks Essential Requirements- Grade 12- Development Qualification- NodeJS...

Senior Microsoft Developer at Mogale Solution Providers

Key Perfomance Area: Creatively solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers.Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects.Staying abreast of the latest developments in...

SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER

Creatively solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects. Staying abreast of the latest developments in low-code technology...

Claris FileMaker Developer (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Claris FileMaker Developer to join its team. Your core role will be to develop and maintain custom solutions using Claris...

SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER – Gauteng Sandown

Creatively solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects. Staying abreast of the latest developments in low-code technology...

Claris FileMaker Developer (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Milnerton

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Claris FileMaker Developer to join its team. Your core role will be to develop and maintain custom solutions using Claris...

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