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...

DeepSeek AI exposes Trump tariffs’ weakness

DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough has exposed the limits of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs, challenging Washington’s ability to restrain China’s technological rise. This is the opinion of Nigel Green CEO of deVere Group, who points out that the Trump administration has...

New initiative to drive intra-African trade

Looking to boost academic research output and increase collaboration between academia, industry, and policy makers across Africa in a bid to drive forward intra-African trade and industrialisation, Afreximbank - in collaboration with the African Union Commission and...

Telkom considers acquisition bid

Telkom has confirmed that it has received an unsolicited non-binding indicative letter from the Afrifund Investments for the acquisition of a controlling stake in Telkom. Afrifund Investments is a consortium led by former Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko, comprising Axian...

Retirement trends shift as life expectancy increases

Life expectancy increased from an average of 48 to 73 years between 1950 and 2019 and the United Nations forecasts further increases, estimating that global average life expectancy will reach about 81 years by 2100. Longer lifespans are causing individuals,...

Intel expands market opportunities

IDC has issued a study providing a look at the steps Intel is taking to reposition the company to provide solutions that supply larger, higher-growth markets. The industry research firm's analysis shows Intel has increased its serviceable addressable market (SAM) by...

FedEx deploys zero-tailpipe emission EVs

FedEx Express has deployed the first 10 electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa as part of its goal to transform its entire global pickup and delivery fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles by 2040. To achieve this, FedEx Express will purchase 50% of its new...

META region among top mobile financial scam targets

Throughout 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, 14% of installs of potentially unwanted mobile financial apps on Android phones were made by users in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa (META) region. META ranks third among the world regions behind APAC and LATAM in terms...

Enterprise shifts to cloud-friendly security alternatives

The global market for virtual- and software-as-a-service(SaaS)-based network security solutions achieved its 20th consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth in 1Q 2023. According to a report from Dell'Oro Group, the pace of year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth...

Instagram growing faster than TikTok and Facebook

Although Facebook and TikTok convincingly lead in the number of users, Instagram, as the third-largest platform in the social media space, is definitely the most rapidly evolving. Instagram's user growth has been consistent over the past years and shows no signs of...

Shoppers enticed by great offers, but let down by poor service

South African retailers have successfully driven positive consumer perceptions through special offers and affordable product promotions, but their customer service capabilities are leaving much to be desired. This is according to the South African Retail Sentiment...

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Certified Lead Implementer course from ContinuitySA

ContinuitySA will be offering a five-day certification course for Lead Implementers of a Business Continuity Management System based on the ISO 22301 standard. The course is certified by PECB, the global certification body. To be held at ContinuitySA's Midrand campus,...

Virtual cards extend financial inclusion

It's never been simpler to shop online. Flowers, sneakers, food, diplomas - you name it, you can buy it online. Except you can't, if you don't have a credit card. Two in three black teens in the US make purchases online, so retailers are aggressively growing their...

Data protection essential for insurers

With cyber security in the spotlight given recent attacks, insurers need to examine the integrity and safety of the data they have on hand. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, investigates the importance of data protection for an insurance company...

Analytics is critical, but data is being left out

The digitisation of business has spread the 'customer experience' (CX) right across organisations. Managing and understanding customers is no longer confined to frontline sales and contact centre staff, but requires constant attention from all employees in order to...

Lexmark leads in Quocirca MPS Vendor Landscape

Lexmark International has been positioned for the sixth consecutive year as a leader in Managed Print Services (MPS) by leading European-based industry analyst firm Quocirca. The Quocirca Managed Print Services Landscape report is an independent vendor analysis of the...

Abacuz offers virtual tool for skilled jobseekers

Skilled jobseekers in the market for extra work and an opportunity to earn should click through to Abacuz, a virtual tool that keeps service providers and prospective clients connected. Anyone from tutors, child minders to drivers/ transport managers and sport...

Sybrin goes digital with AIS, LAWtrust

As the digitisation of the customer experience is becoming a leading priority for most industries, Sybrin is hard at work enhancing their digital business platforms. These platforms will enable their customers to not only meet their clients' expectations, but also to...

Marrie is Cell C’s new chief digital officer

Cell C has appointed Nihmal Marrie as its chief digital officer. Marrie joins Cell C to steer the digital transformation of Cell C and execute an aggressive strategic focus in the digitization of the business. "The telecommunications industry must adapt to the digital...

Payroll: make it easy, make it mobile

Companies need to rethink payroll services and follow the international trend of investing more in mobile self-service solutions. This is the word from Lavine Haripersad, a director at the South African Payroll Association (SAPA), who says: "It's time to put payroll...

Safeguard yourself from retrenchment fallout

The current economic climate is compelling South African and global businesses alike to make organisational changes, sometimes leading to staff being retrenched. As this continues to become a reality for more and more South Africans, individuals are looking for ways...

Business Analyst I Credit I Permanent and Contract at IQbusiness

IQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is looking for a Business Analyst with a specialisation in Credit related projects to join us on a Contracting or Permanent basis for a specific project opportunity. You should have...

Data Scientist

We are seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientists to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data science methodologies, hands-on experience with data analysis, and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex...

Base24 Classic Senior Developer

Perform analysis, development, maintenance and troubleshooting on Base24 ATM and POS authorization, Host interfaces, ATM device handlers, switch interfaces and cryptography librariesWorking knowledge of Credit, Debit and Prepaid Card functionalities and life cycle...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientists to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data science methodologies, hands-on experience with data analysis, and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex...

Base24 Classic Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Perform analysis, development, maintenance and troubleshooting on Base24 ATM and POS authorization, Host interfaces, ATM device handlers, switch interfaces and cryptography librariesWorking knowledge of Credit, Debit and Prepaid Card functionalities and life cycle...

Senior Software Developer (Kotlin/Java) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable company with a national footprint and frontier technology seeks a highly talented Senior Software Developer who will be responsible for the planning, execution and success of complex software solutions to meet the needs of the business. You...

IT Systems Engineer (CH1065)

Our client in the Fintech industry, with offices in Paarl, is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer with over 4 years of IT support experience to manage and maintain their SaaS applications, cloud production environments, and Google Workspace.Key responsibilities...

Junior C# Developer

Database architecture and design. Write code. Create and design user interfaces. Debug and maintain client programs.Minimum Requirements:Education: Matric and related IT qualification. Skills required: C#, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 5, CSS, SQL with MS SQL Server,...

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