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...

Heightened geopolitical tensions increase security risk ratings

While South Africa has a low rating for medical-related risk, mental health, climate change and security risks continue to rise. This is among the trends shown in the annual interactive Risk Map 2025 launched by Internation SOS. As global security and health risks...

Finance app usage, revenue on the rise

There is a growing trend in finance app installs in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting the region’s strides toward economic recovery following a general rise in inflation and macroeconomic instability. This is among the findings a new report from AppsFlyer and Google....

OT gateways open up new entry points for attackers

With IoT connections in sub-Saharan Africa set to double by 2030, cybercriminals have more opportunities than ever to breach networks and systems, with converging IT, Internet of Things (IoT) and OT systems posing a risk to critical infrastructure. Microsoft's recent...

Malicious IoT botnet activity skyrockets

IoT botnet DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) traffic, originating from a large number of insecure IoT devices with the aim of disrupting telecom network services for millions of users, increased five-fold over the past year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine...

Township consumers prioritise value over brand loyalty

As residents adapt to a number of challenges including high unemployment, power cuts, poor service delivery, and rising food prices, South Africa's townships are seeing a significant shift in consumer behaviour with a growing preference for value over brand affinity....

WLAN market hits 11th quarter of YoY growth

Enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues grew 48% YoY in the first quarter of 2023 fueled by high shipment volumes and increasing prices, says Dell'Oro Group, adding that some vendors reported backlogs coming down faster than anticipated. "The enterprise-class WLAN...

Don’t forget to backup … and don’t forget data recovery

As businesses around the world are reminded about the importance of data backup during Backup Awareness Month, storage specialists Arcserve have stressed that recovery can often be the missing part of the successful business continuity equation. Global research...

Sluggish tablet market sees third year of decline

Global spending on all IT devices including PCs, tablets, and mobile phones has slumped by a massive $122-billion in the past two years, falling from $807-billion to an expected $685-billion in 2023. And while smartphone, laptop, and desktop PC sales revenues are set...

Demand for resiliency, automation drive European software growth

The European software market grew by 15% year on year in 2022 despite economic turbulence and global instability. This represented the highest growth in the last 20 years, demonstrating the resiliency of demand for software in the face of major macroeconomic factors....

Renewables, AI, crypto most in-demand investments in SA

Alternative investments are increasingly favoured by South Africans according to the results of the first Jaltech Alternatives Investment Survey. The survey probed the views of 1300 participants including over 200 investment advisors to gain insights into alternative...

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Global cloud footprint solves data residency issues

The burgeoning popularity of cloud and SaaS applications are benefitting businesses around the globe through improved collaboration, cost savings, increased efficiency and similar. It could be said they have completely transformed the way businesses today work....

Home security: more than a camera

There is a significant increase in the focus on home and personal security. This is according to Roy Alves, country manager of Axis Communications, who points to a steep surge in the deployment of home and residential security solutions. Alves adds that, whereas...

Reduce tax risk, use qualified professionals

It's personal tax season again and millions of South Africans are busy filling out their tax returns. To avoid any delays in this widescale process, payroll departments across the nation must work quickly and in strict compliance with the law. Failure to do so could...

Orange Business Services appoints

Mark McCallum is Orange country manager Orange Business Services has appointed Mark McCallum, as the new country manager for South Africa, effective immediately. McCallum takes over the management role from Yannick Decaux, who has moved on to a new position within the...

Oracle graduates set to enter the workplace

Twenty four PDI South African students has completed the Oracle Graduate Leadership Programme that equips them with specialised IT and leadership skills to secure employment in the country's fast growing ICT industry. "With the fourth industrial revolution set to be...

Entersekt appoints new senior VP

Stellenbosch-headquartered fintech company Entersekt has appointed ICT industry veteran Pattison Mutambiranwa as senior vice-president for Middle East and Africa. The newly created position attests to Entersekt's growing dominance in sub-Saharan Africa and sustained...

New m-commerce solution for all businesses

A new app is offering businesses, large and small, a commercially viable mobile commerce platform. "The South African market has been touted as ripe for m-commerce for a while, but until now there have been no options for businesses beyond developing their own...

SUSE, Supermicro partner on mission-critical solutions

SUSE and Supermicro have entered into a global partnership that will provide innovative new enterprise IT solutions based on Supermicro hardware featuring SUSE OpenStack Cloud, SUSE Enterprise Storage, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications, and embedded...

Questions to ask when buying a laptop

Buying a new laptop can potentially be one of the most expensive purchases one can make apart from a car and a home. hoosing the right device and the accessories to go with it will not only future-proof against the need to upgrade too quickly, but will ensure that you...

Jasco debuts Leyard LED MultiTouch Video Wall

Jasco Broadcast has announced local availability of Leyard's LED MultiTouch Video Wall, the industry's very first seamless touch-enabled LED video wall. It is available in three sizes: 108-inch, 151-inch and 196-inch; and features up to 32 simultaneous touch points....

Java Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Make an impact across multiple business domains! We're seeking an experienced developer to join our client's innovative team. Requirements: 3+ years of software development expertiseTertiary qualificationStrong Java proficiencyReact knowledge a plusBenefit from...

Master Data Administrator (Temp Role) – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

We are looking for an immediately available individual with Syspro experience, above-average Excel skills, outstanding attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced FMCG environment, to fill a Temporary Role of MASTER DATA ADMINISTRATOR (based in...

Operational Technical Support Manager: Alternative Administration

Looking for individuals with proven experience in leading teams in Hedge Fund environment - as this is a technical specialist position requiring excellent experience in Hedge funds, strong client engagement focus and funds take on, and implementation experience.Must...

Senior Developer (KG)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Key Responsibilities: Development: Mobile development Web development Integration development Windows forms development Develop and maintains programs according to requirements Develop and supports databases where required Develops...

.Net Developer

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

Senior Developer (KG) – Gauteng Gauteng

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Key Responsibilities: Development: Mobile development Web development Integration development Windows forms development Develop and maintains programs according to requirements Develop and supports databases where required Develops...

.Net 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 .Net Developer / ASP.Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What...

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