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...

Global data centre energy consumption to rocket

By 2035, IDTechEx forecasts that the continued growth of artificial intelligence will result in over 2000 TWh of energy being consumed by data centres. By Eve Pope, technology analyst at IDTechEx The expected increase in CO2 emissions from powering these new data...

NTT Data launches Smart AI Agent

NTT Data has announced the international launch of its next-generation Smart AI Agent, which it anticipates could drive up to $2-billion in AI business by 2027. The AI tool is part of the compay’s strategy to accelerate the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). The Smart...

These myths obscure cybersecurity value

Four common myths are obscuring the full value of cybersecurity for the enterprise and inhibiting security program effectiveness, according to Gartner. Chief information security officers (CISOs) must embrace a "Minimum Effective" mindset to maximise cybersecurity's...

More cyberattacks now target employees

More than 90% of business leaders believe that increased employee cybersecurity awareness would help decrease the occurrence of cyberattacks. The most recent Global Threat Landscape Report from Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs found that ransomware threats remain at peak...

Insider actions cause data leaks

A vast majority (91%) of companies experience data leaks due to insiders' actions. According to SearchInform analysts, who studied security incidents in more than 100 companies, malicious actors are generally interested in technical information (blueprints and...

African nations under online attack

Nigeria, currently ranked 50th worldwide for online threats, South Africa at 82nd, and Kenya at 35th, have increasingly become focal points for cyber threats. This is according to Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), which presented the reality of cyber threats in Africa...

Meta, Apple show different strategies for immersive technology

Meta and Apple this week unveiled their VR and AR headsets Quest 3 and Vision Pro, respectively, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023. Kiran Raj, practice head of Disruptive Tech at GlobalData, comments: "The technology landscape witnessed a pivotal...

Nvidia an early winner in the AI boom

While the current AI boom is only just getting started, an early winner is Nvidia, which on Tuesday 30 May saw its market capitalisation exceed $1-trillion for the first time. For a chip designer with no fabrication capabilities of its own, this is a significant...

Data analytics to reach $302bn by 2030

The global data analytics market size is expected to reach $302,01-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 26,7% from 2023 to 2030. The data analytics industry is essential for improving...

With PowerVia, Intel claims a chipmaking breakthrough

Intel has introduced PowerVia, a new approach to delivering power that rethinks how chips are made and how they are tested. Traditionally computer chips have been built like pizzas - from the bottom up, in layers. In the case of chips, you start with the tiniest...

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10 000 SMEs accept Yoco card payments

South African payments company has Yoco announced it now has 10 000 SMEs in South Africa using its point-of-sale payments platform to accept card payments. The company is adding over 1 000 new SMEs to its base every month, making it the largest independent mobile...

Boosting connectivity in underserved communities

Technology can transform the educational experience at an individual student, group or class level, but when the borders of affordability and access get expanded, the benefits obtained get magnified, as schools are empowered to deliver more entrepreneurs, inventors,...

Small data crucial for the IoT ecosystem

The volume of data that the billions of things lying at the edge of the Internet of Things (IoT) will generate needs a comprehensive strategy for protocol mediation, processing, analysing, storing, securing, applying, and even sharing data to deliver value-creating...

Things to consider for your contact centre

Rapidly developing technologies and the need to integrate customer services across all channels has significantly changed the contact centre space in the last few years. Regardless of the motivation for a business having a contact centre, and whether it is inbound or...

PEI Exchange a matchmaker for Africa

The Planet Earth Institute (PEI), an international NGO and charity, will launch the PEI exchange during its ScienceAfrica UnConference on 20 July. The PEI exChange is the first online matching platform for all individuals working and interested in Africa. While Africa...

Let’s start beating back unemployment

The private sector has a significant role to play in growing business-ready skills and curtailing unemployment, says Alan Turnley-Jones, executive for services: Middle East and Africa at Dimension Data. With the country having reached its highest unemployment level...

B2B marketplace slashes e-commerce costs

E-commerce business marketplace, XAfricaMart.com, offers SMMEs the ability to build their brand, promote their products and sell online to businesses nationally. "Businesses marketing and selling products such as office equipment, stationery, consumables, catering...

Technology assists in facilities management

In any business, data holds the power to drive the bottom line, ensure uptime and feed an informed strategy for the future. With financial constraints impacting facility operations, managers face decisions about how to maximise their workforce and make the most of all...

Next Einstein Forum plans next event

On the heels of a successful Africa Science Week, the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) has announced that the NEF Global Gathering 2018 will be held 26-28 March 2018. An initiative of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with the Robert Bosch...

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP now on Google Cloud

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications is now available as the operating system for SAP solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Customers can now leverage high performance virtual machines with proven price/performance advantages for SAP HANA workloads on...

SAP Authorisations Consultant 0951 – Gauteng Centurion

Our client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP Authorisations Consultant (Advanced)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)SAP Enabling Services (FICORA)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· Minimum 3 years' experience years' experience SAP...

Information and Systems Manager

Information & Systems ManagerMarket related salary offered The Information & Systems Manager is responsible for driving the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes within the Group.This role ensures that systems and data platforms are...

Java Developer

Are you a seasoned developer eager to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation? At iOCO, we're looking for a Senior Java Developer who can bring their expertise to our dynamic team. In this role, you'll craft high-quality software solutions, and stay at the...

Devops Engineer

??Join Our Tech Revolution!?? Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic, innovative environment? We're on the lookout for a DevOps Guru to join our tech-savvy team! If you thrive in a culture that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge...

Information and Systems Manager – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

Information & Systems ManagerMarket related salary offered The Information & Systems Manager is responsible for driving the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes within the Group.This role ensures that systems and data platforms are...

Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a seasoned developer eager to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation? At iOCO, we're looking for a Senior Java Developer who can bring their expertise to our dynamic team. In this role, you'll craft high-quality software solutions, and stay at the...

Devops Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

??Join Our Tech Revolution!?? Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic, innovative environment? We're on the lookout for a DevOps Guru to join our tech-savvy team! If you thrive in a culture that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge...

Systems Developer (PHP Developer) LM

Write and Edit PHP Code Write and edit PHP code on the back end of web applications and dynamic sites. Consider the web application's intended function and work to integrate the PHP code with existing HTML code. Work with the application's data structure to maintain...

Data Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle GoldenGate Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing Oracle GoldenGate solutions to ensure seamless data replication and integration across...

.Net Developer

Are you a talented .NET Developer seeking a new challenge? We're looking for a full-time Intermediate .NET Developer to join our team! As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a...

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