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...

Mission 300 aims to light up Africa

In a continent where millions of homes are still shrouded in darkness each night, a groundbreaking initiative is sparking hope. This week, African and global changemakers will converge in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the inaugural Africa Heads of State Energy Summit,...

SA a rising power in 2025 iGaming trends

The global iGaming Trends 2025 Report has identified South Africa as a critical growth market within the continent’s expanding sector. Published by SoftSwiss, a leading international tech company developing software for the entertainment industry, the report leverages...

Threats to healthcare incident response a matter of life or death

Ransomware attacks are the most disruptive and destructive type of cyber incidents threatening healthcare, with clear impacts on the systemic functioning of hospitals in service delivery and surgeries. However, ransomware is not the only threat facing healthcare...

Apple looks to break free from iPhone dependence

Apple has unveiled a new Vision Pro mixed reality headset at WWDC 2023, as it moves beyond the iPhone ecosystem and enters the extended reality realm. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, comments: "Apple's much-awaited Vision Pro headset is a beta...

Watch: Intel pays tribute to Gordon Moore

Intel and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation hosted a tribute to celebrate the life of Gordon Moore, Intel’s co-founder. In addition to leading Intel, Moore was a giant of the technology industry, author of Moore’s Law and one of America’s leading philanthropists....

Tsunamis could be detected by their rumble in the atmosphere

Triggered by earthquakes, undersea volcanoes, and other Earth-shaking forces, tsunamis can devastate coastal communities. And when it comes to providing advance warning, every second counts. Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are testing a novel approach...

New GM for WASPA

The Wireless Application Service Provider's Association (WASPA) has announced the appointment of Noelan Rungasamy as the body's new GM, effective 1 June 2023. Rungasamy takes the baton from long-serving GM, Ilonka Badenhorst, who is leaving WASPA to pursue alternative...

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...

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Cloud value proposition reaches critical mass

A number of recent developments in the broader information and communication technology (ICT) sector have converged, signifying a massive step change for cloud computing in the country. Of great importance, has been the aggressive expansion of terrestrial fibre...

Argility’s SkyData fast-tracks IoT optimisation

South African technology innovator, Argility, has launched its comprehensive IoT framework, SkyData, to enable local enterprises to integrate, manage and optimise their growing IoT ecosystems. Already successfully implemented in local enterprises of major...

ZTE expands 5G capabilities

ZTE South Africa is expanding its 5G technology offerings in the face of the booming development of mobile internet and the popularity of new applications such as Internet of Things (IOT) strongly motivate 5G development and standardisation. According to Fu Zhen,...

IoT can make a major impact on Africa

The Internet of Things (IoT), which bridges the digital and physical world, is already making its mark in Africa as smart connected devices are being deployed and the use of connected hardware emerges. However, it has the potential to make a far more significant...

Magic quadrant for Oracle ERP Cloud

Oracle has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2017 "Magic Quadrant for Cloud Core Financial Management Suites for Midsize, Large and Global Enterprises" research report. Out of 11 products evaluated, Oracle ERP Cloud is positioned the highest for both completeness of...

Can the data lake replace the data warehouse?

Analytics has become essential to drive the intelligent businesses. However, with the addition of this multitude of unstructured data - think email, videos, photos, audio files, presentations, webpages - businesses have had to find a new way to pool, access and...

Huawei commits to African social, economic growth

Huawei says it is ready to partner with African governments, operators and private companies to advance economic and social development on the continent through enhancing mobile broadband; it made this announcement at the GSMA Mobile 360 Africa which started in Dar es...

Workplace diversity makes business sense

Companies that embrace workplace diversity and inclusion as a source of growth and innovation for their businesses will perform better than those that don't-- and that applies as much to small businesses as it does to large enterprises. Kimberley Axon, head of people...

Digital trust: what’s it really worth?

Digital trust may appear to be a fairly meaningless buzzword, but in fact digital trust may prove to be the currency of the future, and failing to safeguard it could be a costly mistake, writes Paul Williams, country manager: southern Africa at Fortinet. Digital...

Data analytics and the changing face of industries

The days of being transported in self-driving cars and having our phones suggest what we ought to eat for lunch are upon us: this is the age of big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Never before have industries had the power to use information to...

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...

Software Implementation Consultant

JHB - Northern Suburbs - Software Implementation ConsultantFacilitate the implementation of Governance, Risk & Compliance efforts whilst assisting clients in the leveraging of technology to enhance the efficiency of their GRC functionality.If you have a background...

DevOps Engineer: Red Hat Linux

Our client in Midrand is urgently seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with expertise in Red Hat Linux to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, automation, and system administration, with a focus on...

Senior Application Engineer

Ready to be at the forefront of technical excellence in renewable energy? Is this you?You're a highly skilled Application Engineer with a strong foundation in both tender evaluation and operations & maintenance support. You enjoy the challenge of problem-solving...

Information & Systems Manager at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a an Information and Systems Manager who will be responsible for driving the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes within the Group. This role ensures that systems and data platforms are...

Software Implementation Consultant – Remote Remote

JHB - Northern Suburbs - Software Implementation ConsultantFacilitate the implementation of Governance, Risk & Compliance efforts whilst assisting clients in the leveraging of technology to enhance the efficiency of their GRC functionality.If you have a background...

DevOps Engineer: Red Hat Linux – Gauteng Midrand

Our client in Midrand is urgently seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with expertise in Red Hat Linux to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, automation, and system administration, with a focus on...

Senior Application Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Ready to be at the forefront of technical excellence in renewable energy? Is this you?You're a highly skilled Application Engineer with a strong foundation in both tender evaluation and operations & maintenance support. You enjoy the challenge of problem-solving...

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