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...

Is this the start of a ‘crypto arms race’?

The Trump administration’s exploration of the creation of a national Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) could signal the dawn of a global “crypto arms race”. The prediction from the deVere Group CEO Nigel Green comes after President Donald Trump announced that his...

Meta ups the infrastructure stakes with $65bn investment

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company plans to spend up invest in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure to the tune of $65 billion this year. Part of this investment will include more AI hires and a new 2-Gigawatt data centre....

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...

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...

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Theft affects connectivity in Bishop Lavis

Openserve has reported another major incident of cable theft in the Bishop Lavis area. As with an incident in May this year, multiple cables of varying lengths have been cut and stolen. Lucas Ndala, Openserve's chief of operations, says that this is having a major...

GirlCode announces Hackathon 2017 sponsors

This year the #GirlCodeHack will take place over two days from 5-6 August, in celebration of Women's month. The event will take place at Tshimologong Precinct and will be sponsored by Standard Bank, Entelect Software, Recruit Digital, MTN, Microsoft, Boxfusion,...

Kaizer Chiefs embraces Rush esports

Kaizer Chiefs will participate at this year's Rush esports event taking place from 21-23 July at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Rush is a rAge esports initiative which aims to bring a number of different esports tournaments and activities together...

Overcoming the challenges of IT asset disposal

Creating and implementing a successful IT Asset Management program is challenging, no matter how one approaches it. This is according Xperien CEO Wale Arewa. The IT department normally takes ownership of the program and then has the impossible task of interacting with...

Things set to transform global logistics space

From driverless vehicles to the Internet of Things (IoT), the interconnection of everyday objects via the Internet, the global telematics market is exploding in connectivity and growth. Trucking is no stranger to this sort of change; indeed, many fleets are leading...

Insurance considerations for owning a drone

Drones, formally known as unmanned aerial vehicles or remotely piloted aircraft systems, have gained significant commercial momentum over the past few years. While these aerial vehicles come at an expensive price, many people now buy one as a toy or it forms part of a...

Smartick helps with maths homework

Helping your children with their school homework these days is enough to give any parent anxiety. Having to differentiate between mathematics and mathematics literacy and the modern curriculum can be baffling. Smartick, an online afterschool maths program supported by...

Digital transformation: the difference between surviving and thriving

Technology is evolving at an ever-accelerating pace, driving new business models, and even disruptive new businesses that could not have existed previously. Any business should have digital transformation at the heart of its corporate strategy or, risk becoming...

Better manage multiple video conferences

SkyGroup Communications is pleased to announce the local availability of the Yealink Meeting Server, an all-in-one meeting management system solution that satisfies the multiple video conferencing demands of medium-sized and large enterprises. A distributed...

The future of manufacturing

Manufacturing today is no longer simply about making physical products but about finding new ways to create and capture value for the end user. Changes in consumer demand, the nature of products, the economics of production and the economics of the value chain have...

Senior Software Engineer – JAVA – Gauteng Randburg

Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...

Lead Analyst Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you passionate about calculations and analysis and are you seeking a rewarding career in fiduciary asset management? Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Are you highly organised and adaptable, with a strong ethical base? Then this position...

IT Engineer – Bloemfontein – North West Rustenburg

The company is looking to hire professionals, that is passionate to resolve IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for the company's clients. The candidate must have project management skills as well as time management skills in order...

Graduate Developer

We are looking for a Junior Developer to join one of our clients in delivering software solutions, services and skills to add business value to clients by using an adaptive approach that leverages the use of technology and architecture.Day to day you will be involved...

Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER - CONTRACT POSITION - HYBRID. Our client, in the mining industry, has abovementioned vacancy to start in 2025 or sooner in need, for a Project Manager for the management of core delivery team of resources to focus on the delivery of functionality and...

.Net Developer

Are you a seasoned Senior .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality...

Graduate Developer – Gauteng Centurion

We are looking for a Junior Developer to join one of our clients in delivering software solutions, services and skills to add business value to clients by using an adaptive approach that leverages the use of technology and architecture.Day to day you will be involved...

Project Manager – Remote Remote

PROJECT MANAGER - CONTRACT POSITION - HYBRID. Our client, in the mining industry, has abovementioned vacancy to start in 2025 or sooner in need, for a Project Manager for the management of core delivery team of resources to focus on the delivery of functionality and...

.Net Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a seasoned Senior .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality...

Senior Microsoft Developer

A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint a Senior Microsoft DeveloperCollaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects.Staying abreast of the latest developments in low-code technology...

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