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....

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...

Challenges build resilience and agility in African CEOs

CEOs in sub-Saharan Africa develop resilience and agility as they navigate an evolving and complex business operating environment, according to PwC's "Africa Business Agenda: Business Operating Environment Perspective 2023". To enhance business sustainability and...

African smartphone market falls to new low

Africa's smartphone market declined 3,4% quarter on quarter (QoQ) in Q1 2023 to total 17-million units, the lowest level of shipments since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in Q1 2020. This is according to the latest figures announced by International Data...

Volumes are up, but IT revenue growth set to slow

Revenue growth through European distribution sales is forecast to decline from 17% in Q1 2023 to 7% in Q2, although sales growth will continue to recover into the second half of the year, according to Context. The figures come from the Context Channel Forecast Q2 2023...

New mobile APT campaign targets iOS

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an ongoing mobile advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign targeting iOS devices with previously unknown malware. Dubbed 'Operation Triangulation', the campaign distributes zero-click exploits via iMessage to run malware gaining...

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Secure document presentation from Striata

Presenting interactive documents online has become a lot safer with Striata's next-generation Secure Document Presentation solution. This follows the launch last year of Striata's Secure Document Repository (SDR) solution, which provides the ability to effectively...

Hyland launches OnBase 17

Hyland, which provides software solutions for managing content, processes and cases, announces the latest release of its enterprise information platform, OnBase by Hyland. With greater configurability, enhanced mobile capabilities and expanded integration options, the...

Emirates expands free inflight WiFi offering

Emirates has expanded its free inflight WiFi service. Effective immediately, all Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members can enjoy free unlimited WiFi during their Emirates flight, regardless of their class of travel. This privilege also applies to all Emirates...

ADATA debuts D8000L Power Bank and LED Light Source

ADATA Technology has launched the D8000L power bank, which doubles as a powerful LED light source. Unlike other power banks that have a narrow beam flashlight built-in as somewhat of an afterthought, the entire top side of the D8000L is devoted to multiple LED bulbs...

Targus SA launches Targus Workspace Solutions

Targus South Africa, a manufacturer of mobile PC carrying cases and accessories, has presented its new product range and Targus Workspace Solutions. The new range was announced to distributors, resellers and key retailers, which included the latest docking and...

IFS adds mixed reality with Microsoft HoloLens

IFS has launched a new proof of concept, developed by the company's innovation think tank IFS Labs, to reinvent field service management. IFS Labs has developed an integration between the enterprise applications suite IFS Applications and Microsoft HoloLens that...

Kaspersky partners with Redington in East Africa

Kaspersky Lab has announced a partnership agreement with Redington, which will see the company becoming an authorised distributor of Kaspersky Lab's corporate security solutions across East Africa. The partnership will also support Kaspersky Lab's enterprise growth...

Gemato offers biometrics, machine learning

Gemalto is launching the Gemalto Assurance Hub, a new approach to fraud prevention in online banking. Powered by machine learning, it analyses the profile and the behavior of customers in real time. The platform only activates additional authentication measures when...

WebAfrica launches LTE at Home

Webafrica has launched its new LTE at Home internet access service. "LTE at Home is all about hassle-free affordable high speed internet. It's a router and a SIM card. No network cables, no phone lines. We send you a router, you plug it in, insert the SIM card and off...

Procurement vetting pitfalls to avoid

Mistakes in business come with the territory but those made in procurement ought to be considered among the most detrimental to the success of an operation. Common procurement related risks include supplier issues such as delivery delays, increases in demand, quality...

Data Engineer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing The...

MICROSOFT AND MIS DEVELOPER (12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

Accountable for Analysing system data and create schemas on the Data Warehouse. Extraction, Transformation and Loading (ETL). Desired Skills: Data Analysis SQL Power BI Data warehouse MIS data Python Power Apps C# Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired...

Senior back end Developer

Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate Back end developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed...

SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER

Outputs 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...

Data Engineer – 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 Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing The...

Senior back end Developer – Gauteng Bedford

Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate Back end developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed...

SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER – Gauteng Rivonia

Outputs 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...

Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...

Senior Python Engineer

This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...

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