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...

Meerkat, UCT unravel the secrets of a giant radio galaxy

The discovery of a rare giant radio galaxy, “Inkathazo”, will help astronomers further understand the largest structures in the universe. Published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, the discovery by University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers and...

ITU and global organisations look to close the AI skills gap

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, the East Africa Community and Cognizant are among more than 25 organisations from around the globe that will serve as founding contributors to the AI Skills Coalition - an initiative of the International Telecommunication Union...

Global government IT spend set for growth

Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $589,8-billion in 2023, an increase of 7,6% from 2022, according to Gartner. "Global challenges like inflation and workforce scarcity and their local repercussions are testing the abilities of government CIOs to...

Intel, Microsoft bring AI to the PC at scale

Microsoft and Intel are working together to drive the development of artificial intelligence (AI) on personal computing (PC). At Microsoft's Build 2023 conference, the two companies are previewing the AI-enabled capabilities of Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake client PC...

EMEA storage market strong in 2022

The negative impact of the war in Ukraine on the macroeconomic situation in Europe did not stop the rapid growth of the enterprise storage systems (ESS) market in the fourth quarter of 2022. On the contrary -- the growing uncertainty in the market and the increase in...

How to spot a job-hunting scam

Even though South Africa's official unemployment rate decreased marginally in the fourth quarter of last year with 169 000 jobs gained in the period, the number of unemployed persons increased by 28 000 to reach 7,8-million. Given the current economic environment,...

These technologies are impacting customer service, support

The technologies with the most current value to service and support organizations are those that support assisted service, according to Gartner. "Today, the most impactful technologies in service are ones that support reps to deliver low-effort, value-enhanced...

Young SA scientists off to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

The Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings has selected and announced nine young scientists from South Africa to participate at the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to Physiology/Medicine from 25 to 30 June 2023 in Lindau, Germany. In Lindau's...

Crypto gains less than stocks, but revenue still set to double

The 2022 crypto winter has cooled the US investors' appetite for cryptocurrencies, with most of them finding cryptos riskier and less profitable than the traditional stock market. Nevertheless, the US crypto revenue continues growing and is set to hit new record...

What you can do to improve data quality

Gartner has identified 12 actions to help chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) and other D&A leaders improve data quality (DQ) to avoid high costs and deliver sustainable value to their organisation. "Data quality issues cost a lot," says Jason Medd, director...

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Canon expands monochrome print portfolio

Canon Europe has launched its new varioPRINT 140 series of production printers, delivering productivity gains compared with previous devices. The new varioPRINT 140 is capable of printing 143 images per minute in both simplex and duplex modes, making it the fastest...

IBM wins VMware innovation award

IBM has won the VMware 2016 Global System's Outsourcer Partner Innovation Award. "VMware is pleased to recognise this year's Global Partner Innovation Award winners, which are given to a select group of partners for their exceptional efforts in 2016," says Ross Brown,...

TomTom debuts new Touch Cardio fitness tracker

TomTom has announced a new addition to its industry-leading range of wearables: the TomTom Touch Cardio. “The TomTom Touch is the ideal entry-level fitness tracker for those looking to ramp up their fitness routine,” says Chantal Grobler, country manager of TomTom....

AI: the good, the bad and the unknown

I hit a bird with my car the other day. I felt terrible. I don't know why I felt that way. Some people might not be at all affected by the death of a bird. Why is that? What makes us respond the way we do in certain situations? What makes us think and act the way we...

Connected cars: from here to autonomy

F5 looks at the most critical enabler of the self-driving vision: securing the vehicle and the connected car platform South African consumers' great love affair with the automobile is set to grow ever more passionate, as an array of new technologies start rapidly...

Successful cyber-resilience relies on executive sponsorship

Business is now almost entirely dependent on digital platforms, and cannot function if their ICT systems are impacted or attacked. So, in order to build a resilient business, cyber resilience needs special attention especially from executives. "If the lead does not...

SA youth can blaze a trail to entrepreneurial success

South Africa's latest unemployment figures make for sombre reading. While official unemployment is now 27.7 percent, the most affected group are young people under the age of 35 with a staggering 38.6 percent of youth unable to find work. Interestingly, according to...

One innovative African will win $750

Reach for Change Africa has launched its annual innovation contest that asks youth to pitch innovative ideas that could improve African children's lives while working towards the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The contest, named Youth Innovate for...

Thoughts on data manage and being a dad …

With Father's Day upon us, we are reminded of the frequent challenges and abundant rewards of fatherhood. Just as challenging and as potentially rewarding as parenting, is the task of information management and role in creating an environment for 'big data' to...

Accenture aims to achieve gender-balanced workforce by 2025

Accenture has announced that it will achieve a gender-balanced workforce, with 50% women and 50% men, by 2025. "Diversity makes our business stronger and more innovative and, most important, it makes the world a better place," says Pierre Nanterme, Accenture's...

Cloud Database Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of automotive technology? Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Database Engineer to join their dynamic team! Essential Skills Requirements: Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM)...

Android (Java and Kotlin) Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution Company based in Pretoria is currently looking for a dynamic Mobile Development Lead. This role will involve managing the team and sprints, taking charge of communication, team health, and culture. The Mobile Development Lead will...

Full-Stack Developer

Looking for an logical Full-Stack Developer to assist in the development, configuration, deployment and support of customer software solutions, to participate in design and code reviews as well as to provide technical assistance to others, amongst other...

Android (Java and Kotlin) Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution Company based in Pretoria is currently looking for a dynamic Mobile Development Lead. This role will involve managing the team and sprints, taking charge of communication, team health, and culture. The Mobile Development Lead will...

Full-Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for an logical Full-Stack Developer to assist in the development, configuration, deployment and support of customer software solutions, to participate in design and code reviews as well as to provide technical assistance to others, amongst other...

Golang Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution Company based in Pretoria is currently looking for a Golang Developer for Developing and maintaining software products and solutions offered by the company.DUTIES:Lead the application lifecycle (planning, design, development,...

UX Web Designer

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performanceareas: Conceptualise high-quality, simple, and user-friendly creative ideas, in collaboration with internal and external clients, in line with the Organisation brand and CI...

Golang Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution Company based in Pretoria is currently looking for a Golang Developer for Developing and maintaining software products and solutions offered by the company.DUTIES:Lead the application lifecycle (planning, design, development,...

UX Web Designer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performanceareas: Conceptualise high-quality, simple, and user-friendly creative ideas, in collaboration with internal and external clients, in line with the Organisation brand and CI...

Project Manager

Leading international corrosion protection contractor and coatings manufacturer, has a vacancy for a Project Site Manager for 6 month contract period or until the project is completed.The successful candidate must be able to start immediately.No permanent employment...

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