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...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

Global PC shipments show slight uptick

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 64,4-million units in the fourth quarter of 2024, a 1,4% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of sustained shipment growth. For the year, PC...

Network security incidents dominate in SA

Throughout 2024, the most common type of security incident faced by companies was related to network protection according to the latest Kaspersky IT Security Economics report. Ninety-seven percent of businesses in South Africa encountered adversaries attempting to...

Intel launches Agilex 7 FPGAs with R-Tile

Intel's Programmable Solutions Group today announced that the Intel Agilex 7 with the R-Tile chiplet is shipping production-qualified devices in volume - bringing customers the first FPGA with PCIe 5.0 and CXL capabilities and the only FPGA with hard intellectual...

Shaping the technologies of the future

A new method of controlling the shape of tiny particles about one-tenth of the width of human hair could make the technology that powers our daily lives more stable and more efficient, scientists claim. The process, which transforms the structure of microscopic...

South African consumers still resilient

Food is the biggest monthly expense for most of South Africa's taxi commuters. Despite high levels of unemployment - many are still able to make ends meet, either through a side hustle, a SASSA grant, or through family support. These are some of the recent insights...

Responsible regulation of generative AI needed

In a significant move towards shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), the US legislature recently held a ground-breaking presentation on regulating responsible AI. By De Wet Bisschoff, director of operations and sales at Accenture in Africa The session...

ChatGPT risks legal and compliance leaders must evaluate

Legal and compliance leaders should address their organisation's exposure to six specific ChatGPT risks, and what guardrails to establish to ensure responsible enterprise use of generative AI tools, according to Gartner. "The output generated by ChatGPT and other...

Borderless work model challenges employers

National lockdowns forced employers to invest in technologies that would allow their house-bound staff to continue working during the pandemic. "Post Covid, these advances have seen the emergence of new concepts in workforce management, from work-from-home to hybrid...

Western Europe hardcopy shipments decrease

Western European shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 4,3% year over year to 4,1-million units in 1Q23, according to research by International Data corporation (IDC). There was improvement in product availability, enabling back-order fulfilment, but in some...

False declines carry big risks

Friction at checkout remains a major challenge for businesses, many of which are doing everything they can to reduce cart abandonment and ensure a great customer experience. At the same time, banks face their own challenges as they are the last defence for both...

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Trust and the future of online fraud protection

The recent WannaCry attacks have underlined, underscored and highlighted how absolutely important it is to patch a computer, avoid opening unknown attachments and recognise risk when it arrives in an inbox. And, while there is no connection between the ransomware and...

YouTap, MatchMove partner on wallets

Youtap, a global provider of contactless mobile money payments and financial services software, has announced a partnership with MatchMove that will provide Youtap's customers in Africa and Asia with an off-the-shelf open-loop payment acceptance solution for...

Artificial intelligence and its place in the enterprise

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology promises to solve problems organisations could not before because it delivers benefits that no humans could legitimately perform. AI offers the means to maintain optimum efficiency and proficiency to meet customer demands. CIOs,...

Big data in healthcare: connecting the dots

The delivery of healthcare services in Africa is under pressure to change, and no-one can be certain how the industry will evolve. What can be certain is that future trends will be driven by access to Big Data, to shape new models of care in driving innovative,...

Obsidian, Red Hat, CTU unite to on skills development

Five budding system administrators and open source enthusiasts have successfully acquired sought-after Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification having passed their Red Hat exams. Last year leading provider of open source software and services Obsidian...

Routed appointed as Veeam Cloud Service Provider

Neutral cloud provider, Routed, has partnered with Veeam Software, the innovative solutions provider that delivers Availability for the Always-On Enterprise. Routed, which recently launched its vendor neutral cloud platform, is partnering with industry leaders to...

Africa’s doubling population will shape the future

The global response to Africa's burgeoning youth population will determine the course of history, according to a report by The ONE Campaign ahead of the G20 "Partnership with Africa" conference in Berlin. 'The African Century' shows that by 2050 Africa's youth will...

Welcome to the era of smart data discovery

With effective data analysis being an essential part of the success of any insurer, companies are looking at increasingly innovative ways to extract meaningful insight. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, says smart data discovery is one such...

nav» Car debuts on the FNB app

FNB has introduced nav» Car in collaboration with WesBank on the FNB app - a smart solution that will assist customers with their car maintenance needs which includes seamless licence disc renewal with delivery to your door. This new offering from FNB comes after the...

Dalkom, Intelsat to expand broadband, media options

Dalkom Somalia has signed an agreement with Intelsat for satellite services that will expand its broadband enterprise and direct-to-home (DTH) services in East and Central Africa and the Middle East. Under a multi-year agreement, Dalkom, a privately owned operator...

.NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is excited to find a seasoned Software Developer/Data Engineer to join their team! This full-time position is based in Cape Town and offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact with your expertise. If you're ready to take on this challenge,...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading IT services company with expertise in telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and...

Cloud Database Engineer

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)...

Senior .NET Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior C# Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing high-quality, scalable, and secure applications in C#. The successful candidate will also have a proven track record of...

Front End Developer (Intermediate – Senior) – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Intermediate to Senior Front-End Developer to join our dynamic clients' Development Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing new features and maintaining the frontend of the existing application...

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We are looking for a skilled Project Manager to join our client, for an exciting 6-month engagement, based in Pietermaritzburg. Lead innovative projects, drive results, and make an impact in a fast-paced environmentIf you're a dynamic project manager looking for your...

Senior iOS Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...

Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg

We are looking for a skilled Project Manager to join our client, for an exciting 6-month engagement, based in Pietermaritzburg. Lead innovative projects, drive results, and make an impact in a fast-paced environmentIf you're a dynamic project manager looking for your...

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