AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

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...

Microsoft still top brand for phishing

In the fourth quarter, Microsoft retained its position as the most imitated brand, accounting for 32% of all brand phishing attempts, according to the latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q4 2024 from Check Point Research (CPR). Apple held on to the second position with...

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...

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...

New study aims to help Africans ‘age well’

The life expectancy of people living in sub-Saharan Africa is rising, but it still remains significantly lower than other global regions. However, innovations that could be developed through a new research programme may well raise it more in line with global norms....

SA still well positioned to tap potential

Despite the geographic distance, capacity constraints and logistical difficulties, South African trade to the heavyweights in the Northern Hemisphere has increased over the years and remains a key driver in preserving a positive trade balance. "Regardless of the...

Why SA inflation should come down

Schroders believes that South Africa's inflation should come down, and monetary policy should start easing soon. By David Rees, senior emerging markets economist at Schroders Inflation in South Africa has continued to surprise to the upside in the past couple of...

IBM, universities in $100m pact to develop a quantum supercomputer

At the G7 Summit in Japan, IBM announced a 10-year, $100 million initiative with the University of Tokyo and the University of Chicago to develop a quantum-centric supercomputer powered by 100 000 qubits. Quantum-centric supercomputing is an entirely new, and as of...

Position technology as a teammate to unlock productivity

Sales organisations that actively position technology as sellers' "teammate" rather than just another tool will unlock seller productivity and enable high-quality deals, according to Gartner. "A new approach that marries technology advances with the distinctive...

5G and 4G/LTE enterprise wireless WAN to sustain growth

Worldwide revenues for the 5G and 4G/LTE enterprise wireless WAN market (formerly referred to as the 4G/LTE and 5G router and gateway forecast) will reach $5,5-billion in 2027, according to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC). This represents a...

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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...

Growing appeal for new smartphone brands

Chinese smartphone manufacturers are driving sales with their competitively priced, high quality smartphones equipped with innovative features. The shift in buyer preference is positively affecting Chinese manufacturers in their strategy to build desirable features at...

Citrix Receiver is ready for Windows 10 S

Just recently, Microsoft unveiled the Windows 10 S, which offers significant benefits in simplicity, security and cost effectiveness, opening up many possibilities for businesses. Citrix Receiver is ready for Windows 10 S, so when the devices with Windows 10 S come...

What’s the future of IoT?

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been described as the anchor of the 21st century industrial revolution that will connect everything around us while increasing productivity and efficiency. Predictions estimate the growth of the IoT will reach 50-billion objects by...

Senior PowerBI Developer

Our clients in the consulting space are seeking a highly skilled Senior Power BI Developer skilled with Azure for a fixed term based in the Gauteng region on a Hybrid/ Onsite model. Work with an exciting team in diverse environments and grow your career exponentially!...

Cyber Security Engineer

Are you a seasoned cybersecurity expert passionate about safeguarding critical digital assets in a cloud environment? One of South Africa's most trusted and innovative names in banking is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their dynamic team based in...

Senior PowerBI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our clients in the consulting space are seeking a highly skilled Senior Power BI Developer skilled with Azure for a fixed term based in the Gauteng region on a Hybrid/ Onsite model. Work with an exciting team in diverse environments and grow your career exponentially!...

Cyber Security Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Are you a seasoned cybersecurity expert passionate about safeguarding critical digital assets in a cloud environment? One of South Africa's most trusted and innovative names in banking is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their dynamic team based in...

Automation Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Business Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution company based in Pretoria is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to spearhead production vision and strategy. The goal is to enhance division profitability by driving product success through the design of efficient, scalable...

Automation Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution company based in Pretoria is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to spearhead production vision and strategy. The goal is to enhance division profitability by driving product success through the design of efficient, scalable...

Senior Solutions Architect

As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...

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