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...

How much content governments ask Google to remove

Government requests for content removal on Google climbed to nearly 330 000, with an annual average growth rate of 34% since 2020. This is according to a global Surfshark study, which found that the number of requests has more than doubled, having started at over 44...

Redington to distribute Qlik in MEA

Qlik has announced a partnership with Redington in the Middle East and Africa. “Partnering with Redington allows Qlik to expand our reach into one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing markets globally,” says David Zember, senior vice-president of worldwide channels...

How can CIOs drive the future digital business?

Kathy Gibson reports - This year, spending on digital technology will grow eight-times faster than economic growth. This means CIOs, in their leadership roles, have a massive task ahead to drive their organisations forward. Jyoti Lalchandani, group vice-president and...

SA needs to get proactive on fraud prevention

South Africans are facing an increasingly risk-based landscape when it comes to fraud with huge surges in incidents such as identity theft, money muling, and a multitude of both physical and digital scams. "Our research shows that identity theft has grown by more than...

Fraud still a big problem for banking customers

Although banks appear to be making greater efforts to resolve some types of consumer disputes internally, banking fraud related to current accounts and Internet banking remains high on the list of complaints to the Ombud for Banking Services South Africa (OBS). Two...

The challenges facing generative AI

Implementing generative AI comes with a multitude of challenges for enterprises including identifying suitable use cases, vendor selection, and addressing ethical considerations. Concerns regarding privacy, content generation, copyright infringement, and data leakage...

IaaS revenue tumbles but outlook is positive

Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) revenue growth dropped 9% between Q4 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, but is likely to bounce back later this year as cyclical trends return and organisations work through their cloud challenges. This is the view of market...

AppSec teams struggling to keep up with vulnerabilities

Application security (AppSec) teams are stuck in a catch-up cycle, unable to keep up with the increasingly rapid, agile development pace - and playing security defence via an endless and unproductive vulnerability chase. This is one of the key findings from a new...

IT industry wakes up to ESG

Kathy Gibson reports - What is your carbon footprint? In a world where climate change and decarbonisation is a big issue, this is an important question for everyone to ask themselves, says Adam Simon, global MD and chief financial officer of Context. "Most people...

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Enterprise risk management can ease tough economic times

Managing a business is even more demanding when market conditions are harsh or uncertain, and with South Africa having recently experienced a ratings downgrade, times couldn't be tougher for organisations. On the global front we are witnessing the rise of...

IoT.nxt wins MTN Internet of Things award

South African innovator in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, IoT.nxt, was awarded the top accolade of Overall Winner at the second MTN Internet of Things award event held at the Sandton Convention Centre today. The company also walked away with the Best Commercial...

Cloud services will spur SA digitisation

The launch of various local cloud platforms is a defining moment in the digitisation of companies and governments across the continent, writes Peter Reid, executive head of Intervate South Africa. Microsoft recently announced that its Microsoft Cloud would be...

Kaspersky, AVL to co-operate on automotive cybersecurity

A steadily increasing number of vehicle features - such as remote diagnostics, telematics and infotainment - are using communication channels between vehicles and the cloud or other infrastructure. While the data exchange from, and to the car, provides a lot of new...

Intact gives 40% off Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security

When it comes to security, it can be hard to sift through the plethora of solutions available to find the one that will benefit your business the most. What today's businesses need, is a solution that is truly comprehensive and customisable. "This is where Bitdefender...

MicroStrategy SA is analytics mobility hub

MicroStrategy's South African office has expanded to offer enterprise analytics and mobility expert services. MicroStrategy is now delivering Jump Start, a free five-day education program, and consulting services in more than 30 cities around the world. "By turning...

Improve M&A success with due diligence

Mergers and acquisitions are lucrative opportunities for businesses to expand their areas of operation, gain a larger market share, maximise profits or reduce competition. However, they are among the most complex and potentially risky business activities as there are...

Ballistix gaming memory coming soon

Gaming memory vendor Ballistix has announced the availability of Ballistix Tactical Tracer DDR4 RGB memory. The new Tactical Tracer modules allow PC modders and gamers to light up their systems with RGB brilliance with the ability take control of their memory and...

Trend Micro hosts third Capture the Flag competition

Trend Micro will host Trend Micro CTF 2017 - Raimund Genes Cup, the third annual Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition. Trend Micro CTF targets young professionals in the cybersecurity industry to enhance their practical skills in areas such as cybercrimes,...

BCM is vital to business survival

It's important for businesses to remember how catastrophic a disaster can be, and how long its effects can be felt for. If a single organisation experiences an incident which causes disruption, it can have a negative effect on its employees or those who rely on its...

Data Engineer – Remote Remote

Our client is a newly created engineering organisation on a mission to empower and accelerate autonomous value creation through insights and ML across the group. The company's main users are the data scientists and analysts who sit inside the business units and...

Mobile developer – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

Intermediate mobile developers Proficiency in .NET Core for robust application development.Experience with Flutter or other mobile development frameworks.Strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new mobile technologies and concepts.2-3 years of relevant...

IT Security Architect – Gauteng Pretoria

Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: We are seeking an IT Security Architect is responsible for designing and implementing robust security architecture frameworks that protect the organization's IT systems and data from potential threats. This role...

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Role:Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions. Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions. Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems. Analyse, diagnose and resolve software...

IT Engineer – Kathu

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...

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INTERMEDIATE INTEGRATION DEVELOPER This position involves leading projects focused on the transfer and integration of large volumes of data across various enterprise systems, ensuring efficient andreliable data flow. Key Responsibilities:Design and implement...

Data Analyst – Client experience

Automate the calculation and reporting of consolidated Customer Experience performanceCollect, automate, analyse and continuously provide client experience measurement feedbackAnalysing client experience measurements and behavioural dataQuantitative and qualitative...

Software Developer TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Role:Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions. Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions. Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems. Analyse, diagnose and resolve software...

IT Engineer – Kathu – 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...

Integration developer – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

INTERMEDIATE INTEGRATION DEVELOPER This position involves leading projects focused on the transfer and integration of large volumes of data across various enterprise systems, ensuring efficient andreliable data flow. Key Responsibilities:Design and implement...

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