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...

Companies turn to specialists to combat AI cyber threats

As concerns about the use of AI in cyberattacks increase, companies worldwide are racing to bolster their cybersecurity strategies, according to a Kaspersky survey. The new study reveals that 91% of IT and Information Security professionals surveyed in South Africa...

Americans way ahead in mobile data spend

Mobile data spending has skyrocketed over the years as the world becomes increasingly connected through digital platforms, IoT devices, and smartphones. In 2024, Internet users worldwide spent around $641-billion on mobile data, a figure expected to grow by another...

NASA launches rocket 3D-printed with new alloy

In March, the Relativity Space Terran 1 rocket lit up the night sky as it launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the first launch of a test rocket made entirely from 3D-printed parts, measuring 100 feet tall and 7.5 feet wide. A form...

How the way we watch TV has changed

"If you keep watching so much TV your eyes will turn square!" is a phrase every baby boomer will be familiar with as their parents scolded them for spending long periods passively staring at the television. But this generation of kids is now all grown up - and so has...

Internet boost for the Eastern Cape

In a boost for business and for the growth and development of the Eastern Cape Internet ecosystem, the Nelson Mandela Bay Internet Exchange Point (NMBINX) is the newest addition to INX-ZA's community-run Internet Exchange Point (IXP) services. INX-ZA operates SA's...

AI should prompt IT professionals to upskill

The emergence of next-generation AI should not be seen as a direct threat to IT professionals, but rather as an opportunity to upskill and master the new technology, says Admire Gwanzura, president of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa...

Let’s face it … face-swiping biometrics are taking off

The global face-swiping payment market size is expected to reach $18,46-billion by 2030 expanding at a CAGR of 19,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The rise in digitalisation led by the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing...

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@home now offers furniture online

@home, the homeware store, now offers its full range of furniture for sale on its online store. The functionality at www.home.co.za also enables shoppers to use drop-down menus to customise their furniture purchases, with 10 different styles and 96 different...

Fujitsu debuts PrimeFlex for Storage Spaces Direct

Fujitsu has extended its growing PRIMEFLEX integrated systems portfolio with the introduction of PRIMEFLEX for Storage Spaces Direct, targeted at helping enterprise reduce complexity and risk in deploying high-performance, Microsoft-based hyper-converged...

PCI DSS accreditation means instant EFT is secure

iPay Secure Payment is a disruptive next-generation digital app that is contributing to the displacement of traditional financial services companies in the payments arena. It gives consumers an alternative way to make secure instant electronic payments, with none of...

Enterprise architecture: a new foundation for a digital era?

Organisations today must compete in an environment where traditional methods of conducting business are being replaced with new, innovative and disruptive models. Cloud, mobility and big data analytics are just some of the technologies that can help them do that. But...

Africa’s transformation will create a third centre of global power

What a difference a century makes. If we stepped back in time to a hundred years ago we'd find a primitive China; a Middle East that had yet to discover the riches of oil and most of Southeast Asia consisted of countries that were barely distinguishable from medieval...

Prevent upheaval from damaging employee engagement

Employee engagement is a buzzword. Everybody knows it. However, few people know that employee engagement means money. Research shows that companies in the US with engaged employees can outperform those without by up to 202% and have 6% higher net profit margins. And,...

IoT: data and devices for a brave new world

Since 2010, predictions for growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) have been staggering, and one thing has become clear: IoT is growing worldwide. However, the true value in IoT is not in the devices, says Sean Laval, technical head of IoT at Comsol Networks. "The...

The impact of technology trends on business

The year 2016 saw some interesting developments in the IT infrastructure space, including the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the launch of low range networks that enable more devices to be connected and communicate, writes Peter Stutz, portfolio manager:...

Mobile apps empower local government

We've fallen in love with our beloved mobile apps, but how can we use them to solve our real social challenges, asks Marc Fletcher, manager: marketing and business development at Intervate, a T-Systems company. The start of 2017 saw many of South Africa's provinces...

Med-e-Mass partners with Datos Health

Med-e-Mass, part of the Altron group of companies and a leading developer of management applications for the healthcare industry, has partnered with Datos Health, developer of a pioneering Patient-Generated Health Data (PGHD) management solution, to link care plan...

SAP FI S4Hana Developer

One of our biggest clients in the insurance industry in South Africa is looking for the services of a SAP FI S4HANNA Developer for a 12 month contract in Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities:Participate in end-to-end SAP FI S/4HANA implementation projects, including...

Data Scientist Data Engineer

Job Specification: Technical SME with SAS Experience Position: Technical SME (Data Engineering & Consultancy) Location: Remote from South Africa (USA, UK, and Europe)Client: Global Financial Services OrganizationEmployment Type: Full-Time / Contract Overview We...

Senior Mobile Developer

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming and developing applications and supporting software. Provide advisory support by refining designs, practices, tools, and processes to ensure the delivery of quality products to internal and external...

SAP FI S4Hana Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

One of our biggest clients in the insurance industry in South Africa is looking for the services of a SAP FI S4HANNA Developer for a 12 month contract in Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities:Participate in end-to-end SAP FI S/4HANA implementation projects, including...

Data Scientist Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Job Specification: Technical SME with SAS Experience Position: Technical SME (Data Engineering & Consultancy) Location: Remote from South Africa (USA, UK, and Europe)Client: Global Financial Services OrganizationEmployment Type: Full-Time / Contract Overview We...

Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming and developing applications and supporting software. Provide advisory support by refining designs, practices, tools, and processes to ensure the delivery of quality products to internal and external...

Business Information Systems Manager at Ntice Search

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a Business Information Systems Manager to ensure their JDE systems align with business goals and drive operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:IT Strategy: Develop and implement IT strategies in line with...

IT Support at NTT Motor Group

Within the various dealerships, you will be required to: 1st line support including ticket management until ticket resolved.Installation, configuration, maintenance and support (including diagnostics) of;Network infrastructure (Cabling and network equipment).On site...

AWS Data Engineer

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Data Engineer to join their Global Markets division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leading financial institutions, contributing to the design and implementation of data...

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