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...

Phishing threats target Telegram Premium

Kaspersky has warned that fake Telegram Premium offers have been spreading globally, targeting users with phishing scams and malware disguised as alternative app versions. These attacks aim to steal account credentials or compromise devices. The scams capitalise on...

Airline passenger demand is rising

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8,1% compared to November 2023. Total capacity, measured in...

Nvidia partners with Teraco

Nvidia has partnered with Teraco as a DGX-ready data centre facility and colocation provider. As a select member of this programme, Teraco can deliver robust infrastructure that meets the ever-increasing demands of AI-powered applications, machine learning, and...

Open Banking set to surge

A new study from Juniper Research has found that Open Banking usage will grow by 470% over the next four years, with the total number of API (application programming interface) calls generated via Open Banking to exceed 580-billion by 2027, from 102-billion in 2023....

Clone phishing can trick even the most cautious users

A survey by NordVPN showed that 84% of users had experienced social engineering behavior in the past, and more than a third of them have fallen victim to phishing email scams. Now, experts say that a new type of phishing has started to emerge recently -- clone...

Robotic system a first for SA private healthcare

Robotic assisted surgery using the da Vinci Xi surgical system has recently been established at Netcare Pretoria East Hospital. This robotic system is the first of its kind to be installed in the private sector in the country. The hospital is the fourth in the Netcare...

SAP to embed IBM Watson AI

SAP and IBM have announced that IBM Watson technology will be embedded into SAP solutions to provide new AI-driven insights and automation. SAP will use IBM Watson capabilities to power its digital assistant in SAP Start , which provides a unified entry point for...

Look beyond passwords to protect data

Tomorrow (Thursday 4 May) is World Password Day, an annual initiative that promotes better password habits. Duane Nicol, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast, says passwords are often a weak link in security. An increase in regular security awareness training has made...

AMD debuts Ryzen Z1 Series for handheld game consoles

AMD has introduced the new Ryzen Z1 Series processors for handheld PC gaming consoles1. The Ryzen Z1 Series features two high performance processors, the Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, featuring AMD RDNA 3 architecture-based graphics. AMD is partnering with Asus to...

Key Africa appointments at Microsoft

Microsoft has made two key leadership appointments to its African operations. Lillian Barnard has been named President for Microsoft Africa, while Kalane Rampai will succeed her as MD of South Africa. The new appointments are an important milestone in Microsoft’s...

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M2M and IoT complicate data management

When it comes to big data, South Africa is keeping up with the rest of the world, writes Johan Scheepers, Commvault systems engineering director for MESAT. However, one of the largest concerns for local CIOs is the management of this data. Rising technologies, such as...

Connecting people without the Internet

Fabien Delanaud, GM of Myriad Connect, talks about how to bring web-based services to people who don't have Internet access. At least 3,9-billion people globally do not have access to the internet, according to recent research from the United Nations...

Mindfulness makes a debut in the boardroom

The world's top companies are increasingly introducing mindfulness practices into their organisations to help employees reduce stress and anxiety, increase focus and attention, and ultimately enhance productivity - and South African companies are starting to follow...

Tips when shopping for an ERP system

No matter if you develop business software, cars or washing machines, companies face relentless pressure to enable new business opportunities and user experiences. But as important as it is to keep pace with the demands of a changing market, companies need to follow a...

What does ‘trusted security partner’ really mean?

Information security is rapidly ascending to the top of boardroom agendas, as firms continue to digitise, and as more and more of their value is attributed to their data, writes Paul Jolliffe, DSM expert: security at T-Systems South Africa. It's true: data truly is...

The case for VPN versus proxy

There has been lots of increased interest in staying private online due to the new developments in privacy and security. For example, Investigatory Powers Bill was launched in the UK last November, which allows the government to hack into people's computers; the...

Time to start treating our employees like customers

In today's connected marketplace characterised by an increasingly tough economic climate, it is no longer possible for businesses to compete purely on price. As such, companies are implementing strategies to position themselves in a more positive light, improve their...

Huawei launches all-flash storage in SA

Huawei officially launched the industry's first new-generation convergent all-flash system that features flash-oriented storage OS, chips and Solid State Drive (SSD) end-to-end in-depth optimisation yesterday at the Huawei South Africa Eco-Connect Conference in...

New-gen enterprise storage for SMEs

As part of its all-flash storage portfolio, Huawei unveiled its new-gen entry-level storage systems, the OceanStor 2000 V3 series, at the Huawei South Africa Eco-Connect Conference in Sandton yesterday. The new series is built to support rapid business growth of small...

Second Accelerator group announced

Barclays Africa Group and Techstars yesterday released the names of 10 financial-technology (fintech) companies selected to participate in the second Barclays Accelerator programme, powered by Techstars. The successful companies, all focused on providing fintech...

GIS Technician at Ntice Search

Westfalia Fruit Estate, situated in Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitable qualified and experiencedGIS TechnicianReporting to the engineering manager,Duties and Responsibilities:Technical, engineering, and administrative data collectionCapturing, analysis and...

Systems Developer (SAP FI) – Gauteng Braamfontein

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP FI with other SAP modules and external systems.Participate in data migration activities and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data in the S/4HANA system.Configure and customize SAP FI modules to...

Senior UI Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

3 Month contract with possibility of renewal. BASED IN CAPE TOWN OR JOHANNESBURG. Hybrid role (2 days in office and 3 day work from home). The delivery team is based in a Cape Town and Johannesburg, so the candidate can be based in anyone one of those geographical...

GIS Technician at Ntice Search – Limpopo Tzaneen

Westfalia Fruit Estate, situated in Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitable qualified and experiencedGIS TechnicianReporting to the engineering manager,Duties and Responsibilities:Technical, engineering, and administrative data collectionCapturing, analysis and...

Network Engineer (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the maintenance of customer ICT networks while contributing to high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and performance analyses as the next Network Engineer urgently sought to join the Cape Town division of a dynamic...

Desktop Support Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE onsite support for daily incident resolution and service requests fulfilment as the next Desktop Support Analyst sought by a reputable Investment Firm. You will use the ISM Tool to complete daily operational tasks, commission and decommission...

Data Quality Manager

Responsible for the ongoing improvement of quality, accuracy and completeness of the Project database, working within a pre-defined data governance structure.The role will entail recommendations and implementation of data quality improvement strategies in their...

Senior Software Developer Node.js

Our client has an opportunity for an innovative and skilled Senior Software Developer-Node.js. The person will work with our high performing teams of technology experts to develop software in an agile environment. As a Senior Software Developer-Node.js specializing in...

Network Engineer (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the maintenance of customer ICT networks while contributing to high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and performance analyses as the next Network Engineer urgently sought to join the Cape Town division of a dynamic...

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