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...

Blockchain set for meteoric growth

Few industries can match the explosive growth of the tech market. From artificial intelligence and semiconductors to robotics, cloud computing, and IoT, these sectors are all poised for impressive expansion in the coming years. However, none can rival blockchain, the...

Renewable energy top of mind in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - 2022 was another record year for solar around the world, with Africa holding its own in terms of renewable deployments. "And most probably we will be progressing faster across the continent than other regions in years to come," says John van...

Renewables to the rescue amid energy crisis

Kathy Gibson reports - To achieve energy security, South Africa needs to find both short- and long-term measures to counter the current power outages. Dr Rethabile Melamu, CEO of the South African Photo Voltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), points out that Africa is...

Inflation puts the pressure back on salaries

The unexpected headline inflation increase in March, among other factors, led to take-home pay slipping marginally during the month, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BPTI). However, a new trend is emerging in the local job market as more...

Why there is good reason to be positive about SA

South Africa's economy faces an array of structural challenges - and the need for reform is as urgent as ever, write Andrew Rymer, CFA: senior strategist: strategic research unit, and Robert Davy, emerging markets fund manager at investment management firm, Schroders....

SA climbs to fifth place for cybercrime density

South Africa's cybercrime density rose by 7,8% between 2021 and 2022, resulting in the country's rise to fifth place compared to sixth in 2021, according to Surfshark research analysing cybercrime density worldwide. The increase in cybercrime incidents in South Africa...

Cybercriminals adopt unique tools and tactics in their attacks

Cybersecurity specialist Sophos has released its Active Adversary Report for Business Leaders, an in-depth look at the changing behaviours and attack techniques that adversaries used in 2022. The data, analysed from more than 150 Sophos Incident Response (IR) cases,...

CISOs struggle for support in fighting cyberattacks

"The Mind of the CISO", a new research paper from Trellix surveyed global chief information security officers (CISOs) across every major industry to reveal how they work amid a tumultuous threat landscape, which business functions hold them back, and what they need to...

Something to RapperBot about

Cybercriminals continuously develop their skills and tools looking for new ways to compromise individuals and companies, and Kaspersky's Securelist blogpost has explored some of the uncommon infection methods being used by attackers. Alongside other discoveries, it...

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SA fintech wins banking security award

South African fintech company, Entersekt has won Best Mobile Security Technology in the 2017 Banker Africa Southern Africa Banking Awards. This is the second year it has received the honour. The annual awards programme is open to all banks and financial institutions...

DCC launches HP ink tank printers

HP's new DeskJet GT All-In-One series (5820 and 5810 models), available immediately from official HP distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), offers high volume, extremely low cost printing thanks to its high-capacity ink tank system. The DeskJet GT models also...

Kyocera’s Teaching Assistant BLI award

Kyocera's Teaching Assistant, a software application for automated printing and grading of multiple-choice exams, has been recognised as an Outstanding Education Solution by Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI). Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa's Teaching Assistant...

IoT becomes Internet of threats

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT0 endpoints, including smart appliances and wearables, is presenting a significant threat to organisations, says Fortinet. Addressing a roundtable briefing on IoT threats in Johannesburg, Paul Williams, country manager:...

IPv6 security – a new playing field in Nigeria

The slow migration of African countries from Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) has become a source of concern in the region. Even Nigeria, boasting West Africa's largest economy, has been slow in adopting the new Internet...

Woldingham School opts for Redstor’s cloud backup

Set within an impressive 700-acre estate in the Surrey Hills in South-East England, Woldingham School is one of the top girls boarding schools in England and provides world-class education to both home and international 11 to 18-year old's. It was established in 1842...

Tiger Wheel & Tyre offers online shopping

Tiger Wheel & Tyre have gone live with a new e-commerce website, believed to be an industry-first for a large South African retail wheel and tyre chain. All brands, models and sizes, of all the same wheels and tyres that are available at the company's stores or by...

Wireless a key integrated component of enterprise systems

Wireless networks have traditionally been viewed and managed as an 'add-on' to the corporate network, but new security threats demand that they now be integrated into the heart of the enterprise, says Fortinet. The traditional approach to enterprise wireless was to...

The case for early IoT investment

There is a strong case to be made for early investment in the Internet of Things (IoT), a radical new technology driving what has been called a fourth industrial revolution. This is according to Agnat Max Makgoale, CEO of IoT network Vula Telematix, who says:...

PFK focuses on building its channel

PFK is withdrawing from direct sales for its innovative Telematics product range, leaving sales in the capable hands of its national and international partners and distributors. Instead, it will focus wholly on design, development and manufacturing of its world class...

Network Engineer III – Gauteng Sandton

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.Join our dynamic team as a Network Engineer III, where you'll leverage your expert knowledge of network architecture to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge solutions. You'll work with the...

Retail Data Analyst (1-Year Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:A growing Retail Group seeks a solutions-driven Retail Data Analyst who will use mathematical models and predictive economic research to provide insights to guide strategic and tactical decision making within a competitive commercial context. You will...

Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions

This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...

Software Engineer

Our client, a bank-independent Payment Services Provider (PSP), is currently looking for an Intermediate Java Developer (Fullstack) to join their team in Cape Town. If successful you will be joining a major Fintech company and collectively they process over 3 billion...

Fullstack Javascript/Typescript Developer

Are you a coding ninja? Join our elite team of developers building the future of automotive technology.Master the art of Javascript and Typescript to create innovative solutions.Shape the way the world drives. Apply now and be part of something truly groundbreaking....

Retail Data Analyst (1-Year Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A growing Retail Group seeks a solutions-driven Retail Data Analyst who will use mathematical models and predictive economic research to provide insights to guide strategic and tactical decision making within a competitive commercial context. You will...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Century City

Our client, a bank-independent Payment Services Provider (PSP), is currently looking for an Intermediate Java Developer (Fullstack) to join their team in Cape Town. If successful you will be joining a major Fintech company and collectively they process over 3 billion...

Developer

We are looking for a Junior Developer to join one of our clients in delivering software solutions, services and skills to add business value to clients by using an adaptive approach that leverages the use of technology and architecture.Day to day you will be involved...

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