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...

Election outcomes, multidimensional risks define global landscape

Protectionist measures, the continuation of unresolved conflicts and fragmented domestic coalitions are expected to result in economic uncertainty and the redefinition of international relationships and trade dynamics next year, according to a new S&P Global...

AMD debuts Versal RF Series adaptive SoCs

AMD has announced the expansion of the AMD Versal adaptive system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio with the introduction of the Versal RF Series that includes the industry’s highest compute performance in a single-chip device with integrated direct radio frequency...

CIOs brace to do more with less in 2023

A new study reveals that, despite 93% of CIOs expecting IT budgets to increase in 2023, 83% say they are under pressure to make their budgets stretch further than ever before - with a key focus on improved cloud cost management and tackling the reduction of mounting...

GPT-4 ignites race for artificial general intelligence

The recent launch of GPT-4 by OpenAI is likely to open the chase for developing stronger AI systems accelerating the evolution towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to data and analytics company GlobalData. Kiran Raj, practice head of disruptive...

WFA evolution drives need for new security approach

Work from anywhere (WFA) is here to stay, making new approaches to cyber security a top priority. According to a new research study by Fortinet, only a third of employees in EMEA countries, including South Africa, have returned back to the office full time. Most...

Four steps to mitigate IT employee fatigue

Employees are dealing with an unprecedented amount of change since the Covid pandemic and are fatigued by it but, to combat this, CIOs should perform four steps, says Gartner. "Any employee is dealing with digital acceleration, staff departures, having to adjust to...

CIR warns of disinformation campaign

UK-based non-profit, the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR), has warned of a mounting disinformation campaign across the Arab World and much of Africa. Based on a wealth of open-source research, social media analysis and digital investigations, the group has...

European countries urge action against information manipulation

Eight European countries have signed a letter urging big tech companies to act against foreign information manipulation and interference, including disinformation campaigns that undermine peace and stability across Europe. The signatories of the letter include Prime...

Fast-tracking of ICT in education urged

The President of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA), Admire Gwanzura, has called for more urgency in the introduction of ICT education in schools, saying children in Africa are falling behind those elsewhere in the world....

Scammers go ‘InterPlanetary’

Kaspersky experts have discovered how cybercriminals are using the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) in email phishing attacks. Since late 2022, fraudsters have been using this safe, decentralised and reliable way for file distribution - considered to be one of the...

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Sponsors promise ‘epic swag’ at DevConf2017

The sponsors behind DevConf, the only major independent developer conference in SA, promise a memorable presence at this year's developer community gathering. DevConf 2017 to be staged at Vodaworld in Midrand on 9 March, has attracted sponsorships from leading...

Fujitsu Wins 2017 Citrix Innovation Award for Partners

Fujitsu is the winner of the 2017 Citrix Innovation Award for Partners. With the award, Citrix recognizes Fujitsu for delivering a Desktop as a Service solution to the New Zealand government in just four days after a major earthquake cut off access to its IT...

BT links world’s biggest foreign exchanges

BT is linking up the world's five main foreign exchange (FX) locations to help boost the competitiveness of its global financial industry customers. The company is now offering BT Radianz FX express, dedicated high-speed links between financial hubs in the UK, US,...

Another bomb waiting to explode

Companies should refrain from irresponsible IT equipment disposal methods like staff sales, donations and auctions. Although they spend millions protecting their networks, they often overlook one crucial element of data security when disposing of redundant IT...

Lenovo partners with Vodacom

Following the successful launch of the Moto Z family and the Moto G4 Play in South Africa, Lenovo has announced its collaboration with Vodacom, the biggest mobile provider in South Africa, to offer three attractive bundle deals for the Moto Z, Moto Z Play and Moto G4...

Paratus Telecom brings Radwin Jet broadband to Zambia

Paratus Telecom has installed wireless broadband technology that reduces signal interference and enables greater coverage with less infrastructure. The JET Bi-Directional Beamforming PtMP base station system supplied by global wireless broadband provider Radwin...

Bytes Technology Group partners for empowerment

Bytes Technology Group has sold a 51% stake in its Bytes Conference Centre business to empowerment group IYAVAYA HR Solutions, a 51% black woman owned and managed company providing specialist services in the fields of black economic empowerment, employment equity,...

Unemployment stats point job-seekers in the right direction

In a context of significantly high unemployment, South African job-seekers often find themselves in competition with hundreds - sometimes thousands - of equally experienced and qualified professionals. However, recent statistics highlight that certain sectors have...

Fintech startup enables VAS revenues

Retailers are increasing their revenues by hundreds of millions of rands selling virtual products and services known as value-added services (VAS). These include prepaid airtime, prepaid electricity, gift cards, bill payments, money transfers, e-tickets and loyalty...

Redfern Labels sticks to Xerox

Redfern Labels, a customised label printers and branded stationery supplier, has purchased a Xerox Versant 80 Press from Oxbow and Bytes Document Solutions to improve the quality and consistency of colour proofing and design work for short-run sheet-printed labels....

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Role Purpose:The senior business analyst will work as part of the Business Analysis team, who are responsible for supporting the design and technical development of new customised solutions built using the company Platform. Critical to the success of successful...

Azure Dev Ops Engineer at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

A fast growing consultancy company is looking for an Azure DevOps engineer with 2 years experience to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure...

Senior Business Analyst – Remote Remote

Role Purpose:The senior business analyst will work as part of the Business Analysis team, who are responsible for supporting the design and technical development of new customised solutions built using the company Platform. Critical to the success of successful...

Senior Project Manager at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Technologist or with SACPCMP as a...

Intermediate Full Stack PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Education Specialist seeks an Intermediate Full Stack PHP Developer who is experienced in developing business web applications and application integrations using common front-end and back-end web technologies with a strong focus on the PHP...

Python Software Engineer

Calling all Python Software Engineers! Our clients who are a leading automotive company dedicated to revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge technology and innovation are looking for a Python Software Engineer located in the Midrand/Menlyn region. Work in a...

Software Developer (Junior) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a passionate Junior Software Developer to join their agile team of talented developers! In this role, you'll dive into all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from design and development to testing. You'll...

K2 Nintex/ C# Developer

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a talented K2 Nintex Developer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing solutions using K2 and Nintex tools as part of a broader workflow automation strategy.This position is...

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