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...

How Intel used AI to improve the Paris Olympics experience

As the Official Worldwide AI Platform Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Intel implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) platform technology to improve the experience for fans, organisers, athletes and viewers worldwide. With 9,5-million tickets...

Absa PMI drops in November

The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI fell by 4.5 points to 48.1 in November, down from 52.6 in October, signalling a loss of recovery momentum observed over the previous two months. While this decline reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the manufacturing sector,...

ISPA cautions against forced fibre upgrades

The Internet Service Providers' Association of South Africa (ISPA) has sounded a word of caution about fibre network operators (FNOs) forcing upgrades on consumers. While upgrades advertising "more for the same price", for example, are indeed good news for most...

New entrants challenge the biggest African brands

Brand Africa and Brand SA have unveiled new insights for 2022 Brand Africa South Africa's Best Brands, based on the 12th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands 2022 global rankings announced last year. While MTN, the overall most admired African brand, is also...

Massive increase for 5G roaming connections

A new study by Juniper Research has found that the total number of 5G roaming connections will increase from 53-million in 2023 to 526-million by 2027. This substantial growth will require the development of new roaming tools that are able to autonomously identify...

Intel debuts quantum SDK

Intel has released version 1.0 of the Intel Quantum Software Development Kit (SDK). The SDK is a full quantum computer in simulation that can also interface with Intel's quantum hardware, including Intel's Horse Ridge II control chip and Intel's quantum spin qubit...

PC workstation shipments slow after record year

The global desktop and mobile workstation market began 2022 with strong momentum but ultimately faced saturation and economic realities near the year's end. Unit shipments in the fourth quarter of 2022 (22Q4) shrank 22.2% compared to a year ago as IT device spending...

Machines are now inbound service contact centre customers

By 2026, 20% of inbound customer service contact volume will come from machine customers, according to Gartner. Machine customers are nonhuman economic actors that obtain goods or services in exchange for payment. In customer service and support, they will resemble...

Europe dominates global Internet penetration rates

Europe has been leading the way in terms of internet penetration rates with Northern Europe coming out on top with 97% of its population using the internet. Western Europe followed closely behind with 93,5%. According to TradingPlatforms.com, the rest of the world is...

Floki, Bone ShibaSwap the biggest meme coin gainers

Despite criticism, meme coins continue gaining traction fuelled by their growing online communities. According to data presented by BitcoinCasinos.com, Floki and Bone ShibaSwap are the biggest gainers among the top five meme coins, as their market caps surged 351% and...

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The Carlyle Group Acquires CMC Networks

Global Alternative Asset Manager The Carlyle Group has announced that it has agreed to acquire a majority share of CMC Networks, a Pan-African provider of managed connectivity solutions for global telecoms providers. Investec Equity Partners, who was represented by...

GE wins project management award for Medupi

GE's Steam Power Systems has been awarded the Global Project Excellence Gold Award by the International Project Management Association (IPMA) for their work on South Africa's Medupi Power Plant. "Our team has been working with Eskom on the Medupi Power Plant since...

AEEI acquires 51% of Headset Solutions

Having recently announced the acquisition of a siginificant stake in IT company Puleng Technologies, AEEI continues on its acquisition plan to bolster its Technology division by acquiring 51% equity in Kalula Communications, trading as Headset Solutions. Based in...

Stop and think before shopping online on Black Friday

Black Friday: a single day to take advantage of unbelievable discounts and limited stock. The day's appeal is undeniable, but it's also an opportune time for criminals to take advantage of you. And they'll use anything to con you - from fake coupons and malicious...

Paratus Telecoms turns on first FTTH in Namibia

Paratus Telecoms is the first 100% privately-owned pan-African operator to turn on Fibre to the Home (FTTH) in Namibia. Connected residents in Finkenstein estate, East of Windhoek, will now enjoy this world-class connectivity. The developers of Finkenstein Manor and...

Take customer experience to the next level

Digital transformation is changing the way banks talk to customers, but forward-looking financial institutions in the region are looking at how they can deploy artificial intelligence and automation to transform the customer experience, writes Danny Drew, Avaya's MD...

Key to retail success is a positive experience on all channels

The countdown to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales has officially begun. With experts predicting shoppers will spend double the amount they did in 2015 - this year's retail shopping bonanza is expected to be bigger than ever. According to PwC, online sales will...

Why Agile is the business methodology of the future

Aaron Sanders, a US-based professional Agile coach, was recently in SA to deliver a series of training courses to the DVT Academy. He took some time out of his schedule to outline exactly why Agile is the business methodology of the future. "Agile is effectively a set...

Smollan improves service delivery with Interactive Intelligence

International retail solutions company Smollan has achieved new levels of efficiency and enhanced customer experience as a result of deploying PureCloud Engage by Interactive Intelligence Group), a global leader in cloud services for customer engagement,...

ICT codes bring new challenges for SA firms

The Amended ICT codes, gazetted on 7 November, are similar to the draft codes, but in our opinion are unnecessary, as with the other sector-specific codes. The sector codes introduce rules and complexities to all companies who invariably need consultants to help...

Integrated Security System Solution Architect

We are seeking an experienced Integrated Security System Solution Architect to join our dynamic IT Infrastructure team based in Bryanston, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing end-to-end security solutions...

Websphere Server Application Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Do you want to work with one of the largest Tech Giants in the world? Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned Websphere Server Application Engineer for a fantastic hybrid role based in Sandton. Requirements: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)Installing,...

Senior Microsoft Engineer (M365 & Azure) – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Engineer (M365 Azure) professional that has a deep understanding of Azure architecture, M365 products such as Intune, SCCM, MIM (preference), PowerShell, and the SharePoint suite. You'll be responsible for designing,...

Integration developer – Gauteng Bedford

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 integration mappings to facilitateseamless...

Integrated Security System Solution Architect – Gauteng Bryanston

We are seeking an experienced Integrated Security System Solution Architect to join our dynamic IT Infrastructure team based in Bryanston, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing end-to-end security solutions...

Business Analyst – Sandton

ROLE OVERVIEW Business analysts are responsible for using data to inform strategic business decisions. This requires a robust understanding of the business and includes identifying and investigating potential problems or opportunities in the business and suggesting...

Senior Automation Tester

Actively participate in planning, estimating, and sizing products, features, and stories for delivery.Ensure the delivery of well-structured, standard-designed quality assurance solutions within the agreed timelines with the delivery team.Report and manage issue...

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 integration mappings to facilitateseamless...

Data Engineer

Join Our Team as a Data Engineer! Ready to shape the future of data? We're on the hunt for a trailblazing Data Engineer to join our dynamic team! If you're passionate about building fault-tolerant, cutting-edge data pipelines that transform raw information into...

Business Analyst – Sandton – Gauteng Sandton

ROLE OVERVIEW Business analysts are responsible for using data to inform strategic business decisions. This requires a robust understanding of the business and includes identifying and investigating potential problems or opportunities in the business and suggesting...

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