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...

Tech giants among those seeking spatial computing skills

Spatial computing is revolutionising how businesses integrate digital and physical realms in real-time. The technology is utilised in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) applications to improve communication, collaboration, and...

IBM, AWS partner to scale responsible GenAI

During AWS re:Invent, IBM and AWS will unveil new milestones in their collaboration to help businesses adopt responsible AI. By John Epperly, global MD: AWS partnership at IBM, and Mahmoud Elmashmi, managing partner: strategic partnerships at IBM Consulting Together,...

The rising cost of education …

Back to school in 2023 dealt many parents a hard financial blow as governing bodies at South African schools estimated fee hikes between 4% and 6% for 2023. With the current state of the economy, many parents were faced with the conundrum of whether or not they will...

Women in leadership pipeline has hollowed out in the middle

The leadership pipeline for women has hollowed out in the middle, according to a new global study "Women in leadership: Why perception outpaces the pipeline - and what to do about it" from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) and Chief. The study of 2 500...

SA among world leaders … in money lost to data breaches

South Africa features in the top 10 countries when it comes to money lost in data breaches, coming in at ninth place with an average data breach cost of $3 210 000. Experts at Proxyrack have looked into the countries and industries losing the most money to data...

Top data breaches, privacy abuses exposed 1bn records

Last year 1,2-billion customer or citizen records were exposed in just the top 35 global breaches. According to Forrester's new research, "Lessons Learned From The World's Biggest Data Breaches And Privacy Abuses, 2022", more than $2,7-billion in fines were levied by...

Regional PC market plunges by 24%

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, suffered a sharp year-on-year decline in shipments during Q4 2022, according to the latest industry analysis conducted by...

Global smartphone shipments set for decline

International Data Corporation (IDC) has revised its worldwide smartphone forecast due to a slower market recovery than previously expected. According to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 1,1% in 2023...

Phishing attacks see global increase

Kaspersky's anti-phishing system prevented more than 500 million attempts at accessing fraudulent websites globally in 2022 - twice as many compared to 2021 figures. In Africa, 8,7% of individuals and corporate users were affected by phishing: attacks on their devices...

More knowledge workers will move to hybrid

By the end of 2023, 39% of global knowledge workers will work hybrid, up from 37% in 2022, according to Gartner. "Hybrid is no longer just an employee perk but an employee expectation," says Ranjit Atwal, senior director analyst at Gartner. "Many employees started to...

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Sage celebrates top partners in Africa and Middle East

Sage has announced the winners of its Sage CEO circle for the Africa and Middle East region. Partners competed against each other under criteria such as: highest product revenue, customer migration units, license sales and referrals. As well as being the recipient of...

TFG amps up for Black Friday

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Looking to attract top talent? Lighten up

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Is your website ready for Black Friday?

When running an e-commerce website, downtime is the equivalent of locking your doors to the public. Not only are you not doing business, but you're also actively pushing your customers into the arms of the competition, writes Sven Hammar, CEO of Apica Systems. Amazon...

VUT students excel with low-tech innovation

Schneider Electric invited the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) and Sci-Bono students to participate in the joint, Nomade des Mers and Schneider Electric South Africa Low-Technology Innovation competition. A team of three young creative thinkers, aptly named the...

Deloitte supports companies in mitigating fraud and corruption risk

International Fraud Awareness week took place from the 13th to 19th November 2016. As one of the largest professional services firms in the world, Deloitte joined the global effort against fraud by providing its expertise across throughout the African continent....

DocFox reduces FICA on-boarding to seconds

Fintech startup DocFox has partnered with global law firm, Norton Rose Fulbright, to provide a digital solution to help companies simplify the FICA compliance process. "DocFox is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use web application that helps customers submit their FICA...

East African CIOs should lead transformation

CIOs in East Africa must work closely with their boards to invest in technology that will enable their organisations to thrive against the background of more demanding customers, digital disruption and fiercer global competition. Robust core business management...

Responsible drinking over the festive season

As we start getting into summer and the spirit of the festive season, many South Africans are looking forward to a well-deserved break, writes Rhys Evans, director of ALCO-Safe. Even if they are not taking leave, they often enjoy consuming refreshing alcoholic...

Xerox ConnectKey ‘Call Me Back’ app boosts efficiency

Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), Xerox's authorised distributor in sub-Saharan Africa, has announced the release of the Xerox ConnectKey app, known as 'Call Me Back'. The 'Call Me Back' app is the latest addition to the Xerox App gallery which is available on all Xerox...

Senior Automation Tester – Gauteng Braamfontein

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 – 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...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

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Senior VILT Developer

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Senior Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions

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Senior SAP BW Hana Consultant

Join a Leading Global IT Consulting Firm in Johannesburg! We're on the hunt for a dynamic Senior SAP BW Hana Consultant to drive innovation and excellence. Apply now and elevate your career! Candidate Requirements Expertise on Native Hana Modelling and SAP BW4HANA...

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