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...

Leonardo supercomputer makes cooling sustainable

Kathy Gibson reports - One of Europe’s biggest supercomputers, Leonardo ranks number 9 on the latest global Top500 list. When the CINECA data centre in Bologna, Italy, went live in 2022, the Leonardo petascale supercomputer was the fourth-largest in the world. The...

Legal, risk, compliance to double tech spend by 2027

Assurance leaders are intrigued by the potential to automate their high-volume, low-value tasks and will double their department’s technology spend by 2027, according to a prediction by Gartner. The legal technology landscape is evolving rapidly, largely due to the...

Serious slump seen in NFT art sales

The "crypto winter" has definitely cooled collectors' appetite for digital artwork and the once booming NFT art market is significantly down by nearly every trackable metric, with the number of sales and sales value deep below last year's levels. According to data...

Tech to the fore in Gauteng crime fight

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi plans to enlist technology to help in the fight against crime in the province. “Our province is a home of heartless and merciless criminals,” he said in yesterday’s State of the Province Address. “They do as they wish. “So the issue of...

Gauteng plans to address energy woes

As the energy crisis worsens, Gauteng is planning initiatives to help shield businesses, individuals and government from the worst effects. “We have established an energy crisis response team that engages with the National Energy Committee and is working with local...

Consumers change shopping habits to save money

Amid elevated inflation and rising interest rates, a constrained economy and rolling blackouts, it is safe to say that the purse strings of millions of South Africans have been tight for quite some time. PwC’s latest Global Consumer Insights Survey report shows that...

Sun releases strong solar flare

The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, on 17 February. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric...

All eyes on Godongwana and his response to the state of disaster

Energy is the lifeblood of any economy and the extreme loadshedding by Eskom, used as a tool to maintain the integrity of the national grid due to the unavailability of sufficient generation capacity, has literally drained this lifeblood from the most industrialised...

Optimistic outlook for entrepreneurship education

The Heavy Chef Future Entrepreneurs Report reveals a massive revolution currently taking place in entrepreneur education with the intended use of Web 3 technologies, investment in data science, and shifts in skill priorities redefining the future landscape of...

Spending on mobile apps tumbled $3bn in 2022

After years of impressive growth and mobile apps reaching more people than ever, the global app industry saw a downturn in 2022 - the first one in the market's history – with spending dropping by a massive $3-billion last year, says SafeBettingSites.com. As an...

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Energy Utility Corporation selects IFS Applications

The Energy Utility Corporation Limited (EUCL), a subsidiary company of the Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Limited, has chosen to implement IFS Applications 9 for enhanced corporate governance and improved operational performance. The agreement includes licenses and...

Wesizwe Platinum uses SAP budgeting solution

Wesizwe Platinum, a local platinum mining corporation in South Africa with a strong corporate philosophy and sustainable mining practices. The focus of the business is the development of their flagship project - the Bakubung Platinum Mine - in the North West Province....

The Foschini Group chooses CA API for digitalisation

CA Southern Africa has announced that TFG has implemented the CA API (Application Program Interface) Management solution to drive the digitalisation of its business and supply chain. TFG is a leading fashion and lifestyle retailer that operates in 31 countries and has...

Redstor initiates counter-ransomware campaign

Redstor, a specialist cloud software and backup services provider, says an offsite, isolated data backup regime is the only sure-fire way of recovering from a ransomware attack. The company has initiated a comprehensive user awareness campaign centred on the rollout...

Mobile service provider loyalty at three-year low

The latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) for Mobile Data Service Providers reveals that South African consumers express low levels of loyalty to their mobile data service providers and are generally disappointed with the service they receive from...

Socio-economic challenges drive IoT evolution

Vodacom has shared the South African research findings of Vodafone's fourth annual Internet of Things (IoT) Barometer Report. The survey was conducted by Circle Research in April and May 2016 and involved more than 1 000 companies across South Africa, Australia,...

Stay safe in the social media and messaging realm

The realm of the internet has changed a lot in the recent years, writes Ondrej Kubovic, ESET IT security specialist. Before, browsing online meant using search engines, looking for specific content or reading your favourite news websites. Nowadays, social networks,...

Redstor focuses on customer partnerships

In a move designed to reflect its ongoing commitment to client satisfaction and enhance its strategy of delivering on customer expectations, cloud backup and disaster recovery solutions provider Redstor has appointed Phillip de Bruyn as its customer experience manager...

Huawei top for international, local brand excellence

Huawei Technologies South Africa has been recognised as a 2017 Top Employer. This comes after the global ICT leader rose on Interbrand's 2016 Best Global Brands list in the same month. For the first time this year, Huawei Technologies was awarded the Top Employers...

New products, solutions from Dell EMC

Dell EMC has announced a wave of products, solutions and consumption models designed to help customers transform IT on their way to becoming a digital business. Digital disruption is shaking up all types of organisation in all industries. In a recent Dell Technologies...

Field Technician at Movosa

Movosa (Pty) Ltd is the marketing and servicing agents for MOBA Egg Grading and Egg Packing machines in Southern Africa.MOBA is a global company that offers total solutions for making egg grading, packing and processing more efficient. Our global team of skilled...

Agile IT Project Manager

Our clients in the financial sector are seeking an Agile IT Project Manager! Join a dynamic team that leverages cutting-edge technology and enjoy the perks of a permanent hybrid role in the Menlyn area. Required Qualifications and Experience Matric or equivalent...

Junior IT Support Engineer (Helpdesk Engineer) – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive IT Support Technician to join our Consultancy IT team in Centurion. In this role, you will be the first line of technical support for our end-users, handling helpdesk tickets, and assisting with the ongoing maintenance of our...

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (Junior) – Gauteng Pretoria West

Skills and Experience- 1 - 3 years' practical software development experience.- Experience doing C# Core development.- Experience with Microsoft web technologies (ASP.NET MVC or Web API and WCF).- Solid Experience with SQL Server and an ORM framework of choice.-...

L3 Network Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role: L3 Network Support Engineer Location: Illovo, Johannesburg A leading ISP is looking for an L3 Snr Network Support Engineer to join their dynamic team. It is a busy and exciting working environment and they offer lots of growth and development. You will have...

Field Technician at Movosa – Gauteng Mogale City

Movosa (Pty) Ltd is the marketing and servicing agents for MOBA Egg Grading and Egg Packing machines in Southern Africa.MOBA is a global company that offers total solutions for making egg grading, packing and processing more efficient. Our global team of skilled...

Agile IT Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our clients in the financial sector are seeking an Agile IT Project Manager! Join a dynamic team that leverages cutting-edge technology and enjoy the perks of a permanent hybrid role in the Menlyn area. Required Qualifications and Experience Matric or equivalent...

Project Manager

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Senior Project Managers to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Ensure that the project charter / project management plan is adequately defined and aligned to the...

Solutions Architect (Application Engineering) (CH1002)

Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect to steer the evolution of our banking systems. As a Solutions Architect, you'll ensure our technology is robust enough to support them, enhancing both efficiency...

IAM Engineer (Identity & Access Management)

Implement, configure, administer, and maintain Identity and Access Management Platforms & Services. Serve as a subject matter expert on IAM-related matters. Collaborate with stakeholders and technology partners. Design and implement procedures and best practices...

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