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...

AI data centres add new power challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - The sustainable and reliable supply of power is a key concern as rapidly-growing data centres consume more and more electricity. The last 20 years have seen a massive evolution in the data centre, , which has created new challenges for power and...

Saffers spent R214bn on FMCG, durable goods in Q3

South African consumers spent R214-billion on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Technology & Durable products in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 4,1%. This is according to new insight from the NIQ Retail Spend Barometer,...

European AI market grows steadily despite uncertain economy

Despite the war in Ukraine, inflation, IT budget cuts, and layoffs announced by even the biggest tech companies, International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that the artificial intelligence (AI) market, including software, hardware, and services, will post a...

Mobile app market to reach $500bn by 2024

Over the past five years, the global app industry has seen revenue and downloads more than double, with mobile apps reaching more peoplee than ever. Last year, app developers grossed $428-billion, with people worldwide making over 235-billion downloads. In 2023,...

Rental and leasing car telematics set for growth

The installed base of telematics devices in the car rental and leasing market in Europe and North America reached 5,6-million in 2021 according to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. The uptake of telematics in the industry is believed...

Ethereum development loses momentum

Despite 2022 registering the highest number of new developers in history, only 16% took an interest in the second-largest blockchain. A recent report by TradingPlatforms.com showed that, of the 61 127 new developers in 2022, less than 10 000 are building on the...

Sales function most likely to see budget increases

Chief financial officers (CFOs) who are planning significant shifts in function budgets for 2023 have listed sales, corporate IT and supply chain as the most likely to get increases this year, according to a survey by Gartner. "CFOs remain cautious about their 2023...

Webb reveals intricate networks of gas and dust

Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope are getting their first look at star formation, gas, and dust in nearby galaxies with unprecedented resolution at infrared wavelengths. The data has enabled an initial collection of 21 research papers which provide...

Edge computing investments forecast to reach $208bn this year

Worldwide spending on edge computing is expected to be $208 billion in 2023, an increase of 13,1% over 2022. Enterprise and service provider spending on hardware, software, and services for edge solutions is forecast to sustain this pace of growth through 2026 when...

Connected rep strategy will vastly improve contact centre efficiency

By 2026, Gartner predicts customer service functions that implement the "connected rep" will improve contact centre efficiency by 30%. The connected rep is a strategy that enables customer service reps (CSRs) to perform high-quality assisted service at scale. It...

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Fujitsu fast-tracks SDDC with VMware

Fujitsu is fast-tracking the creation of enterprise software-defined data centers (SDDC) with its Integrated System solution PRIMEFLEX for VMware Cloud Foundation. Customers can deploy a large-scale SDDC for Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) or virtual desktop use...

Cybersecurity skills gap is a danger to businesses

The number of cyber attacks being carried out globally is continuously growing, and has seen significant acceleration in the last five years, writes Mark McCallum, chief technology officer of Orange Business Services. A recent study by PwC found that the number of...

Software AG enters innovation partnership with Bosch

Software AG has entered a strategic innovation partnership with Robert Bosch to develop new joint services and solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0. In addition, both companies have agreed to collaborate on sales activities in order to extend...

DSG wins at BPeSA Awards 2016

Digital Solutions Group (DSG) - a market leader in on-demand customer experience management - received the accolade for Best Domestic Outsourced Contact Centre at the BPeSA 2016 national awards ceremony hosted in Cape Town over the weekend. These awards connect the...

How intelligent will AI get?

Imagine a Personal Assistant Bot, a machine or application that you could ask to organise a meeting or arrange bookings just as you would a live, human assistant. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent and approaches advance, such a scenario may be...

Remote monitoring , management key for cloud security

In today's digital world internet connected devices have become a part of every aspect of our lives, and as this digital transformation continues, it is imperative that businesses understand the complexities that come with it. To address this situation, Panda Security...

HDS aims to accelerate digitalisation

Hitachi Data Systems has announced three new ways to improve and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Current market offerings lack flexibility and choice for customers, forcing IT to face on their own a gauntlet of obstacles and dead ends. To address this,...

FLIR Ariel II camera range available from GIT

Graphic Image Technologies has announced the local availability of FLIR's latest Full HD cameras, the Ariel II range. A solid technology update, this range of IP surveillance cameras now deliver full HD 1080p resolution with evidentiary class capabilities. The new...

FNB’s KYC Doc Uploader simplifies FICA

To encourage more businesses to comply with the Financial Intelligence Agency Act (FICA), FNB has launched KYC Doc Uploader, that allows non-compliant business owners to conveniently upload outstanding FICA documents online. Business owners that are not yet compliant...

PoPI will require ITAD accreditation

With the imminent appointment of the Information Regulator for the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI), companies urgently need to upgrade their information technology security systems ahead of the implementation of the Act. Business executives responsible...

Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Data Analyst who will be responsible for data collection, data cleaning and manipulation, model creation, and analysis. Requirements: Relevant Degree / DiplomaStrong background in statistics, machine learning and...

IT DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Fully remote position or in office. The position reports to the DevOps Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Terraform to manage Cloud Infrastructure, Chef to manage virtual serversBuilding and deploying systems for metrics, monitoring, and...

C# Development Team lead – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Are you a Senior/ Lead Developer ready to take on exciting challenges? Our clients, pioneers in the financial industry, are looking for a C# Development Team lead! Enjoy a permanent hybrid role based in Menlyn, where innovation meets opportunity. Required...

Agile IT Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

Our Client is looking for a Agile IT Project Manager to Join their TeamArea: Menlyn Maine, PretoriaRole:Manage and deliver Software Development IT projects from commencement to completion within the scope, budget and time agreed in line with the business...

Senior IT Systems Administrator at NetOps Africa

Senior EngineerLocation: Remote (Available during US working hours)About Us: NetOps Africa is a forward-thinking tech company dedicated to providing tailored IT services for businesses. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where...

Senior PowerApps Developer

Our client, a specialist in information technology services, is looking for a Senior PowerApps Developer to join their team in Johannesburg on a contract valid until end of December 2024. The ideal candidate will Lead the design and development of enterprise-level...

Test Automation Engineer

Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very...

Business Analyst

Calling all problem-solving superheroes! We're seeking a Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysis, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos together!What you'll...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

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