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...

Retail threats surge ahead of Black Friday

In 2024, cybercriminals launched over 38-million phishing attacks, impersonating major marketplaces, banks, and tech retailers. Stolen payment card data is actively traded on dark web forums, with prices ranging from $70 to $315 per set. As shoppers prepare for major...

Call for Earthshot Prize 2025 entries

Following a record-breaking year for nominations, and a historic first awards ceremony on the African continent, The Earthshot Prize (TEP) is officially open for entries for its 2025 cohort. TEP seeks innovative solutions across five critical Earthshots: Protect and...

Biggest barrier to professional or tech skills development is the cost

Job seekers, students, and career changers around the world want to pursue roles related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across different industries, but say they are not familiar with career options. At the same time, online training and...

With love in the air, cybercriminals flock to the ether

"I love you. Click here to see how much I do!" Welcome to the dark underbelly of the month of love where cybercriminals steal money, not hearts. In 2022, the warnings around Valentine's Day scams grew to fever pitch with even the FBI warning of the threats. According...

Make sure that special someone isn’t a scammer

Love is in the air this Valentine's Day (today) and, for many, it provides inspiration to look for a special someone. However, as online dating popularity continues to grow, so do the threats from cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerable individuals. In South...

South Africans in the dark after State of Disaster announcement

The declaration of South Africa's energy crisis as a National State of Disaster may be open to court challenge, as there is already sufficient legislation in place to deal with it. Mzukisi Kota, partner, Lubumba Kamukwamba, senior associate and Lize-Mari Doubell,...

Overcoming user security fears key to open banking growth

A new study from Juniper Research has found that global open banking payments transaction values will exceed $330-billion globally by 2027, up from $57-billion in 2023. The report - Open Banking: Opportunities, Competitor Leaderboard & Market Forecasts 2023 - 2027...

Tech helps to ease trucking pressures

High inflation, high fuel prices, slow economic growth and mounting congestion on South Africa's roads is placing significant pressure on the transport and logistics sector. This is the reality in which Justin Manson of Webfleet advises businesses to apply...

Tax breaks for investing in renewable energy

What is believed to be South Africa's first private equity fund which allows green energy investors to qualify for SARS-approved tax deductions has been launched. Section 12B of the Income Tax Act No. 58 of 1962 allows for a tax deduction for certain qualifying assets...

Hardcopy shipments dipped in 2022

Western European shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 4,1% year over year to 16,7-million units in 2022. Supply chain issues continue to hamper opportunities for most brands, especially in the consumer segment, but it wasn't all doom and gloom, as some saw their...

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Users’ privacy under Kaspersky protection

Kaspersky Lab has announced the availability of the new version of its flagship security solution, Kaspersky Internet Security - multi-device in South Africa, which provides users with additional opportunities to manage their Internet protection and to ensure the...

Surveillance in a box makes security affordable

Loss within the retail sector due to theft and shoplifting is a widely understood challenge. Until recently the cost of investing in an IP video surveillance solution was prohibitive, leaving many smaller retailers at risk of immense losses. Marc van Jaarsveldt,...

N3 Toll Concession improves incident tracking

Infotech Business Solutions (IBS) has implemented its Intelligen tracking, fleet management, and dispatching platform as well as mobile applications at the N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) to assist in accurately managing and capturing incident information on the N3 Toll...

NetApp software, flash systems simplify data management

"Hospitals produce a lot of data, from radiology images to patient records, and also email. We currently generate up to 6 petabytes of data that grows by more than 50% year-over-year," says Gary de Menezes, country manager at NetApp South Africa. "NetApp ONTAP...

Where does SA stand on machine learning?

While the South African market has become more aware of machine learning - as well as its capabilities and the value it can add to a business - machine learning uptake and local industry development lags behind several developed markets (not by months, but years)....

CA is a leader in application performance management

CA Technologies has been named a Leader in the "The Forrester Wave: Application Performance Management, Q3 2016", scoring the highest rating possible in the sub-criteria of off-premises infrastructure monitoring, microservices/containers monitoring, vision: BT and...

Choose the right headset for your gaming

The right headset can make all the difference, whether you're a casual gamer, looking for that competitive edge, or a music lover looking to unwind. The more competitive gamers will tell you that a headset is one of the most important purchases as it can change many...

What African banking can learn from Europe

According to a 2015 KPMG report, banking penetration is as low as 36% in some of the larger African economies, writes Darrel Orsmond, industry head: financial services at SAP Africa. Digital transformation can drive adoption of banking services by enabling banks to...

New-generation hackers target the gaming industry

Hackers love a crowd. That's true when it comes to social media networks, government system websites, financial institutions, retailers, and, based on recent headlines, gaming sites too. For an industry that is projected to be worth about R1.4 trillion in 2016, gaming...

How to combat mobile malware threats

Mobile malware and vulnerabilities have been making headlines well over the past year, and attacks are becoming a more common way for cybercriminals to steal sensitive data, writes Rick Rogers, area manager for east and west Africa at Check Point Software...

Senior Flutter Developer LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Key Responsibilities:Develop and deploy robust applications across multiple platforms (Web, Android) using a single codebase. Write clear, maintainable code primarily in Dart, with some work in Java/Kotlin and C#. Collaborate with team members to share feedback and...

Java Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client seeks an experienced Java Software Engineer to join their team on a hybrid model, working from both home and the Pretoria office. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.Minimum 6 years' experience as a software engineer...

Project Manager IT

Desired Skills: Process changes New technology Functionality improvement Policy changes Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: IT Infrastructure Management The service provider will be required to provide both...

CI/CD Developer

Are you the kind of developer who loves making things faster, smoother, and smarter? We're looking for a CI/CD Developer to orchestrate our build and deploy processes with finesse. If you can turn chaos into streamlined efficiency, apply now and let's keep the code...

Intermediate Full Stack Software Developer

Intermediate Full Stack Software DeveloperMinimum Requirements:At least 3 years of relevant experienceFrameworks and LanguagesNestJsTypeScriptJavaScriptNode JSDatabaseFireBaseMySQLCloud SQLMongoDBPostgreSQLToolsGitResponsibilities: Develop and Maintain Software...

Project Manager IT – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Desired Skills: Process changes New technology Functionality improvement Policy changes Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: IT Infrastructure Management The service provider will be required to provide both...

CI/CD Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Are you the kind of developer who loves making things faster, smoother, and smarter? We're looking for a CI/CD Developer to orchestrate our build and deploy processes with finesse. If you can turn chaos into streamlined efficiency, apply now and let's keep the code...

Intermediate Full Stack Software Developer – Remote Remote

Intermediate Full Stack Software DeveloperMinimum Requirements:At least 3 years of relevant experienceFrameworks and LanguagesNestJsTypeScriptJavaScriptNode JSDatabaseFireBaseMySQLCloud SQLMongoDBPostgreSQLToolsGitResponsibilities: Develop and Maintain Software...

Technical Analyst (Jira Configuration) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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