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...

Insurance industry embraces data analytics to improve risk management

The insurance industry is embracing technological advancements to enhance risk assessment, fraud detection, and customer insights. Insurance data analytics plays an essential role in improving decision-making and optimizing risk management, leveraging predictive...

Power shortages will restrict data centres, AI adoption

AI and generative AI (GenAI) are driving rapid increases in electricity consumption, with data centre forecasts over the next two years reaching as high as 160% growth, according to Gartner. As a result, Gartner predicts 40% of existing AI data centres will be...

Slight but uninspiring increase for the BETI in January

After breaking six months of declines in December, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) improved again in January 2023. Yet, despite this positive movement, 'more-of-the-same' can be expected this year as economic woes prevail. "The BETI improved to...

SA’s need for manufacturing excellence stronger than ever

South Africa's manufacturing industry has had to keep evolving to remain competitive in the face of global competition. But, while there has been a long-standing battle between effectively producing products against demand and maintaining a sustainable cost base, a...

Report reveals that SA children can’t read for meaning

A new report reveals that a massive 82% of South Africa's Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning - indicating that the disruptions of the Covid years have set children back by at least a year. Indeed, if the country continues on the current trajectory, it will take...

Subsea cable system lands in KZN

The 2Africa undersea cable, said to be the largest in the world, has been landed into the carrier-neutral Durban facility of Open Access Data Centre (OADC), which is owned and operated by West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC). Chris Wood, group CEO of WIOCC,...

Logistic execs pessimistic about 2023

Nearly 70% of global logistics executives say they are bracing for recession amid higher costs, slowing demand, and ongoing supply chain disruption arising from China's battle to contain Covid, Russia's war in Ukraine, and the impact of climate change. Ninety percent...

Poor recruiting experience a deal breaker for in-demand job seekers

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, global and South African employers are still feeling the impact of the Great Resignation. Over three-quarters of South African employees (77%) are actively looking for a new job, and it's not easy to win over top talent,...

Campus switch sales could approach $100bn by 2027

Almost $100-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, according to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group. A "digestion period" is expected in 2024, followed by a quick recovery and long-term growth. "Despite rising concerns about the challenging...

Cross-chain bridges exploited by cybercriminals

In 2022, malicious attacks on cross-chain bridges accounted for a staggering 64% of all digital currency losses, according to TradingPlatforms.com. "The technology behind cross-chain bridges is still in its infancy and has yet to be fully tested," says Edith Reads, a...

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Don’t let fatigue derail digital transformation

With technology constantly evolving, your next disrupter or partner could be right around the corner. CIOs need to perceive opportunities and threats that others can't to succeed. It's all about seeing the full picture, anticipating the unexpected and seizing...

BT, Microsoft to simplify hybrid cloud

BT has announced BT Compute for Microsoft Azure, a new service that allows BT customers to order Microsoft Azure alongside BT's own cloud services through its award winning Compute Management System (CMS) online management tool. The service enables customers to build...

Adcorp drives innovation with Decision Inc

Bolstered by a R1-million prize, C-suite backing, and a portal developed by Decision Inc, Adcorp's Dragons' Den initiative has harnessed the innovative ideas of its South African employees to generate an expected profit of R300-million over the next five years....

Local procurement a private sector concern

The Local Procurement Accord was established in 2011 by government with the intention of putting policy in place to develop local suppliers and better utilise local resources in order to achieve the goals of socio-economic development through job creation. Five years...

Data quality helps to optimise cash flow

Effective cash flow is essential for business survival, as it promotes liquidity and enables an organisation to meet its short-term debt or credit demands. Although it is often perceived to be a finance issue, the reality is that cash flow optimisation is an...

Dell EMC ScaleIO is flash-ready

Dell EMC has announced the Dell EMC ScaleIO Ready Node, a software-defined, all-flash offering running on Dell EMC PowerEdge x86 servers, designed to help customers transform and modernise their data centers by utilising Dell EMC ScaleIO. A key component of the Dell...

Information protection a key consumer concern

According to the Consumer Loss Barometer, the financial services sector is the most proactive when it comes to investing in and focusing on information security, yet more than one-third of consumers say their personal bank accounts have been compromised and almost...

Big data opportunities in the call centre

The call centre industry is once again undergoing a seismic shift thanks to the evolution of technology -- specifically, that of the cloud and big data, writes Andre le Roux, Interactive Intelligence MD, Africa region. The cost of cloud computing has dramatically...

What the loss of Falcon 9 and Amos 6 mean for Africa

On 1 September 2016, international space exploration company SpaceX suffered a failure during the static test fire of the Falcon 9 rocket. Designed to transport satellites, Falcon 9 was scheduled to haul the AMOS-6 satellite into geostationary orbit. The rocket...

Ricoh SA digitalises Compass Insurance’s payments

Compass Insurance, now has a payments processing environment that is digitalised and automated, with time-based escalations and audit trails, and linked to a departmental viewing screen that allows management to rapidly assess processing by technical accountants after...

Software Developer at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera

· Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing software solutions based on project requirements.Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code using appropriate programming languages and frameworks.Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other...

PLC Programmer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Matric essBilingualOwn Transport Desired Skills: PLC Programming Allen Bradley SCADA PLC Ladder Logic Siemens WinCC Profibus Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired Qualification Level: Grade 12 / Matric Learn more/Apply for this position

IT Support Engineer (Tier 1) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500 employees. They are a diverse team of brilliant knowledge workers. The best and brightest engineers, developers and specialists within finance, HR,...

Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...

Front End Developer at QES

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for 2 x Frontend Developers to join them on an independent contract basis / WORK FROM HOME / must have own laptop Main Purpose of the JobDevelop new features as well as maintain existing functionality of Online...

IT Support Administrator (Accounting/Finance/Budgeting)

Exciting Opportunity in Pretoria! Our client is seeking an experienced IT Support Administrator to play a pivotal role in managing their IT infrastructure and ERP systems. You'll be the first line of support for critical systems: Requiring a minimum of six years'...

IT Support Engineer (Tier 1) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Gauteng

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500 employees. They are a diverse team of brilliant knowledge workers. The best and brightest engineers, developers and specialists within finance, HR,...

Front End Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for 2 x Frontend Developers to join them on an independent contract basis / WORK FROM HOME / must have own laptop Main Purpose of the JobDevelop new features as well as maintain existing functionality of Online...

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