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...

Most popular websites not complying with privacy regulations

An astonishing 75% of the 100 most visited websites in the US and Europe are not compliant with current privacy regulations, according to new research from Privado.ai in its 2024 State of Website Privacy Report. Despite stricter privacy enforcement in Europe, Privado...

Sluggish telecoms drives operators to be full-stack suppliers

Worldwide spending on telecommunications and pay TV services will reach $1,544-trillion in 2024, representing an increase of 2,4% year-on-year, according to the Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). The latest...

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...

AI joins the hunt for aliens – and finds intriguing signals

Artificial intelligence is now a part of the quest to find extraterrestrial life. Researchers have developed an AI system that outperforms traditional methods in the search for alien signals. And early results were intriguing enough to send scientists back to their...

SARS claws its way back

Kathy Gibson reports - Machine learning (ML) in risk analysis has helped the South African Revenue Services (SARS) increase what it calls the "compliance dividend", collecting more taxes and alleviating the need to increase the taxpayers' burden. That's the word from...

IBM, NASA use AI to research climate change impact

IBM and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Centre have announce a collaboration to use IBM's artificial intelligence (AI) technology to discover new insights in NASA's massive trove of Earth and geospatial science data. The joint work will apply AI foundation model...

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Riverbed accelerates digital transformation

Riverbed Technology has announced a series of breakthrough, software-defined solutions to accelerate cloud-first and digital transformation strategies that are critical for businesses to succeed in today's digital world. Digital transformation is driving disruption...

Veeam targets Africa for growth

Veeam Software has completed the relocation of its new South African offices in Bryanston following a period of significant growth in the local market. The new office is also the headquarters for Veeam in Africa. "The ultra-modern and spacious new offices will provide...

MVNE is MTN Business’s New Age Partner of the Year

MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler) - a member company of the Digital Solutions Group (DSG) - was awarded the New Age Partner of the Year accolade at the MTN Business Partner Awards - presented during the network operator's inaugural Partnership Summit in...

Opportunities for big data 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, MD of Interactive Intelligence: Africa Region. The cost of cloud computing has dramatically...

Ricoh’s offers hassle-free document sharing

Ricoh's new A3 black and white multifunction printer range is ready for the digital age in which people expect hassle-free information sharing, easy interactive finger swipes and taps on responsive touch screens, with cloud-connected and mobile-ready functionality....

App connects foodies with cooks

Fancy a home-cooked meal but have no time to make it yourself? South Africans now have a solution for a better, healthier lifestyle. Simply order a meal from someone who lives close to you and pay with the tap of a screen. Wazupa, connects 'Home Chefs' to 'Grazers',...

How does customer service in the public sector compare?

Governments across the globe are moving towards a more integrated digital approach to serving citizens, writes Sydwell Shikweni, transformation director at Merchants. According to the 2016 Dimension Data Global Contact Centre Benchmarking Report, public sector...

HP Inc streamlines Partner First Programme

HP Inc recently unveiled updates to its HP Partner First Programme, aimed at helping partners drive sales and increase the speed and ease of doing business with HP. The HP Partner First Programme updates include: * A simplified structure with streamlined membership...

DCC debuts Canon’s Pixma all-in-ones

The recently released Canon All-in-One Pixma inkjet printers, the Pixma MG3040 series and Pixma MG2540S - replacing the Pixma MG2940 and MG2540 respectively - are now available to the South African channel from official distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC)....

Business continuity in the public sector

While business continuity (BC) is mission-critical for any business, it is in the public sector where ensuring the continuation of services to citizens and the proper functioning of the country take on a new level of importance, writes Claude Schuck, regional manager:...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Join us as a Data Engineer, where you'll enhance our data infrastructure and drive value from our retail data across South Africa and Africa. You'll focus on developing Python ETL processes, optimizing SQL queries, and managing our reporting database. This role...

Solution Developer – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution Developer to join their team. Your responsibilities will include coding, testing, and troubleshooting programs using the appropriate...

IT Support Administrator

We are seeking an experienced IT Support Administrator to join our clients team in Centurion. In this critical role, you will play a key part in managing and optimizing our IT infrastructure, ERP systems, and hosting services in collaboration with third-party...

Software Developer

Responsibilities: Analyse the existing C++ codebase and design a high-performance rewrite in a language of your choice.Develop and optimize new features, ensuring they meet performance and scalability requirements.Process MIME-formatted emails, manipulate content, and...

VPC Support Technician

Explore the role:Our client a major operator in the auto-logistics arena is seeking a VPC Support Technician to be based in Umlaas, Camperdown. This role involves diagnostic code reading, addressing non-starter issues, and performing warranty repairs. If you are...

IT Support Administrator – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking an experienced IT Support Administrator to join our clients team in Centurion. In this critical role, you will play a key part in managing and optimizing our IT infrastructure, ERP systems, and hosting services in collaboration with third-party...

Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Responsibilities: Analyse the existing C++ codebase and design a high-performance rewrite in a language of your choice.Develop and optimize new features, ensuring they meet performance and scalability requirements.Process MIME-formatted emails, manipulate content, and...

VPC Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Explore the role:Our client a major operator in the auto-logistics arena is seeking a VPC Support Technician to be based in Umlaas, Camperdown. This role involves diagnostic code reading, addressing non-starter issues, and performing warranty repairs. If you are...

IT Project Administrator at M&M Consulting

ResponsibilitiesEstablishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution.Break projects into doable tasks and set timeframes and goals.-Liaising with company stakeholders and internal team to identify and define project requirement, scope, and...

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