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...

Entrepreneurs urged to be vigilant as business fraud rises

The number of reported cases of fraud in business is on the rise and, in some cases, incidents of fraud may be so severe that a business may struggle to recover, according to award-winning entrepreneur Alison Weihe. Recent statistics from the South African Banking...

Modest rebound for the BETI in October

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a steady recovery in October 2024 following September’s weaker performance. The...

Public cloud set for growth, but challenges remain

The public cloud market will top more than $1-trillion worldwide by 2026, according to Forrester's Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2022 To 2026. As this market matures, however, more moderate public cloud growth will be influenced by several factors: intense competition...

AI, ML, robotics could mitigate supply chain disruptions

Technology has always had a significant impact on supply chains. In 2023, it is going to be more important than ever as the "Great Supply Chain Disruption" continues to challenge organisations around the world. This is according to SAPICS (The Professional Body for...

Pollution in China poses new health threats

China is a night-time "hot-spot" for the production of nitrate radicals (PNO3) that could have a major impact on health-threatening ozone and fine particulates (PM2.5) in the atmosphere, a new study reveals. The country has experienced a rapid increase in nocturnal...

Africa emerges from holiday season with low Covid toll

Africa is emerging from the New Year travel season without a significant upsurge in Covid-19 for the first time since the start of the pandemic. A total of 20 552 new cases were recorded in the first three weeks of January 2023, a 97% slump compared with the same...

ISPs call for easier access to licencing

South Africa's ICT sector could make a bigger contribution to GDP and BEE if the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) issued an "invitation to apply" (ITA) for individual electronic communications services (IECS) and individual electronic...

Young scientists aim to use data analytics to improve life

Using data analytics to help combat disease, create intelligent transport systems with self-driving vehicles and smart cities, and improve the quality of manufactured goods - these are just some of the research areas to be explored by the first cohort of Masters...

Scammers target the unemployed

The Department of Employment and Labour has noted with concern of yet another scam titled "youth employment program" that make unrealistic promises to the unemployed. The department does not have a youth employment programme but, with unemployment in South Africa at...

Electronic offender monitoring market booms

The number of offenders participating in Electronic Monitoring (EM) programmes in Europe, North America and Latin America amounted to about 50 000, 371 000 and 96 000 respectively during 2021. Berg Insight estimates that the number of daily users will grow to 77 000...

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MTN appoints new chief digital officer

MTN SA has strengthened its executive team once again following the appointment of Maxwell Takalani Nonge as the new chief digital officer. Nonge's appointment will be effective 01 September 2016. Nonge is an accomplished professional who has extensive experience in...

Efficiency and safety key to new Pitram release

Micromine has launched Pitram 2015 Version 4.6, a new underground fleet management and mine control solution. Pitram 4.6 includes many new and enhanced features which have been designed to further assist both surface and underground operations to reduce costs,...

Nokia gets behind ‘Broadband China’ initiative

Nokia has been awarded over 30% of China Mobile's project to construct a 100G optical network in support of its rollout of mobile broadband services for the world's largest 4G network. Nokia's optical technologies will help China Mobile achieve its ambitious...

Benu enables VAST’s WiFi network

VAST Networks has purchased the Benu Virtual Service Edge (VSE) to support growth and enhanced service experience for its WiFi network, which already includes more than 2 200 hotspots in South Africa. VAST Networks will use this new virtual platform to provide...

CallCabinet’s Atmos scoops TMC award

TMCnet, a global media company focusing on the Telecommunications Industry, has awarded CallCabinet's Atmos with its 2016 Communications Solutions Product of Year Award.   Atmos is a flexible, cloud based Call Recording and Quality Management System. Atmos provides...

CA enhances privileged access management portfolio

CA Technologies has released significant enhancements to its comprehensive privileged access management portfolio, giving customers control over the privileged accounts that support a hybrid IT environment and are a frequent vector for cyberattacks. By updating and...

UWC has Africa’s first data analytics postgrad diploma

Globally, businesses are wrestling with challenges and opportunities that call for the application of analytics - but African businesses identify the lack of talent as one of the primary factors for not being able to pursue this avenue. That's why the University of...

Palladium roadshow heading for Cape Town

Palladium Business Solutions is heading for Cape Town tomorrow (24 August) to showcase its latest features that will change the way small to medium enterprises view accounting software in future. It will also be demonstrating the new version 10 that supports...

BT-SA launches solution in a box

Local ICT infrastructure company BT-SA can now provide fast on-site IT infrastructure for businesses through its innovative Data Centre in a Box, an affordable low maintenance solution that enables people to start working immediately. It enables businesses to deploy...

Mobile printing with the PrintbyXerox App

Mobile technology has significantly changed both where and how business gets done. Today, employees can work from virtually anywhere and at any time or place. However, no matter how mobile workforces may have become, people still need to print. Xerox's PrintbyXerox...

Solution Architect – Gauteng Midrand

We are seeking a Solution Architect who will actively provide the technical lead and architecture solutions to have the sales department benefit both the customer and company. The Solution Architect will support the sales team by providing the "technical close“ of the...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Client Details: Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...

CRM SAP Developer

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a CRM SAP Developer, to design, code debug and correct programs in the software engineering environment to agreed standard and tools. To enhance and maintain software applications and improve efficiency within the...

C# Automation Tester

Join a dynamic consulting firm where innovation meets expertise. Our client is a team of passionate professionals who deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients. If you're looking to work in an environment that values your skills and offers the flexibility to work...

CRM SAP Developer – Gauteng Turffontein

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a CRM SAP Developer, to design, code debug and correct programs in the software engineering environment to agreed standard and tools. To enhance and maintain software applications and improve efficiency within the...

C# Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Join a dynamic consulting firm where innovation meets expertise. Our client is a team of passionate professionals who deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients. If you're looking to work in an environment that values your skills and offers the flexibility to work...

Cloud DevOps Engineer

We are searching for a Cloud DevOps Engineer who specializes in managing, troubleshooting, and deploying solutions on Hyperscale platforms, cloud-based infrastructure, and services across leading cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and...

Business Intelligence Analyst (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Power BI Professional to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in Power BI to drive business intelligence initiatives, optimize data visualization, and empower...

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