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...

Voting for Channelwise Awards closing soon

Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey will close at midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with....

The astronomical cost of crypto crime

For the past four years, the annual cumulative value of illicit activities in the crypto space - including hacks, frauds, scams, money laundering, and ransomware - has regularly exceeded $1-billion. And this hasn’t changed in 2024. Although the total number of crypto...

Average take-home pay falls by almost 5% in December 

The average nominal take-home pay declined in December, ending the dismal compensation year at a low point, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI). “At R14 633, the average nominal take-home pay was 4.8% lower than the R15 403 reflected in...

Webb unveils dark side of pre-stellar ice chemistry

If you want to build a habitable planet, ices are a vital ingredient because they are the main source of several key elements — namely carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur (referred to here as CHONS). These elements are important ingredients in both...

Blockchain key to rebuilding African financial systems

Africa has an enormous cash and informal trade economy: however, at the root of many challenges that Africa currently faces is financial exclusion. An alarming 900-million people are unbanked in Africa due to numerous challenges, including accessibility to banks,...

These are the key barriers to crypto adoption

Nearly half (41%) of cryptocurrency users in South Africa fear losing money due to volatility, and no longer use digital currencies, according to the latest Kaspersky research. Additionally, 10% of local respondents have already lost money and stopped investing as a...

Yahoo leads as the most impersonated brand for phishing

Yahoo was the most impersonated brand for phishing attacks during Q4 2022, climbing 23 places and accounting for 20% of all attempts. This is according to Check Point Research (CPR), in its Brand Phishing Report for Q4 2022. The report highlights the brands that were...

Sweden’s National Library turns to AI to parse centuries of data

For the past 500 years, the National Library of Sweden has collected virtually every word published in Swedish, from priceless medieval manuscripts to present-day pizza menus. Thanks to a centuries-old law that requires a copy of everything published in Swedish to be...

Reducing carbon footprint a focus for packaging

With most public commitments to sustainable packaging at risk of going unfulfilled, 20% of organizations will shift their focus from recycling and eliminating plastics to reducing the carbon footprint of their packaging by 2026, according to Gartner. While the pivot...

Business holds the key to solving SA challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - As South Africa grapples with the issue of ongoing loadshedding, the private sector is quietly making a difference and going a long way towards solving the issue. This is the word from Michael Jordaan, founder and CEO of Montegray Capital, who...

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File transfer available as a service

Wipro has successfully launched its Managed File Transfer as a Service (MFTaaS) platform on Microsoft Azure. The Software as a Service (SaaS) platform will help enterprises in seamless digital integration and cost-effective collaboration with their clients, partners...

New gaming family from HP Inc

HP Inc has launched a new family of gaming products designed specifically for those who demand the ultimate, immersive gaming experience. HP's new high-end gaming products - the OMEN X Desktop, OMEN 17 Laptop, OMEN X Curved Display and OMEN with SteelSeries...

Automate home and business with smart device

South Africans can now make their home and work environments smarter with the cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) enabled Nviromon ULTi from Netshield South Africa. This remote control and monitoring device will give users reports of what is happening at home or work...

Don’t ignore these enterprise megatrends

Guy Whitcroft, CEO at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa, examines the megatrends driving enterprise computing. Technological change is the heartbeat of the IT industry and while it is easy to get sucked into the promise of self-driving cars, augmented reality and drones...

Fighting back with technology to combat fraudsters

Technological advances provide more powerful tools in strengthening companies' defences against fraud, as well as a means for the fraudster to find areas of vulnerability to penetrate, writes Kajen Subramoney: KPMG's associate director in forensics. As much as...

Connecting cities in the cloud

While smart cities have held a great deal of promise for many years, they are only beginning to come to fruition now, writes Giulio Soro, smart city solutions architect at Amazon Web Services. This is due to the fact that we now have the network connectivity and the...

Electronic shelf labels draw physical, virtual worlds tighter

Electronic shelf labels (ESL) are now more capable than ever at helping retailers cope with the growing demands of increasingly digitalised shoppers. Capabilities range from internal retail issues, such as shelf space optimisation, click-and-collect efficiencies, and...

Mirantis partners with SUSE on enterprise support

Mirantis, a pure-play OpenStack company, and SUSE, a pioneer in Linux and open source solutions, have announced a joint collaboration to offer Mirantis OpenStack customers support for enterprise Linux. Both companies will collaborate technically to establish SUSE...

Cash is on its way out: make sure you’re ready

The cashless economy is almost here, writes Charles Pittaway, MD of Sage Pay. Just a couple months ago, the European Central Bank suggested that the 500 Euro note will be eliminated. While the humble card is still the most favoured method of payment, digital wallet...

Identity theft and your business

An identity is stolen every 29 seconds in South Africa, and while one may assume that these are solely business cases - in which a couple of accounts were opened and a few thousand lost, the lucrative business of identity theft goes much deeper. "The identity fraud...

Database Administrator

ENVIRONMENT:A software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development reach, serves a diverse client base, including large enterprises and emerging startups across South Africa, the Middle East, and the United...

Junior Full Stack Developer (LM)

Design, develop, and implement high-quality, maintainable, and efficient software. Document the functionalities of new and existing software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design solutions. Collaborate with external clients,...

IT Technician at Innovative Staffing Solutions

Job Summary:The IT Technician is responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting services to ensure the efficient operation of an organization's IT systems. This role involves maintaining hardware and software, diagnosing and resolving issues, and...

Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer science or otherrelevant qualificationJAVA certification, Agile certification8 years' experience in a similar role, including systems designs.8 years' experience with Java developerExperienced in Spring...

Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development reach, serves a diverse client base, including large enterprises and emerging startups across South Africa, the Middle East, and the United...

Junior Full Stack Developer (LM) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Design, develop, and implement high-quality, maintainable, and efficient software. Document the functionalities of new and existing software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design solutions. Collaborate with external clients,...

IT Technician at Innovative Staffing Solutions – Gauteng Menlyn

Job Summary:The IT Technician is responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting services to ensure the efficient operation of an organization's IT systems. This role involves maintaining hardware and software, diagnosing and resolving issues, and...

Senior Mobile Developer (PWD)

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UX | UI Designer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development footprint, is seeking an Intermediate+ UX/UI Designer. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of transforming...

Business Intelligence Specialist

About the Client: A dynamic and innovative short-term insurance company that leverages technology to deliver exceptional, simple, transparent, and accessible insurance solutionsPosition Overview: The Business Intelligence Specialist will demonstrate meticulous...

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