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...

Collaboration key for African connectivity

Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – Africa is a land of opportunity, gifted with young people with great passion. Mohamed Madkour, vice-president: ICT strategy and marketing at Huawei, shares that Africa’s development in terms of connectivity has been impressive,...

SA poised on the edge of a widening digital divide

Kathy Gibson reports – Africa is lagging the rest of the world in connectivity and access to digital opportunities – and it’s not going to catch up any time soon unless we fundamentally change the way we provide access, power, and devices. And, while South Africa is...

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...

Resilient African tech ecosystem still growing

Despite the global venture capital (VC) downturn, the African tech ecosystem grew faster than all other markets globally. This is among the findings of Partech Africa's annual report on Africa Tech Venture Capital, which aims to provide a practical picture of the...

Financial crisis means tough times in SA

Many South Africans face the prospect of a tough 2023: inflation is the highest it has ever been, and the repo rate has steadily risen with more increases expected in the near future. Further stress is hitting the majority of consumers through significant increases in...

Enterprises start moving to zero trust

Zero trust is top of mind for most organisations as a critical strategy to reduce risk, but few organisations have actually completed zero-trust implementations. Gartner predicts that by 2026, 10% of large enterprises will have a mature and measurable zero-trust...

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SimpliVity receives NorthFace ScoreBoard Award

SimpliVity, a leader in hyperconverged infrastructure, has received the prestigious NorthFace ScoreBoard Award from Omega Management Group in recognition of achieving excellence in customer service and support. In addition, with a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 90 in...

Kaspersky Lab offers businesses security advice

At the 2016 IDC IT Security Roadshow, that is to take place on the 18th of August 2016 in Johannesburg, a global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab, will focus on providing businesses of all sizes with key advice on important IT security measures they should take,...

Walk your talk to improve your reputation

Businesses don't fail, leaders do. In the words of Henry Kissinger, "The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been." Leaders need to walk their talk; operational governance is an important building block in managing a...

Keeping your data out of the wrong hands

In the 1996 film "Ransom", Tom Mullen (Mel Gibson) attempts to retrieve his son from the clutches of a villain, leading a team of FBI agents to heroically save the day. While this film and many others like it cast up images of money arranged neatly in suitcases and...

Unitrans satisfied with Redstor’s cloud backup

Supply chain solutions provider Unitrans has implemented Redstor's backup solution to provide it with better redundancy and a more cost-effective way to manage its file server backups across 152 depots in South Africa and southern Africa. Part of KAP Industrial,...

Parents get access to school admin system

Parents and students have become important school community stakeholder groups and software developers ignore them at their peril. Global school management software Staffroom has added two new functions to the software - a calendar and a web site that gives parents...

Outsourcing in the pursuit of business eminence

Entrepreneurship can be defined as the capacity and willingness of a person or group of people to develop, organise and manage a business venture along with any of its risks in order to make a profit and/ or effect change. If the nature of entrepreneurship is to go...

Digital Geekaship seeks next generation of hot-shot developers

With over 16 years' experience in software development, Tania van Wyk De Vries, founder and CEO of software development and training company, Infoware Studios, knows first-hand what it takes to thrive in the world of software development. Frustrated by the level of...

How would you like interaction recording delivered?

Consider the last time you took out vehicle insurance or a medical aid policy. Chances are, you did so over the phone or online, rather than sitting down with a broker over tea as, perhaps, your grandparents did. We live in an age where more and more business is...

VPNs vs Torrents: take ownership of internet engagement

The internet has proven to be one of the most significant inventions of our history, however, the unlimited access to communication and information the internet has expedited, has also inevitably positioned us amidst its ills as we have become increasingly vulnerable...

Business Intelligence Specialist – Gauteng Houghton Estate

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...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Prototyping and software development of the telescope operational software (all stages of the full software development life cycle may be encountered).Provide hands-on technical support in the system administration of the hardware platforms,...

Senior Solution Architect – Western Cape Cape Town

Work with business domain experts and leadership to craft a solution that is fit for purpose from a business perspective. Focus on a smaller facet of service (the solution package) to ensure that it operates effectively as part of the whole and independently as a...

Full Stack Developer (PWD)

JOB PURPOSE To provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural design, and drive the implementation of complex software solutions....

Middle Front-End Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A specialist consultancy focused on developing competitive software and data visualization solutions is seeking a Front-End Developer. This role involves finding innovative ways to use technology to support the growth of their clients' businesses....

Data Analyst at Square 1 Recruitment

A fast growing insurance, assurance and risk financing house that offers data driven solutions to its clients is looking for a strong and ambitious data analyst to join their team. If you have a completed 3 year degree and 3 - 5 years experience in data or financial...

Intermediate to Senior Java Developer at Reverside

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for an Intermediate Java...

QC Tester

Multinational enterprise software company is seeking a QC Tester to join their team for a 6 month contract. The QC testing services required is to ensure the application meets quality standards and performs as expected in production. The testing will be conducted to...

Full Stack Developer (PWD) – Gauteng Pretoria Region

JOB PURPOSE To provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural design, and drive the implementation of complex software solutions....

Middle Front-End Developer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A specialist consultancy focused on developing competitive software and data visualization solutions is seeking a Front-End Developer. This role involves finding innovative ways to use technology to support the growth of their clients' businesses....

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