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...

Spend on AI tech could hit $337bn in 2025

Organisations across all industries are strategically pivoting towards AI (artificial intelligence) to build resilient, AI-driven enterprises. This is among the findings from IDC’s FutureScape report, outlining IDC’s top 10 predictions shaping the future of the IT...

Channelwise Awards breaks records

A record-breaking number of reseller partners have already cast their votes in the Channelwise Awards Survey – and there are still 10 days to go before voting closes at midnight on 8 November 2024. As if more incentive is needed, this year one lucky voter will receive...

Bitcoin balances touch 5-year low

Bitcoin balances on exchanges dropped to a five-year low of 2,2-billion as traders attempted to limit their exposure to further losses, according to StockApps.com. Regulators have begun investigating the alleged misappropriation of customer funds by FTX and its...

YouTube removed 5,8m channels in Q3 2022

Google’s video platform YouTube removed a record 5,8-million channels last quarter, according to Atlas VPN analysis. Prior to Q3 2022, the highest volume of removed channels was recorded during the third quarter of 2021, at 4,8-million terminations. Over 91.2% of all...

Merger of BT B2B units signals wider pressure on service providers

Following the announcement that BT will merge BT Global, the provider’s multinational corporation (MNC) facing business unit, and BT Enterprise, which sells to UK-based enterprises and public sector bodies, to form a unified BT Business division. Gary Barton, research...

AI, social toxicity, data privacy forge the future of marketing

As marketers face increased scrutiny over their operations, Gartner has revealed its top five predictions that marketing leaders must incorporate in their strategies in 2023 and beyond to drive results and regain the confidence of business leaders. “Against a backdrop...

DHL launches 2023 sustainability challenge for innovators

DHL, in partnership with Logistics Middle East, Dubai South, and EZDubai, has announced the launch of its new international innovation challenge, The Fast Forward Challenge: Sustainable Solutions. The challenge calls for individuals and businesses across four...

African tourism improves climate footprint

The have unveiled new data detailing the climate footprint of the travel and tourism sector in Africa. According to the new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Centre, between 2010 and 2019, the sector...

Online retail passes R50bn in 2022

Online retail in South Africa passed the R50-billion milestone in 2022, driven by an ongoing boom in demand for home deliveries, according to new research findings released today. “Online Retail in South Africa 2022”, a study conducted by World Wide Worx with...

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Innovate in isolation at your own peril

Industry disruptors are forcing traditional organisations to move out of their comfort zones and unless they have a solid innovation strategy and roadmap in place to compete, they run the risk of becoming obsolete. This is the view of Vish Rajpal, group executive of...

F5 debuts standalone security products

Today's organisations are tasked to protect a growing number of attack vectors. A rising number of exploits seek to simply overwhelm servers with requests and deceptively use encryption to target networks and applications in ways that traditional products struggle to...

Peermont Global hits workforce management jackpot

Peermont Hotels, Casinos and Resorts is an award-winning hospitality and gaming company with a total of 13 properties - nine in South Africa, and four in Botswana has acquired the services of AWM360 Data Systems to implement Kaba's robust, easily managed biometric and...

RSA Archer lets you take control of risk management

RSA, the security division of EMC, has announced the latest version of the RSA Archer Suite to inspire everyone within an organization to own risk and develop successful risk and compliance programmes. New use case packaging offered by RSA Archer technology is...

Cross the security skills chasm

Cyber-attacks, like a big old snowball, continue to grow as it rolls down the mountain. And in its wake are the good guys aka security professionals who are struggling to keep pace.  The reality is cybercriminals and so-called hacktivists continue to deepen their...

Put customer communications on the boardroom agenda

It can be tempting to take a scattered approach to customer communications to attract new customers and upsell your current base. However, how you choose to communicate with customers could be the crucial factor in pulling ahead of the competition, writes Jacques van...

Harel Mallac Bureatique wins BDS Africa Distributor award

Long-term Xerox partner and leading Mauritian print solutions provider Harel Mallac Bureautique was named Africa Operations Distributor of the Year at the Bytes Document Solutions Sales Honours and Achievers Awards evening held recently. Harel Mallac Bureatique has...

NetApp strengthens enterprise’s ability to protect data

NetApp has announced enhancements to its data protection software, including NetApp  OnCommand Insight. The company also introduced NetApp Data Protection Solutions for Microsoft Office 365 to help customers reduce the risk of data loss while enabling business...

Payroll fraud a serious threat to sustainability

Payroll is one of the largest expenses for small and medium businesses and larger enterprises in West Africa, yet many organisations are neglecting the importance of managing the risk of fraud in this area of the business. That's according to Magnus Nmonwu, regional...

Ericsson launches 5G plug-ins

5G subscription uptake will commence in 2020 and is expected to be faster than for 4G. The development of 5G is being driven by new use cases that will impact both consumers and industries. New applications and use cases anticipated for 5G include safe, self-driving...

Aftersales & Continuous Support Administrator

Our client is seeking for an Aftersales & Continuous Support Administrator to join their company.Purpose Of The Position:Providing administrative support to the aftersales & site services team, which may include tasks such as maintaining client databases,...

CRM Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for a results-driven software CRM Tester to be responsible for designing and running tests on software usability. The software tester will conduct tests, analyse the results, and report observations to the design team. You may also interact with clients...

Senior Developer – Regulations – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking to hire a Senior Developer – Regulations who will develop and support software that is specific to the needs to help the business achieve its strategic objectives. This role combines technical expertise with a strong understanding of relevant...

Sales Systems Administrator – Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

DUR002180 – SALES & SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - DURBANJob Purpose:Responsible for a number of administrative tasks that assist the Sales team & acting as liaison between various branches. Required Qualifications:MatricRelevant Tertiary qualification -...

Systems Administrator

Join a team that continuously invest in cutting-edge technologies and foster a team of highly skilled technical experts. Become part of solutions that seamlessly integrate with the rapidly evolving technology landscape, addressing the dynamic needs of our clients in...

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Are you a seasoned Senior Java Developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Java Developer to join our growing team.Our client's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance their lives. They seek out...

Systems Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

Join a team that continuously invest in cutting-edge technologies and foster a team of highly skilled technical experts. Become part of solutions that seamlessly integrate with the rapidly evolving technology landscape, addressing the dynamic needs of our clients in...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Are you a seasoned Senior Java Developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Java Developer to join our growing team.Our client's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance their lives. They seek out...

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The ideal candidate will have a diverse background in delivering business value using technology. As a consultant solution architect we require an individual that is able to adapt quickly to new and varied project environments and provide meaningful and valuable...

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We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated IT Support Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will excel in managing and ensuring the availability of end-user equipment and digital workplace services on a local scale. This role demands a proactive individual...

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