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...

New cyber campaign targets PC users

A new wave of the malicious campaign that is spread through web ads and aimed at Windows PC users was discovered by Kaspersky. While browsing the web, users may unknowingly click on an ad that invisibly covers the entire screen, redirecting them to a fake CAPTCHA...

Fibre operator ratings improve slightly

South Africa’s Internet service providers (ISPs) have a slightly better perception of the country’s fibre network operators (FNOs) compared to six months ago. This is according to the results of the latest six-monthly Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) FNO...

Strong growth continues for WLAN market

Fuelled by the continued adoption of the latest Wi-Fi standards and an easing of supply chain constraints, the enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market increased revenues 34,3% YoY in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22) to...

The future of fintech

The fintech sector exploded last year with a record level of investment and the boom has continued, albeit in a different environment. But what does the next year hold in store for this burgeoning market? Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group, one of the...

Top trends to impact infrastructure and operations in 2023

In new research, Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) over the next 12 to 18 months. "The changes that I&O teams face are shifting views of how to purchase, deploy, and manage...

Easing supply chain catapults campus switch sales

Worldwide Campus Switch sales were up 23% percent year-over-year (YoY) in 3Q 2022 - the highest growth rate in nearly two decades - and surpassing even the rate of recovery after the two prior market downturns in 2008 and 2020, according to a new report by Dell'Oro...

Human-centric work models boost employee performance

Employees who operate in human-centric work models - where they are seen as people, not just resources - are 3,8 times more likely to be high performing, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner's global survey of more than 400 employees and leaders focused on...

Top 10 predictions for the future of digital infrastructure

Digital businesses depend on digital infrastructure - compute and data management horsepower, network connectivity, operational support, and management - to power business applications, analytics, and activities. Global research group, IDC, has given its Top 10...

North American businesses double spending on payment fraud prevention

For the second year in a row, merchants have reported rises across the board in numerous key measures that assess the extent to which fraud affects eCommerce. From higher income lost to fraud, to more eCommerce orders being rejected as fraudulent, to increased...

First 5G mine in SA puts safety first

Kathy Gibson reports - Improvements in safety was the main driver for implementing 5G communications in the Phalanndwa Colliery - but this is just the first step in the mine's digitalisation journey. Kgotso Mongalo, GM of Phalanndwa Colliery, says the deployment of 5G...

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Avaya expands multi-touch communications

In a world where experience is everything, Avaya has announced its newest innovations that create true multi-touch communications capabilities with a contextual, 360 degree view of the customer. The latest innovations include new products, common client SDKs,...

Metacom unveils GSM router

Industrial and commercial communications operator Metacom has unveiled the MC412 Intelligent Router platform, the new platform continues to build on the success of the highly-regarded MC402 Remote Router. "Over the last few years the MC402 Intelligent Routers has been...

Accenture, Avanade scoop Microsoft partner award

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Avanade have been recognised by Microsoft as Alliance Partner of the Year for the ninth year in a row and twelfth time overall. As voted by Microsoft global sales, Accenture and Avanade received Microsoft's Alliance Partner of the Year award...

First for Phoenix adds Stratus everRun

Broad0based software distributor First for Phoenix has partnered with Stratus Technologies, in a move that will see the company bringing Stratus' everRun availability and virtualisation software to the local market. Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of First for Phoenix, says...

Where do we go from here?

Mike Concertino, chief information security officer and vice-president: information security at F5 Networks, looks at how the debate between privacy and security is evolving. Some of you may remember a time when national security was a question of police officers...

Collaboration makes cloud securer

The same model of sharing data and intelligence employed by those who create the threats to our organisations should inform our approach to meeting them head on. And cloud gives us a key means to do this, writes Trevor Coetzee, regional director, South Africa and...

Gemalto wins 2016 Cybersecurity Excellence Award

Gemalto has been named a winner in the 2016 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. Gemalto's SafeNet Authentication Service was voted best Multi-Factor Authentication Service by the 300,000 member LinkedIn Information Security Community. SafeNet Authentication Service is a...

‘Build your own laptop’ in stock

RS Components is extending its portfolio of high-quality processor board development kits with the addition of the competitively priced pi-top 'build your own laptop' kit, which offers opportunities in the maker and educational arena helping users to 'learn, play and...

Jasco moves to Google Apps

As an organisation that delivers end-to-end ICT solutions to its customers, it is important for the Jasco Group to leverage technology to improve its own efficiencies, enhance performance, heighten competitiveness and cut costs. Jasco turned to Grove Group, a premier...

PoPI’s effects on IT asset disposal

Most executives have very little or no idea when it comes to IT asset disposal (ITAD) or the dire consequences the Protection of Personal Information Act 2013 (PoPI) could have on said executives. The PoPI Act is awaiting an implementation date, but when in effect it...

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Test Analyst

We are seeking a Senior Test Analyst who will be a key member of the software testing and quality assurance team, and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products, often contributing to improving test processes and the overall...

SAP Authorisations Consultant (Expert) – 0056

Senior Certified SAP Authorisations Consultant with 10 yrs+ experience, functional knowledge of SAP EWM / SD / WM & MM Modules and ABAP Debugging required for a reputable global companySAP ERP AuthorisationsSAP BW AuthorisationsSAP GRCAnalyse and solve SAP Module...

System Administrator (Batch)

Monitor and mange alerts of mainframe services (environmentsEscalation of alerts to differnt support teamsHealth check processesBatch processingManipultaion of batchPerforming mainframe IPLRender Batch Support and Consultancy services to DevelopersLiaise with Vendors...

Lead Analyst Programmer

Are you passionate about calculations and analysis and are you seeking a rewarding career in fiduciary asset management? Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Are you highly organised and adaptable, with a strong ethical base? Then this position...

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We are seeking a Senior Test Analyst who will be a key member of the software testing and quality assurance team, and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products, often contributing to improving test processes and the overall...

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Senior Certified SAP Authorisations Consultant with 10 yrs+ experience, functional knowledge of SAP EWM / SD / WM & MM Modules and ABAP Debugging required for a reputable global companySAP ERP AuthorisationsSAP BW AuthorisationsSAP GRCAnalyse and solve SAP Module...

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Lead Analyst Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you passionate about calculations and analysis and are you seeking a rewarding career in fiduciary asset management? Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Are you highly organised and adaptable, with a strong ethical base? Then this position...

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