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 Grandoreiro malware variant exposed

Despite the arrest of important operators in early 2024, Grandoreiro malware continues to be used by its partners in new campaigns – Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has discovered a new light version focused on Mexico targeting around 30 banks....

Chiplet market to grow to $411bn by 2035

Chiplet technology is revolutionising the semiconductor industry by offering alternative advantages compared with traditional monolithic designs, according to new research from IDTechEx, which highlights the transformative potential of chiplets. In its latest study –...

Global smartphone shipments continue to be impacted

An updated forecast for the worldwide smartphone market from IDC is showing a more prolonged recovery than previously expected. According to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 9,1% in 2022, a reduction...

Intel fuels Moore’s Law paving the way to 1trn transistors by 2030

Intel has unveiled research breakthroughs fueling its innovation pipeline for keeping Moore's Law on track to a trillion transistors on a package in the next decade. At IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) 2022, Intel researchers showcased advancements...

Prevent Christmas cheer falling to cybercrime

Christmas is always a special time for millions of people around the world, but it is also a special season for cybercriminals as they take advantage of shopping days to intensify their phishing attacks, ransomware, and even dropping malware into emails. During this...

Downloads to crypto wallets on the decrease

Despite the massive volatility experience this year, cryptocurrencies hit 257-million users worldwide - up from 239-million a year ago. However, while the crypto user base continues growing, crypto wallets find it hard to beat 2021 figures as a record year for...

Cross-border innovations will drive instant payments

The number of instant payment transactions will increase from 97-billion in 2022 to more than 376-billion by 2027 - growth of 289% - according to a new study from Juniper Research. The company predicts that an increased roll-out of instant cross-border payment schemes...

Cryptocurrencies see biggest drop in market’s history

The number of cryptocurrencies has been constantly growing for almost a decade - hitting an all-time high of over 10 000 in February - but the recent crypto price crash and its subsequent $2-trillion wipeout also caused the biggest drop in the number of cryptos....

Fleet management systems set for strong growth

The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in North America was 13,7-million in Q4-2021, according to market researcher Berg Insight, and with a CAGR of 13,7%, is expected to reach 26-million by 2026. In Latin America, the...

Average take-home pay recovers in October

For the third consecutive month, the average nominal take-home pay, tracked in the monthly BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), improved in October. However, the number of salaries paid has taken another knock as economic challenges persist. "The average nominal...

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EMC brings in bigger, faster DSSD D5

EMC has announced new Rack-Scale Flash offerings including dual DSSD D5 systems in a single rack for use with market-leading high performance database applications as well as the new VCE VxRack 1000 Series System with DSSD. DSSD is a key building block for the modern...

Aspect Software announces Aspect Via

Aspect Software has announced Aspect Via, a comprehensive, cloud customer engagement centre (CEC). Aspect Via delivers a complete set of native customer service capabilities, designed to integrate into the larger customer-driven enterprise. Based entirely on proven...

Mastermind Groups help SMEs with digital transformation

Local digital transformation company Xuviate has started a series of Mastermind Groups to provide a platform for IT leaders to brainstorm, to educate and to offer support for digital transformation.Mathias Tölken, chief operating officer of Xuviate, says running...

Sophos expands partner programme

Sophos has announced MSP Connect, a new partner programme that enhances the capabilities of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) by simplifying the complexities of managing multiple security solutions. The new program is also designed to help increase profitability, lower...

Airtel, Facebook bring connectivity to Nigerians

Bharti Airtel Africa has launched Free Basics in Nigeria in partnership with Facebook. Nigerians with an Airtel mobile connection will be able to access all the services that are available through Free Basics without paying extra for data charges or rental. Free...

Developing your career in a difficult economic year

During times of slow economic growth, there is increased competition for jobs, as new workers enter the job market every year, but available work does not grow at the same rate. Despite this, times of slow growth present ample career-building opportunities for those...

Making blended contact centres successful

The risk of having an outsourced contact centre is having agents idle during periods of low demand. Every second that employees are sitting around waiting for a customer to get in touch means the loss of revenue. So how does a contact centre address this challenge in...

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise adds security layer

With nearly 1-million malware threats released worldwide every day, it's vital that organisations deploy a proactive, defense-in-depth network security strategy that addresses multiple layers of the network. In an effort to provide enterprise businesses with greater...

Kyocera expands reach with Sizwe Africa IT Group

Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa has expanded its reach into enterprise and public sector markets by partnering with Sizwe Africa IT Group - one of South Africa's leading ICT solutions providers - as an ICT Systems Integrator. Says Nancy Meyer, chief operations...

BT Security Consulting helps in testing times

BT has announced the launch of Cyber Roadmap Consulting, a new consultancy programme designed to give large organisations a better understanding of their own cyber security risks and implement measures to mitigate these. The new service leverages highly skilled...

JavaScript Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Are you a tech-savvy individual with a passion for cutting-edge technologies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key? If so, we want you to join our team as a JavaScript Full Stack Developer! We're at the forefront of...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Developer to join our team. The Senior Full Stack Software Developer will play a pivotal role in our dynamic development team, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of robust software solutions. This...

IT Technician (Automotive) – Eastern Cape Kariega

Senior certificate with,Comptia A+ or Comptia N+ or relevant IT Diploma.Experience: Relevant experience in PC hardware, PC operating Systems, PC Networking hardware and LAN hardware and all PC peripheralsWilling to work shiftsOwn transportPreference given to residents...

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8 month contract, will be renewed Job Purpose:Creating and maintaining data-driven applications that help businesses make better decisions. Provide dashboard and reporting solutions that meet the demands of the organization. Tasks include planning, developing, and...

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iOCO is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Developer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in developing and maintaining software and applications, with expertise in utilizing Azure Stack technologies. This individual will...

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My client based in Maitland, Cape Town is currently looking for a Lead Industrial IoT Software Engineer to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Maintain and Operate an IoT platform on Amazon Web ServicesDevelop new solutions for the food...

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Kloof - We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst in the Software Development space. If you are a driven and meticulous professional with a passion for turning business needs into actionable insights?Join a forward-thinking organization...

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Our client is seeking a dynamic Business Intelligence Developer to play a critical role in shaping the future of their data services and business strategy. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop data models to create meaningful analytics.Support and maintain...

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