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...

Green electrons raised from private wind energy project

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has celebrated a milestone in South Africa’s renewable energy journey. Alongside its members - Reatile, AIIM, ACED, Sasol, and Rand Merchant Bank – it has witnessed the successful delivery of wind electrons from the...

Public warned about social media housing scams

The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) warns the public to be vigilant of relentless housing scams on social media platforms. Scammers falsely claim to be department employees and offer assistance with government-subsidised housing applications, targeting...

Improved decision-making could support sustainable lending

Almost two-thirds (62%) of businesses believe that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are radically transforming the way they do business. This is according to the 2022 Business and Consumer Insight Report conducted by Forrester Consulting on...

Power-efficient supercomputer adds muscle to scientific problems

A new supercomputer operated by the Flatiron Institute in New York City tops the latest Green500 List of the most power-efficient supercomputers in the world. The revised list, which ranks supercomputers based on the number of floating-point operations per second...

Innovators shortlisted for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

A shortlist of 15 African entrepreneurs and their pioneering technologies aimed at environmental rehabilitation, education, and human health and safety have been selected for the 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of...

Mobile, broadband the bright spots in Telkom results

Telkom SA delivered flat revenues as it continues to execute its growth strategy of migrating to new technologies. This, coupled with changes in the consumer product mix and increased operating expenses including costs related to load-shedding, saw group EBIDTA...

Tourism recovers to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels

International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic. An estimated 700-million tourists travelled internationally between January and September, more than double (+133%) the...

Embedded finance market to exceed $183bn by 2027

A new study from Juniper Research has found that revenue from embedded financial services will exceed $183-billion globally in 2027, increasing from just under $65-billion in 2022, and growing by 182% over the period. The report found that this expansion will be...

SA spending spree expected on Black Friday and during festive season

Just over 90% of South African buy now pay later (BNPL) customers plan to spend more online this festive season than last year, while 78% plan to shop on Black Friday, according to a survey of more than 1 600 customers by Payflex. "Our customer base has more than...

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PureCloud takes customer engagement up a notch

Interactive Intelligence Group has launched a new customer engagement cloud service for businesses throughout South Africa. The PureCloud Engage architecture, along with its advanced functionality, fast deployment, and simple month to month subscription terms offer...

Issues around WhatsApp end-to-end encryption

There is and always has been an inherent tension between an individual's right to data privacy and wider security concerns, writes Aleks Gostev, chief security expert: GReAT at Kaspersky Lab. This is unlikely to change, although the priority may shift depending on the...

RS Components in global distribution deal with Intel

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of global distributor for engineers Electrocomponents, has announced the signing of a global agreement with Intel for the distribution of a range of the company's computing and embedded development products. The agreement enables...

Acumatica helps service providers grow

Customer satisfaction drives profitability, especially in today's highly competitive services industry. To stay ahead of the competition, businesses need an integrated system that will provide a powerful 360-degree view of customers' activities. Stephen Corrigan, MD...

IoT demands innovative applications

2016 looks set to be the year that the Internet of Things (IoT) hits the big time, writes Neil Sholay, head of Oracle Digital, EMEA. We've already seen a range of new IoT services come to market. Take Samsung's smart fridge, which launched at the Consumer Electronics...

In-memory computing unearths hidden ERP value

The advent of enterprise-grade cloud solutions, combined with the precipitous drop in costs for volatile memory storage, has propelled in-memory computing to the forefront of many CIO's agendas, writes Alan Collins, portfolio manager: cross-industry business solution...

Veeam enables multi-hypervisor recovery

Veeam Software has announced Veeam Availability Orchestrator, a multi-hypervisor disaster recovery (DR) orchestration engine that enables enterprises to easily execute, test and document DR plans. Data protection and disaster recovery are key areas for improving...

Kaspersky protects against cryptomalware

Kaspersky Lab has unveiled new version Kaspersky Security for Windows Server application, which has been developed specifically for high performance corporate servers. The new Kaspersky Security for Windows Server provides cost-effective, reliable, scalable security...

EasyBiz QuickBooks launches new partner network

The QuickBooks Reseller Network (QBRN) is being replaced with the new and exciting EasyBiz Business Partner Network. The EasyBiz Business Partner Network is a network of Consultants, Accountants, Bookkeepers, Small Business Advisors and Computer Software Resellers,...

Customers rely on Dell PowerEdge servers

Dell has announced that its Dell PowerEdge 13th generation servers, its most advanced and easy-to-manage server portfolio to-date, are gaining traction in the market. Customers in more than 65 countries worldwide rely on Dell PowerEdge servers to address and optimise...

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We are looking for a motivated Project Manager to join our team and lead exciting projects within the iGaming industry. In this role, you'll manage cross-functional teams, oversee project lifecycles, and ensure successful project delivery within scope, time, and...

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Are you a PHP developer seeking a new challenge within an environment where you will always be growing but also have the perfect work life balance. My client requires a PHP Developer that has 4+ years ofPHP and object-orientated coding knowledge and experience with...

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Are you a PHP developer seeking a new challenge within an environment where you will always be growing but also have the perfect work life balance. My client requires a PHP Developer that has 4+ years ofPHP and object-orientated coding knowledge and experience with...

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