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...

Half of industrial companies suffer monthly network problems

One in three industrial companies encounter regular network problems - with 45% of businesses experiencing them a few times a month - while only 12% of respondents state they face such challenges once a year or less, according to a new Kaspersky report. The report,...

Monthly new app releases in Google Play Store plunges

Google's tighter regulating policies have significantly reduced the number of available apps in its Play Store since 2022 - pushing the number of new app releases to the lowest point in years, according to new data from Stocklytics.com, which adds the average monthly...

Carsharing on the rise

The number of users of carsharing services worldwide is forecasted to grow from 86-million people in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21,1% to reach 224,3-million people in 2026, according to Berg Insight. The research group forecasts that the number of...

1 in 10 women choose crypto as their first investment

Women investors are still bullish on crypto, with 1 in 10 choosing it as their first investment, according to new research from BanklessTimes.com "Young women, especially Gen Z, opt for crypto as they begin their investment journey," says Jonathan Merry, CEO of...

CEOs are prepared to weather expected recession

Kathy Gibson reports - CEOs in South Africa and ready and prepared to weather geopolitical and economic challenges. This is one of the headline findings from, KPMG 2022 CEO Outlook Survey, presented in partnership with Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), which...

Africa still prefers cash when it comes to payments

Cash remains the most dominant payment type on the African continent with debit cards coming in as a close second, according to new data from PwC's Open Banking and Payments Survey. The survey is a biannual study of consumers' payment and open banking preferences, and...

Intel debuts realtime deepfake detector

Intel has developed FakeCatcher, a technology that can detect fake videos with a 96% accuracy rate, returning results in milliseconds. "Deepfake videos are everywhere now. You have probably already seen them; videos of celebrities doing or saying things they never...

5G, fintech, security drive African tech trends

Trending topics in the African technology and telecommunications space include the rollout of 5G, the dire need for telecommunications infrastructure and access to broadband spectrum, the steady rise of the fintech sector despite global economic turbulence, the...

M-commerce takes centre stage for Black Friday

Despite a tough economic year and flagging consumer confidence, it appears that many South Africans are still planning to make the most of the upcoming Black Friday sales days, with 85% of South Africans aged 18 to 36 planning to shop from their phones. This is...

Mteto Nyati takes a stake in BSG

Mteto Nyati has taken a significant stake in BSG, (Business Systems Group), a 25-year old South African business and technology consulting company. Now owning 40% of BSG, Nyati will work closely with the BSG executive team to scale BSG's impact and grow market share....

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Printers, copiers deliver impressive energy efficiency

The makers of printers and copiers have boosted energy efficiency of their products* by more than one third in Europe within four years (2011-2014). The reduction of energy consumption is the outcome of a self-regulation initiative taken by all major manufacturers of...

CIO is new driver of business growth

Under constant pressure to adapt their roles and organisational functions, most South African CIOs believe their responsibilities are evolving faster than the industry norm according to a recent market survey. This scenario is likely be exacerbated by tough local...

Biometrics is saving banks millions

The long-standing partnership between top South African banks and the Department of Home Affairs is helping to reduce fraud through the use of biometrics. In terms of the partnership, which was officially signed by the South African Banking Risk Information Centre...

Skype Translator now speaks Arabic

Skype Translator now offers Arabic as a spoken language. Microsoft has released Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), which is used in the Middle East and Northern Africa as a standard form of the Arabic language. Unlike dialects which may vary greatly from country to...

LexisNexis online store goes live

March saw the launch of LexisNexis South Africa's new online-store, giving customers easy access to LexisNexis products with updated features and a more user-friendly platform. To celebrate the new LexisNexis e-store, several launch special offers are available...

Calling students, cyber security gurus for HackFu Challeng

Cyber Security consultancy MWR InfoSecurity has announced the fourth annual HackFu challenge, an online hacking competition which aims to generate interest in the information security field. It also aims to recruit students to address the cyber security skills gap in...

Agility is key for tier 2 telcos

There's a significant opportunity for tier 2 fibre-to-the-home/office (FTTX) providers that can offer users more flexible and more tailored solutions. Experienced FTTX solution builders have earned their stripes on large, complex FTTX rollouts, and custom projects for...

Ricoh named most ethical company

Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, has recognised Ricoh as a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company for the seventh time. This year is Ethisphere and the World's Most Ethical Companies designation's...

Decision Inc. helps mining organisations manage risk

Decision Inc., an information advisory, execution and enablement firm, has designed a document management accelerator specifically tailored for the intense regulatory demands of the mining industry. The Accelerator represents a substantial step forward for governance...

Multichoice embraces future with SAP Hana

Every day millions of South Africans turn to a plethora of channels and services for their entertainment. Movies, local programming, international hits and the latest in sporting events make up but a part of the staggering media empire that is the Multichoice South...

Mainframe Network Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

12 Month Contract Fully Remote 10+ years of relevant experience Work experience in: IBM z/OS TCP/IP configuration and customization Experience with OSA technology and virtualization IBM z/OS VTAM configuration and customization Knowledgeable in Session Managers, like...

Junior Java Developer

Our renowned client based in Cape Town is looking to employ a talented individual to join their team as a Junior Java Developer on a 6-month contractual basis. Description Implementing design that is in the form of UMLResponsible for coding fixes for any report bugs,...

Junior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our renowned client based in Cape Town is looking to employ a talented individual to join their team as a Junior Java Developer on a 6-month contractual basis. Description Implementing design that is in the form of UMLResponsible for coding fixes for any report bugs,...

Functional Analyst

The purpose of the Functional Analyst is to evaluate business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions, ensuring that software systems and applications meet the functional needs of the organization. This role involves analysing, testing, and...

Senior Network Engineer

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Huawei, HPE Aruba SD-WAN networking, Huawei Wireless Controller, Huawei Wireless Indoor, Huawei Wireless Outdoor and Palo Alto Firewalls network infrastructure of our...

Scrum Master

We are looking for a Scrum Master that has experience and proven track in managing projects within an Agile Custom Development and Integration environment. The successful Scrum Master will be responsible for owning the delivery of numerous Agile projects on an...

Front End Developer at QES

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for 2 x Frontend Developers to join them on an independent contract basis / WORK FROM HOME / must have own laptop Main Purpose of the JobDevelop new features as well as maintain existing functionality of Online...

Functional Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown

The purpose of the Functional Analyst is to evaluate business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions, ensuring that software systems and applications meet the functional needs of the organization. This role involves analysing, testing, and...

Senior Network Engineer – Limpopo Lephalale

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Huawei, HPE Aruba SD-WAN networking, Huawei Wireless Controller, Huawei Wireless Indoor, Huawei Wireless Outdoor and Palo Alto Firewalls network infrastructure of our...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for a Scrum Master that has experience and proven track in managing projects within an Agile Custom Development and Integration environment. The successful Scrum Master will be responsible for owning the delivery of numerous Agile projects on an...

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