Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Remain vigilant! Banking scams are on the increase

As the countdown starts towards end of year festivities and that hard-earned holiday, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Services (SAFPS) is urging consumers to be vigilant - this time of the year is also peak season for fraudsters and scammers as they target...

Government commits to SDG alignment

Kathy Gibson reports – Government is taking the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seriously, aligning the National Development Plan (NDP) and the Medium-Term Development Plan to the SDGs. The soon-to-be-released Medium-Term Development Plan will outline...

Circular economy expected to boost profits

A recent survey by Gartner found that 74% of supply chain leaders expect profits to increase between now and 2025 as a result of applying circular economy principles. On average, supply chain organisations have been applying circular economy principles for three years...

Residential rental market still resilient

Amidst a slowing economic recovery and rising interest rates, the residential rental market is proving to be surprisingly resilient, according to recent data released by TPN Credit Bureau. The TPN Residential Rental Market Monitor for the second quarter of 2022...

Chinese manufacturing output surged by 322% in 20 years

Although the US used to be the world's largest manufacturing hub, it has been over 10 years since China claimed the top position. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, China's manufacturing output surged by 322% in the last two decades, six-times the US...

Massive wildebeest river crossing shared on HerdTracker

HerdTracker, a free web-app which details the Great Wildebeest Migration, has shared images of what is believed to be one of the largest Mara River crossings in 25 years. The video shows thousands of wildebeest charging across the Mara River from regular contributor...

Neil Rex to sell Drive Control

Thirty-four years after he founded the most successful independent distributor in South Africa, the doyen of local distribution - Neil Rex, MD of Drive Control - is in the final stages of selling his company to a consortium of private equity investors for an...

Better Internet access, digital inclusion boost CEO confidence

Businesses will benefit from expanded Internet access that promotes digital inclusion. This is one of the key findings from the quarterly Merchantec CEO Confidence Index, which maps a correlation between CEO's confidence and access to the Internet. Google's Equiano...

Skills development key to economic recovery

It is vital to build the skills of South Africa's labour force to increase employability. This is the message from PwC South Africa, which yesterday (28 September) released its South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2022. There are currently 833 000 fewer unskilled...

Geopolitical uncertainty, high inflation weigh down global economy

Growing geopolitical uncertainty and inflationary pressures are set to take their toll on global economic growth projections, according to the latest KPMG Global Economic Outlook. KPMG is forecasting GDP growth of 1,9% in 2023, down from 2,7% in 2022, as the world...

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Austrian Airlines, Sabre launch mobile flight planning

Austria's flagship carrier, Austrian Airlines, is the world's first airline to launch a new mobile solution, eFlight Manager, developed by Sabre, which will enable real-time NOTAM, weather and flightplan updates throughout the lifecycle of the airline's flights if...

Avoid long term contracts at all costs

Building and managing a successful business in today's challenging economic environment is an art. While companies have no option but to embrace technology, to take advantage of the efficiencies and cost savings it has to offer, they need to avoid long term contracts...

Will the Fourth Industrial Revolution be safe?

The convergence of the digital and physical worlds is more than a MasterCard rally cry, writes Ajay Bhalla, president: enterprise security solutions at MasterCard. It is in fact a fundamental shift that's driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0, where...

Easy-to-use enterprise mobility management from Sophos

Sophos has announced the availability of Sophos Mobile Control 6.0, which now includes Sophos Secure Email, a container solution that isolates and secures business data from personal information on devices. Sophos Mobile Control 6.0 also enhances data protection...

Think LTE when you buy a device

There are so many phones available to South Africans ready to upgrade, with the vast range of options often indistinguishable from one another, making it difficult to choose. James Munn, vice-president: business development, Middle East and Africa at Qualcomm, offers...

Deloitte Digital named as CRM leader

Gartner has named Deloitte Digital a leader in CRM and Customer Experience Implementation Services for the fourth consecutive year. The December 2015 report entitled, Magic Quadrant for CRM and Customer Experience Implementation Services, Worldwide, positions Deloitte...

Cloud-based security best for multiple remote threats

Cloud-based security solutions are the more effective and most immediate way for companies to deal with security threats arising from the multiple internet access points created by employees on their devices from remote places. This is according to Richard Broeke, an...

NetApp completes acquisition of SolidFire

NetApp has completed the acquisition of SolidFire. SolidFire combines the performance and economics of all-flash storage with a webscale architecture that radically simplifies data center operations and enables rapid deployments of new applications. Customers now have...

Palladium scoops global cloud ERP award

Local ERP innovator Palladium Business Solutions has outclassed its global counterparts by winning the prestigious Acumatica International Partner of the Year Award for 2015. The awards were presented at Acumatica's sixth annual summit in Orlando, Florida. During the...

Epson inkjet business printers for high volume printing

Epson has introduced two new multi-functional inkjet printers featuring Epson's innovative Replaceable Ink Pack System (RIPS) technology that can print up to 75 000 pages without interruption, targeted at medium and large business environments. The new printing...

Intermediate to Senior Front-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A software company based in Johannesburg is currently in search of a highly skilled Senior Front End Developer to join their team. This role necessitates a specialist in interaction animation, particularly with a focus on WebGL, 3D animations, and advanced...

IT Systems Administrator – Gauteng Bryanston

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : PermanentSECTOR : Information TechnologyBASIC SALARY : Market RelatedSTART DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate Our client is looking for a Junior IT Systems Administrator to assist with maintaining all system infrastructure and user assistance. REQUIREMENTS:-...

Cloud Specialist

Calling all Azure Security Gurus! Do you have a passion for securing cloud infrastructure and a proven track record on Microsoft Azure? Join a leading German multinational corporation's South African division and make a real impact! We offer a dynamic work...

Cloud Specialist – Gauteng Midrand

Calling all Azure Security Gurus! Do you have a passion for securing cloud infrastructure and a proven track record on Microsoft Azure? Join a leading German multinational corporation's South African division and make a real impact! We offer a dynamic work...

Data Management Specialist

My client a leader in the Investment Management & Fund Services sector is looking for a Corporate Actions Data Management Specialist to join their team.Must have completed Degree with Corporate actions experience gained within an asset management/fund operations...

Software Development Team Lead

An exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Team Lead to join a leading software consulting house. The ideal candidate must have expertise in translating Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) to user stories within Azure...

Business Analyst

CONTRACT POSITION - GAUTENG - 12 MONTHS - SNR BUSINESS ANALYST. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU QUALIFY IN FULL.Our client in the centre of Pretoria, a financial institute has a vacancy for a Senior Business Analyst on a 12 month contract basis.The main purpose of this...

Data Management Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town

My client a leader in the Investment Management & Fund Services sector is looking for a Corporate Actions Data Management Specialist to join their team.Must have completed Degree with Corporate actions experience gained within an asset management/fund operations...

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