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...

Solid growth predicted for customer data platforms

The global customer data platform (CDP) market is expected to reach $51,95-billion by 2030 -with a CAGR of 39,5% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing demand for assimilating and storing unstructured and structured consumer...

Counting the global cost of digital exclusion

A staggering 627-million individuals globally – more than the populations of the US and Brazil combined - are excluded from essential digital services, including financial services, education, healthcare, and employment platforms. The is according to global full-cycle...

ICT could be game-changer career for the disabled

People with disabilities (PwDs) can play an invaluable role in South Africa's Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) while carving out a rewarding career for themselves in the country's thriving ICT sector, according to Prudence Mabitsela, co-founder and MD of training...

Solar Community Hub provides connectivity in rural Limpopo

SITA has joined Dell Technologies and Computer Aid International to launch a new Solar Community Hub to support a rural community in Limpopo. The project aligns with South African national  Development Plan to reduce poverty and close the gaps of inequality....

In pursuit of the zero-carbon data centre

Kathy Gibson is at VMware Explore in Barcelona - Data centres today use massive amounts of electricity - and this is set to increase by as much as 200% as new technologies come online. "So there is an urgent problem today - and more that we need to solve," says Kit...

Banco BAI improves services with tech modernisation

Kathy Gibson is at VMware Explore in Barcelona - With more than 1,5-million retail and corporate customers, Angola's Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI) is determined to meet its current and future demands by modernising its technology infrastructure. Selecting...

SA’s business environment ranking for private companies improves

South Africa has been ranked 25th out of 33 EMEA countries in relation to the attractiveness of private business environments in PwC's latest EMEA Private Business Attractiveness Index 2022. This is an improvement on the country's 2021 ranking of 32nd out of 35...

Cybercrime-as-a-Service enables new wave of destructive attacks

Fortinet today unveiled predictions from the FortiGuard Labs global threat intelligence and research team about the cyberthreat landscape for the next 12 months and beyond. From quickly evolving Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS)-fuelled attacks to new exploits on...

How nuclear technology supports climate change adaption in Africa

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has released a comprehensive report on Nuclear Technologies and Climate Adaptation in Africa at COP27, describing how these technologies are already being widely used to build resilience on the continent. Africa has...

The role of performance for gamers and their attitudes towards it

Top gaming influencers in the META region feel ready to spend the most on performance optimisation, with 41% investing "a very high amount" to pursue this, according to a new survey from Kaspersky. Top opinion leaders are the most performance driven, with more than...

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Arrow Electronics is a Fortune Most Admired Company

Arrow Electronics, the joint venture partner of African distributor Arrow Altech Distribution (AAD), has been named to Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the 16th consecutive year. Arrow Altech again topped the list in the "Wholesalers:...

Africa Internet Group secures €300m of funding

Africa Internet Group (AIG), the parent of African e-commerce platform Jumia, has secured more than Euro 300-million in funding from new and existing investors, including the previously announced funding commitment from AXA, a leader in insurance and asset management....

Key budget highlights you may have missed

Rob Cooper, tax expert and director of legislation and proposed legislation at Sage HR & Payroll, upacks some of the less obvious elements from last week's National Budget Speech. Last week Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan did an admirable job of balancing South...

Reports of tape’s demise are greatly exaggerated

As with most things vintage or old, tape storage has through the years been the highlight of many technology obituary pages.  The basic thinking is that current technologies like disk storage and cloud offer more advantages like faster throughput and reliability....

Visa expands operations to Côte d’Ivoire

Visa has announced its intention to open an office in Côte d'Ivoire, bringing the benefits of electronic payments to the economy and a broader range of consumers and merchants across the region. Visa is currently in the process to finalising the procedures leading to...

Developers move out of the back room

Software developers, once seen as 'the geeks in the back room', are now becoming the crucial agents of change for business as companies face growing threats from innovative digital start-ups. That's according to international analysts such as IDC and Gartner, who...

Kaspersky Lab launches security intelligence services

Kaspersky Lab has expanded its enterprise portfolio with the launch of Security Intelligence Services - a diverse set of services aimed at faster sharing of leading security expertise and transforming knowledge into protection for its clients. Aimed primarily at...

Reduce MRO spend with smart procurement

Many businesses have a cost source that they have not yet considered controlling effectively - and that is where smart procurement can really repay their efforts, said Brian Andrew, South African GM of RS Components. Speaking at the Smart Procurement World Conference...

Canon scoops seven iF Design awards

Canon has announced that seven of its product designs were recognised by iF International Forum Design GmbH and received prestigious 2016 iF Design Awards. Notably, Canon's XC10 4K camcorder was selected for the iF Gold Product Design Award 2016, the highest honour in...

Social accountability needed to build trust in Uganda

Development projects that pay greater attention to social accountability can improve citizen-state relations and trust in Uganda and other fragile countries, according to new research by peacebuilding organisation International Alert published yesterday. The report,...

Data Consultant – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof

Data ConsultantIn this role you will be providing consultative support to our clients . Collaborating with internal departments to ensure that their rates are seamlessly and accurately implemented and updatedJob description (Details of the position i.e. duties):Admin-...

Cloud Systems Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Team: VDI Stack Monitoring Specialist Are you a tech-savvy wizard with a passion for storage technologies and cutting-edge solutions? Do you thrive in the realm of Unix, Linux, Windows, and virtualization technologies? If so, we've got an electrifying...

Gaming Data Analyst

My client in the Gaming/Gambling industry is seeking a data analyst that is familiar with: PythonRconducting number generator reviewsQualifications: Mathematics/Science/Commerce/IT Degree (NQF Level 7) Experience: 1-2 years Desired Skills: python RNG DMA GET SQL data...

Lead Automation Tester

Actively participate in planning, estimating, and sizing products, features, and stories for delivery.Ensure the delivery of well-structured, standard-designed quality assurance solutions within the agreed timelines with the delivery team.Report and manage issue...

Client Succes Project Manager

Client Success Project ManagerIn this role you will be providing project management oversight and administrative support to our Property Management Solutions teamThe Client Success Project Manager will manage client requests from a business analytics perspective,...

Junior Azure Full Stack Developer

Our client is a dynamic and innovative technology company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions. They are seeking a passionate and talented Junior Azure Full Stack Developer to join their growing team. If you are excited about working with the latest...

Gaming Data Analyst – Gauteng Rosebank

My client in the Gaming/Gambling industry is seeking a data analyst that is familiar with: PythonRconducting number generator reviewsQualifications: Mathematics/Science/Commerce/IT Degree (NQF Level 7) Experience: 1-2 years Desired Skills: python RNG DMA GET SQL data...

Lead Automation Tester – Gauteng Braamfontein

Actively participate in planning, estimating, and sizing products, features, and stories for delivery.Ensure the delivery of well-structured, standard-designed quality assurance solutions within the agreed timelines with the delivery team.Report and manage issue...

Client Succes Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof

Client Success Project ManagerIn this role you will be providing project management oversight and administrative support to our Property Management Solutions teamThe Client Success Project Manager will manage client requests from a business analytics perspective,...

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