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...

Digital platform outlines actionable clean energy solutions

The World Economic Forum has launched a Playbook of Solutions, a digital platform that breaks down 100 policy measures, finance mechanisms and de-risking solutions from the past two decades that have successfully helped unlock capital for clean energy investment in 47...

Cyberattacks grow ever more sophisticated

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) AI tools are being increasingly used in cybercrime to develop dynamic and sophisticated attack methods, so companies are individuals are having to become more vigilant. This is among the findings from ESET’s Threat Report for...

Bridging the digital gap for township tech SMMEs

Tarsus On Demand is partnering with the SAtion ecosystem and Microsoft to offer a free, day-long business development workshop for 40 small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) based in townships in and around Johannesburg. The workshop, which takes place on November...

Gates Foundation calls for locally-led R&D proposals

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a series of initiatives and a call for proposals to advance locally-led innovation that supports work by scientists and researchers in developing economies. The announcement was made at the Grand Challenges Annual...

Digital is embedded in business growth strategies

A massive 89% of board directors say that digital business is now embedded in all business growth strategies, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, just 35% of board directors report that they have achieved or are on track to achieving digital...

Despite recession, IT and business services remain resilient

Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow (in constant currency) 5,7% this year and 5,2% in 2023, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. In nominal dollar denominated revenue based on today's...

New Oracle Interconnect for Microsoft Azure region opens in SA

Oracle has announced the opening of a new Oracle Interconnect for Microsoft Azure location in Johannesburg, providing direct connectivity between the Oracle Cloud Johannesburg region and the Microsoft Azure South Africa North region. With the latest Oracle...

ATM/PoS malware activity back to pre-Covid levels

In 2020, the number of attacks on ATMs and PoS terminals significantly decreased due to the pandemic. Now, with old spending patterns back, threat actors' activity is on the up again. HydraPoS and AbaddonPoS are the most widespread malware families in 2022, accounting...

Global computer vision market set to hit $33bn by 2030

The global computer vision (CV) market will be worth $32,8-billion in 2030, up from $12.5 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. According to GLobalData's latest thematic report, 'Computer Vision', the explosion in the volume of visual data,...

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McAdam takes over at F5 as Rivelo steps down

F5 Networks has announced that John McAdam, chairman of the F5 board of directors, has been appointed president and CEO. McAdam joined F5 in July 2000, and served as the company's president and CEO until his retirement in July 2015. In connection with this new...

Verint named in Software 500 ranking

Verint Systems is among the top 100 of the world's largest software and service providers, according to Software Magazine's 2015 "Software 500" ranking. Now in its 33rd year, the Software 500 is an annual ranking that targets medium to large enterprises, their IT...

RS Components partners with Infineon

RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has signeda global marketing partner agreement with Infineon Technologies to distribute the company's extensive portfolio of semiconductors and other electronic components. The agreement builds upon the existing...

Sabre completes Trust Group acquisition

Sabre has completed its acquisition of the Trust Group, including Trust International, InnLink and Nexus. With this acquisition, Sabre Hospitality Solutions expands the portfolio of hotels it serves by more than 30%, totaling approximately 32 000 worldwide. A leading...

Load balancing the cloud for business benefit

Cloud computing has evolved and is a firm reality for most businesses. However, what some decision makers may not realise is that the development of the cloud has fuelled the development of load balancing solutions for cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon...

APIs deliver business value in prepaid segment

Telecommunication APIs (application programming interfaces) are heralding in the age of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in South Africa. The impact this will have on the business environment is significant, says Rudi Barnard, director at SIM card management...

Samsung unveils Xpress C430/C480 colour printer, MFP

Samsung Electronics South Africa announced its new Xpress C430 and C480 series of colour printers and multi-function printers. The series include 430W single-function colour printers, 480W multi-function printers that can print, copy, scan and C480FW 4-in-1 MFPs with...

Build business resilience in an uncertain world

First there was disaster recovery, then came business continuity and now companies are looking for ways to build business resilience. "This changing vocabulary reflects the nature of the business context and how companies are looking to mitigate risk," says Michael...

MTN rewards top matriculants

MTN SA Foundation is rewarding top-performing matriculants with bursaries and laptops to assist them with furthering their studies and give them access to the technological tools that are critical in their studies. The recipients of the 18 bursaries and 200 laptops...

How to gain employee commitment

What cements the commitment of employees to an organisation? Johan Botes, group CEO of Consilia Technology, offers some guidelines. It's not the flashy name of the company, or even "better-than-the-rest" pay packages, as one may think. People commit to substantial...

Senior Systems Administrator (Pretoria Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution Company based in Pretoria is currently looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure the seamless operation, security, and efficiency of our organization's IT infrastructure. This includes managing and supporting various...

IT DevOps Engineer

Our client creates unbelievable digital experiences in physical spaces, focussing on retail, brand experience and attractions. Combining an in-house technology platform with a huge range of hardware to help brands communicate best to their customers, visitors, fans -...

Developer – Java / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....

Senior Network Engineer – Mpumalanga Matla Coal Mine

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...

Senior Systems Administrator (Pretoria Onsite) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution Company based in Pretoria is currently looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure the seamless operation, security, and efficiency of our organization's IT infrastructure. This includes managing and supporting various...

IT DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Century City

Our client creates unbelievable digital experiences in physical spaces, focussing on retail, brand experience and attractions. Combining an in-house technology platform with a huge range of hardware to help brands communicate best to their customers, visitors, fans -...

SAP tax Software Engineer (1408) KG

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint document. ABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements)...

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...

Application Support Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT) (EE)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Investment Firm seeks a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to fill a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract where your will provide optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to...

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