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...

Digital identity wallets becoming mainstream

Gartner is predicting that by 2026, at least 500-million smartphone users will be regularly making verifiable claims using a digital identity wallet (DIW). Identity verification (IDV) in the form of a user taking a picture of their identity document and a selfie is...

Hardcopy peripherals shipments continue to decline

Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 1,5% year over year to nearly 19,2 million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. The global shipment value...

Consumers still want to celebrate this holiday season

From snagging the best Black Friday deals to booking flights, the holidays can be very stressful for consumers. That has only been compounded over the last few years by the evolving Covid-19 pandemic, inflation, worries about gifts and other items being in stock, and...

These factors influence growth in security spend

Three factors influencing growth in security spending are the increase in remote and hybrid work, the transition from virtual private networks (VPNs) to zero trust network access (ZTNA) and the shift to cloud-based delivery models, according to Gartner. “The pandemic...

Amid shifting threats, cybersecurity is more important than ever

Visa has an updated look at how fraud has evolved since the height of the pandemic, with criminals simultaneously targeting online and offline vulnerabilities as our daily lives return to a blend of in-person and e-commerce experiences. “As in-person commerce returns...

African users hit by malicious WhatsApp mod

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new malicious version of a popular WhatsApp messenger mod dubbed YoWhatsApp. Popular for having features that the official app does not offer, this mod spreads the notorious Triada mobile Trojan, which can download other...

Big data trends impacting the future of clinical research

The convergence of four trends - some of which have accelerated due to the pandemic - is transforming the research industry. Virtualisation and  disintermediation are changing access to research and its findings. Thanks to digital health and the Internet of Medical...

Hybrid working improves employee wellbeing

South Africans who participate in hybrid working models have experienced better overall wellness in areas such as mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. This is according to the Cisco Global Hybrid Work Report, a study published to provide insight into the impact...

Security information, event management spend to pass $6,4bn

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total business spend on security identity and event management (SIEM) will exceed $6,4-billion globally by 2027, from just over $4,4-billion in 2022. It predicts that this growth of 45% will be driven by the...

Do AI models process things the same way as the human brain?

Deep Neural Networks – part of the broader family of machine learning – have become increasingly powerful in everyday real-world applications such as automated face recognition systems and self-driving cars. Researchers use Deep Neural Networks, or DNNs, to model the...

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Turn your service desk into an operational asset

Your service desk should be driving productivity and helping to establish an organisation-wide customer focus rather than lurking sullenly among your cost centres. By Sandra Galer, consulting director at Merchants In an era in which efficiency and customer experience...

Pinnacle buys solar power company

Pinnacle Holdings has acquired a majority stake in Solareff, a solar power solutions company and solar photovoltaic specialist. "The supply of renewable energy products - and specifically photovoltaic products and solutions - has potential that cannot be ignored and...

Bytes signs up Broadridge Financial Solutions

Bytes Universal Systems (BUS), a division of Altron TMT, has signed a strategic alliance with Broadridge Financial Solutions, a leading provider of technology-driven solutions for the global financial services industry, to help financial institutions and companies...

Inside the mind of the CIO

It's been said many times over, but today's CIOs are facing the biggest challenge the role has seen in many years, writes Gary de Menezes, country manager southern Africa at NetApp. Data is growing at an exponential rate, while IT budgets are being spread even more...

A graduate’s guide for entering the working world

After months of prepping for exams, writing them and then anxiously awaiting results, many students can finally say "I am a graduate". Now is the time to start putting what you have learnt to use by entering the world of work. This is according to Quest Staffing...

‘Unfussy’ phone for senior citizens launched

Alcatel OneTouch has announced the immediate availability of the 2004C feature phone in South Africa from Vodacom's online store and Vodashops countrywide. This easy-to-use device is suitable for anyone who wants a simple, low-cost phone for messaging and voice calls....

Comsol delivers ‘shaft to shaft’ connectivity to or safer mines

When it comes to safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) the South African mining industry has a less than favourable image. However, this bad reputation is not necessarily well-deserved as Gary Woolley, GM Solutions of Comsol Wireless Solutions explains....

Sun International rolls out IFS Applications

Sun International, one of Africa's leading gaming and leisure brands, has successfully completed its implementation of the IFS Applications enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite. The new system enables the casino and hotel group to standardise processes and...

Nology debuts Yealink’s flagship IP video phone

Yealink, the global unified communication (UC) terminal solution provider, has introduced the company's flagship phone, the T49G HD touch screen IP video phone designed for executives and teleworkers. "We are very proud of the launch of our flagship phone ," says...

Enterprise mobility can maximise business performance

Mobility has become a common trend in the workplace with more employees working out of the office in remote locations. In order to perform business tasks, employees need to be able to access central resources anytime, anywhere from many devices. While mobility is the...

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Operations (2nd and 3rd level)Development of new functionality (backend, frontend)Changes to the existing solutionDevelopment of automated test for the solutionFurther improving the automated test coverage of the solutionDevelopment of API to the backendFunctional and...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Durbanville Hills

I am looking for you to lead a development team on our multi platform inspection applications. You will have experience in delivering robust and scalable solutions. As the team is small you will wear multiple hats, from system architecture to devops.Experience...

Java Developer at CEIPAL – STG – Remote Remote

JobTitle: Java DeveloperPlace of Work (City/State): Hyderabad, 500089Start Date: July/2024Duration: 6 Months to 1 yearShift Schedule: (8 Hour) / 40 Hour GuaranteeResponsibilities: A Java Developer is responsible for the design, development, and management of...

Full Stack DevOps Engineer (Chief Expert) 0120 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Operations (2nd and 3rd level)Development of new functionality (backend, frontend)Changes to the existing solutionDevelopment of automated test for the solutionFurther improving the automated test coverage of the solutionDevelopment of API to the backendFunctional and...

Software Developer

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Project Manager (R600k – R400k)

Hire Resolve client is currently seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager.As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. You will also be responsible for defining...

Java Developer at CEIPAL – STG

JobTitle: Java DeveloperPlace of Work (City/State): Hyderabad, 500089Start Date: July/2024Duration: 6 Months to 1 yearShift Schedule: (8 Hour) / 40 Hour GuaranteeResponsibilities: A Java Developer is responsible for the design, development, and management of...

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