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...

New round of resignations at OpenAI

Some of OpenAI’s top executives have announced that they are leaving the artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Chief technology officer Mira Murati resigned after more than six years with the company, saying she would be doing her “own exploration” according to a...

Flexible frustrations: hybrid technology falling short

Many organisations are still falling behind in providing the necessary technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have the right tools to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and pointing to a significant gap in...

Decrease in technology use by marketers

Marketers report utilising just 42% of the breadth of capabilities available in their martech stack overall, down from 58% in 2020, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 324 marketers in May and June 2022 to determine the state of marketing technology...

Intel reports breakthrough in quantum chips

The Intel Labs and Components Research organisations have demonstrated the industry's highest reported yield and uniformity to date of silicon spin qubit devices developed at Intel's transistor research and development facility, Gordon Moore Park. This achievement...

SWIFT paves way for global use of CBDCs and tokenised assets

SWIFT has successfully shown that Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and tokenised assets can move seamlessly on existing financial infrastructure - a major milestone towards enabling their smooth integration into the international financial ecosystem. The...

New fund a game-changer for township business inclusion

The Gauteng Provincial Government, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the SA SME Fund have launched the SMME Crisis Partnership Fund, a R300-million debt fund for small businesses based in Gauteng townships. There are more than 2-million formal and...

Entries for Digital Twin Hackathon now open

Wits University's digital incubation hub, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, and the embass of the Netherlands have called for entries for their Digital Twin Hackathon - open to 15 students from South Africa and 15 students from the Netherlands. The Digital...

How cellular connectivity could tackle rising power demands

Cellular technology is key to digitalising the energy sector, and could help to tackle a growing demand for electricity. This is among the findings of Ericsson's Connected Energy Utilities report, released in partnership with Arthur D Little. As energy costs and...

Employers look overseas for skills as brain drain continues

The number of South African employers reporting they are recruiting ICT skills overseas has increased dramatically in the past year - up from 38% to over 50%. This is a key finding in the 2022 JCSE-IITPSA ICT Skills Survey - the 12th to carried out by Wits...

27m South Africans are not credit active

More than 27-million consumers were considered to be either credit unserved or underserved in South Africa at the end of March 2022. However, according to the global TransUnion study, "Empowering Credit Inclusion: A Deeper Perspective on Credit Underserved and...

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HP workstation storage is even faster

HP Inc has extended its innovation prowess for workstations by announcing a storage solution that is 16 times faster than a SATA SSD at a similar cost and a revolutionary heat-transfer solution to reduce system noise for its HP Z Workstations. "As the workstation...

CA expands DevOps portfolio

CA Technologies has announced new products in the CA DevOps portfolio that drive business agility and competitive advantage through simplified and faster development and test, and through deeper network visibility. New CA API Management products accelerate API...

Leveraging the cloud to improve operational efficiency

Euphoria Telecom has implemented its innovative business phone system at SA Tyre Distributors, the biggest wholesaler of tyres in South Africa representing all premium brands and over 2000 resellers. SA Tyre Distributors' call centre has grown organically over the...

SES extends African satellite coverage

SES Techcom Services, a subsidiary of satellite operator SES, will be expanding its Astra Connect broadband service in Africa for the enterprise and oil and gas markets via the Newtec Dialog multiservice platform on SES's Astra 2G satellite. SES is extending its...

Consumers warned of computer takeover scam

Computer and banking fraud is not just prevalent in emerging markets: Financial Fraud Action UK (FFAUK) is warning consumers of a new telephone scam whereby perpetrators impersonate major companies and organisations to take over computers to steal money from online...

BDS boosts MPS delivery with key appointment

With the increased focus on the delivery of managed print services (MPS) to meet burgeoning market demand, Bytes Document Solutions (BDS) has appointed James Kelly to the position of MPS manager. Kelly brings extensive experience in the Xerox environment, having spent...

Ericsson Mobile Wallet wins AfricaCom award

The Ericsson Wallet Platform has been names as the 2015 winner of the AfricaCom Best Mobile Money Service award. The Mobile Money Service award is given in recognition of excellence in mobile financial services that have shown potential for both scalability and...

Samsung releases Gear G2 SDK

Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the public release of its Tizen Software Development Kit (SDK) for the recently unveiled Samsung Gear S2 wearable device. As smart technology becomes more commonplace, the uses for wearables in the workplace are...

HDS wins cloud storage kudos

Hitachi Data Systems has announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Hitachi Content Platform Anywhere as a 2015 Cloud Computing Storage Excellence Award winner, presented by TMC's Cloud Computing Magazine. The Cloud Storage Excellence Award...

Don’t get caught in the BMS trap

There's no disputing the value that a Building Management System (BMS) can add. It can be a big ticket item, however. This can make the idea of purchasing a scaled-down, "modular" BMS that can be expanded on a pay-per-feature basis attractive. Let the buyer beware -...

Senior C#.Net Engineer x2 (Midrand) – Gauteng Midrand

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior C#.Net Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist whose role will entail designing new applications, enhancing existing development, technical documentation while providing guidance &...

Business Intelligence Engineer – Centurion – Gauteng Pretoria

BSc Degree B.Eng (Industrial) Proven experience (3+ years) in a BI role Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneouslySupply Chain Optimization Business...

Software Engineer at Innovative Staffing Solutions

Job Description: We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at [company name]. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications that are used by customers and...

BI Developer

Role:Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Power BI Developer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions using Microsoft Power BI. This role involves working...

Senior Business Analyst (BPM) LW

Experience Requirements:A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst. Duties and Responsibilities:Knowledge of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (essential) Skilled in business process model analysis, design, and documentation (essential) Ability...

Software Engineer at Innovative Staffing Solutions – Gauteng Menlyn

Job Description: We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at [company name]. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications that are used by customers and...

BI Developer – Remote Remote

Role:Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Power BI Developer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions using Microsoft Power BI. This role involves working...

Senior Business Analyst (BPM) LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Experience Requirements:A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst. Duties and Responsibilities:Knowledge of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (essential) Skilled in business process model analysis, design, and documentation (essential) Ability...

Fintech Lead

Are you the fintech innovator we've been searching for? We're looking for a Fintech Lead to push the boundaries of financial technology and create solutions that dazzle. If you can envision the future of finance and have the skills to bring it to life, apply now and...

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