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...

Agentic AI set to democratise data access

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing us closer to highly adaptive, autonomous systems like agentic AI. Startups are leading the charge, driving innovations such as explainable AI, reinforcement learning, self-learning...

Massive surge for AI patents

The AI industry has grown tremendously over the past years. Since 2020, the entire market has practically doubled and hit a $184-billion value, while the number of people using AI tools tripled to nearly 315-million. The AI space has also seen a surge in patent...

Intel debuts fastest desktop processor yet

Kathy Gibson reports - Intel has debuted its newest processor, which CEO Pat Gelsinger has dubbed the fastest desktop processor in history. The new 13th Gen Intel Core S-series processors, unveiled at last night's Intel Innovation event, boast up to 24 cores. "The...

Geopolitical risks drive financial crime compliance costs up

Geopolitical risk is one of the highest contributing factors to rising compliance costs, according to the latest EMEA True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Study from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Financial services institutions surveyed across EMEA indicate that 71%...

Township internet users switch to fibre

The last two years have triggered new Internet usage habits across South Africa, and the country's townships have been no exception. Vuma's 2021 Fibre Reach Survey indicates that considerably more homes are upgrading to fibre internet in these communities. In...

NullMixer puts user info at risk

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new campaign, spreading NullMixer, a malware stealing users' credentials, address, credit card data, cryptocurrencies, and even Facebook and Amazon accounts. Trying to download cracked software from third-party sites, more than...

Digital remittances to pass 2bn by 2027

The total volume of international digital remittances will exceed 2-billion globally in 2027, from just over 1,1-billion in 2022. A new study from Juniper Research predicts this growth will be accelerated by the increasing speed and low cost of digital remittances...

Short-termism trap could derail our political future

Tensions remain high in the lead-up to the ANC's elective conference, set to take place in December. While it is no secret that confidence in the ANC has decreased dramatically in the wake of the ongoing energy crisis, economic pressures and social challenges, trust...

Finance leaders plan to achieve touchless close by 2025

A majority (55%) of finance executives polled by Gartner are aiming for a touchless financial close by 2025. "Most finance functions want to close faster, cheaper, and with fewer errors," says Pritika Bhattacharjee, vice-president: research in the Gartner Finance...

Sharks have been around for longer than we thought

The first appearance of shark-like "jawed fish" may have happened about 15-million years earlier than previously thought, according to new evidence. A handful of fossil teeth from a completely new species, uncovered from rock samples found in China, suggest jawed fish...

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New extensions for Commvault Data Platform

Commvault  has announced new innovations in the Commvault Data Platform to extend snapshot management capabilities to joint enterprise customers through integration with Pure Storage. Through the innovation of Commvault's new software, joint Commvault and Pure Storage...

Solutions to archiving and uptime issues in Office 365

Is Office 365 the one-stop cloud solution for business? Mimecast's senior sales engineer, Giulio Magni, looks at its potential shortcomings and how companies can overcome these. Microsoft has said that Office 365 is the future and the numbers agree. More than a...

Metrofibre Networx adds capcity

Metrofibre Networx has upgraded its network deploying ADVA Optical Networking's Metro DWDM 100Gbps solution with a capacity of multiple terabits per second. The solution is managed by the ADVA Optical Networking Management Platform which enables provisioning and...

Millennials require soft skills training

Whether straight out of school, or with a few years' experience under their belts, millennials bring an amazing array of hard skills across multiple fields to the table. However, many of today's employers, who grew up in the 'hard skills matter most' era, often fall...

West African business look to digitalisation

West African enterprises that want to keep pace with a changing consumer, employee and business landscape need to invest in the right business management solutions that will enable them to digitise their business processes. That's the word from Magnus Nmonwu, regional...

IFS launches IFS Applications 9

IFS has announced a number of updates to its enterprise software suite IFS Applications 9. Among the new and enhanced features of IFS Applications 9 update 1 is the in-memory capability announced earlier this year. Part of the in-memory solution is IFS In-Memory...

Creat realtime interactive engagement with customers

Reaching every customer using mobile technology has become one of the most relevant communication tools today ... this is where USSD  (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) plays a significant role in providing marketers with an interactive and realtime platform...

Principles in business continuity in manufacturing

The disciplines of business continuity management are increasingly helping some of the world's leading manufacturers to identify and mitigate the complex set of risks they face. "Manufacturers have to balance the need for long-term capital investment against the...

Network Platforms officially peers at LINX

As of September 2015, service-driven ICT solutions provider, Network Platforms, is officially peering at LINX, a London-based Internet exchange with an impressive 673 member ASNs across 65 countries. This investment provides Network Platforms' clients with faster and...

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Job title: Project Manager Brief description:The purpose of this position is to manage projects within the Risk Management and Compliance Department by leading, planning, organising and controlling resources in accordance with the business approved project management...

Junior Moodle Technical Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg

We seeking to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Moodle Technical Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Moodle LMS, its technical aspects, and best practices for implementation, customisation, and maintenance.To...

Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

Job title: Project Manager Brief description:The purpose of this position is to manage projects within the Risk Management and Compliance Department by leading, planning, organising and controlling resources in accordance with the business approved project management...

Carpentry – Design and Project Manager at Square 1 Recruitment

Our client, a growing carpentry and cabinetry business is expanding due to high demand of their products! They are looking for a design and project manager who has at least 2 years' experience in technical designing of carpentry and cabinetry products. The role will...

K2 Application Developer at Insurance

Our Client is a Cell Captive Insurance company based in Johannesburg, seeking an experienced K2 Application Developer to join their growing specialised team. Candidates must have a strong track record as an Application Developer / System Developer. Desired Skills: K2...

K2 Application Developer at Insurance – Gauteng Sandown

Our Client is a Cell Captive Insurance company based in Johannesburg, seeking an experienced K2 Application Developer to join their growing specialised team. Candidates must have a strong track record as an Application Developer / System Developer. Desired Skills: K2...

Head Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture at Mintek

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Head Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture. The candidate will be responsible to lead and manage across different Mintek support services and ensure that all organisational requirements are met. The...

IT Project Manager at Square 1 Recruitment

Our client, a big player in the risk and compliance sector, is looking for a IT Project Manager with 2 -3 years experience to join their team. The role will be responsible for managing their IT Projects for conception, drawing up project plans, execution and...

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