The AI model that found 370 exoplanets is expanding its reach

Scientists have discovered more than 6 000 planets that orbit stars other than our Sun, known as exoplanets. More than half of these planets were discovered thanks to data from NASA’s retired Kepler mission and NASA’s current TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey...

SA poised for recovery as purchasing power improves

South Africa’s economy is expected to expand by 1,2% in 2026, with growth momentum expected to strengthen thanks to resilient consumer demand and infrastructure investment. This is according to the Economic Outlook 2026 released by the Mastercard Economics Institute...

AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy

AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision-making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide. Key findings from the IDC InfoBrief, How AIoT Is Reshaping Industrial...

Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

Unlocking the potential of a CBDC ecosystem

Central bank digital currencies (CBDC) are emerging worldwide, bringing new capabilities and opportunities to financial systems. Although central banks are the driving force behind CBDCs, the development of a coherent ecosystem in co-operation with private...

Demand for human capital applications still high

According to the Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC), enterprise resource management (ERM) applications, will record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% in Europe between 2023 and 2027. ERM refers to...

The most talked-about technologies in 2021 were …

Technology is evolving at a rapid rate and a new group of technologies is set to revolutionise the way people live and work. Walkme.com utilised the latest data from analytics tool Buzzsumo to discover which game-changing technologies have been discussed the most...

Governments without a TX strategy will fail to transform

By 2023, at least 85% of governments without a total experience (TX) strategy will fail to successfully transform government services, according to Gartner. Governments that continue to focus on citizen and employee experience initiatives separately will miss out on...

Vehicle demand depressed on chip demand, supply chain challenges

IHS Markit forecasts new light vehicle sales of nearly 82,4-million globally in 2022, up 3,7%. IHS Markit projects the industry will finish out 2021 with nearly 79,4-million light vehicles sold, and industry demand levels will continue to be restrained next year as...

Attackers bypass critical Microsoft Office patch – updated

[Since it's initial publication, this article has been updated] Sophos has released details of a novel exploit that bypasses a patch for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2021-40444) affecting the Microsoft Office file format. The findings are reported in a SophosLabs...

B2B sales leaders need to rethink go-to-market strategies

By 2026, B2B sales organisations that unify commercial strategies and leverage multithreaded commercial strategies will realise revenue growth that outperforms the competition by 50%, according to Gartner. This means sales leaders must rethink their go-to-market...

45,6m patients worldwide are remotely monitored

The number of remotely monitored patients reached 45,6-million in 2020 as the market acceptance continues to grow in several key verticals, according to new Berg Insight research on the m-health market. This number includes all patients enrolled in mHealth care...

Tips to help SMEs drive growth in 2022

Employing over half the workforce, driving significant growth in the private sector, and representing some 98% of all businesses, SMEs are the lifeblood of the South African economy. Experts speculate that Digital Transformation, Covid-19 awareness, shifting...

Travel tech trends to expect in 2022

It was Bill Gates who said that “the advance of technology is based on ‘making it fit in’ so that you don’t really even notice it, so it’s part of everyday life.” And if the latest travel tech is anything to go by, he’s 100% right. Bonnie Smith, GM of FCM, says that...

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ViGO makes global waves with Microsoft Azure

Founded in 2013,ViGO is a South African Web site building and management tool aimed at making the design and development experience far simpler and intuitive. Aimed at businesses and business owners alike, ViGO is an instinctive platform that responds to the need of...

Running your business as a project

Aldo van Tonder, chief marketing officer at Dac Systems, discusses running your business as a project. Over the last 14 years I have been involved in some way or another with the discipline of project management. One thing I have come to realise is that although a...

Bytes PS an Oliver award finalist

Bytes People Solutions (PS), a division of Bytes Technology Group, has been nominated as a finalist in the skills development category of the 14th Annual Oliver Empowerment Awards. The Oliver Empowerment Awards, hosted by Topco Media, take place at Emperors Palace on...

On-site PBXes can be the death of SMBs

As a small business owner be aware of the pros and cons of a site-based PBX versus a hosted PBX and how each solution addresses your requirements, says Sacha Matulovich, sales and marketing director, Connection Telecom group and CEO, FatBudgie. Do you require...

Esquire’s laptop, desktop sales grow

While South Africa’s economic growth appears to be crimped, with concerns that the economy will be negatively affected by the impact of unemployment, load-shedding and industrial action during 2015, it would seem that the small and medium enterprise (SME) market is...

The customer experience is a journey

Customers are the lifeblood of any business, and many organisations have become exceptionally good at creating excellent individual engagements and interactions with their customers, says Shailendra Singh, business director of Africa Region, South Africa, Wipro. However, in today’s socially connected, “always-on” world, the customer experience is no longer about isolated incidents.

WiFi Forum of South Africa launched

An inaugural conference of the WiFi Forum of South Africa (WiFi Forum SA) was held on 12 March 2015 in Johannesburg, officially establishing the Forum as an active player in the development of the country’s WiFi sector. The association aims to represent the views of...

NetXactics appointed a Rapid7 distributor 

As security challenges become increasingly complex and more prolific, companies need to make smarter decisions in terms of their vulnerability to attack, and also act faster and more effectively to any threat. Through its recently signed partnership agreement with...

PSI acquires Broner Metals Solutions

PSI has acquired 100% of the shares of the British Broner Metals Solutions. Broner Metals is a leading provider of IT solutions in the field of production planning and control, supply chain management and MES (manufacturing execution systems) for the steel and...

Do you know how your data is stored?

Cloud computing services, like many new and exciting technical offerings, can be both risky and beneficial to businesses. Although executives and IT managers alike are growing increasingly interested in the perceived benefits attached to off-premise or hosted...

Mid-Level Developer at Sintrex Integration Services

Core Outputs- Develop commercial grade web applications- Deliver work to agreed Quality, Standards and Complexity- Mentor Junior Developers- Do research on own tasks- Do planning/ estimation on tasks Essential Requirements- Grade 12- Development Qualification- NodeJS...

Manager IT at Sentech

Sentech Technology Division is looking for a Manager IT Service Delivery to oversee the seamless provision of IT services, ensuring the timely resolution of technical issues and the delivery of high-quality support. The incumbent will be accountable for managing the...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Brackenfell

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Understanding the Client's business needs as they relate to a potential change or...

Junior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Permanent Position Available for a Junior Software Engineer based in Cape Town The Software Engineer will be responsible for writing software, develop, test and maintain software solutions. Full Spec Available on Request Main Requirements Min. Degree: B.Tech/ B.Sc...

Manager IT at Sentech – Gauteng Radiokop

Sentech Technology Division is looking for a Manager IT Service Delivery to oversee the seamless provision of IT services, ensuring the timely resolution of technical issues and the delivery of high-quality support. The incumbent will be accountable for managing the...

Junior Software Engineer

They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the telescope. Junior Software Engineers develop, test and maintain software solutions to meet the requirements.JOB DESCRIPTION Software development of the telescope operational software. All...

Snr Systems Engineer at National Research Foundation (NRF)

Postion Summary:The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Systems Engineer. Key Responsibilities: Research, design, build and deploy IT services required by the organization and to meet NRF...

Automation Developer

Welcome to an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as an Intermediate to Senior Automation Developer. Our client is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of automation solutions for their diverse range of clients globally. As they continue to...

DevOps Engineer

Our client, a German Consulting company with a large SA contingency, is looking for an experience DEVOPS Engineer to join their fully remote-based SA team.They develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform...

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