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...

Tech layoffs exceed 100 000 since the start of the year

With most tech companies considering layoffs necessary to realign their organisational structure and priorities in preparation for future advancements, more than 100 000 employees in the sector have been culled since the beginning of the year, says research group...

Healthy growth forecast for mobile identity management

The global mobile identity management (MIM) market will reach $16,97-billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 26,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Mobile identity management solutions are becoming increasingly important as more...

Key trends driving transformation of consumer behaviour

As digital transformation takes root across the consumer ecosystem, businesses must expand and deepen their relationships with consumers to better understand their wants, needs, and aspirations. With its expanded Future Consumer research, International Data...

Role-players must share responsibility to clean up SOEs

Reacting to the publication of the Zondo Commission's latest reports on the capture of Eskom, the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) says that a concerted effort is necessary to address the ongoing issue of how directors and senior appointments are made in...

Cybercriminals focus on mobile apps to scam users

With an ever-growing number of smartphone users, the development of mobile applications has become a booming industry. Today there are millions of apps, helping users with almost every aspect of their everyday life - from entertainment to banking and billing. With...

Pandemic drove digitalisation in Europe

Close to half of the firms in the European Union report that they invested in digitalisation as a response to Covid-19. Digital firms fared better than non-digital firms through the pandemic. They were less likely to experience a strong decrease in sales from the...

Huge surge in ransomware attacks on businesses

According to new data from Stockapps.com, 66% of business organisations were hit by ransomware in 2021. This marked a 78% increase from 2020's figures that stood at 37%. From the analysis, the increase in the ransomware-as-a-service model increases the reach of...

How CPOs can navigate packaging shortages

Chief procurement officers (CPOs) dealing with supply instability for packaging material should use three tactics to navigate rising costs, delayed deliveries and sustainability concerns, according to Gartner. They should centralise packaging specifications,...

Small businesses set to fuel SA economy

Despite the challenges of operating through a pandemic, 87% of South African small businesses are optimistic about their outlook for 2022 and nearly two-thirds (62%) reported growth over the last year. This is according to new research from Xero, the global small...

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Pinnacle Africa releases Proline phone

Pinnacle Africa recently took the wraps off their first branded phone, the Proline SP4, available to the market from 30 January at a recommended retail price of R999. The Proline SP4 breaks out of the mould of getting no more than entry-level performance at an...

36m tracks for Tigo subscribers

Tigo has announced the launch of Tigo Music through a partnership with Deezer, the international music streaming service that will provide Tanzanians with unlimited music experience. Announcing the launch of the new service in Dar es Salaam, Tigo Brand Manager,...

Gemalto expands presence in Africa

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, announces the opening of an office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to better meet the needs of its customers on the ground throughout West Africa. This move is part of the Group’s strategy of being a global player with a local...

Fujitsu announces Storage Eternus DX60 S3

Fujitsu provides end customers and its channel partners with a powerful entry-level disk storage system, which will prove to be a driving force in winning deals for its channel partners in 2015 and beyond. The new Fujitsu Storage Eternus DX60 S3 cost-effectively...

WiFi trends for 2015

We now live in a data-centric, wireless world, and no technology is better suited to address this reality than WiFi, according to Ruckus Wireless. In fact, global hotspot numbers are expected to grow to more than 340-million – that’s nearly one hotspot for every 20 people on Earth by 2018. That compares to one WiFi hotspot for every 150 people today. As a result, WiFi in many ways is fast becoming a utility. It’s like running water or electricity – you expect it to be there, and if you don’t have it, you are at a serious quality-of-life disadvantage.

Moving to converged networks

Few business people make a conscious, planned decision to converge their networks into an all-IP environment, yet more and more businesses are finding themselves moving in this direction – often with disastrous results. So says Roman Hogh, head of Technology Strategy...

Africa and the ultra-broadband revolution

Michel Combes, CEO of Alcatel-Lucent, explains his vision for Africa. First let me tell you, why Africa? For me Africa is at the heart of tomorrow, it is an important region in the world, it is definitely a growing region and a clear focus market for us. In the big...

Dell announces new storage arrays

Delivering on its commitment to transform the storage industry with industry-leading customer value and economics, Dell has announced the global availability of new enterprise class Dell Storage all-flash array (AFA) configurations starting at only $25 000. With this...

SA needs opportunity matching apps

Improved access to smartphones has put the power of change into the hands of many, and in a labour surplus economy like South Africa’s, where there is an overflow of low skilled and unemployed workers, mobile technology is a key tool for improving communication...

NovusOnline monitoring service launched

Launched in Johannesburg mid-2014, NovusOnline is headed by Joe Hamman, no stranger to the world of online monitoring. Hamman, founder and director of the company, has over eight years’ experience in the monitoring field. “I felt the time was right to offer marketing...

Engineer: Machine Learning Software Engineer at Mintek

Introduction Mintek has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer to conduct research and develop innovative and practical artificial intelligence solutions for the minerals processing industry. The engineer will work with the software team, contributing to the...

Senior Infrastructure and Network Engineer

Position: Senior Infrastructure and Network EngineerHire Resolves client is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure and Network Engineer to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining...

Senior Frontend Developer

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Develop new features as well as maintain existing functionality of Online Portal.The job requires working...

BI Analyst – Gauteng Rietondale

Key ResponsibilitiesDesigning and developing reports, automating processes.Analyse workflows to drive business efficiency.Build financial reports, utilise advanced features for data visualisation and analysis.Automate processes using workflow middleware.Script in...

Junior UI/UX Designer (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Milnerton

ENVIRONMENT:A talented Junior UI/UX Designer with a keen eye for beautiful digital aesthetics is wanted by a dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the user...

Senior Infrastructure and Network Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Position: Senior Infrastructure and Network EngineerHire Resolves client is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure and Network Engineer to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining...

Senior Frontend Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Develop new features as well as maintain existing functionality of Online Portal.The job requires working...

.Net Application Developer (Mid-Senior) at Accenture

Main Responsibilities/Tasks:Design and Develop Work with team members to gather and interpret user/system requirements into design specificationsDesign, build, assemble, and configure application or technical architecture components using business requirements and...

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