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...

Be wary of scams this tax season

As we approach the end of August, millions of South Africans will log onto the SARS eFiling website or visit their closest branch to complete their tax returns. "While this is a very busy time for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), it is also a very busy time...

Samsung to capture a different view of the Olympics

Samsung Electronics, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, has announced its plans alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) to deliver footage of the Paris Olympics 2024 that will be captured and shared with...

Second careers for cash-strapped retirees

Between 2020 and 2021, interest in taking a teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) course increased by 56% for South Africans aged 65 and over, compared to 12% globally for the same age group. This is according to data collected by The TEFL Academy, a leading...

Connection is key for successful digital transformation

Kathy Gibson reports - Digital transformation hinges on a meaningful connection between systems, workforces, customers or communities. "If you haven't yet made that connection, you haven't transformed," says Colleen Alber, technology evangelist at Hyland, speaking at...

How the Post Office could foster financial inclusion

The Post Office could play a role in fostering financial inclusion by extending formal financial services to the unbanked in society. Dr Steven Msosa, postdoctoral fellow attached to the Department of Marketing at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), has...

Business imperatives drive the next phase of digital transformation

Kathy Gibson reports - The next phase of digital transformation will be driven by content services that are connected, cognitive, governed and secure. This is the word from Ed McQuiston, executive vice-president and chief commercial officer at Hyland, presenting the...

World Password Day highlights need for robust cybersecurity

World Password Day (tomorrow, 5 May) is a reminder of the increase in cyberthreats affecting South Africans and the country's businesses. “For example, a recent TransUnion study revealed that 37% of South Africans admitted that they had been targets of...

Africa’s city dwellers enjoy better livelihoods

Despite growing rapidly, Africa’s cities have provided improved access to services, jobs and infrastructure for millions of people in the last 30 years compared to smaller communities, a new report finds. Africa’s Urbanisation Dynamics: The Economic Power of Africa’s...

Disconnect between public and businesses on sustainability

A new survey commissioned by the Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business and carried out by YouGov has shown a huge disparity between public opinion on how businesses should behave when it comes to environmental and social issues, and how businesses are...

Cigarette market ‘greatly disrupted’ by lockdown ban

A recently published paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research found that the 20-week ban on the sale of cigarettes in 2020 greatly disrupted the cigarette market in South Africa and that, despite cigarette sales being illegal, most smokers were able to access them,...

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CYOD is better than BYOD

Choose your own device (CYOD) should be considered over bring your own device (BYOD); however, it is more than just another trend. That’s because CYOD is doing what BYOD never could – putting control of business data firmly back into the hands of the organisation, meeting employees’ functional needs while catering to their all-important aesthetic sensibilities.

Gartner names Trillium Software as a leader

Master Data Management, Trillium Software’s partner in Southern Africa, has announced that Trillium Software has once again been positioned as a data quality leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Quality Tools for 2014 research report. Since this report’s...

Wearable technology, fashion meet

When we first created technology it was confined to a room, it then evolved into something we carried with us to keep connected to the world around us.   Now we are taking technology to another level - making it something much more a part of us than ever before, by...

Shopify Shipping App launched

Shopify users in South Africa will be pleased to know that eSolutions, by DPD Laser, one of the premier sponsors at eCommerce Africa Confex, has launched the first free Shopify Shipping App specifically for the South African e-commerce logistics market. The app...

Razer Forge TV wins at CES 2015

Razer, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, took top honours at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with its Razer Forge TV. The company has now won an official “Best of CES” award for five straight years, a record in the 48-year...

Decision Inc. provides insight at SAP event

Decision Inc. CEO Nick Bell and director Paul Morgan will join a diverse panel of technology thought leaders at the upcoming Mastering Business Analytics with SAP conference taking place 25 to 27 February in Johannesburg this year. They are amongst the 27 speakers...

LG wins 41 awards at CES 2015

LG Electronics (LG) won an unprecedented 41 awards at the 2015 International CES, led by LG’s show-stopping G Flex2 smartphone, stunning flat and curved 4K OLED TVs and revolutionary TWIN Wash System with mini washer. LG earned accolades from Engadget, USA...

Dac Systems seeks top tech marketing talent

Leading ICT Services and Microsoft solutions partner Dac Systems is scouting the market for the very best technology and digital marketing talent. The Company has announced its six-week internship program, beginning in February 2015, which will offer one successful...

DCC offers Huawei Ascend P7

The Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), redefines the smartphone experience with an incredibly slim, stylish design that does not compromise on exceptional functionality.  Measuring just 6.5mm thick, and packed with...

Asus announces Transformer Book Chi Series

Asus has announced the Transformer Book Chi Series, a family of 2-in-1 Windows detachables, offering the unrivalled convenience of a powerful laptop that transforms seamlessly into a handy tablet whenever needed.

Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng

Join a DYNAMIC Agile team who are experts in their unique and exciting industry!Java, TypeScript, SQLRequired: Full understanding of Test Driven Development, Interfaces, Generic Typing, Code Abstraction, Modular design patterns, and a keen Debugging and infer...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Backend Developer (C#, Java)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge company that leverages the latest technologies to construct high-performance, state-of-the-art services is seeking an exceptional Backend Developer to join an outstanding team. You will be required to work onsite for 6 months in Century...

IT, Network Infrastructure and DBA Specialist

Job Title : IT Infrastructure and DBA Specialist based at our client ( Hybrid role ) Area: TshwaneYour role will be, but not limited to: You will need to optimise, maintain and setup the company's computer information systems and IT / Network Infrastructure. You will...

Senior C # Developer

Join a prestigious team - who at the top of their game. You can do this from the comfort of your own home. This GEM of a role is fully remote.Requirements5 years' + experience with C# (or similar )University or related Computer Science Degree/DiplomaSouth African...

Senior Agile Project Manager at Kgabolize Recruitment Consultancy

To plan, direct and co-ordinate the activities of enterprise-wide projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished and to develop project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans and allocation of...

Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer

Environment:A fast-growing international startup consultancy building bespoke software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of corporate clients requires a Senior C# ASP.Net Developer. The candidate will be required to develop software and...

Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Backend Developer (C#, Java) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge company that leverages the latest technologies to construct high-performance, state-of-the-art services is seeking an exceptional Backend Developer to join an outstanding team. You will be required to work onsite for 6 months in Century...

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