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...

Full-time in-office working would drive parents to new jobs

New research among working parents has found that three-quarters (74%) would look for a new job if they were asked to travel to a central office five days a week. The study, undertaken by International Workplace Group among more than 1 000 parents in hybrid working...

Channel pivots to become trusted advisors

Technology channel companies are rapidly moving from a one-and-done, buy-and-install approach to becoming strategic advisors for SMBs, unlocking significant growth opportunities and paving the way for greater digital agility. This is according to a Sage report, "Small...

1m apps purged from Google Play Store

A tradingplatforms.com analysis shows there are fewer applications in Google's Play Store today than four years ago. The site presented data showing that the store's app numbers had fallen by a million. Google Play Store hosted 2 591 578 applications by March this...

Young African leaders join WEF forum

The world's most driven researchers, innovative entrepreneurs, activists and promising political leaders between the ages of 30 and 40 are joining the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Class of 2022. The Forum of Young Global Leaders was founded in 2005 by...

Stewart van Graan to act as Altron chief executive

Stewart van Graan has been appointed as the executive chairman and acting chief executive of Altron effective from 1 July 2022 until 30 September 2022. Mteto Nyati has stepped down from the position of chief executive effective 30 June 2022, having completed his...

Intel partners to produce qubits at scale

Researchers at Intel and QuTech, an advanced quantum computing research centre consisting of the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), have successfully created the first silicon qubits at...

IDC forecasts steady growth in IT and business services markets

Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow by 5,6% (in constant currency) in 2022, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. In nominal dollar denominated revenue based on today's exchange rate,...

Researchers use deep learning to bring colour to night vision

A team of scientists has used GPU-accelerated deep learning to show how colour can be brought to night-vision systems. In a paper published in the journal PLOS One, a team of researchers at the University of California, Irvine led by Professor Pierre Baldi and Dr...

Business technologists drive funding for tech purchases outside of IT

Seventy-four percent of technology purchases are funded, at least partially, by business units (BUs) outside of IT, according to a recent Gartner survey. Only 26% of technology investments are funded entirely by the IT organisation. In November and December 2021,...

2Africa cable deployment gets underway

The 2Africa cable has achieved its first landing, in Genoa, Italy. It will extend to 46 locations by the time the project is completed in 2024. The 2Africa consortium comprises China Mobile International, Meta, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, stc, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone...

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Digitise to modernise business

Technology is now changing so rapidly that consumers are struggling to keep up – you barely have the latest shiny gadget when the 2.0 version is released, or yet another software update rollout happens – let alone businesses that have to ensure that their employees...

Quelling disloyalty in retail banking

It's no surprise that trust in the banking system is at a low point. In fact, according to the 2013 Capgemini world banking report, between 2006 and 2013 there has been a 50% increase in the number of people changing banks. More than 10% of customers now change banks...

Niveus makes investment in BET.co.za

Online sports betting site BET.co.za’s form has attracted attention from serious players in the industry. Listed company Niveus Investments, a focused investment entity that controls, among others, Vukani Gaming Corporation and Galaxy Bingo, has proposed taking a...

Mandela School’s first year a success

The Mandela School of Science & Technology in the Eastern Cape has concluded a successful first year of teaching and learning as powerful contribution to Madiba’s education legacy: 420 learners in Grades 8 to 10 started classes at the Mandela School in January 2014 after the school was opened by President Jacob Zuma.

Do you know where your data is?

The year 2014 has been a big year of progress for organisations in many industries to move their corporate data into hybrid clouds. But what exactly does this mean for data itself, particularly when it crosses over international borders? What is the impact on data...

POPI and BYOD

Mobile security that complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) is going to be particularly challenging for organisations that have embraced BYOD. Companies need to recognise the risk within their firms, as the majority of employees use their...

Shared data centre services

The need to reduce IT costs while increasing IT agility is driving accelerating demand for IT as a service – and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) in particular. That’s the view of Hennie van Tonder, head of Product at MWEB Business, who adds that another factor...

Simplicity, usability is changing ERP

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software was once the preserve of large organisations with deep pockets and plenty of in-house resources. Today, a number of smaller vendors have entered the market to address the demand from mid-sized companies for enterprise...

Carrier communities are the future

Africa faces a number of challenges when it comes to telecommunications, chief among which has always been a lack of fixed-line infrastructure in many areas. This has resulted in mobile becoming the de facto standard in the region. In addition to the difficulties of...

DCC offers HP Officejet Pro 6830

The new HP Officejet Pro 6830 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is the ultimate productivity-enhancing printer for the SMB. This e-All-in-One printer incorporates smart features such as mobile printing and scanning on the go, as well as copy and fax...

Systems Engineer (CPaaS)

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking detail-oriented Systems Specialists with strong organisational skills. As Systems Specialist they will be responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous...

The Cloud Engineer FinOps at Kgabolize Recruitment Consultancy

Our client based in Rivonia is looking for a qualified Cloud Engineer FinOps. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of cloud computing, including cost optimization, cost allocation and reporting. The ideal candidate should...

2555 Fullstack Java Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Large company in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent roleFull Stack Java Developer (Senior) Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)PICOP / Launch enabling systemsESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· Java EE· JavaScript + JS UI frameworks (Angular, NodeJS)· Java...

IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

We are and MSP and looking for Level 2 and Level 3 remote support engineers to join our team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will be supporting our customer base remotely, but from our offices. You will work with existing teams in each respective remote location to...

Controls Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

The Controls Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and systems for the telescope. While being part of the Computing and Software team, they work with the Observation Monitoring and...

Systems Engineer (CPaaS) – Gauteng Pretoria

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking detail-oriented Systems Specialists with strong organisational skills. As Systems Specialist they will be responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous...

Snr IT Systems Engineer at South African Astronomical Observatory

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

Senior Java Developer (Hybrid) at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer or Engineering SciencesMust have 8-10 years of experience as a Senior Back-End Developer in a multi-tiered Java application development.Must have...

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