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...

Huawei has its sights on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is alive with possibility, and Huawei is keen to work with governments and businesses to realise the opportunities. "Globally, the digital economy is growing rapidly," says David Wang, executive director of the board and chairman of the...

New storage solutions needed for AI era

Kathy Gibson reports - In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data storage is gaining new prominence. Dr Peter Zhou, president of Data Storage Product Line, Huawei, explains that storage has evolved over the years as we use data differently - and in the era of AI,...

Worldwide PC shipments see first quarter decline

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 77,5-million units in the first quarter of 2022, a 7,3% decrease from the first quarter of 2021, according to preliminary results by Gartner. A sharp drop in Chromebook sales significantly contributed to the overall market decline....

These are the new WASPA office bearers for 2022

South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) has elected its new board for 2022, introducing Iman (Faith) Malaka as the new membership chair, and Casper de Villiers who returns as treasurer. Malaka is the co-founding member, CEO and...

Fakecalls Trojan imitates bank employee conversations

A new banking Trojan dubbed Fakecalls masquerades as a banking app and mimics the telephone customer support of the most popular South Korean banks. Unlike regular banking Trojans, it can discreetly intercept calls to real banks using their own connection. Under the...

3D printer market on road to recovery

Global shipments of Industrial 3D printer systems accelerated again in Q4 2021, giving a clear sign that the global 3D printer market is being renewed and is no longer in recovery mode, according to Context. Global shipments of high-end printers were not only greater...

MTN can set up MoMo Payment Service Bank in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted final approval for MTN's MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) to start operating. MTN Nigeria received a letter dated 8 April 2022 from the CBN, addressed to MoMo PSB, conveying approval for it to commence operations. This...

Why Africa needs data privacy and security laws

The pandemic has driven home the high value of personal data to the global economy, while also highlighting its vulnerability to abuse and attack. In response, governments around the world, including those in Africa, have been reviewing their data privacy and...

Investment disconnect fails to resolve supply chain disruptions

Kathy Gibson reports - Supply chain disruption is nothing new, although we have learnt to deal with it better in the age of globalisation. But 2020 brought a new set of dynamics, resulting in extreme stress and disruption. These issues are not yet resolved - and may...

PC shipments begin to slow

Global shipments of traditional PCs, including desktops, notebooks, and workstations, declined 5,1% in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22) but exceeded earlier forecasts, according to preliminary results from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....

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Fujitsu introduces versatile tablet

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New tool simplifies insurance script process

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Bringing women back to programming

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Start your new business in the cloud

Every business needs computer systems - and thanks to cloud computing, says Brian Timperley of Turrito Networks, that can now be the easiest part of starting out. “There’s a lot to think about when you’re starting a new business,” says Timperley. “Products, pricing,...

EMC appoints new country lead for RSA

Julie Ferreira has been appointed country lead for RSA, The Security Division of EMC Southern Africa, with effect from 1 August 2014. Formerly head of Cisco South Africa’s Enterprise Sales operation, Ferreira has taken on responsibility for all RSA’s business...

Data lakes as an enterprise resource

A data lake is an enterprise resource that gives business units, functions and departments unprecedented freedom and flexibility to gather, analyse, and use the data they most need. In essence, business data lakes hold the keys to meeting the fast-growing business...

Social media in digital forensics

Social media has fundamentally changed the way information is shared and accessed. As a result, these channels are playing an increasingly important role in cyber forensic investigations.  “Social media has become an extension of our everyday lives and a primary means...

The time to act on POPI is now

Aside from suffering reputational damage, losing customers and failing to attract new ones, and paying out millions in damages to a civil class action, not complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) once it comes into effect could cost you up...

Move to the cloud to boost efficiencies

The South African digital economy is booming – with rapidly decreasing prices of connectivity, coupled with more and more cheap and cheerful entrants into the smartphone game, the average South African is now more exposed to cloud computing than ever before, says Elaine Wang, Microsoft business unit manager, Rectron.

Firewalls are the cornerstone of security

Despite claims of its demise, the firewall is still the foundation stone of security deployments. Doros Hadjizenonos, Check Point South Africa sales manager, looks at how it has adapted to combat three decades of threats. Was your business online 20 years ago?...

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Senior Software Developer at Accenture

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Python Developer

A 6-month contract that can be renewed to a permanent position.Working remotely. Mandatory Skills Executive reporting understandingPython (5+ years) - AdvancedPostgresSql (2+ years) - IntermediateAngular (5+ years) - Intermediate/advancedDjango (3+ years) -...

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Senior Java Develope – Western Cape Western Cape

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

Systems Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng

At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. Are you passionate about technology and problem-solving? We're looking for a...

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