NASA plans for a return to the Moon – this time to stay

NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious space endeavors in its history: building the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, establishing humanity’s first sustained presence on the Moon. The lunar South Pole is one of the most strategically and scientifically...

Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

Insurers to use synthetic data in AI for fairness and compliance

By 2027, due to regulations surrounding artificial intelligence, 40% of AI algorithms utilised by insurers throughout the policyholder value chain will use synthetic data to guarantee fairness within the system and comply with regulations, according to IDC...

March sales shock for new vehicles

New vehicle sales seemingly plummeted in March compared to the same month last year, but two major factors conspired against the numbers, according to WesBank. Figures released by naamsa the Automotive Business Council saw the March new vehicle market decline 11,7% to...

Credit card fraud takes off in 2021

Credit card fraud has become one of the most popular ways for criminals to make a quick buck. Credit card identity theft is relatively easy to carry out, and it’s also significantly less risky than traditional types of crimes, which is why it’s the most common type of...

Africa’s vaccine willingness underscores need for consistent supply

As the Omicron variant dominates the Covid-19 news cycle, new research from the Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 (PERC) indicates that people in African Union member states are overwhelmingly willing to get vaccinated. Across 19 countries, 78% of...

Retailers up orders for festive season

In complete contrast to the previous two months, the Skynamo Industry Thermometer has revealed an uptick in both order values as well as the number of orders placed by Skynamo partners’ retail customers in November. Zane van Rooyen, product marketing manager at...

Policy forum charts an equitable and inclusive digital future

Delegates at the sixth World Telecommunications/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF-21) have given their seal of approval to a set of guidelines shaping future technology policy. These covered areas from inclusive connectivity and digital skills to using new and emerging...

Cybersecurity predictions for 2022

Cybersecurity is expected to remain in the spotlight of most businesses and individuals in the coming year.Daniel Markuson, a digital privacy expert at NordVPN, outlines his top five predictions for the cybersecurity sector in 2022: As quantum computers start getting...

10 hot consumer trends for the future

A hybrid mix of connectivity-enabled technology, integrated into real physical environments to enhance shopping and buying experiences, is expected to be a common element of everyday life in 2030 by the vast majority of current early adopters, according to the latest...

IT execs now less likely to be fired after a cybersecurity breach

Amid a challenging cybersecurity environment and growing IT complexity, the demand for IT and cybersecurity specialists still remains high – and this means security executives are unlikely to be laid off in the event of a security breach. Kaspersky research shows...

Google invests in African innovator

Google has announced its first investment from the Africa Investment Fund which was launched by Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, at Google for Africa in October. The first investment is in SafeBoda, a venture-backed company with investors that include...

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Avaya, Wind River collaborate on vSwitch

Avaya is collaborating with Wind River to take a significant step toward data centre simplification through the development of “hands-free” vSwitch network services configuration. This capability, which the companies expect to submit to the Open Source domain, can...

LG brand ambassador opens for The Fray

LG Electronics is proud to announce that Connell Cruise, official LG G3 brand ambassador, will be the opening act for The Fray, when they perform to the Johannesburg audience on, 19 September 2014.  LG is giving fans a chance to win tickets to the concert at The Dome...

Hybrid cloud is the future of enterprise IT

Cloud computing is universally accepted as one of the major disruptive forces impacting IT today. But few enterprises are ready to migrate all their data and applications to a public cloud. With key concerns including latency, security and control over critical data...

Capitalising on African mobile trends

According to Mary Meeker’s 2014 Internet Trends report and Ericsson Mobility Report 2014, there has been significant growth in mobile. Mobile data traffic globally has accelerated by 81%, with video being a strong driver. Founder of free content distribution app...

Ericsson grows TV product portfolio

Since the acquisition of Mediaroom in September 2013, Ericsson has accelerated efforts and investments to further extend its television and media leadership in the Pay TV space. As part of this effort, Ericsson has announced a number of solutions that deliver new...

ITIL still going strong after 25 years

In a short amount of time the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) has positioned itself as the most widely accepted approach to IT service management in the world. Now that ITIL is in its 25th year, local industries are still keen (if not more so), to...

Eaton achieves VCE certification

Power management company Eaton recently announced that its integrated power management solutions suite is now certified as Vblock Ready through the VCE Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. Eaton can now deliver advanced power monitoring, management and control...

SWIFT’s Sanctions Screening service grows

SWIFT announces that its Sanctions Screening service has surpassed the 230-customer milestone just two years after its introduction as the first solution in SWIFT’s financial crime compliance services portfolio. Sanctions Screening is a shared service that screens...

Companies should leverage speech analytics

Speech analytics delivers priceless customer information. The technology has been around for some time, yet is now gaining greater status in the contact centre due to smarter apps being developed in response to other current and major IT trends, in particular big...

DCC offers Dell Venue 8 tablet

Mobility is fuelling the uptake of tablets in the consumer market, allowing users to work and play on the move. Accessing the Internet, downloading applications, monitoring social media platforms and more is easily done on these devices at any time. Distributor Drive...

Controls Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a SKA Mid - Controls Software Engineer.Qualifications:BTech/BEng/ MTech/ MEng/PHD in Mechatronics, Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science, or such relevant qualifications.Experience:BTech in...

FullStack DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Full Stack DevOps Wanted! Are you a tech-savvy individual with a passion for cutting-edge technologies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key? If so, we want you to join our team. We're at the forefront of revolutionizing...

Application Developer

Job purpose:A developer is required to develop, test, document and implement application/systems using the latest version of dot net. The type of projects include Web API, Blazor, SQL and Azure development. He/she will also be required to do research and help with the...

System Administrator / DevOps Engineer

Role: DevOps EngineerLocation: Illovo, Johannesburg Our client is a leading ISP who are looking for a dynamic and driven DevOps Engineer to join their team. Your team will maintain, upgrade and manage their diverse and growing infrastructure environment. You will be...

IFS Business Analyst

Join our dynamic team as a IFS Business Analyst, where innovation meets impact! At the forefront of global strategy, our Consulting company in Cape Town invites you to pioneer change and shape industries. Elevate your career with unparalleled opportunities and be part...

Senior Project Manager

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager (Hybrid) with business analysis experience to join a well-known innovative software consulting house. The ideal candidate must have working experience with Microsoft Modern Workplace...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Centurion

Are you a seasoned IT professional with a strong background in IT Governance, Enterprise Architecture, or Software Development? We're looking for someone like you to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise and contribute to...

Senior Technical Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceed all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in Partnership with business stakeholders to deliver great...

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