In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

E-commerce hubs drive up air pollution

An unexpected side effect of e-commerce is the increase in air pollution - particularly nitrogen oxide - around warehousing hubs. This is among the findings a new study, funded by NASA and published in Nature, that aimed to measure the air pollution associated with...

Cybercriminals are ready for the Olympics. Are you?

Major sporting events like the Olympics attract billions of viewers and are prime opportunities for cybercriminals. Over the past decade, cyberattacks targeting major events have surged, increasing from 212-million documented attacks at the London 2012 Games to...

What APT actors have been getting up to

According to Kaspersky's latest APT trends report for Q1 2022, advanced persistent threat (APT) actors had a busy quarter. Both recently uncovered and ongoing campaigns conducted by new and well-known operators made significant changes to the APT threat landscape....

Only one in 10 workers have automated office tools

New research suggests employers are missing the opportunity to automate workflows and upgrade office spaces as part of their hybrid work strategies - despite employee calls to digitalise manual processes. Employers aren't taking the opportunity to automate workflows...

Printer volumes, revenues slump despite business rebound

Volume and value sales of printers through European distribution fell by double digits year-on-year (YoY) in the first three months of 2022, although business revenues have remained largely above the 2021 average so far this year, according to Context. Context's...

Sunrise across the world

The crew aboard the International Space Station has a window on Planet Earth, affording them glimpses of extraordinary beauty. In this image an orbital sunrise beams across Earth's horizon revealing silhouetted clouds above the South China Sea. Every 24 hours, the...

Elon Musk to acquire Twitter

Elon Musk has succeeded in his bid to acquire Twitter, with a definitive agreement reached yesterday (25 April) between Musk and the Twitter board. Twitter will be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash, in a transaction valued...

Ukraine cyberwar drives DDoS attacks to record levels

The first quarter of 2022 saw a sudden increase in attacks in late February as a result of the crisis in Ukraine. DDoS attacks are designed to interrupt network resources used by businesses and organisations and prevent them from functioning properly. They become even...

No end in sight for new cables connecting Africa

Africa gained new undersea cables with a combined construction cost of $12-billion between 2016 and 2021, with every major subsea deploying new cables during this timeframe. Investment is expected to continue across all global routes. Following three straight years...

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Riverbed expands user conference

Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, today announced that Riverbed FORCE 2014, the company’s new, expanded user conference, will premier November 3 – 6 at the San Jose Convention Centre.  The theme of the conference is The Hybrid...

The changing role of the CIO

Considering that IT touches almost every aspect of business operations, the CIO and their leadership team are in the unique position to identify innovation opportunities across the enterprise and develop rapid and aggressive 'digitalisation" strategies, says Tony...

Cyberoam helps secure the SOHO

Cyberoam, a leading global provider of network security appliances, has launched CR10iNG, “the fastest & most affordable UTM unified threat management)” appliance for SOHO/ROBO markets. The appliance aims to extend enterprise level network security to small and...

Colliers chooses Qlik Sense

Qlik has announced that Colliers International, a leading global commercial real estate company, will be introducing Qlik Sense across EMEA to arm its senior leadership team with critical business insight and inform strategic decision-making. Colliers International...

Data classification key for compliance

The slew of data breaches seen over the past year, and increasingly stringent regulatory environments are driving businesses to tighten their data security. In order to do this though, object level security must be correctly implemented, and data properly classified....

Turrito Networks scoops Vodacom award

Turrito Networks, a converged communication provider under the MICROmega Group of companies, has been awarded the Vodacom CEO Award for Best Enterprise Channel at the network operator’s annual gala event. The award, which is one of only five for the year, recognises...

Embracing the cloud

The future of business is digital. Organisations, large and small, are embracing new technologies in our increasingly interconnected digital world. The mega-trends of social, mobile, analytics, and cloud are driving the digital future like never before and these...

WD expands Purple hard drive line

WD has announced the expansion of its award-winning WD Purple line of 3.5-inch hard drives for surveillance applications, with the release of the 6Tb capacity. Designed for video surveillance, a highly data-rich category within the Internet of Things (IoT), WD Purple...

DCC demonstrates Dell Compellent SAN

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is showcasing the features and functionality of the next-generation Dell Compellent SC8000 Storage Centre Controller at its Dell Proof of Concept (POC) centre. The Compellent SC8000 provides high-performance, efficient and...

Remote infrastructure management

For many South African firms, making the giant leap to a fully-hosted, fully-outsourced cloud environment is still a daunting idea. Compared with their peers in the US or Europe, local organisations are subject to generally poorer connectivity, longer asset renewal...

Test Automation Technician – Western Cape Somerset West

Responsibilities/Tasks:Test planning and test case automation.Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.Create and execute automated test plans on demand.Manage automated script storage and versioning. Minimum Requirements:Relevant tertiary...

Software Tester – Western Cape Somerset West

Our client is looking for a technical, entry-level Software Tester to help test their application and build test/demo databases. This role offers growth opportunities into positions such as Customer Support Manager, Developer, or Supply Chain Consultant. Key...

IT Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

We require a senior PM with strong skills in managing complex projects with multiple moving parts and teams; and that can work independently; grasp technical landscapes quickly, is structured and with clear concise communication.The candidate should be a motivated;...

Lead Solutions Analyst

Job Title: Lead Solutions AnalystLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (6-month contract)Hybrid Roles and responsibilities: Solution/System Analyst required to Analyse the As-Is System and its interfaces.Identify and engage with Interfacing systems in terms of...

Project Manager

Are you a driven and experienced Project Manager eager to take on an opportunity in the military vehicle manufacturing industry? Join my clients' team and lead their projects to success! In this pivotal role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of...

Test Automation Technician

TitleTest Automation TechnicianDescriptionResponsibilities/Tasks:·Test planning and test case automation.·Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.·Create and execute automated test plans on demand.·Manage automated script storage and...

IT Support Engineer

We are recruiting an IT Support Engineer on a fixed term contract until December 2024 on behalf of an Edenvale based client. Minimum Requirements2+ years work experience in Network, Desktop and Server SupportComptia A+MCSE or MCSAStrong in Windows 788.10Strong...

IT Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Kenilworth

We require a senior PM with strong skills in managing complex projects with multiple moving parts and teams; and that can work independently; grasp technical landscapes quickly, is structured and with clear concise communication.The candidate should be a motivated;...

Lead Solutions Analyst – Gauteng Randburg

Job Title: Lead Solutions AnalystLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (6-month contract)Hybrid Roles and responsibilities: Solution/System Analyst required to Analyse the As-Is System and its interfaces.Identify and engage with Interfacing systems in terms of...

Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a driven and experienced Project Manager eager to take on an opportunity in the military vehicle manufacturing industry? Join my clients' team and lead their projects to success! In this pivotal role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of...

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