Planetary defense will be on hand for 2029 asteroid near-miss
30 years ago, on 16 July 1994, astronomers watched in awe as the first of many pieces of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet slammed into Jupiter with incredible force. The event sparked intense interest in the field of planetary defence as people asked: "Could we do anything...
Multiple scams target Olympics fans
The first in-person Summer Olympics since the lifting of pandemic restrictions is set to begin on 26 July 2024, attracting millions of sports enthusiasts - and cyberthreats. Kaspersky experts have noted a surge in scamming activity surrounding the event, with...
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....
Lifting the lid on corrupt involvement of legal practitioners in health care
A new study has shone the spotlight on the corrupt involvement of legal practitioners in illegal and fraudulent acts, and their role in litigation on issues of medical negligence. The study - Legal Profession and Corruption in Health Care: Some Reflective Realities in...
SA nearing a ‘Landfill Day Zero’
Though South Africa does not have any formal statistics on its available landfill space, those in the waste management industry agree that it is rapidly filling up - and that the country is on the verge of a crisis. "We had pretty well-run facilities around the year...
The future of mining
Following the easing of border restrictions, the new normal has seen mining operations around the world adapt through digitalisation at a rate not seen since modern mining techniques were first developed more than 100 years ago. IDC predicts that by the end of this...
SA sets ambitious goals for digital economy
Government has set itself an ambitious target of ensuring that 30% of the economy in South African and SADC (Southern African Development Community) will be digital. This is the word from Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, minister of communications and digital technologies, who...
Telkom, Icasa settle spectrum litigation out of court
Telkom and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) have reached an out-of-court settlement which brings to an end the high court litigation over the licensing of high demand spectrum. According to Telkom, the settlement addresses the two...
European conflict lowers prospects for global economic growth
The on-going conflict in Ukraine is set to lower global growth prospects and increase inflationary pressures across the world, according to the latest KPMG Global Economic Outlook. The bi-annual report provides economic forecasts and analysis from the global...
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DYOA boosts demand for PaaS
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Dell offers enterprise-class storage hardware on a budget
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Taking the automotive industry into the future
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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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