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...

FBI disrupts Russian-controlled botnet

A US court-authorised operation has neutralised a network of hundreds of small office/home office (SOHO) routers that GRU Military Unit 26165, also known as APT 28, Sofacy Group, Forest Blizzard, Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear, and Sednit, used to conceal and otherwise enable...

AI in manufacturing set for take-off

The global artificial intelligence in manufacturing market is anticipated to reach $47,88-billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 44,2% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The substantial driver propelling...

Dogecoin mining profitability soared in 2021

The year 2021 was a good one for Dogecoin, as the meme-inspired cryptocurrency reached record valuation and became one of the top 10 cryptos by market capitalization. However, besides bringing sizeable investment returns, Dogecoin`s mining profitability also surged in...

PC monitor shipments still strong

Well over a year after the emergence of Covid-19 and global lockdowns, PC monitor shipments continue to show strong growth as the pandemic has drastically altered a formerly staid market. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC...

Hybrid multi-cloud key to IT’s future

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next – Covid has wreaked havoc on our lives, fundamentally changing the way we live and work – and cloud computing has a big role to play in how we operate going forward. Through the last 18 months, technology has kept us connected....

Nutanix adds flexibility, simplicity to HCI

Nutanix .Next - Nutanix has announced new features in the Nutanix Cloud Platform, including the launch of AOS version 6 software, to help enterprises build modern, software-defined data centers and speed their hybrid multicloud deployments. “Our customers are looking...

Foundational cloud services the key to digital-first strategies

Organisations' use of cloud is moving to the next level of maturity, spurring adoption of a cross-functional set of services to drive innovation in a digital-first economy. These foundational cloud services (FCS) for compute, data, and app frameworks will drive...

Simplifying data management to optimise performance

Nutanix .Next - Simplifying data management is key to success in the digital world, and Nutanix today announces new features to do this, as well as optimise database and big data workload performance for the most critical applications. The Nutanix Cloud Platform will...

QakBot banking malware attacks on the rise

The number of users attacked by the powerful banking Trojan QakBot in the first seven months of 2021 grew by 65% in comparison to the same period in 2020 and reached 17 316 users worldwide. Banking Trojans, when they have successfully infected a targeted computer,...

Coalition aims to bridge the digital divide by 2030

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced the launch of the Partner2Connect Digital Coalition to foster meaningful connectivity and digital transformation in the world's hardest-to-connect countries. These include the Least Developed Countries,...

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Ensuring sustainable compliance and security

Considering the complexity and scope of today’s regulatory environment, compliance has become a key corporate initiative that cannot be ignored. Coupled with the rise in security threats, organisations are now searching for a more effective, sustainable, and scalable...

Topcopy offers 24-hour service with Xerox

Claremont-based printing services provider Topcopy has purchased a high-volume Xerox Colour 1000 digital press from Bytes Document Solutions and Oxbow, in preparation for its new 24-hour print service. “With 60% of our customers doing business with us online – via...

The corporate toilet: a hacking hotspot

There is a long list of consumer devices that can be hacked and the information used to access corporate or personal data. Since the Black Hat security conference in September 2013, the toilet has now been added to that list, and if something as innocuous and...

Trupanion rolls out Aspect Software solution

Aspect Software has announced Trupanion, a leading provider of medical insurance for pets, implemented Aspect’s full suite of customer contact and workforce optimisation solutions in Aspect’s fully-hosted cloud environment. The solution helps the company deliver on...

Mitsumi wins at EMEA Channel awards

Mitsumi Distribution has won the Africa Distributor of the year award at the EMEA Channel Academy 2014 Awards, which took place in conjunction with Distree EMEA. The distributor categories were voted live at a special awards ceremony by a jury panel of EMEA (Europe...

Oracle grows higher education solutions

Oracle has announced several major investments in its higher education solutions – including a new Oracle Student Cloud and new higher education functionality delivered in Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud, all part of Oracle Cloud....

There is merit in new project management

Project and portfolio management has evolved to the extent that immediate and accurate management via mobile devices, integrated with the cloud, is possible. Executive management from leading project management expert services providers, including McManus Consulting,...

bizIGNITE packages promote SME evolution

As businesses evolve, so does its technology requirements change. Internet Solutions (IS) has announced three new business bundle solutions from IS Ignite that are designed to help SME’s sail through the various stages of growth in their business and the IT...

Blue Turtle, Lakeside Software partner up

Blue Turtle, a leading IT software and solutions company, announced an agreement with Lakeside Software, a leader in system management solutions for the Windows marketplace, to represent the SysTrack Management Suite. Lakeside Software SysTrack provides system...

Schneider Electric introduces Back-UPS 500

Schneider Electric has introduced the Back-UPS 500 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to the local market. This move is of great significance in an environment where protecting electronic equipment from damage due to power outages, surges and spikes is a home and...

IT Auditor – Gauteng Randburg

Job Title: IT Auditor Position Overview: As an IT Auditor within our Internal Audit Services team, you will play a crucial role in executing internal audit reviews in alignment with our audit plan. Under the guidance of an engagement manager, you will assess internal...

Senior UI UX Designer

Contract: 3-5 MonthsBased in JHB Senior UX/UI DesignerRole Purpose: The Senior UX/UI Designer will play a pivotal role in identifying and strategically leading new opportunities to enhance user experiences and develop visually compelling branding strategies for...

Senior Manager Enterprise Architecture, DevOps & BI

We are looking for a Senior Manager Enterprise Architecture, DevOps BI to oversee the overall Enterprise Architecture, manage and coordinate various DevOps teams, and manage the design and implementation of bespoke mainframe/ERP systems, digital channels, other...

Senior Mobile Developer

Overview: We are seeking a skilled Mobile Developer with experience in Xamarin and a strong focus on modern frameworks like Flutter and React. The ideal candidate will be passionate about crafting elegant, efficient, and maintainable code for mobile applications. They...

Senior UI UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Contract: 3-5 MonthsBased in JHB Senior UX/UI DesignerRole Purpose: The Senior UX/UI Designer will play a pivotal role in identifying and strategically leading new opportunities to enhance user experiences and develop visually compelling branding strategies for...

Senior Manager Enterprise Architecture, DevOps & BI – Gauteng

We are looking for a Senior Manager Enterprise Architecture, DevOps BI to oversee the overall Enterprise Architecture, manage and coordinate various DevOps teams, and manage the design and implementation of bespoke mainframe/ERP systems, digital channels, other...

Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Overview: We are seeking a skilled Mobile Developer with experience in Xamarin and a strong focus on modern frameworks like Flutter and React. The ideal candidate will be passionate about crafting elegant, efficient, and maintainable code for mobile applications. They...

Senior/Intermediate OutSystems Developer

Contract: 3-5 monthsBased in JHB Senior/Intermediate OutSystems DeveloperRole Purpose: The Senior/Intermediate OutSystems Developer assumes leadership roles within the development team, providing mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate developers. They may...

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