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....

Adaptive approach best for sales growth

Sales organisations that embrace being adaptive by design will outpace competition and achieve superior commercial outcomes, according to Gartner. "From budget constraints and limited resources to fast-evolving buyer expectations and mounting pressure to adopt and...

Massive growth forecast for data lake market

The global data lake market size is anticipated to reach $59,89-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise of data lake house architectures is a significant trend in the...

Sales reps urged to prepare for festive season growth

While many sectors are coming off a low base as a result of last year's lockdown, a large number of South African industries have improved significantly this year. Leading the race are the food and beverage as well as the building and hardware industries which...

Travel trends to evolve in a post-Covid world

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group have launched 'Trending in Travel', a new report that shows the latest trends traveller behaviour and future booking patterns in the wake of Covid-19. WTTC, representing the global Travel & Tourism...

New platform raises awareness on the plight of migrant women

With the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV) running from 25 November to 10 December, a new platform brings the public closer to the stories of women who migrate, detailing how they endure multiple forms of intersecting violence. Women and...

Residential rental market over-supplied as demand wanes

Tenant demand for rental property in the third quarter of 2021 remains weak. This low demand is perhaps not surprising considering that the hard lockdown in the second quarter of 2020 wiped out 14% of all jobs. By Michelle Dickens, CEO of TPN Credit Bureau Even after...

More targeted cyberthreats coming in 2022

Kathy Gibson reports - South Africans can look forward to more advanced persistent threats (APTs) in 2022, driven by economic growth in the region. This is according to Maria Garnaeva, senior security researcher at Kaspersky, who adds that South Africa - along with...

First test mission to defend Planet Earth launches

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), the world's first full-scale mission to test technology for defending Earth against potential asteroid or comet hazards, launched yesterday (Wednesday) on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East at...

AI software market to reach $62bn in 2022

Worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) software revenue is forecast to total $62,5-billion in 2022, an increase of 21,3% from 2021, according to a new forecast from Gartner. "The AI software market is picking up speed, but its long-term trajectory will depend on...

SA needs to develop future-fit cities

The persistent global economic and social threat posed by Covid-19 has overlapped with the increasingly urgent need to address climate change to ensure our societies and economies remain stable. What is required is robust long-term planning to ensure that economies...

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AOC launches 10-point touch monitors

Display specialist AOC announces two monitors with 10-point touch control. The Windows 8 certified Full HD models from the innovative 72 Series come with a convenient tilt function for best touch control experience. Equipped with high-grade IPS panels in the sizes...

Ericsson builds TV ecosystem of the future

Innovative technologies are redefining the TV and media viewing experience. Yet despite these technologies, the consumer TV experience can be fragmented and frustrating. Consumers use numerous video services to find content and switch between multiple devices with...

Convergence Partners invests in 4Di Capital

4Di Capital has announced that Convergence Partners will join as the newest investor in 4Di Capital Fund, as an equal limited partner alongside Reinet Fund S.C.A., F.I.S., and E. Oppenheimer & Son. “We are delighted to welcome the addition of Convergence Partners...

Win a trip to the Fifa World Cup with Sony

Sony Mobile Communications (Sony Mobile), in partnership with Vodacom South Africa, has announced their "Brazil Calling" competition where consumers can stand the chance to be in the stands cheering for their favourite teams at the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Rio de...

2014: the year of the wearables

Over the last few years wearable technology has gained huge momentum and suddenly the market has exploded. There seems no limit to the type of technology that designers are creating for our body parts, although some might not be available in South Africa for a while,...

New WD, Dell product specialists at DCC

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has recently announced that Ruben Naicker will now be managing the WD’s portfolio of Branded and Components products. “I am eager to take on the WD brand and working with a leading hard drive brand in South Africa is a great...

Choosing the best printer for business needs

When selecting a business printer, decisions are often based on cost alone, without thought to the specific business requirements and volumes of printing that are required, says Heinrich Pretorius, OKI product specialist at DCC. While it may seem less expensive to buy...

St Dominic’s installs Epson projectors

St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls, an independent school in Boksburg, Gauteng, has installed 65 Epson EB-485Wi interactive short throw projectors, accompanied as many sets of Epson ELP-SP02 Active Speakers in its classrooms, as part of a R5-million-plus network...

Fujitsu Eternus sets benchmark performance

Fujitsu has announced that its entry-level Eternus DX200 S3 flexible modular disk storage systems are able to deliver enterprise-class performance levels, taking the crown as the world’s fastest data retrieval and access speeds in the mid-range Dual Controller Storage...

Veeam enhances one-click restore feature

Good backups mean that when the CEO accidentally deletes an important e-mail, or a developer deletes an entire server by mistake, there’s no need to panic – things can be restored. But it’s always been at the cost of substantial time and effort, says Veeam South...

Automation Tester – Gauteng Sandown

Our client is a leading player in the retail industry, dedicated to providing exceptional solutions to their customers. With a commitment to innovation and technological advancements, we are seeking a skilled Junior Automation Tester to join our dynamic team. As an...

Business Systems Analyst

Hire Resolve, a leading recruitment agency, is currently working with a reputable mining company based in Mpumalanga. Our client is in need of a Business Systems Analyst to join their team of professionals and contribute to various projects.The successful candidate...

SQL Production Developer (T-SQL)

Role Research, analyse and evaluate requirements for existing or new softwareapplications and operating system. Design, develop, test, and maintain softwaresolutions to meet the clients' requirements.Who we are looking for: We are looking for strong SQL (T-SQL)...

Junior Software Developer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious & strong problem-solving Junior Software Developer is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Financial Tools to join its Joburg team. Your core role will include participating in every stage of the development...

Senior Business Analyst

GoldenRule is in search of a Senior Business Analyst to join a leading Digital Business Giant.A Senior Business Analyst will play a key role in identifying business needs, analysing processes, and developing solutions to drive organisational success. Business Analysts...

Data Analyst

GoldenRule is in search of a Data Analyst to join a leading Investment Giant.Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to identify and build exceptional business models that...

VueJs & Web Developer at M&M Consulting

You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many websites using Angular and [URL Removed]You must be profound in understanding integration between front end and backend structures.We are looking for someone with the ability to conceptualise and...

Business Systems Analyst – Mpumalanga Middelburg

Hire Resolve, a leading recruitment agency, is currently working with a reputable mining company based in Mpumalanga. Our client is in need of a Business Systems Analyst to join their team of professionals and contribute to various projects.The successful candidate...

SQL Production Developer (T-SQL) – Gauteng Menlyn

Role Research, analyse and evaluate requirements for existing or new softwareapplications and operating system. Design, develop, test, and maintain softwaresolutions to meet the clients' requirements.Who we are looking for: We are looking for strong SQL (T-SQL)...

Junior Software Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Melrose

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious & strong problem-solving Junior Software Developer is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Financial Tools to join its Joburg team. Your core role will include participating in every stage of the development...

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