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....

Intel’s Lunar Lake processors set for Q3 delivery

Starting Q3 2024 in time for the holiday season, Intel's upcoming client processors (code-named Lunar Lake) will power more than 80 new laptop designs across more than 20 original equipment manufacturers, delivering AI performance at a global scale for Copilot+ PCs....

Public cloud spending spurred on by GenAI

Worldwide end user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20,4% to total $675,4-billion in 2024 - up from $561-billion in 2023 - according to the latest forecast from Gartner which says this growth is being driven by generative AI (GenAI) and...

Improving budgeting, forecasting flexibility a top focus in 2022

A massive 72% of chief financial officers (CFOs) will focus on improving the flexibility of budgeting and forecasting in 2022, according to a survey by Gartner. The next most common focus areas for CFOs in 2022 will be initiatives to reallocate capital based on...

Snoopy to fly on NASA’s Artemis I moon mission

For more than 50 years, Snoopy has contributed to the excitement for NASA human spaceflight missions, helping inspire generations to dream big. NASA has shared an association with Charles Schulz and Snoopy since Apollo missions and continues under Artemis with new...

Fleet management systems set to consolidate

The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in Europe was 11,5-million at the end of 2020, according to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14,4%, this...

Predictions for the future of connectedness

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Connectedness predictions for 2022 and beyond. Over the past 18 months, organisations have had to adapt to a new normal, where employees require anywhere-anytime access to mission critical systems and...

Reducing emissions will mitigate climate change and improve health

New research shows that improved air quality caused by reducing emissions from burning fossil fuels and other sources could improve human health and prevent economic losses. That's according to projections by scientists at NASA, Duke University and Columbia...

Black Friday to provide R11,3bn retail boost

South African retailers are expected to ring up around R11,3-billion rand in additional sales over the period of November as consumers splash out on Black Friday deals, with general dealers expected to capture a 55% (R6,2-billion) share of the value. That's according...

Cybersecurity recognised as a business risk

Eighty-eight percent of Boards of Directors (BoDs) view cybersecurity as a business risk, as opposed to a technology risk, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, only 12% of BoDs have a dedicated board-level cybersecurity committee. "It's time for executives...

What the future looks like for African banks

African finance has so far proved resilient to the challenges brought by Covid-19, although future business investment is threated by reduced demand and asset quality. A new study also finds that African banks are harness digital technology and scaling up green...

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The Swedish national biathlon team has sharpened its game preparations with the use of high performing ultra-rugged computers. According to the sponsorship agreement, the Swedish national biathlon team will use Handheld’s Algiz XRW ultra-rugged notebook for timing and...

FNB’s PS4 offer sells out

FNB’s Playstation 4 stock has sold out within a day of launching the gaming console to qualifying FNB Cheque account holders. “The uptake on the Playstation 4 deal serves as proof that there is a demand for devices other than tablets, smartphones and laptops and the...

Tongaat Hulet Starch revamps meetings

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DCC offers Targus Universal tablet cases

The new Targus range of Universal tablet cases is now available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Constructed of durable polyurethane, these water and stain-resistant cases are available in both flip case and folio-stand models in a variety of colours....

IT security resolutions for 2014

Each new year brings a slew of new year’s resolutions, but these need to be remembered on an on-going basis, else they will be forgotten in the course of daily life. Whether it is going to the gym, quitting smoking, or cutting down on the booze, the list is long, and...

Dell decouples hardware and software

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Citrix XenDesktop harnesses the cloud

Citrix has announced a new release of the Citrix XenDesktop product, the market-leading desktop virtualisation solution. XenDesktop brings hybrid cloud provisioning to enterprise desktop virtualisation deployments, allowing customers to use Amazon Web Services (AWS)...

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We're looking for a Software Developer with strong integration experience to join our team! As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team of developers.Please note,...

Office project manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client in the education industry is searching for an office project manager who possesses relevant project management experience. The main objective of this position is to offer operational project management support to the organization. In this role, you will...

Full-Stack Java Developer – Remote – Remote Remote

Our client is seeking an experienced full stack java developer to join their growing team servicing localand offshore clients in the financial services space. You must have strong communication skillsand the ability to add value to existing product lines and develop...

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Are you ready to take your database skills to the next level? We're on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic Database Administrator!Job Description: To manage, monitor and support mainframe IDMS and DB2 database objects and ensure their availability, performance,...

Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions

This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...

Solutions Architect – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

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Are you ready to take your database skills to the next level? We're on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic Database Administrator!Job Description: To manage, monitor and support mainframe IDMS and DB2 database objects and ensure their availability, performance,...

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