These are the networks that will keep Artemis II connected

NASA’s Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the Moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars. Throughout Artemis II, astronaut voice, images, video, and vital mission data must traverse thousands of miles,...

Saffers are generally happy in love, but Gen Z is left out

As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs...

Stark warning that AI could shut down critical infrastructure

Gartner predicts that, by 2028, misconfigured AI in cyber physical systems (CPS) will shut down national critical infrastructure in a G20 country. Gartner defines CPS as engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics to...

Global technology spending set to hit $5,6trn this year

Global technology spending is forecast to grow by 7,8% in 2026 to reach $5,6-trillion, up from $5,2-trillion in 2025. According to Forrester’s Global Tech Market Forecast, 2025 To 2030, despite US tariffs most countries will see similar economic growth in 2026...

Internet of Things market to reach $1,88trn

The Internet of Things (IoT) market was worth $605,69-billion in 2014 owing to the rising requirement for Internet connectivity worldwide coupled with technological advancements. The emergence of start-ups in different industries to satisfy growing need of consumers...

Hubble spots a sparkling neighbouring galaxy

The galaxy ESO 300-16 looms over this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This galaxy, which lies 28,7-million light-years from Earth in the constellation Eridanus, is a ghostly assemblage of stars which resembles a sparkling cloud. Other distant galaxies...

ATM hacks on the increase

Criminals have been targeting automated teller machines (ATMs) for as long as they have been available to the public. Many already know about scams where fraudsters hook up a small device to the ATM to steal credit card information, usually referred to as card...

Water sensor market could hit $2bn by 2030

Despite its importance, the water industry is behind with its uptake of digitisation and in the monitoring of networks in many countries across the globe. IDTechEx's most recent market research report on this market area, "Sensors in the Water and Wastewater Treatment...

African Development Bank president calls for fair access to vaccines

African Development Bank president calls for fair access to vaccinesThe President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for fair access to Covid-19 vaccines for Africans, adding that debt relief would help African economies recover faster...

Stop AARTO now, says RFA

The Road Freight Association (RFA) is shocked and deeply concerned about the recent suspension of the Road Traffic Infringement Agency's CEO, Japh Chuwe, amidst allegations of "serious maladministration" by the Auditor-General. By Gavin Kelly, CEO of The Road Freight...

Legal technology budgets set to increase threefold by 2025

Legal technology budgets will increase threefold through 2025 as general counsel face unprecedented pressure both in terms of managing legal workload and driving efficiency in their departments, according to Gartner. The Covid-19 pandemic has created more work for...

SA teen wins Taiwan International Science Fair award

A teenage scientist from Botshabelo in the Free State, with dreams of being an astrophysicist, has won one of the prestigious awards at the 2021 Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF). Thabo Maliea, 18, who competed virtually in the fair via Eskom Expo, captivated...

Chinese probe set to arrive in Mars orbit today

A Chinese probe is set to arrive in orbit around Mars today (10 February). The Tianwen 1 Mars probe conducted its fourth orbital correction on Friday (5 February), preparatory to arrive in orbit today, according to the China National Space Administration. In a brief...

Mixed reality tipped as new surgical frontier

South African surgeon Professor Stephen Roche from Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town (UCT) is one of 15 surgeons from 13 different countries worldwide who are undertaking 13 mixed reality orthopaedic operations as part of a 24-hour event....

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Khayelitsha Hospital wins award

The Western Cape’s Khayelitsha Hospital has scooped yet another award – this time garnering the Ministerial Award for National and International Contribution in the Arts and Culture, Language, Heritage, Geographical Names, Museums, Libraries or Archives fields from...

Sophos ensures secure Web surfing

Sophos has announced the latest version of its unified threat management (UTM) solution, UTM Connected. This release introduces expanded UTM managed endpoint protection with Web in Endpoint functionality, broader wireless coverage for large scale wireless deployments...

Transparent billing key for telcos

With a price war in full swing in South Africa’s telecommunications market, the time is ripe for mobile providers to start looking at the central role that billing has to play in their customer strategies. This lynchpin of the customer experience has been neglected...

Getting SA to grips with enterprise mobility

The 2nd Enterprise Mobility Forum, to be staged at the Sandton Sun in Johannesburg from 29 to 30 May, will evaluate the impact of enterprise mobility, assess the trends and offer solutions.  Possibly the most disruptive technology trend of the decade, enterprise...

Complex software licensing grows obsolete

Software licensing models have evolved to keep pace with technological advances, yet licensing structures are still as complicated and convoluted as ever and many companies and consumers remain mystified as to how to go about implementing them to comply with all the...

New initiative boosts skills development

A new initiative that trains unemployed South African youth to work in the booming business process outsourcing (BOP) sector has seen more than 550 youth get trained in the past year – and that number is set to double in the coming year. The Impact Sourcing Academy...

VMware appoints Axis Solutions as partner

VMware, the leader in virtualisation and cloud solutions, has appointed Zimbabwe-based Axis Solutions as an Enterprise Partner, forming part of its strategy to bolster its skills base across the African continent.  Axis Solutions, headquartered in Harare and with a...

Payroll industry to gather for Accsys forum

Key role-players within the South African payroll industry are scheduled to meet at an Interactive Forum at the Woodmead Country Club on 12 June 2013 to discuss pertinent topics affecting payroll within commerce.  The Payroll Interactive Forum will be hosted by...

SA retailers must prepare for omni-channel

The growth of retail e-commerce continues unabated with global sales exceeding $1-trillion in 2012. The scale and the pace of change has been disruptive, allowing some early adopters to grow market share in lieu of those lagging in the adoption of on an online model,...

Everyone’s a PM in an agile business

For many years “project manager” (PM) was not an official title, but more of a role that many people “fell” into – essentially companies had projects, and someone had to manage them, says Frank Reinelt, senior director for Northern Europe and Emerging Markets at...

SAP FI Lead

Responsibilities Experience leading a SAP FI team during Design, Build, Testing, Deployment and Post Go-LiveS/4HANA implementation experienceExperience designing Finance business processesSAP Activate methodology knowledgeSAP Defect management and resolution...

Microsoft Developer

Microsoft Developer12 Months Contract Key Outputs Collaborate with solution architects and business stakeholders to gather requirements and design innovative solutions using the Microsoft Power PlatformDevelop technical specifications and ensure alignment with...

Senior Integration Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of the Integration team and will regularly engage with your teammates and our clients to design, develop, test, implement and support the solutions that we have in...

SAP FI Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg

Responsibilities Experience leading a SAP FI team during Design, Build, Testing, Deployment and Post Go-LiveS/4HANA implementation experienceExperience designing Finance business processesSAP Activate methodology knowledgeSAP Defect management and resolution...

Microsoft Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Microsoft Developer12 Months Contract Key Outputs Collaborate with solution architects and business stakeholders to gather requirements and design innovative solutions using the Microsoft Power PlatformDevelop technical specifications and ensure alignment with...

Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Role Purpose: As an Infrastructure Solutions Architect, your role will entail providing both infrastructure and Cloud architecture related services to the business community. As a champion for innovation and change, you will provide technical guidance and expertise...

SAP Basis Consultant

Requirements Strong hands on implementation and support experience working with latest releases for SAP ECC, CRM BI, HANA and BW, Solution Manager with SQL server on Windows clustered environment.Essential to be capable of deriving an SAP Roadmap for the IT Landscape...

Ms Dynamics 365 Developer

Microsoft Developer12 Months Contract Key Outputs Collaborate with solution architects and business stakeholders to gather requirements and design innovative solutions using the Microsoft Power PlatformDevelop technical specifications and ensure alignment with...

Infrastructure Solutions Architect – Western Cape Cape Town

Role Purpose: As an Infrastructure Solutions Architect, your role will entail providing both infrastructure and Cloud architecture related services to the business community. As a champion for innovation and change, you will provide technical guidance and expertise...

SAP Basis Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg

Requirements Strong hands on implementation and support experience working with latest releases for SAP ECC, CRM BI, HANA and BW, Solution Manager with SQL server on Windows clustered environment.Essential to be capable of deriving an SAP Roadmap for the IT Landscape...

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