African alarm clock – the hadeda – just loves your lush lawn
A new study by Dr Carla du Toit, Professor Anusuya Chinsamy, and Associate Professor Susan Cunning from the University of Cape Town (UCT) has unveiled the extraordinary sensory capabilities of Hadeda Ibises (Bostrychia hagedash) - shedding light on their remarkable...
Cisco targets security in the AI age with Hypershield
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating the headlines today, but the technology to power the revolution is still being developed - and it is largely still unsecured. "This is one of the largest platform shifts most of us have experienced in...
Economy continued recovery in Q2
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported on 7 September that the South African economy continued to recover lost ground during the second quarter of 2021. Lullu Krugel, chief economist for PwC Strategy& Africa, and Dr Christie Viljoen, PwC Strategy&...
Scamming activity intensifies ahead of F1 Grand Prix
This Sunday (12 September), the Italian F1 Grand Prix is set to take place - and it is driving a new spate of cyber scamming. With restrictions driven by the pandemic, not all fans will be able to attend the event and support their teams. As the pandemic continues,...
These technologies can drive customer acquisition and growth
Chief marketing officers (CMOs) are transitioning from a focus on customer retention last year to now looking to new customer acquisition and growth as they navigate into a post-pandemic world, according to Gartner. As the Covid-19 pandemic led many marketers to shift...
Ceramic 3D printing set for massive growth
Ceramic 3D printing is an emerging segment within the 3D printing industry that began its commercial journey in the past 10 years, making it a relative newcomer compared with polymer and metal 3D printing. However, increasing entrants into the field in the past few...
SA’s GDP up by 1,2% in the second quarter
The transport, storage and communication industry increased by 6,9% in the second quarter, and made the largest contribution to GDP growth, namely 0,5 percentage points. Increased economic activity was reported for land transport and communication services. The...
IoT, connectivity drive new opportunities in the car market
While drivers and passengers still need vehicles to get to their destination, other parts of driving experiences across the world are changing fast. The driving factor in this change is reliable and robust connectivity: automakers are embracing connectivity and...
These trends are driving near-term AI innovation
Four trends on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, 2021 are driving near-term artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. These trends include responsible AI; small and wide data approaches; operationalisation of AI platforms; and efficient use of data,...
Bad online habits put the world’s privacy in danger
Even though people seem to know the theory of how to stay secure online, users all around the world don't practice what they preach and still maintain very poor cybersecurity habits, according to research by NordVPN. The National Privacy Test results are fairly...
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Equity Bank, Airtel Money form partnership
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LG OLED TV earns green certifications
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Panda offers Cloud Office Protection v.6.70
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PCI-DSS compliance: now for everyone
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Size immaterial when it comes to security
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RDB keeps Vodacom Mozambique up and running
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SA’s lagging broadband requires action
South Africa currently ranks 123rd in terms of Internet download speed, with an average of 4.03 Megabits per second (Mbps). Furthermore, according to the Net Index results by broadband testing company, Ookla, the country ranks 63rd in cost per Mbps, and averages...
Systems Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
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SAP Authorizations Specialist – Gauteng Menlyn
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