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....

MeerKAT discovers 49 new galaxies in just two hours

The MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa has enabled the discovery of 49 new gas-rich galaxies. From an observation barely over two hours long, this discovery, also made possible by the services provided by the Inter-University Institute for Data-Intensive...

Business execs power ahead with GenAI, despite risks

US business executives worry about potential risks from the widening use of generative artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot - but more than a quarter of them say that hasn’t stopped their organisations from experimenting with the...

Absa Kenya goes live on SAP S/4 HANA in the cloud

Absa Group has begun a multi-country digitalisation journey, with its Kenyan subsidiary the first to go live with SAP S/4 HANA. The Kenyan implementation of S/4 HANA was launched on Amazon Web Services (AWS), an African first for SAP and a Tier 1 bank in the African...

WFH: leaders and employees aren’t on the same page

As employers implement their future of work strategies, including decisions around hybrid work and increased flexibility, a gap is emerging between executive and employee perceptions on the future of the employee experience, according to Gartner. "We examined the key...

Chinese market expected to lead V2X development

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, there were about 700 000 cars with V2X capabilities on the roads at the end of 2020. This number is expected to grow to 35,1-million by 2025. Communications between vehicles has been discussed...

Blockchain companies hit $30,4bn in funding

The increasing number of organisations accepting cryptocurrency and the growing interest in blockchain technology continue driving the entire sector's impressive growth. However, recent years have also witnessed a surge in the number of venture capitalists pouring...

Combining AI with human perspectives could get forecasts right

By John K Williams, Ph.D - 2020 saw the worst wildfire season on the US west coast since records have been kept. By the end of the year, roughly 4% of California’s acreage had been burned. The fires also broke the weather forecasts. When there are active wildfires,...

Cloud, 5G drive 80% growth in teleconsultations

The number of teleconsultations performed globally will reach 765-million in 2025, growing 80% from 422-million in 2021, according to a new study by Juniper Research. Teleconsultations enable patients and healthcare providers to interact remotely using dedicated...

Adapt IT CEO resigns

Adapt IT CEO Sbu Shabalala has resigned from the company with effect from 6 August 2021. In May, Shabalala was granted a three-month leave of absence to attend to personal matters. At the time, Shabalala was facing accusations of violent behaviour and had also...

Restore the digital dignity of our public-facing figures

Among the lasting memories from the Covid-19 pandemic are going to be the many embarrassing moments that public-facing figures have subjected us to on online platforms. The more obvious examples are the well-publicised images of politicians attending what are supposed...

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XDSL offers a free hosted PBX solution

XDSL, a local Internet service provider, is presenting mid- to large-sized organisations with a South African first: a hosted, fully managed, enterprise grade PABX with all the bells and whistles running on a Diginet line. It comes in at a fraction of standard costs....

It’s about big answers, not big data

Analytics is the top technology priority for CIOs and CFOs, according to Gartner; Nucleus Research recently released a report showing that organisations get a 10 to one return on analytics investment; IDC has increased growth forecasts for the analytics market....

Custom e-learning drives training

Education specialists at iLearn, a national provider of on-site instructor-led and online e-learning training methodologies, say custom e-learning has emerged as a successful and increasingly popular methodology to meet education and training requirements. Custom...

Comztek, Avaya launch partner programme

Local value-added distributor Comztek and vendor partner Avaya have launched the Avaya iConnect partner programme for eligible Comztek resellers. The new Avaya iConnect partner programme is designed to unpack a series of value-added benefits for resellers who are...

Alpha Software launches Alpha Anywhere

Alpha Software has announced Alpha Anywhere, the first complete environment for rapid development and deployment of robust business applications for mobile devices and personal computers, including smartphones, tablets, PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, ultrabooks and...

AxizWorkgroup joins SAP PartnerEdge

AxizWorkgroup has announced it is the first distributor in South Africa to join SAP’s authorised reseller programme, part of the SAP PartnerEdge programme. Through participation in the programme, AxizWorkgroup is now authorised to offer resellers in Africa the...

Banks step up efforts to mitigate risk

The financial services industry, particularly banks, has stepped up efforts in gearing up its intellectual capital base to manage risk and money-laundering activities, says Alison Thom, principal consultant at leading executive search and consulting group Mindcor....

Lombard Tyres stays on the road with SAP

Lombard Tyres, one of the country’s largest independent tyre dealers for the past 30 years, has turned to SAP Business One ERP technology to centralise its accounting, business management, stock control and reporting processes. “A major stumbling block for us was that...

Employee negligence risks company data

Employee negligence poses a serious threat to the security of corporate confidential data, according to more than half the respondents in the recent Worldwide Security Products survey by IDC. The companies identified this as a priority for 2013, and intend to work...

BCX, Conscript partner on talent solution

In continued efforts to create solutions that help South Africa and the rest of Africa tackle unemployment and talent attraction, Business Connexion (BCX) has joined forces with specialist recruitment company Conscript Africa to create SkillsMap – a talent community...

Developer – Python (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, driven by a vision of an empowered Africa, operates with a team of skilled individuals across Zambia, Namibia, and South Africa. Together, they champion the development and implementation of a cutting-edge blended E-Learning Platform,...

Network & Security Engineer (12 months fixed term contract)

Network & Security EngineerJOB DESCRIPTION Overall cybersecurity compliance, management and training throughout the organization.Ensures that data integrity, and that information is kept accurate and consistent unless authorized access.Managing and monitoring all...

Java Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join an innovative technology team within a leading organization in the automotive industry. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions that enhance the driving experience and push the...

SAP GRC Project Manager

Are you a seasoned SAP GRC professional looking for an exciting opportunity in the heart of Johannesburg? A major player in the IT industry, is seeking a dynamic and skilled SAP GRC Consultant with Project Management experience to join their innovative team. Candidate...

C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist

Are you a passionate C# Developer with expertise in Azure Cloud? Do you dream of shaping the future of automotive technology? Your journey begins here! Our client is actively seeking a skilled C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist to join their dynamic team and...

Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join an innovative technology team within a leading organization in the automotive industry. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions that enhance the driving experience and push the...

SAP GRC Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Are you a seasoned SAP GRC professional looking for an exciting opportunity in the heart of Johannesburg? A major player in the IT industry, is seeking a dynamic and skilled SAP GRC Consultant with Project Management experience to join their innovative team. Candidate...

C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you a passionate C# Developer with expertise in Azure Cloud? Do you dream of shaping the future of automotive technology? Your journey begins here! Our client is actively seeking a skilled C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist to join their dynamic team and...

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