Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

IT leaders see AI boosting productivity, but …

New Salesforce research shows 85% of IT leaders expect AI to increase developer productivity at their organisations over the next three years - a welcome relief as they simultaneously report a 39% increase in IT requests in the last year alone. However, 62% also say...

WiFi 7 surges ahead of launch

The WiFi 7 market size has already reached $1-billion - and it will only launch in May 2024. This is among the findings from a Auvik data-driven networking trends report that used Google Trends and other sources to analyse Internet user behaviour dating back to 2004....

Euro ink tank printer output hit 1bn pages in Q1

The European market for refillable ink tank printers hit a new milestone in Q1 after the year-on-year volume of average number of pages printed (ANP) soared 33% to top 1-billion, according to Context. The findings come from a relatively new printer metric launched...

Smart city startups set to triple revenue by 2025

Smart city startups worldwide are expected to generate $110,7-billion in revenue by 2025, a trifold increase in five years, according to data presented by AksjeBloggen.com. Smart cities aim to cater to the growing urban population while improving on safety,...

Formerly unknown rootkit secretly controls networks

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered TunnelSnake, an ongoing advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign, active since 2019, which has targeted regional diplomatic entities in Asia and Africa. The attackers deployed a previously unknown rootkit dubbed Moriya. This piece...

Post Office action could stifle e-commerce in SA

The SA Post Office has launched court action against PostNet and the SA Express Parcel Association, aiming to make the Post Office the only operator that can deliver packages weighing 1kg and less. If the court rules in the Post Office's favour, the impact on courier...

FBI confirms DarkSide as oil pipeline hacker

The FBI has confirmed that the Darkside ransomware is responsible for the compromise of the Colonial Pipeline networks. "We continue to work with the company and our government partners on the investigation," says the FBI in a terse statement issued yesterday....

Adapt IT’s CEO granted leave of absence

Sbu Shabalala, CEO of Adapt IT, has been granted leave of absence, at his request, for three months with effect from 10 May 2021. Tiffany Dunsdon assumes the role of interim-CEO for the next three months. She has served as executive director and chief commercial...

Telco revenues see slow recovery

Worldwide telecommunications services and pay TV services revenues totaled $1,53-trillion in 2020, representing flat year-over-year growth, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. IDC expects worldwide...

New funding drives African expansion for Acronis

Kathy Gibson reports - A new push into Africa is on the cards for global cyber protection company Acronis as it looks to new markets and an expanded technology portfolio. Acronis has received more than $250-million in a funding round from CVC Capital Partners VII and...

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Lithium-ion battery lessons from Boeing

In November 2006, it took hours for fifty fire fighters to quench the blaze at it raged through the Securaplane Technologies building in Tucson, Arizona. The reason? A laboratory test on a lithium-ion battery had got out of control, writes Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman,...

Choosing the right ERP system

Choosing an ERP system is one of the most strategic decisions for mid-market companies and their CEOs face a significant dilemma. Should they choose a system for today, or for how the company may look in five to 10 years? Should users go for a full system or start...

Collaboration in the IT channel

In this lingering tough economic climate, it is increasingly important for businesses to maintain a competitive edge and to have a leg up on the competition. To many companies, this means jealously guarding their ideas. Yet in the IT channel, quite the contrary...

Fujitsu achieves record benchmark

Fujitsu has announced that the ETERNUS DX8700 S2 disk storage system has scored the highest ever Storage Performance Council (SPC) Benchmark 2 results for both processing throughput and price-performance ratio for high-end systems, as of 3 December, 2012.  For...

Quintica expands into Cape Town

In a bid to meet the growing demand for its consulting and training services in Cape Town, Quintica has opened an office in the Mother City, servicing client’s training, consulting and technology needs. According to the company, Cape Town is a growing market for its...

Global IP, Intelsat sign agreement

Intelsat SA, the world's leading provider of satellite services, has announced that Spain-based Global IP, a provider of satellite communications for maritime, energy and corporate customers, has signed multi-year agreements allowing it to provide broadband service to...

Datacentrix offers cloud mailbox

In order to help local companies cut data centre demand and shift IT infrastructure capital expenditure to a short-term, pay-per-user model, IT solution provider Datacentrix has introduced its cloud mailbox offering. “There is no doubt that the workplace, as we know...

Positive outlook for JSE in 2013

After reaching record highs throughout 2012, the JSE is expected to deliver more of the same in the current year – with the big issues continuing to revolve around the bubble aspects that emerged last year. According to Mark Wilkes Mark Wilkes: senior sales trader  at...

Nedbank’s digital banking takes off

The face of digital banking is changing, thanks to an increase in user confidence brought about by world class security. Nedbank successfully launched its digital banking offering to the market last year. The Nedbank App Suite, MyFinancialLife and Approve-IT include a...

Vox Telecom offers Faxster service

Amid a host of competitors in the market, one fax brand stands out with its powerful and unique on-demand services: Faxster from Vox Telecom. Faxster, the full corporate version, has a complete range of features that strongly differentiate it in the market at no extra...

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Our client is looking for a proactive, determined Senior Software Engineer with strong communication skills, able to work remotely with a stable internet connection and quiet office space. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in software engineering or...

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We are seeking a skilled Lead Developer with .Net and mobile development experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing cross-platform mobile applications along with expertise in .Net technologies. What you'll do:• Design,...

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Senior Power BI Developer Johannesburg North Salary - Market Related Outline Department - IT Knowledge/Experience: Qualifications: Key Responsibilities: Advantageous Attributes: Please Note: Should you not receive any feedback within One Month, please consider your...

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Our client, in the FMCG space is recognized for operating one of the largest online grocery platforms in sub-Saharan Africa. Location: Western Cape Minimum Experience/Requirements Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP authorizations.Proven track record of...

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Power BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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