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....

Financial crime compliance an expensive exercise

Financial crime compliance costs increased for 98% of financial institutions in 2023, with the total cost of financial crime compliance in EMEA reaching $85-billion. This is according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions' latest "True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Study...

AI seen to impact customer experience

Artificial intelligence (AI) is having an impact on customer experience, according to research conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Experian. The study found that 65% of surveyed business leaders believe that AI has positively transformed their customer...

SA employees show reluctance installing updates

Twenty one percent of local employees have previously had a dispute with IT staff about the importance or frequency of updating their work devices. Surprisingly, IT teams tend to agree with such demands and let 47% of staff skip installing updates on certain software...

Women comprise 41% of supply chain workforce

Women comprise 41% of the supply chain workforce in 2021, up from 39% in 2020, according to a recent survey by Gartner. Every leadership level saw an increase in representation, except the executive level where there has been a slight decline. In 2021, women account...

Mayflower autonomous ship attempts transatlantic crossing

The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) is now in international waters as it attempts to cross the Atlantic ocean and reach the US. Following daily briefings led by IBM's The Weather Company, the ship departed with the prospect of favourable weather from Turnchapel...

Soaring e-waste affects the health of millions of children

Effective and binding action is urgently required to protect the millions of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide whose health is jeopardised by the informal processing of discarded electrical or electronic devices according to a new report from the...

Study finds Earth’s energy imbalance has doubled

Researchers have found that Earth's energy imbalance approximately doubled during the 14-year period from 2005 to 2019. Earth's climate is determined by a delicate balance between how much of the Sun's radiative energy is absorbed in the atmosphere and at the surface...

Fraudsters target popular cartoon show’s fans

In 2021, users have been served more video on demand content than anyone could ever imagine, yet most of us have that one show where we eagerly anticipate new episodes. For many, it is Rick and Morty, a dark adult cartoon, the fifth season of which kicked off...

Most tech will be built outside IT by 2024

By 2024, 80% of technology products and services will be built by those who are not technology professionals, according to Gartner. This trend is driven by a new category of buyers outside of the traditional IT enterprise who are occupying a larger share of the...

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SAS releases new version of Visual Analytics

The power of SAS Visual Analytics is now available for work groups and midsize businesses. The new version of SAS’ visual data exploration software, combining business intelligence with the world’s leading analytics, includes added graphical display options and...

F5 announces new BYOD solution

F5 Networks, the global leader in application delivery networking, has announced F5 Mobile App Manager, a new hybrid cloud solution for mobile application management that enables organisations to safely and cost-effectively support enterprise BYOD (bring your own...

Clarotech wins Digium partner award

Cape Town-based Clarotech Consulting has announced it has been awarded a Digium Pinnacle Partner award in the category Pinnacle Circle of Excellence and Partner of the year in Africa. Presented annually to those who have excelled in developing and driving their...

NetApp expands Flash portfolio

In a move that extends its leadership in the industry, NetApp has announced the availability of the EF540 all-flash array for today’s extreme performance-driven enterprise applications, and previewed the architecture of its new, purpose-built FlashRay product family,...

Progress Software honours AIGS

Local vendor AIGS has been named the best new growth distributor for Progress Software International. The Gauteng-based firm received the award in Las Vegas last week. Progress Software Corporation has named five leading independent software vendors (ISVs) in EMEA as...

Make way for cyber-forensics

The advent of the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Bill, which is set to be enacted this year, will change the way companies have to approach data handling strategies, processes and procedures.  As computers have increasingly become part of users' lives, they...

Dell unveils new backup appliance

To help customers better manage and reduce the cost of backing up and recovering company data, Dell today unveiled its next generation disk backup appliance built on the Fluid Data architecture. The new high performance Dell DR4100 disk backup appliance can help...

Tablets, smartphones fuel telepresence

Smartphones and tablets continue to nab market share from more traditional computing technologies, such as netbooks, as they are integrated into the enterprise arena. Apple's iPad and tablets featuring Android-enabled operating systems, for example, have given rise to...

SMBs can benefit from BI

Whenever they hear the term “business intelligence” (BI), owners of small-to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) might be under the wrongful impression that it is a solution meant to be implemented only by major corporations and large enterprises with multi-million...

DCC stocks WD Red NAS drive

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is now delivering Western Digital’s (WD) Red network attached storage (NAS) hard drives. The Red drive is an innovative line of SATA hard drives with intellipower technology specifically designed for home and small office...

Java Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Full Stack Developer Wanted! Are you a tech-savvy individual with a passion for cutting-edge technologies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key? If so, we want you to join our team as a Full Stack Developer! We're at the...

Javascript Full Stack Developer LW – Gauteng Johannesburg

Design, development, and maintenance of the platform. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Review code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirements Ability and willingness to coach and give training to colleagues...

Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

Our client based in Isando; Johannesburg is seeking a Project Manager to join their team.PURPOSE OF THE ROLEAccomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities for Operations Department projects. These may vary in both size, technical scope and...

Junior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: Junior Software Engineers are part of a development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescopes. They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the...

Azure Data Engineer

Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented Azure Data Engineer to join their dynamic team at the Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are...

Mobile and Cloud Full Stack Software Developer

Our client within the Technology space is seeking a Mobile and Cloud Full Stack Software Developer with a focus on Flutter Development and Cloud Solutions to join their team on a permanent basis. Their offices is based in the Pretoria area, and they have a hybrid...

Systems Manager

Our client, a leading South African conservation organization, is seeking a Systems Manager to join their team in Johannesburg. They manage 22 national parks and protected areas across 12 countries, covering 20 million hectares.Role Overview:The Systems Manager will...

System Analyst

Job DescriptionTo improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify and implement solutions, meet project deadlines and accurately document the necessary requirements to be done in accordance with local / global strategic planning and standards in compliance to the Company's...

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