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...

New research reduces number of qubits for useful quantum computing

Alice & Bob, a hardware developer working on fault-tolerant quantum computers, in collaboration with the research institute Inria, has announced a new quantum error correction architecture - low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes on cat qubits - to reduce hardware...

Automotive electronics to be worth $468,17bn by 2030

The global automotive electronics market size is expected to reach $468,17-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 8,8% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Increased safety and security concerns would fuel demand for car...

MTN reports increased quarterly revenues

MTN Group has reported that group service revenue has increased 17,8% in the quarter ended 31 March 2021. Group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) is up by 21,3%, with EBITDA margin improving to 44,2% (from 42,7%) MTN South Africa's...

QR code payments to hit $2,7trn by 2025

Global QR code payments are expected to reach $2,21-trillion in value this year and then continue rising to $2,71-trillion by 2025. This is according to data presented by AksjeBloggen.com, which also forecasts that, as the world's largest QR code payments market,...

Burgers top food delivery list for Capetonians

With a world of choice at their fingertips, burgers are Capetonians' go-to choice for home food deliveries, with Burger King and Spur being the most popular choice among food delivery customers in the Mother City. The average amount spent on an order by customers is...

Tips on how data and analytics leaders can succeed

To extend the influence of data analytics in a continually changing world, data and analytics (D&A) leaders must focus on finding agents of change within their organisations, building adaptive systems, and re-engineering the way decisions are made, according to...

Tech trends that business leaders should embrace in 2021

Kathy Gibson reports - Technology has accelerated the blurring of lines between the physical and virtual worlds, and the trend looks set to continue. Sihlalo Jordan, deputy-CEO of Deloitte, points out that the world has seen a technology revolution of unprecedented...

Public cloud revenues to jump by 50%

The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the growth of the cloud computing market as companies across the globe started seeking ways to secure business continuity amid lockdown measures. However, the following years are set to witness even more impressive growth, with...

Digitalisation key to solving Africa’s digital health divide

Digital innovation is vital for the advancement of African economies and their health services - but to make this possible certain large stumbling blocks need to be removed. This was the consensus among high-level global and African health experts who came together...

Pandemic will impact European channel growth in 2021

Revenue growth through distribution across Europe could hit 10% year-on-year in Q2 2021, although supply chain issues and comparatives with strong 2020 figures may lower the figure slightly, says Context. The market intelligence company forecasts for the coming three...

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AOC appoints Libyan distributor

AOC, part of Taiwan based TPV Technology, and the largest display manufacturer in the world has announced the appointment of Estishari for Computer Services as the authorised distributors for its wide range of AOC LCD/LED monitors in Libya.  Estishari for Computer...

TPN develops LeasePack

 When it comes to the necessary documentation for lease agreements, the South African property sector is a heavily regulated industry. Every year there is an increasing amount of legislation which companies are required to comply with, which becomes extremely...

Samsung adds to Series 7 line

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, has announced two additions to its high performance Series 7 PC lineup: the enhanced Series 7 Chronos, which delivers professional performance in a thin and light form factor,...

Storing memories in the cloud

Storing and accessing precious photos has taken a new and almost surreal turn. Enthusiasts and consumers alike are not able to access their images anywhere, anytime in an increasingly "connected" world, says Heinrich Pretorius, Canon product specialist at DCC. This...

The world needs African solutions

African software has had some qualified global successes, but more often than not these home-grown innovations don’t "take" well in other territories, says Wesley Lynch, CEO of RealmDigital. To overcome this, users need to think broadly. While African solutions are...

Samsung launches VPP portal

Since its introduction, the Samsung VIP Purchase Programme (VPP) has provided professional organisations with access to an exclusive e-commerce portal that has the latest Samsung products available for purchase. “Samsung is committed to providing consumers with the...

CA Technologies’ predictions for 2013

CA Southern Africa has released CA Technologies’ top five IT predictions for 2013: Big data grows up There will be an emergence of big data administrators, who will play a critical role in using new technologies and processing power to take a cold, hard (and useful)...

Mulisource brings dPMR to SA

Local wireless communication specialist Multisource has heralded in a new era of two-way radio communications, with the introduction of digital private mobile radio (dPMR) Mode 3 to South Africa.  Multisource’s launch of dPMR Mode 3 took place at St George Hotel in...

New PPPM tools from TPG Africa

The local project, program and project portfolio management (PPPM) solutions provider TPG Africa, formerly UMT Consulting SA, has introduced a range of freshly designed specialised enterprise PPPM solutions and services. TPG Africa has also developed a unique and...

BI predictions and trends for 2013

Business intelligence (BI) has come a long way over the last several decades, transforming from a back office process to a technology utilised by every enterprise department, says Johan Jurd, MD of InfoBuild, a representative of InformationBuilders in South Africa. ...

Business Intelligence Analyst (QlikView/ Qlik Sense)

6 MONTH CONTRACT The BI Analyst must be skilled at programming, data modeling, and interpreting statistics, as well as communication and analytical thinking.They will be collecting business data and turn it into useable information so business leaders and stakeholders...

SENIOR DEVELOPER: DATABASE

SENIOR DEVELOPER: DATABASE LOCATION CenturionPOSITION TYPE PermanentCLOSING DATE 12 September 2024 JOB PURPOSE- Responsible for developing new database applications and/or converting existinglegacy database applications to support business requirements.....

Project Manager

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Summary:As a senior project manager in the mining industry, your primary responsibility will be overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of mining projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed...

Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer

The Integration team are looking for a senior Oracle PL/SQL developer to assist them with the Biztalk to MuleSoft/Message Broker migration. The experience we are looking for is somebody that has integration experience (i.e. called API's/processes from native Oracle),...

Scrum Master at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Data Manager (Wits RHI) – Gauteng Parktown

Main purpose of the job:Coordinate the data processing and management activities of the project databases, including developing and maintaining databases, developing and implementing standard operating procedures, overseeing data management and quality control, and...

SENIOR DEVELOPER: DATABASE – Gauteng Centurion

SENIOR DEVELOPER: DATABASE LOCATION CenturionPOSITION TYPE PermanentCLOSING DATE 12 September 2024 JOB PURPOSE- Responsible for developing new database applications and/or converting existinglegacy database applications to support business requirements.....

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Summary:As a senior project manager in the mining industry, your primary responsibility will be overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of mining projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed...

Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

The Integration team are looking for a senior Oracle PL/SQL developer to assist them with the Biztalk to MuleSoft/Message Broker migration. The experience we are looking for is somebody that has integration experience (i.e. called API's/processes from native Oracle),...

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