Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

There’s a new BOS in town …

Based on more than a decade of research – including eight books – tech entrepreneur KK Diaz has launched an AI-powered business operating system (BOS) which he says is designed to transform how SMEs operate, scale and achieve measurable growth. “Over the past decade,...

AI will soon take over supply chain disruption resolutions

By 2031, 60% of supply chain disruptions will be resolved without human intervention as AI enables increasingly autonomous supply chains, according to Gartner. As supply chain disruptions mount from ongoing trade policy uncertainty and intensifying geopolitical...

Businesses urged to take action as 95% of AI pilot projects fail

A recent MIT report featured in Fortune magazine revealed that 95% of generative-AI pilot projects are failing, resulting in investors pulling back and misrepresenting this as a failure of the technology itself. However, the real failure lies in the way organisations...

Measles vaccine has saved hundreds of thousands of lives

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has underscored the remarkable progress made in the fight against measles over the past 24 years. Since 2000, global measles cases have fallen by 71%, dropping from an estimated 38-million to 11-million in 2024 – with improvements...

NASA Orbiter shines new light on long-running Martian mystery

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revisited and raised new questions about a mysterious feature buried beneath thousands of feet of ice at the Red Planet’s south pole. In a recent study, researchers conclude from data obtained using an innovative radar...

Global IT spend set to surge

The amount of money the business sector pours into IT devices, services, and solutions has exploded over the past five years and continues to rise even after the Covid-19 tech boom. With companies and organisations rushing to upgrade everything from automation and...

Government CIOs expect IT budgets to go up

Fifty-two percent of government CIOs (not including the US) expect their IT budgets to increase for AI and other key technologies in 2026, according to a survey by Gartner. This is despite overall budget pressures, with governments recognizing their transformational...

Young scientists do SA proud at SciFest International STEM Fair

Team South Africa made a remarkable impact at the SciFest International STEM Fair (ISF) in Dublin, Ireland, bringing home top honours for their exceptional scientific research and innovations. The all-girl team, made up of three talented teenage scientists, competed...

How to unlock Africa’s economic potential

Africa's abundant natural resources, young population and expanding middle class are set to redefine the continent's role in global economic growth, sustainable development and the energy transition. This is according to S&P Global’s Look Forward: Unlocking...

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AI supercharges Rectron Summit 2024

The Rectron Summit 2024, themed “Future Forward With AI”, saw a big jump in attendance from previous years, as the South African technology sector flocked to learned about the complex, emerging challenges and opportunities in the fast-growing artificial intelligence...

Makor ERP boosts efficiency at Xperien

Companies are continuously seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations and enhance productivity. For Xperien, an IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) solutions provider, this quest for governance and operational excellence led to the implementation of the Makor...

The potential for augmented reality on your smartphone

The term ‘augmented reality’ (AR) was coined more than three decades ago and basic AR apps for mobile devices have been around since at least 2008. Yet, despite the hype from app developers and technology manufacturers, many consumers have wondered what all the fuss...

How cybersecurity in the construction industry is evolving

The increasing connectedness of the world means cyber threats have become a daily occurrence. No sector is safe as cybercriminals look to exploit any weakness to compromise infrastructure and systems, and steal data. Organisations in the construction industry, often...

Talent and tech critical for strategic AI success

Moving from consuming AI to using it for competitive advantage requires laying the right foundation, writes Michael Langeveld, head of technology and business development at HPE Emirates and Africa. AI has been generating a great deal of excitement around its...

AI isn’t one of insurance’s problems

While billions trust their lives and livelihoods to insurers every day, the insurance sector itself is facing an existential crisis. Record losses due to more frequent and severe natural disasters have skyrocketed premiums and deductibles. Carriers face significant...

When disaster strikes, ensure data is safe

It is not a revelation that in today's data-driven world, where information is the lifeblood of businesses, the significance of a robust disaster recovery plan has never been greater. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault With the spectre of...

GoMetro debuts first EV minibus taxi

South Africa’s first electric minibus taxi model, eKamva, was launched by a consortium led by GoMetro, alongside an integrated new electric vehicle (EV) business model and charging infrastructure product called flx EV. The partnership kicked off in 2023 to investigate...

Stanchion lends its voice to PCI security standards

Stanchion has joined the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a new Associate Participating Organisation, and will work with the council to help secure payment data worldwide through the ongoing development and adoption of the PCI Security Standards. The PCI...

Smart switch could be a magic fix for SA’s energy crisis

South Africans are fortunate to enjoy some of the world’s best weather, with many of our cities consistently ranked among the most pleasant. However, in recent years, erratic weather patterns have raised concerns, as heatwaves, floods, and droughts become more...

Senior Java Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer (Telco Focus) to join a dynamic development team.You will be responsible for designing and developing high-performance, scalable applications within telecommunication systems.This role requires strong technical...

Senior Systems Architect

Senior Cloud Architect (Azure)Long-term Azure Cloud Contract within an Enterprise Technology EnvironmentHybrid (KZN) | Cloud Architecture | Contract | R1000 - R1300 per hour About Our ClientOur client is a well-established, technology-driven organisation delivering...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Edenvale

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer (Telco Focus) to join a dynamic development team.You will be responsible for designing and developing high-performance, scalable applications within telecommunication systems.This role requires strong technical...

Senior Systems Architect – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Senior Cloud Architect (Azure)Long-term Azure Cloud Contract within an Enterprise Technology EnvironmentHybrid (KZN) | Cloud Architecture | Contract | R1000 - R1300 per hour About Our ClientOur client is a well-established, technology-driven organisation delivering...

IT Infrastructure Manager

Job Description:The Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and operationalmanagement of our client hybrid IT infrastructure. This includes on-premises and cloud environmentsenabled by Microsoft Azure, HP and Aruba networking...

IT Infrastructure Manager – Remote Remote

Job Description:The Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and operationalmanagement of our client hybrid IT infrastructure. This includes on-premises and cloud environmentsenabled by Microsoft Azure, HP and Aruba networking...

IT Infrastructure Specialist

ENVIRONMENT:This role is for an experienced IT Infrastructure Specialist to join a medical technology team. The position is responsible for specifying, building, and maintaining the server infrastructure for a critical, Docker-based medical web application. The...

.Net Tech Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer to join our team and drive the development of cutting-edge applications using .NET and Angular.Experience requirements: A Lead Developer with at least 7 years' experience in development with 2 years Technical Leadership...

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