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...

BluEnergy granted energy trading licence

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited has announces that its subsidiary, BluEnergy Trading, has been granted a multi-year energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). This marks a significant regulatory milestone that empowers BluEnergy to...

How to stay secure as AI, robots, VR redefine family life

Over the past 10 years, families have experienced shifts in structure and a perceived increase in fragmented interactions at home, largely driven by the pervasive use of technology and changing social norms. What does the next decade hold in store? According to a...

North American telcos risk missing AI opportunities

With the entire world obsessed by artificial intelligence (AI), telecom service providers are still figuring out how to position themselves in the market and to profit from possible opportunities. To address the potential opportunities to serve enterprise customers...

Intel, Nvidia in $5bn AI partnering deal

Nvidia and Intel have announced a collaboration to jointly develop multiple generations of custom datacentre and PC products that accelerate applications and workloads across hyperscale, enterprise and consumer markets. The companies will focus on seamlessly...

Global AI spending will surge to $1,5trn this year

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total nearly $1,5-trillion in 2025 according to Gartner. "The forecast assumes continued investment in AI infrastructure expansion, as major hyperscalers continue to increase investments in data centres with AI-optimised...

Digital divide hinders service delivery to poor communities

The spread of digital technology has changed how services are delivered, but not always in ways that benefit everyone equally. At present, the system often tilts in favour of service providers and wealthier groups, leaving poorer or rural communities at a...

Cyberattacks on SMBs nearly double in 2025

There has been a dramatic escalation in the number of cyberattacks targeting SMBs who faced nearly twice as many weekly incidents in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year. This is according to cybersecurity organisation Guardz’s Mid-Year...

Infostealer and ransomware on the rise in SA

Understanding the growing and sophisticated cyberthreat landscape is now a prerequisite for day-to-day cyber defence in South Africa, according to Maher Yamout, lead security researcher for the Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) at Kaspersky, who unpacked...

Agentic AI gains prominence in boardroom discussions

Corporate boardrooms are buzzing with a new artificial intelligence (AI) narrative. There are notable company discussions around agentic AI in 2025, as firms shift from basic automation and generative AI (GenAI) pilots toward autonomous, decision-making AI systems...

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Huawei Cloud Summit looks to AI-ready infrastructure

This year's Huawei Cloud Summit, with the theme of "Accelerate Intelligence with Everything as a Service", saw the launch 10 AI-oriented innovations and extensive industry expertise of Pangu models. The objective is an AI-ready infrastructure tailored to each industry...

Lenovo tackles telco transformation with Edge AI

Lenovo has unveiled next-generation Integrated Edge AI Solutions for Telco that help enterprises go beyond the data centre to harness vast bodies of data at the far edge for transformative AI applications at scale while reducing energy consumption. To support the...

Dell adds AI experiences to modern workspaces

Dell Technologies is set to introduce a portfolio of commercial AI laptops and mobile workstations designed to bring organisations and employee productivity into the AI era. "The next generation of PCs is emerging at a pivotal time - with upcoming refresh cycles and...

Why does your business need endpoint protection?

In today's world, where digital technology is everywhere, keeping our online information safe is more important than ever. For businesses, this means paying special attention to something called "endpoint protection". But what is an endpoint? Simply put, an endpoint...

In the race to digital wallets, don’t forget cash

Success in the digital payment space will hinge on the ability of new players and incumbents to converge the physical and digital experience into a seamless continuum for the customer. Extending the digital solution to a cash-based customer requires a "phygital"...

The next big shift in SA’s energy infrastructure

South Africans have, sadly, become accustomed to the utter disappointment and dismay of high levels of loadshedding, often after some or other positive promise from political heads. By Lance Dickerson, MD and co-founder of Revov This year's State of the Nation Address...

Cisco, Microsoft, Samsung collaborate on meeting room experiences

Cisco, Microsoft and Samsung Electronics have announced new meeting room solutions to deliver enhanced collaboration experiences for hybrid meetings. The companies lauched integrated video collaboration solutions for Cisco Room Series. They include Front Row, an...

Demise of the solar tax rebate is no big deal

Much has been made about the fact that the tax rebate for solar energy installations for residences is due to lapse at the end of this month. But is this really cause for concern, asks Rein Snoeck Henkemans, CEO of Alumo Energy. Nice from far, but far from nice At...

Godongwana must address lack of education investment

Essential to a functioning South African economy, is a functioning South African education system. This is a key takeaway from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2024 Budget Speech, according to Dr Corrin Varady, CEO of IDEA. The Finance Minister allocated...

Pivot into productivity with AI

AI may be a topical conversation, but it is proving to be an invaluable time saver and productivity enhancer, writes Ellouise Langeveld, senior specialist: solutions at Altron Karabina. In 2023, Microsoft introduced Copilot to a select group of organisations and teams...

Project Manager

Main Purpose of the Role The main purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery of training programs by managing schedules, resources, materials, while also overseeing quality control, budget adherence, compliance, and profitability.Key...

Project Manager – Gauteng Randburg

Main Purpose of the Role The main purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery of training programs by managing schedules, resources, materials, while also overseeing quality control, budget adherence, compliance, and profitability.Key...

Software Developer

A fast-paced, high-growth tech environment is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and self-driven Software Developer. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Salesforce development or Java (Spring) and thrives in a collaborative, agile setting. You will contribute to...

Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A fast-paced, high-growth tech environment is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and self-driven Software Developer. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Salesforce development or Java (Spring) and thrives in a collaborative, agile setting. You will contribute to...

RPA Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you passionate about transforming business processes through intelligent automation? Do you thrive in environments where innovation, problem-solving, and impact is part of your daily work?If yes — we want, YOU to join our client's forward-thinking team as an RPA...

Senior Team Leader: Security Systems Support

The main purpose of this position is to provide effective team leadership for the management of the operation of all physical electronic security system functions within the Company GroupJOB DESCRIPTION Provide leadership for the technical and physical aspects of...

Data Scientist (George)

ENVIRONMENT: Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George — where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster — you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to...

Senior RPA Developer ( six months contract )

Senior RPA DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION ProcessAnalyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.Collaborate with business analysts and process owners to gather requirements and translate them into technical...

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