Webb takes a new look at the Sombrero Galaxy

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently imaged the Sombrero Galaxy with its NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera). The image shows dust from the galaxy’s outer ring blocking stellar light from stars within the galaxy. In the central region of the galaxy, the roughly 2 000...

Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching

A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...

Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection

There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

AMD ‘pushing boundaries’ with latest processors, graphics cards

AMD has unveiled its latest breakthroughs in high-performance computing at Computex with the launch of Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards, as well as Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors. “These announcements underscore our commitment to...

Meta AI emerges as the most data-hungry chatbot 

Meta recently introduced its chatbot app, Meta AI – and it has become the new data king. According to a study by cybersecurity company Surfshark, Meta AI collects user data like no app before. It stands out among all analysed chatbots by collecting 32 out of 35 data...

Sustainable energy presents significant opportunities in SA

The majority of South African electricity is generated through fossil fuels, particularly coal,  contributing to the rapid warming of the planet, extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, and unprecedented harm to the natural world. “While this creates challenges,...

Deployment ‘gold rush’ ignites CNAPP market

The Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market is on track to surge from $2,8-billion in 2024 to $7,7-billion in 2029 - expanding at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% and growing nearly twice as fast as overall public-cloud...

Better integration, management for modernised infrastructure

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – The rapid pace at which technology advances and changes has never been as apparent as the last year. Amid change and disruption, organisations have to focus on modernising their infrastructure, building...

Run apps anywhere with extended AOS

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – In a multi-cloud, hybrid cloud world, organisations shouldn’t be constrained as to what cloud they can use to run their workloads. Rajiv Ramaswami, president and CEO of Nutanix, points out that his company has...

AFHRI recovers on the back of marginally lower interest rates

The results of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the fourth quarter of 2024 have been released, confirming a modest improvement in the financial position of South African households - mainly due to three cuts of 25 basis points each in the repo...

Pinnacle signs up as IBM’s second distributor in SA

Looking to leverage the vendor’s innovations in AI, hybrid cloud, data analytics, and cybersecurity, Pinnacle ICT has signed to become IBM’s second major distributor in South Africa. At the heart of this collaboration is Pinnacle’s mission to provide businesses with...

CEOs believe their executive teams lack ‘AI savvy’

Only 44% of CIOs are deemed by their CEOs to be “AI savvy” according to a survey by Gartner.The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024 and measured CEOs'...

The impact of Trump’s tariffs on the supply chain

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has been accompanied by aggressive trade policies including expanded tariffs on Chinese imports, universal import levies, and uncertainty around multilateral trade agreements which are reshaping global supply chains....

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BT’s Global Fabric goes live with customer traffic

BT has announced that customer traffic is now live on Global Fabric, BT’s brand-new network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform for multinational customers. The announcement marks the debut of Global Fabric Internet, the first service offered from the platform, which...

Veeam expands partnership with Microsoft

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VFS Global pioneers AI and digital innovation

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Check Point Software expands partner, customer services

Check Point Software Technologies has announced the expansion of its Partner and Customer Advocacy Management Services providing customers and partners direct access to advocacy experts to enhance stability, streamline engagement, and facilitate proactive...

The future of enterprise data management in the AI era

In the AI era, data drives innovation. Enterprises that harness and manage their data efficiently gain a competitive edge, while those that don’t risk falling behind. By Reven Singh, technology advisor at InterSystems South Africa AI’s potential to transform...

Chatbots set to shape the future of user engagement

In a world overflowing with information and an ever-growing array of apps vying for attention, South African smartphone users are increasingly overwhelmed. "South Africans rely on their smartphones to navigate daily life, yet most of us only regularly use a handful of...

Chatbots set to shape the future of user engagement

In a world overflowing with information and an ever-growing array of apps vying for attention, South African smartphone users are increasingly overwhelmed. "South Africans rely on their smartphones to navigate daily life, yet most of us only regularly use a handful of...

Can hybrid multicloud finally deliver true agility?

The promise of cloud technologies has long been agility - a transformative ability to innovate rapidly, adapt to shifting demands, and drive business success. By Sammy Zoghlami, senior vice-president for EMEA at Nutanix Yet, for many enterprises, this remains elusive....

Westcon-Comstor expands Microsoft Advanced Support Services

Westcon-Comstor has enhanced its Microsoft Advanced Support Services portfolio for southern Africa partners. Updates include new assessments designed to empower Microsoft partners with actionable insights, optimise customer environments, and strengthen their positions...

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ENVIRONMENT:HELP grow the software platform of a fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent seeking the coding talents of a Mid-Senior Full Stack Java Developer. You'll be involved in every step of the Development process from requirements...

Full Stack Developer (Python) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Software Solutions company in Joburg seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Developer to join its team where you will get to work on meaningful projects, making a measurable impact on the businesses they serve. You'll be at the...

Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Full Stack Developer (Python) (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Software Solutions company in Joburg seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Developer to join its team where you will get to work on meaningful projects, making a measurable impact on the businesses they serve. You'll be at the...

Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

IT Technician (Onsite – Durban)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a vibrant Managed IT Services Provider in Durban, is looking for a tech-savvy onsite IT Technician to join their team. The role involves a mix of scheduled installations and jumping in for emergency support when things go sideways. You'll be...

Manager, Reporting & IT Operations

Manager, Reporting & IT Operations (PowerBI Focus)We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, Reporting & IT Operations to lead the development and enhancement of reporting solutions, focusing on IT operational metrics, IT Service Management (ITSM) KPIs,...

Biometrics System Specialist at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire a Biometrics System Specialist based in Durban central.The Biometrics System Specialist will oversee the deployment, operation, and integration of biometric attendance systems (e.g., fingerprint, facial recognition,) to ensure...

IT Technician (Onsite – Durban) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a vibrant Managed IT Services Provider in Durban, is looking for a tech-savvy onsite IT Technician to join their team. The role involves a mix of scheduled installations and jumping in for emergency support when things go sideways. You'll be...

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