Webb telescope confirms frozen water among the stars

Is frozen water scattered in systems around other stars? Astronomers have long expected it is, partially based on previous detections of its gaseous form, water vapour and its presence in our own solar system. Now there is definitive evidence: Researchers confirmed...

Gender gap in mobile Internet adoption stagnates

Progress in closing the gender gap in mobile Internet adoption across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) stalled in 2024, according to the “Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025” published in London today by the GSMA. The report shows that women are 14% less likely than...

These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future

Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...

There are hurdles, but CEOs are serious about AI

CEOs are committed to advancing AI solutions across their organisation even as they face challenges from accelerating technology adoption. A new CEO study by the IBM Institute for Business Value, which surveyed 2 000 CEOs globally, revealed that executive respondents...

AMD, Fujitsu partner on sustainable AI infrastructure

AMD and Fujitsu have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a strategic partnership to create computing platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The partnership, encompassing aspects from technology development to...

Nvidia Ethernet accelerates xAI’s supercomputer

xAI’s Colossus supercomputer cluster, comprising 100 000 Nvidia Hopper GPUs, achieved this scale by using the Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, which is designed to power multi-tenant, hyperscale AI factories using standards-based Ethernet, for its...

The impact of GenAI on procurement

By 2027, 50% of organisations will support supplier contract negotiations through the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled contract risk analysis and editing tools, says Gartner. According to its recent survey of 101 procurement leaders, conducted in November...

Telcos could be left behind with network APIs

This year has finally seen Network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) gain commercial traction for both mobile and fixed networks in multiple markets across the globe - mobile network operators across Europe, Asia, and the Americas have latched on to the GSMA...

Giant carbon removal plant goes live

The largest direct air capture and storage plant for carbon removal, named Mammoth, has started operating in Iceland. Climeworks broke ground on Mammoth in June 2022. The plant is built in a modular design, with 12 of its total 72 collector containers currently...

Air travel industry improves baggage handling

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking. Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading, transfer and arrival, the survey of 155 airlines...

Young scientists gear up for Regeneron science fair

A group of six young scientists from South Africa are set to showcase their scientific brilliance at the world's largest pre-college Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition in Los Angeles, California. The youngsters got the opportunity to...

2m customers help FlySafair celebrate its 10th anniversary

FlySafair's annual sale, offering 50 000 tickets with the airline for R10, attracted nearly 2-million people for its 10th anniversary edition celebrating "Flying with Heart". "We are extremely happy with how yesterday's sale went," says Kirby Gordon, chief marketing...

Business leaders are battling to keep up with e-commerce growth

A new report from Accenture reveals that 95% of South African leaders (versus 83% globally) think that e-commerce is growing faster than they can adapt, and are finding it costly to be where customers are. This shared feeling of falling behind affirms how difficult it...

Ransomware victims are engaging with law enforcement

Most (97%) of organisation hit by ransomware over the past year engaged with law enforcement and/or official government bodies for help with the attack. In addition, more than half (59%) of those organisations that did engage with law enforcement found the process...

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Amendments to the Listings Requirements effective from 1 June

Amendments to the JSE Listings Requirements to cut red tape and achieve effective, fit-for-purpose regulations for financial markets have been approved. Madelein Burger, partner; Gopolang Kgaile, senior associate; and Nasrin Kharsany, senior knowledge lawyer at Webber...

Why Agile could be the solution for lagging EA projects

Enterprise architecture (EA) projects have a bad rap among business leaders because they traditionally do not solve an immediate business problem. Instead, enterprise architects are trying to get a handle on the current - and ultimate future - state of the company's...

Fear of job loss impedes SA’s digital transformation

The South African state is, by some distance, the country's largest single employer. It employs more than 1,3-million people, including teachers, nurses, doctors, municipal workers, police officers and defence force members. By Greg Gatherer, account manager at...

Mobile workforces means a greater need for cloud security

The reality of today's world is that employees are more mobile than ever, which means that their data is spread across more environments than ever before. Hybrid work is now cemented as the forever work style for many South African businesses, but with that...

Smart partnership experiences will define which banks thrive

Like the telecommunications companies, global banks are in a race to ensure they don't become a dumb utility, leaving the more agile fintechs to capture an increasing share of their digital-forward customers. However, while some banks remain fixated on owning the...

CIVH announces new infrastructure company

Community Investment Ventures Holdings (CIVH), the Remgro and New GX-controlled parent company of fibre infrastructure operators Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) and Vumatel, announced that effective 1 May 2022, its two fibre network assets would be managed under a new...

Study shows SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure can deliver 204% ROI

Organisations deploying SAS Viya, SAS' cloud-native AI, analytic and data management platform, on Microsoft Azure can see benefits including a 204% return on investment (ROI) over three years, according to a new commissioned Total Economic Impact study conducted by...

Flexential opens US data network to the African market

Data centre owner and developer Flexential has opened its US network to Angola Cables to assist customers in Africa in connecting to 40 key data centre hubs across the US. Flexential owns and operates 40 highly redundant data centres, seven cloud nodes and manages...

Senior Solution Architects

We are seeking X2 Senior Managed Service Solution Architects who will play a pivotal role within iOCO; being responsible for crafting comprehensive and innovative solutions in response to client requirements, particularly those outlined in Request for Proposals (RFPs)...

Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...

BUSINESS ANALYST

The position will also provide input into Landbank's planning cycles by guiding and influencing key technology decisions to support divisional strategies. As a senior member of the Information Technology team, the Head of Enterprise Architecture will be responsible...

IT Project Manager

Hire Resolve's client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a background in e-learning or education to join their dynamic team in Durban, KZN. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing IT projects, implementing IT tools...

Senior Solution Architects – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking X2 Senior Managed Service Solution Architects who will play a pivotal role within iOCO; being responsible for crafting comprehensive and innovative solutions in response to client requirements, particularly those outlined in Request for Proposals (RFPs)...

BUSINESS ANALYST – Gauteng Centurion

The position will also provide input into Landbank's planning cycles by guiding and influencing key technology decisions to support divisional strategies. As a senior member of the Information Technology team, the Head of Enterprise Architecture will be responsible...

IT Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Hire Resolve's client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a background in e-learning or education to join their dynamic team in Durban, KZN. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing IT projects, implementing IT tools...

Application Developer

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and coding of business applications, including modifications to complex websites, web-based business applications, and mobile apps. You will focus on code optimization and management, as well as code...

BI Consultant (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

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