AI-led businesses ignore humans at their peril

No-one would argue that artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, but there is some irony in the fact that as more business functions - from data collection and analysis, to everyday operations - are performed digitally the more customers seek to...

How chip research is shaping physical AI

AI and graphics research breakthroughs in neural rendering, 3D generation and world simulation power robotics, autonomous vehicles and content creation. Physical AI — the engine behind modern robotics, self-driving cars and smart spaces — relies on a mix of neural...

Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...

AI means people are more vital than ever in HR

In an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), the hiring landscape has - like most other sectors - changed completely. The majority of companies now use AI for some parts of the recruitment process, while candidates use AI both for CV-creation and job...

Hybrid working key to productivity during school holidays

Almost two-thirds (62%) of working parents find organising childcare during school holidays to be a significant source of stress – and, as a result, more than half (55%) utilise their annual leave to meet childcare duties. This is according to new research from IWG,...

Cybersecurity professionals continue to seek improvements

Despite the majority of South African cybersecurity experts in large organisations being happy with their current protection, they are constantly on the lookout for stronger and more flexible security solutions. A new study - Improving resilience: cybersecurity...

Denmark to grant citizens copyright over their own features

As artificial intelligence (AI) makes deepfakes easier to create – and more believable – Denmark plans to give citizens property rights over their own features and voices. If it’s passed, the law would give people some protection from digital identity theft. If people...

Stanford sues Xerox over PARC neglect

Xerox’s Palo Alto Research Centre (PARC) is the place where many of the most significant innovations of the 20th Century set the scene for modern computing. Among the many inventions that took place at the centre were the graphical user interface (GUI), Ethernet and...

Europe faces sharpest rise in mobile data costs

The rise of digital platforms, IoT and smartphones has fueled a sharp increase in mobile data spending. In 2025, end users worldwide are expected to spend $671-billion on mobile data, $30-billion more than last year. There are big regional differences: while Americans...

Customer experience BPO to hit $296,29bn

The global customer experience business process outsourcing market size is estimated to reach $296,29-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 12,8% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. CX BPO involves the contracting of customer...

Almost half of agentic AI projects will fail

Over 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by the end of 2027, due to escalating costs, unclear business value or inadequate risk controls, according to Gartner. “Most agentic AI projects right now are early stage experiments or proof of concepts that are mostly...

Nokia slashes power consumption with Xeon 6

Intel and Nokia are expanding their long-standing and strategic collaboration to advance core network infrastructures with the deployment of Intel Xeon 6 processors with Efficient-cores (E-cores) in the Nokia NFVI v5.0 and Nokia Core Networks Applications. With better...

Manufacturing sentiment looks up

The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for June 2025 points to a tentative improvement in manufacturing sentiment. The seasonally adjusted PMI increased by 5.4 points to 48.5 in June, marking an eighth consecutive month in contractionary territory. This suggests...

How to anticipate the need for quantum skills

The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) has released a new report that looks at ways to strengthen the quantum industry’s talent pipeline and bridge the gap between classroom formal education and hands-on experience required for quantum-related roles....

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Vertiv launches free cooling evaporative solution

Vertiv has announced a significant upgrade of its thermal management product portfolio with the introduction of the next-gen Vertiv Liebert EFC free cooling unit with low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerant. The solution is designed to meet stringent...

Eskom’s evolution sparks hope of thinking outside the grid

For decades, South Africans have associated Eskom with crisis rather than innovation. However, a quiet transformation is underway, one that suggests the power utility is beginning to embrace creativity and technology in its approach to energy management and financial...

Emotional intelligence is a core competency in a skills-based economy

The notion that emotional intelligence (EQ) is a mere "soft skill" is questionable, writes Roland Innes, MD f Dyna Training. In today's dynamic skills-based economy EQ is a core competency, essential for dealing with constant change and achieving sustainable success....

The AI imperative for transforming public sector services

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an abstract construct; it's actively reshaping South Africa’s public sector, writes Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: CEEMETA at Dell Technologies. But this transformation hinges on more than just adoption. For governments...

Technology could transform mother tongue education

Despite South Africa’s constitutional right to education in one’s preferred language, children not learning in their mother tongue continue to underperform when compared to those who do. With R99-million earmarked to support the expansion of mother tongue instruction...

Saffers look to solar as tariffs increase

Eskom was recently granted a reduced tariff hike of 12,74% by Nersa, which takes effect today (1 April 2025). While this is a reprieve from what could have been a 36% tariff hike earlier this year, it still places significant strain on South African consumers and...

NEC wins global-first TIP Gold Badge

NEC has become the first company to earn the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Phoenix Gold Badge for its Network Operating System (NOS) software, designed to run on whitebox optical transponders. The Gold Badge is a mark of excellence for solutions that meet TIP’s rigorous...

Hisense partners with CNBM in SA

Hisense has introduced its sub-brand, Kelon, to South Africa, partnering with CNBM (China National Building Material Group) to jointly outline a blueprint for development. The agreement aims to drive joint innovation, excellence, and deeper collaboration between both...

What’s expected of employers regarding work-related illness?

Mental health cases in the workplace can be difficult for employers to manage. This task becomes even more difficult to navigate in circumstances where illnesses appear to arise in the context of work-related stressors or incidents. By Sian Gaffney, senior associate,...

Prevent your WhatsApp account from being hacked

A user's messaging app account might be of interest not only to jealous spouses and nosy coworkers, but also to cybercriminals. Stolen WhatsApp accounts are used for various types of criminal activity, ranging from spam distribution to sophisticated scam schemes....

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Senior Software Engineer – Cape Town – Hybrid + Occasional Travel

ENVIRONMENT:Build tech powering global luxury hospitality brands – from SA to Europe.Our client is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a world-class tech team building platforms used by premium destinations across South Africa, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands,...

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Stellenbosch

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Senior IT Architect (24 Month Contract) (JHB) – Gauteng Midrand

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE secure designs and resilient systems as your expertise as a Senior IT Security Architect is sought by a dynamic IT Consultancy in Joburg. You will play a critical role enhancing its Security Architecture capabilities while addressing a backlog of...

SAP Basis Consultant at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

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ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing Sales Software provider seeks a highly skilled Senior React Native Developer who will play a crucial role in shaping its product from conception to completion, translating designs into high-quality code and developing cutting-edge...

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