ESA tracks rare interstellar comet 

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...

SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits

A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...

Do ‘clingy’ planets trigger their own doom?

Astronomers using the European Space Agency’s Cheops mission have caught an exoplanet that seems to be triggering flares of radiation from the star it orbits. These tremendous explosions are blasting away the planet’s wispy atmosphere, causing it to shrink every year....

Say goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death

Users around the world know and dread seeing what is universally known as the Windows Blue Screen of Death. But it may soon be a thing of the past. Announcing new Windows resiliency features, Micsosoft says the familiar blue screen will be replaced with this...

AI helps surgeons enhance breast cancer treatment  

A new AI-powered, imaging-based technology that creates accurate three-dimensional models of tumours, veins, and other soft tissue offers a promising new method to help surgeons operate on - and better treat - breast cancers. The technology, from Illinois-based...

AI-enhanced cyberthreats top list of emerging risks

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner – for the third consecutive quarter. IT vendor criticality and an unsettled regulatory and legal environment are new,...

Derisking spend could take the shine off GenAI adoption

By 2026, defensive spend to derisk loss of intellectual property (IP) and occurrence of copyright infringement will slow generative AI (GenAI) adoption and diminish returns, according to Gartner. "As GenAI advances, regulators are rushing to keep pace," says Rita...

Undersea cable breaks rock Internet in Africa – updated

Africa’s Internet is reeling from multiple undersea cable breaks that are now affecting connectivity on both the east and west coasts. In the last few weeks, Seacom reported connectivity issues due to breaks in the east coast cable where it runs through the Red Sea....

Background screening, talent management take centre stage

Organisations are prioritising background screening and talent management solutions in their efforts to identify top talent and manage the risks associated with hiring new people. This is one of the main take-outs from the 2023 Annual Background Screening index by...

Digital health market reaches for $946bn

The global digital health market size is anticipated to reach $946-billion by 2030 and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 21,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth driven by various factors, including the...

Intel debuts fastest desktop processor

Intel has announced full specifications and availability of Intel Core 14th Gen i9-14900KS processors, delivering up to 6,2GHz max turbo frequency out of the box. "The Intel Core i9-14900KS showcases the full power and performance potential of the Intel Core 14th Gen...

Europe adopts landmark AI law

On Wednesday (13 March 2024), the European Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act that ensures safety and compliance with fundamental rights, while boosting innovation. The regulation, agreed in negotiations with member states in December 2023, was...

Access control, data exposure flaws prevalent in corporate web apps

A study by Kaspersky Security Assessment experts has identified the most dangerous and widespread vulnerabilities in corporate web applications developed in-house. In the period between 2021 and 2023, flaws related to access control and data protection were found in...

Kenya tops the Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index

Kenya has been ranked at the top position in the 2023 Eastern Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index, followed by Rwanda and Uganda in second and third position respectively. The report indicates that Ethiopia and Tanzania ranked fourth and fifth with Sudan, DRC and...

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Cloud the enabler for new work/life reality

Cloud computing has come into its own over the last 18 months: the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way just about every organisation does business or how people think about entertainment - and cloud has been the enabler. “Huge portions of everyday life and business...

Balance customer experience with data compliance

Meeting growing customer demand for relevant, personalised experiences while managing the regulatory demands of protecting data is emerging as one of the most significant challenges facing businesses today. Aspects such as managing customer consent and conforming to...

Digital, I want a divorce …

It's time to move on from digital transformation and embrace a whole new business life with digital evolution, writes Colin Thornton, chief financial officer of Turrito Networks. Digital transformation was, up until the end of 2020, the ultimate buzzword goal for the...

Women benefit as cloud changes the face of business

More than 100 women entrepreneurs have attended the first segment of Huawei South Africa's Women4Tech digital skills training programme. By the end of the programme, Huawei aims to help women headed SMMEs advance their skills and help them use new technologies to...

Workforce’s diversified investment structure delivers

Workforce Holdings, a level 2 B-BBEE human capital services company that operates across four focused investment clusters in South Africa and other parts of Africa, has released results for the interim period to 30 June 2021. On the back of a good recovery in the...

SD-WAN proves its mettle in pilot project

LanDynamix has successfully utilised software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) to connect pilot pharmacies located in supermarkets to the network of its client, First Care Solutions. Peter Clarke, MD of LanDynamix, says the technology's inherent flexibility,...

Orderin relaunches as delivery-as-a-service platform

Food delivery app Orderin has relaunched as a B2B delivery-as-a-service platform. Founded in 2012, Orderin's new model focuses on delivery-as-a-service, as well as providing all the software (SaaS) organisations of varying sizes need to power their on-demand...

Admissions open for University of the People

Enrolments for the 2021-2022 academic year are now open worldwide, including South Africa, for University of the People ¬- a non-profit, tuition-free, US-accredited online university. Open to all qualified applicants, the university offers affordable, accessible,...

An intelligent way to ensure true cloud security and resilience

Complex business ecosystems are at risk of security vulnerabilities and have to consider investing into smart solutions and adopting intelligent tactics to survive the threat landscape, explains Neal Botje, principal practice head: cloud security at Dimension Data....

Embrace work from anywhere with SD-WAN

If there's one thing the last year has taught us, it's the need for flexibility. By Nirav Shah, vice-president: products at Fortinet The IT teams working at businesses around the world didn't have "global pandemic" on their radar, yet they had to work to shift...

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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...

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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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Our client is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a skilled Backend Developer with expertise in TypeScript and NestJS! This is a fully remote role, perfect for a passionate professional ready to make an impact from anywhere! Key Requirements 6+ years'...

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