Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...

Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

Campus NaaS revenues expand rapidly in challenging market

Dell’Oro Group has published market share tables for the public cloud-managed campus switch and WLAN markets showing that revenues are expected to experience double-digit growth over the next three years. “Vendors who sell public cloud-managed LAN solutions are able...

Strategies to decarbonise AI

The accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving up energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the AI value chain, raising urgent concerns about its long-term sustainability and the environmental impact on tech giants. In...

Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy

Kathy Gibson reports - The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South Africa, potentially adding R91,4-billion to the economy by 2035. This growth would see the sector's contribution expand from 0,02% of GDP in 2022 to a meaningful 1,38% by 2035. These...

4G/LTE will be embedded in next-generation spacesuits

Nokia has partnered with Axiom Space to integrate advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities into the next-generation spacesuits that will be used for the Artemis III lunar mission. Together, Nokia and Axiom Space will incorporate high-speed cellular-network...

Big increase in attacks on vulnerable Windows drivers

Attackers are increasingly targeting Windows by exploiting vulnerable drivers and, in the second quarter of 2024, the number of systems attacked using this technique increased by nearly 23% compared to the first quarter, says Kaspersky. Vulnerable drivers may be...

AI, automation can curb data breach costs

The average data breach cost has snowballed over the years causing companies more financial damage than ever and, despite considerable investments in security technology and solutions to prevent cybercrime, the average data breach cost has grown by more than...

How to win loyalty from Gen Z shoppers

Generation Z, those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is moving into the workforce and becoming one of the most influential consumer demographics - and retailers will need to adjust their strategies if they are to remain relevant for this highly-educated,...

Mobile banking popularity leads to cybersecurity concerns

With research suggesting mobile banking usage is set to soar to 79% in the US by 2029, a new study has revealed which states are leading in mobile banking interest - but also highlighting the growing risk of cyberthreats that come with it. The study, conducted by...

Global insurance spend to hit $10trn by 2028

The global insurance market, including life and non-life insurance, has grown by 25% in the past four years with the total value of insurance premiums rising from just under $8-trillion in 2018 to over $9-trillion this year. And, although the annual growth rate...

Boeing Starliner won’t carry astronauts home

NASA will return Boeing’s Starliner to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard the spacecraft. The uncrewed return allows NASA and Boeing to continue gathering testing data on Starliner during its upcoming flight home, while also not accepting...

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SA now enforcing Cybercrimes Act

Although President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Cybercrimes Bill into law, only parts came into effect from 1 December 2021. "It is important to spell out the dos and don'ts of the new Cybercrimes Act and it's everyone's interest to familiarise themselves the with...

Will the Cybercrimes Act change how you use the Internet?

With the arrival of the festive season comes new legislation, and a new weapon in the fight against cybercriminals. On 1 December, several elements of South Africa's new Cybercrimes Act came into effect, six months after President Cyril Ramaphosa first signed the bill...

Clearly defined roles and responsibilities critical for cloud security

When it comes to cloud versus on-premises infrastructure, security requirements remain the same, although the cloud requires additional controls because it is publicly available. By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix The major difference is that on-prem has highly...

With ransomware, hindsight is 20/20

There are few things worse than discovering that your business has been compromised. Be it a phish, ransomware, hack or malicious attack, it's going to leave a long legacy of damage and complexity behind it. This is according to Martin Potgieter, co-founder and...

Fujitsu is champion in 2021 Canalys EMEA Channel Leadership Matrix

Fujitsu's Select Partner Program has been rated a Champion in the Canalys EMEA Channel Leadership Matrix. Fujitsu's partner account management, dedication to channel-led business, training, technical support and ongoing investment were especially highly rated in the...

Remote work changes how we use mobile devices

Today, more people worldwide own a cell phone than a toothbrush. While personal phone usage has been on the incline for some time, the rise of remote work is seeing more people use their personal devices to handle their work tasks instead of traditional computers....

What if you haven’t planned for DebiCheck?

On 1 November this year, South Africa welcomed the introduction of the DebiCheck payment system to tighten measures against debit order fraud and abuse. But as with many new policies and procedures, there has been adoption, but it is far from universal. According to...

Long Covid and its effect on the workplace

Most people who have contracted Covid-19 recover within two weeks, while those who have experienced acute infection can take up to six weeks to recover. Many people are, however, experiencing a wide range of symptoms beyond six weeks, often in excess of six months....

Find the new performance monitoring balance in the hybrid working era

How many times did your fingers touch your keyboard today? How many hours did you sit in front of your computer screen? How many emails did you send? Which websites did you visit on your company computer or mobile? By Lorna Hardie, regional director of VMware SSA If...

Application Support Analyst at Mintek

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Application Support Analyst. The successful candidate will be responsible for system development, configuration, and support: SharePoint 2016 (with Nintex Workflow and Nintex/InfoPath forms), SharePoint...

Data Engineer (Azure) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ASSIST with the design & build of a modern, automated, even-based communications platform as the next Data Engineer (Azure) sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm. Collaborating with relevant IT Heads, Engineering Leads and Product...

Application Support Analyst at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Application Support Analyst. The successful candidate will be responsible for system development, configuration, and support: SharePoint 2016 (with Nintex Workflow and Nintex/InfoPath forms), SharePoint...

Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in C# with .NET Framework and .NET Core , vNext along with REACT and [URL Removed] Work with architecture and engineering team members to build...

Systems Engineer

Driving technical excellence and customer satisfaction—one solution at a time.We are looking for a highly skilled Support Engineer dedicated to delivering exceptional technical assistance, resolving complex hardware and software issues, and ensuring optimal system...

Systems Engineer – Mpumalanga Secunda

Driving technical excellence and customer satisfaction—one solution at a time.We are looking for a highly skilled Support Engineer dedicated to delivering exceptional technical assistance, resolving complex hardware and software issues, and ensuring optimal system...

Support Engineer

Empowering users through expert technical support and seamless issue resolution.We are looking to hire a dynamic Support Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and functionality of products and systems, providing timely and effective...

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