Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

AIOps features drive cloud-managed revenue higher

Campus NaaS (CNaaS) revenue growth far outpaced the rest of the LAN market with players like Join Digital, Meter, Nile, Ramen, and Shasta Cloud all gaining traction with their LAN-as-a-Utility offers, according to the Dell’Oro Group. “AIOps is a game-changer for both...

Businesses must take responsibility for their e-waste

South Africa’s business sector is under growing pressure to manage old IT hardware responsibly as careless disposal doesn’t just carry the risk of penalties, reputational damage, or even imprisonment under compliance laws - it also means missing out on being part of...

World leaders outline bold visions for the future

US President Donald Trump outlined his strategy to bolster the US economy and “unleash” investment in a wide-ranging speech via live video link to around 3 000 global leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The newly inaugurated president pledged...

Icasa approves transfer of Cell C licences

Cell C has obtained Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) approval to transfer control of the relevant telecommunications licences that it holds to Blue Label subsidiary The Prepaid Company. Although the licences will continue to be held by Cell...

UP hosts new Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The World Economic Forum is set to launch four new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), including C4IR South Africa at the University of Pretoria (UP). The newly-announced Centres in Pretoria, Muscat (Oman), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Uttar Pradesh...

How AI is enabling ROI for financial services

Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – The financial sector is one of the world’s biggest technology users and has been among the leaders in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). But, before they can reap the benefits of AI, financial organisations...

How to make practical and useful AI

Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Artificial intelligence (AI) is not some magic wand that will take over the world of work – and it’s certainly not smarter than people. That is word from Scott Hanselmann, vice-president: developer community at...

AI is reshaping global labour markets – and many could fall behind

The most resilient labour markets combine traditional labour policies with strategic investments in AI and personalised, data-driven strategies. While a number of countries are thriving, some in sub-Saharan Africa are at risk of being left behind. This is the headline...

AI, cybersecurity drive SMB market

The small and medium-sized business (SMB) market is witnessing a growing emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, with telecom service providers increasingly focusing on small office/home office (SOHO) businesses as the next key target. As AI and...

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How to incorporate AI into the enterprise

The 2020 global Government AI Readiness Index Major listed South Africa among the top five African countries with respect to government AI readiness. By Marilyn Moodley, country leader: for South Africa and WECA (West, East, Central Africa) at SoftwareONE South Africa...

2022: opportunities and challenges for the insurance sector

Despite lingering concerns about the impact of Covid-19 variants, the GIB Group is positive about growth prospects for the industry in 2022, writes CEO By Jurie Erwee. The expected accelerating global economic recovery will encourage the demand for insurance. With...

Unlocking the value of Kubernetes

According to research, Kubernetes is predominantly for people who build platforms with almost a quarter of respondents citing that they are DevOps engineers. By Muggie van Staden, CEO of Obsidian Systems This is hardly surprising given how it has become an integral...

Directors face potential liability for climate change risks

Directors face potential liability if they fail to carry out their fiduciary duties to curb climate change risks and do not make complete disclosures about climate-related risks. By Merlita Kennedy, partner and Tobia Serongoane, associate from Webber Wentzel Climate...

Analytics trends to watch in 2022

If 2022 is going to be remembered for anything, then the hope is that this is the year where business and technology leaders will transform their data insights into action. By Tony Nkuna, senior presales solutions consultant at TechSoft International Data has become...

Mobile meets payroll in a digital world

The ubiquity of mobile devices is aiding employees to transform businesses into more efficient, agile, and productive operations. This is according to Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, who says this has led to the rise of tech-powered human resource and payroll...

An open source approach to workplace culture could be significant

We tend to think of workplace culture as a naturally occurring phenomenon, and what business leaders may underestimate is that workplace culture plays a significant role in a business's overall success. By Karina Brijlal, senior marketing manager at Red Hat...

Decarbonisation of the mining sector underway

There is a common misconception that the mining sector cannot conduct environmental stewardship, but Exxaro has proven otherwise, argues Abel Sakhau, environment and climate change manager. Climate change is undoubtedly one of the defining global challenges of our...

Addressing the risk from cyberattacks in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The situation in Ukraine continues to fluctuate, and US intelligence sources are advising that Russia is preparing for an imminent invasion. By Lior Div, CEO and founder of Cybereason Cyberattacks have already been observed in the conflict, and I expect diversions,...

Senior C# Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Richards Bay

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr C# Developer, preferably in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial automation setting. This is a 1-Year contact, to be part of an international manufacturing and packaging company. Role is based in Richard's Bay....

SQL DBA

An opportunity exists for a Database Administrator to work within a growing financial services organisation.Responsibilities:Implement appropriate designs for databases, data warehouses, marts, reports, and dashboardsSpecify database infrastructure requirementsDesign...

Sage X3 Developer – Hybrid South Africa

DBN000129 – Sage X3 Developer - Hybrid South Africa Purpose of the job:To design, develop, and maintain custom solutions within the Sage X3 ERP system to meet specific business needs. Required QualificationsA Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related...

Junior & Intermediate Java Developer

Our client is seeking a passionate Intermediate/Junior Java Developer for a fully on-site role based in Pretoria. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in a stable environment with exciting projects. Key Requirements 2-3 years'...

Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Sandown

Job Title: Senior Project ManagerLocation: JohannesburgSalary Band: R37,000 - R50,000 (CTC)Department: OperationsReports to: Operations ManagerStart Date: ASAP Minimum RequirementsNQF 6 in Project Management within the built environment is required3-5 years experience...

Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...

Senior C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

As a Senior C# Developer, you will be at the heart of digital transformation in our mill operations supporting the integration of industrial systems, optimising manufacturing workflows, and automating data solutions. You will be responsible for designing, developing,...

IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project ManagerLead Digital Transformation in Hospitality Technology!Up to R1,210,000 per annumJoin a dynamic and forward-thinking hospitality company dedicated to innovation and exceptional service. As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will have the...

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