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...

Hubble captures puzzling galaxy

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy that’s hard to categorise. The galaxy in question is NGC 2775, which lies 67-million light-years away in the constellation Cancer (the Crab). NGC 2775 sports a smooth, featureless centre that is devoid of...

Long-awaited liquidity looms for local tech venture capitalists

Investment analysts Endeavor South Africa has highlighted fintech acquisitions worth billions and rising exit momentum across Africa as a proof point for a maturing ecosystem. The company says a string of high-profile exits in South Africa’s tech and fintech sectors...

Mind Sports calendar for 2025

With the 2024 competitive year behind us, Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA) officials look back at the achievements of its teams. Every team competed to the best of its abilities, whether they were Mobile Legends (open and female), Counter Strike 2 (open and female),...

Google’s quantum computing gambit pays off

In a remarkable turnaround from a challenging year marked by intensifying AI competition that threatened its dominance in internet search, Google is closing 2024 on an optimistic note. The tech giant's stock has surged nearly 14% over the past month, rebounding from...

Meta sets the bar in AR/VR as competitors gear up

After two quarters of declines, global shipments of AR/VR headsets finally returned to growth as volumes rose 12,8% during the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24) according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual...

VC funding above $2trn since 2020

Although global venture capital (VC) funding activity significantly slowed down after reaching a peak in 2021, companies and startups still raised close to $550-billion over the past two years, pushing the five-year total to impressive highs. According to data...

Webb reveals the smallest asteroids yet found

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope now includes asteroids on its list of objects studied and secrets revealed. A team led by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge repurposed Webb’s observations of a distant star to reveal a...

As Novus buys up Mustek, execs retain a stake

As Novus Holdings moves to acquire Mustek by buying the remaining shares that it doesn’t already hold, executives at the distributor have penned an agreement to retain a 25% stake in the company. On 15 November Novus Holdings made a mandatory offer to the shareholders...

Xerox buys Lexmark for $1,5bn

Xerox Holdings has reached an agreement to acquire Lexmark International from Ninestar, PAG Asia Capital and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre in a deal valued at $1,5-billion, including assumed liabilities. The acquisition will enhance Xerox’s core print portfolio...

Ruby the Robot puts in the Xmas shift

While you’re enjoying your roast turkey and plum pudding tomorrow, spare a thought for Rudy the Robot, JLR’s automated colleague who is working hard this Christmas in minus 40-degree conditions to test the durability and quality of JLR vehicle doors. Based at JLR’s...

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Cisco simplifies software and services buying program

At its 26th annual Partner Summit conference, Cisco announced a new Enterprise Agreement (EA) to make it easier for partners and customers to buy, sell, and manage Cisco software and services. The single contract increases access to Cisco's portfolio and solutions,...

NU partners with Netskope as Cloud Access Security Broker

Networks Unlimited has announced a partnership agreement with Netskope, a US-based cloud, data and network security provider, and a leader in the application of the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Cloud Access Security Brokerage (CASB), also known as Cloud...

Huawei MateBook B Series – Landing Soon

Leading ICT distributor, Pinnacle, recently announced the onboarding of the Huawei Consumer Business Group product stack to their portfolio. The addition of the Huawei Consumer Business Group has elevated Pinnacle’s B2B consumer offering to the next level, creating...

Is ERP out of reach of the SME?

If you think ERP software is too expensive for a SME, think again. That's the word from Heinrich de Leeuw, MD of Seidor South Africa, who points out that ERP technology enables SME owners and directors to have a real time dashboard of important data in the business....

Growing market for personal insurance cover against online threats

Cybercrime numbers are on the up, and South Africans are not immune from this growing threat. Some of the statistics are frightening. Banking app losses increased by more than 88% last year to an average loss of R14 253 per transaction. Online banking losses increased...

New VAT and customs obligations for online marketplaces

The global economy has recently seen a rapid rise in online marketplaces and platforms, whereby sellers can easily connect and transact with buyers. By Prenisha Martin, tax associate at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg This substantial increase in digitisation has led to a...

Cybersecurity: utilities at their most vulnerable

The evolution of technology has brought with incredible advancements, particularly in unprecedented times where both organisations and individuals have had to adapt to stay competitive. By Vladimir Milovanovic, vice-president: power systems for anglophone Africa at...

Is hybrid the way SA should go in 2022?

Thibault Dousson, GM of Lenovo South Africa, discusses whether we are on the hybrid workplace track and what it will take to make this a success. Events of the past 20 months have upended the world of work, with far better outcomes than we could have predicted. Much...

Comstor launches new partner portal

Comstor has launched the Comstor Partner Portal, an interactive platform enabling Comstor to provide improved customer support and drive growth across all Cisco architectures. "The shift in demand on distributors for online tools to facilitate transactions and better...

Cybersecurity risks highlighted by new Windows release

Microsoft's announcement of its new Windows11 operating system, together with its new Server 2022 platform has been welcomed by users who will receive upgrades by mid-2022. However, the availability or new releases has, in many instances, prompted companies to...

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Master Data Manager – Gauteng Rietondale

Qualifications - change Essential from Degree to Certificate and preference is National Diploma Person should have an understanding of ERM /ERP and CRM Important for this role:Cleaning dataGovernanceEngagement with teamComplianceDecision-makingEnsuring that processes...

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