How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

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...

Intel, Nvidia in $5bn AI partnering deal

Nvidia and Intel have announced a collaboration to jointly develop multiple generations of custom datacentre and PC products that accelerate applications and workloads across hyperscale, enterprise and consumer markets. The companies will focus on seamlessly...

Global AI spending will surge to $1,5trn this year

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total nearly $1,5-trillion in 2025 according to Gartner. "The forecast assumes continued investment in AI infrastructure expansion, as major hyperscalers continue to increase investments in data centres with AI-optimised...

SMBs confidently chart growth amid economic uncertainties

In an ever-changing economic landscape, South African small and medium businesses (SMBs) are proving their resilience and adaptability. Sage’s annual survey of 12 000 small and medium sized business leaders globally – “Small Business, Big Opportunity” - reveals that...

Avoid pressure purchases to guard against cyber attacks

This year marks a decade since Black Friday was first introduced to consumers across South Africa. With each year, the shopping event has gained popularity - and in many ways mirrors the shopping frenzy experienced across the US, where it originated. With Black Friday...

Alternative fuel cell technologies compete for market share

Alternative fuel cell technologies can be broken down into high and low temperature operation, writes Maia Benstead, technology analyst at IDTechEx High operating temperature FCs are generally utilized for continuous power generation, whereas low temperature operation...

Tech giants among those seeking spatial computing skills

Spatial computing is revolutionising how businesses integrate digital and physical realms in real-time. The technology is utilised in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) applications to improve communication, collaboration, and...

IBM, AWS partner to scale responsible GenAI

During AWS re:Invent, IBM and AWS will unveil new milestones in their collaboration to help businesses adopt responsible AI. By John Epperly, global MD: AWS partnership at IBM, and Mahmoud Elmashmi, managing partner: strategic partnerships at IBM Consulting Together,...

Global Internet expands, but disparities remain

An estimated 5,5-billion people are online in 2024 - an increase of 227-million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023 - according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU's Facts and Figures 2024 show...

Financial pressures weigh on South Africans

The current situation of working South Africans is characterised by major financial pressures. But despite these considerable pressures, a strong sense of determination and optimism prevails. The use of earned wage access, buy-now-pay-later services, having...

Android growth in emerging markets fuels smartphones

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 6,2% year-over-year in 2024 to 1,24-billion units, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This strong growth follows two years of steep declines and is...

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ICASA market inquiry into signal distribution services

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published notice of its intention to conduct an inquiry into competition in signal distribution services and is inviting questions from the public on clarity by 4 October 2021. Peter Grealy, Nozipho...

Institute of Directors urges considered approach to mandatory vaccines

A new corporate debate over whether Covid-19 vaccinations should be mandatory is one, says the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA), that boards should consider seriously, but with sensitivity and having taken the necessary legal advice. Already one local...

New appointments at Mimecast SA

Mimecast has announced the appointment of two key new hires, Moss Gondwe as public sector director and Collin Kunene as channel director, to support its operations in South Africa. Gondwe, a former IBM and Microsoft executive, will focus on expanding Mimecast's...

Coventry University Group, MasterStart launch online leadership courses

Educational innovators Coventry University Group and MasterStart have combined their acclaimed teaching frameworks to create courses aimed at developing the next generation of leaders and to inspire under-represented groups to gain leadership skills. The collaboration...

Could progressive web apps be the apps of the future?

Progressive web apps (PWAs) are the perfect cross between native mobile apps and websites. Here's why, writes Nick Durrant, co-founder and MD of Bluegrass Digital. What makes you delete an app? Perhaps you're tired of excessive adverts and notifications. Maybe the app...

Digitally-driven solutions can bolster SA’s financial sector

Recent research released by Accenture and the World Economic forum (WEF), estimates that the adoption of digital technologies within the financial services industry can unlock R1,2-trillion in value for the South African financial services industry, its customers and...

Made-in-SA innovation slashes PBX install time

It's now possible for South Africans to create a smartphone-based PBX system in under eight minutes. This is according to a survey of 100 PBX-over-GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) users who created NoPBX switchboards. They were all able to make their...

Accelerated digital transformation means quick wins for insurers

Across the globe, digitally transformed insurers are weathering the pandemic more successfully than those relying more on in-person intermediation. Robin Wagner, senior vice-president: international insurance at TransUnion, explains why -- and the importance of...

Promising future ahead for SA travel and hospitality

In early 2020 leaders in the tourism and hospitality sector were faced with unprecedented turmoil in the form of the Covid-19 pandemic, which shut down the industry for four months. Since the start of lockdown, the industry has undergone various levels of...

DevOps Engineer – OpenShift Expertise

Platform / DevOps Engineer – OpenShift Expertise Location: Centurion Eco Park, Gauteng Job Type: PermanentRole Purpose: Provide operational support and deployment automation for containerized applications on OpenShift. Responsible for the implementation, monitoring,...

DevOps Engineer – OpenShift Expertise – Gauteng Centurion

Platform / DevOps Engineer – OpenShift Expertise Location: Centurion Eco Park, Gauteng Job Type: PermanentRole Purpose: Provide operational support and deployment automation for containerized applications on OpenShift. Responsible for the implementation, monitoring,...

Salesforce Data Analyst (Ref: 24048)

The roleSFDC Administrator, will be responsible for managing, updating, and maintaining customer and account data within Salesforce. The position directly support the company's operational efficiency, decision-making, and customer relationship managementThis is an...

Manager, Reporting & IT Operations

Manager, Reporting & IT Operations (PowerBI Focus) We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, Reporting & IT Operations to lead the development and enhancement of reporting solutions, focusing on IT operational metrics, IT Service Management (ITSM)...

Salesforce Data Analyst (Ref: 24048) – Gauteng Centurion

The roleSFDC Administrator, will be responsible for managing, updating, and maintaining customer and account data within Salesforce. The position directly support the company's operational efficiency, decision-making, and customer relationship managementThis is an...

Manager, Reporting & IT Operations – Gauteng Braamfontein

Manager, Reporting & IT Operations (PowerBI Focus) We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, Reporting & IT Operations to lead the development and enhancement of reporting solutions, focusing on IT operational metrics, IT Service Management (ITSM)...

Senior Specialist: Automation Test Analyst

The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the IT Service Management team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences for the platform. You will form part of a larger testing practice (as a senior) within the...

Cyber Security Analyst

The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for enhancing and maintaining the security posture of the organisation by proactively identifying vulnerabilities, responding to security incidents, and supporting the implementation of strategic security initiatives. The...

Senior Specialist: Automation Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the IT Service Management team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences for the platform. You will form part of a larger testing practice (as a senior) within the...

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