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...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

New leak exposes 44m SA users’ records

Millions of South African users are among those affected by a massive new data leak. Cybernews researchers report that a data exposure affects more than 250-million identity records across seven countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab...

Vodacom goes live with virtual wheeling

Vodacom has fully operationalised its agnostic virtual wheeling platform. The company has delivered on a power purchase agreement (PPA) with IPP (independent power producer) SOLA Group to procure renewable electricity for commercial operations. The operation leverages...

Vodacom, Maziv respond to Competition Tribunal ruling

The Competition Tribunal yesterday (29 October 2024) prohibited Vodacom’s proposed R14-billion investment into Maziv, the fibre holding company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA). Maziv has responded that it is disappointed by the outcome but respects the...

Euro spending on AI to hit $133bn

According to a new forecast from the Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), European spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to reach $133-billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate...

Expect short-term market volatility after US elections

Despite the hype around the widely-publicised build-up to the US election, numerous analysts and high-profile investors are downplaying the impact of the election outcome on global markets.  Speaking on whether he thinks the ripple effects will be large enough to...

Brain drain worsens SA’s significant skills gap

Kathy Gibson reports – The global digital economy is driving a growing need for IT skills – and this is exacerbating the many skills challenges facing the South African market. This is among the headline findings of the latest Institute of IT Professionals of South...

Digital initiatives still fail to meet expectations

On average, only 48% of digital initiatives enterprise-wide meet or exceed their business outcome targets. This is one of the findings from Gartner’s annual global survey of more than 3 100 CIOs and technology executives, and more than 1 100 executive leaders outside...

Chain of thought prompting jobs in demand

Chain of thought (CoT) prompting is a technique that enhances the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) by guiding them through a structured thought process. With the increasing demand for advanced AI applications, several job opportunities are emerging in this...

AI facial filters could change who we find attractive

We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that artificial intelligence (AI) facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to. A new...

Google increases investment in African AI skills

Google has announced it will provide $5,8-million in Google.org funding to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training this year across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. According to Google president: EMEA Matt Brittin, the funding will support organisations...

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Is it time to upgrade to ERP?

There are a few clear signals indicating that the current software solution may be holding back business growth. Making the move from an accountancy solution to an ERP system, designed specifically for small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), is a valuable and...

Reinventing email for a digital world

With more than 4-billion email users globally, there is no arguing the fact that this is still the most pervasive form of electronic communication out there. By Mayleen Bywater, senior product manager: email and SMS at Vox Whether you are an SME or a large corporate,...

You hate robocalls for the wrong reasons

Think back to your favourite robocall experience. You probably don't have one. By JD Engelbrecht, MD of Everlytic Last week, at a dinner party, I asked the guests to recall their favourite robocall experiences. It was interesting and thrilling...not quite...nobody...

Retail cybersecurity in an evolving threat landscape

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, global online retail sales increased in 2020. By Courtney Radke, chief information security officer: national retail at Fortinet According to statistics, consumers spent $861,12-billion online with US retailers in 2020, a 44%...

Picup introduces premium driver network for businesses

Picup, a crowdsource delivery and tech company, has introduced Picup Plus, a premium service aimed at businesses that require drivers to represent their brand. Picup Plus was specifically designed for business clients that require the delivery experience to align with...

Explore Data Science Academy adds Thrive soft skills module

Young data science students at the Explore Data Science Academy receive essential life skills in addition to technical skills as part of their one year full-time course. The academy believes that a balance of technical and "soft" skills is essential for young...

Chat commerce set to disrupt e-commerce

Technology advancements, particularly those in the user interface area, have made the chat channel far more user-friendly and accessible to customers. This is helping drive growth in the channel, giving companies a confidence boost when it comes to supporting it as...

New chief commercial officer for iOCO

EOH has announced that Ziaad Suleman will join the EOH Executive Committee on 1 July 2021 as the chief commercial officer for iOCO, EOH's systems integrator and largest business. Suleman will spearhead iOCO's sales strategy in both the private and public sectors and...

+OneX acquires Triple H Cloud Services

+OneX, a solutions and systems integrator that forms part of the Reunert Group, has acquired Triple H Cloud Services to add a managed private cloud capability to its suite of business transformation solutions and services. Triple H Cloud Services offers a wide...

FM:Systems acquires WizzPass

FM:Systems, a provider of digital workplace solutions globally, has acquired WizzPass, a rapidly growing player in the visitor management system and workplace management market. "We are excited to build on our strategy of providing comprehensive digital workplace...

Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking a Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer to join their dynamic consulting team and deliver impactful insights for a high-growth SaaS company in the U.S. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with the CEO and technical lead to build...

ERP Business Analyst at Milkor

IntroductionWe're Hiring: Bridge Tech and Business as Our Next ERP Business Analyst!Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd, Is an Aerospace company with an international footprint providing turnkey solutions on the land, sea, air and cyber domains. Our team is comprised...

Full Stack JavaScript Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you an exceptionally skilled Full Stack JavaScript Developer ready to take on challenging, large-scale development projects? Join a dynamic platform development team of 25 professionals focused on building and enhancing a sophisticated SaaS platform. You'll play a...

Network Engineer

Our client is looking for a skilled engineer in the pillars that it supports (Internet of Things (IOT), Unified Communications & Collaborations, Cloud, Connectivity Converged Services & Security) to work on advanced applications and underlying infrastructure...

.net.core / Asp.net Integration Specialist

ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing leader in outdoor equipment is seeking an Integration Specialist to play a pivotal role in the organization. This position is responsible for managing the seamless integration of software systems and applications, ensuring efficient data...

ERP Business Analyst at Milkor – Western Cape Cape Town

IntroductionWe're Hiring: Bridge Tech and Business as Our Next ERP Business Analyst!Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd, Is an Aerospace company with an international footprint providing turnkey solutions on the land, sea, air and cyber domains. Our team is comprised...

Network Engineer – Gauteng Roodepoort

Our client is looking for a skilled engineer in the pillars that it supports (Internet of Things (IOT), Unified Communications & Collaborations, Cloud, Connectivity Converged Services & Security) to work on advanced applications and underlying infrastructure...

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