Hormuz a tech chokepoint that heightens semiconductor, AI infrastructure risks

A functional impairment of the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly emerging as a critical yet underappreciated risk to the global technology supply chain, with specialty materials such as helium now presenting a larger immediate threat to semiconductors and AI infrastructure...

We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

Employees under the lash as financial stress grows

There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...

Businesses brace for long-term impacts from Iran conflict

Kathy Gibson reports - Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end tomorrow, the long-term impacts will continue to dog the world for months. That’s the key takeaway from KPMG’s latest Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook, which unpacked what some of the...

Entries now open for FNF GreenPitch Challenge

GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, has opened entries for this year’s GreenPitch Challenge and invites innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy innovation business ideas to submit their pitches....

SAP toolset helps drive continuous transformation

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – We are living in a time of continuous disruption – so companies require digital transformation in realtime. Thomas Pfiester, head of global customer engagement and services, and member of the extended board at SAP,...

CNAPP market to surge on cloud security concerns

The cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) market is poised for substantial growth, projected to rise from $2-billion in 2023 to $6-billion in 2028, representing a 25% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR). This surge is primarily driven by enterprises...

GenAI becomes a priority in healthcare, life sciences budgets

Over half of healthcare and life sciences organisations in Asia/Pacific are planning to have dedicated budgets for GenAI projects for timely investments, according to a recent IDC report, GenAI in Healthcare and Life Sciences: Current Trends and Future Potential in...

Commercial display market set to reach $78bn

The global commercial display market size is anticipated to reach $78,48-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6,5% from 2024 to 2030, according to the new report by Grand View Research. As businesses embrace digital technologies to stay competitive...

As hybrid working steps up, CEOs see productivity gains

New research has revealed that nine in 10 CEOs have adopted hybrid working (91%), with three quarters saying this has led to an improvement in productivity (75%) and staff retention (76%). The latest C-suite-focused study, undertaken by International Workplace Group...

Planetary defense will be on hand for 2029 asteroid near-miss

30 years ago, on 16 July 1994, astronomers watched in awe as the first of many pieces of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet slammed into Jupiter with incredible force. The event sparked intense interest in the field of planetary defence as people asked: "Could we do anything...

Multiple scams target Olympics fans

The first in-person Summer Olympics since the lifting of pandemic restrictions is set to begin on 26 July 2024, attracting millions of sports enthusiasts - and cyberthreats. Kaspersky experts have noted a surge in scamming activity surrounding the event, with...

Coastal ‘zoom towns’ lead business growth

Over the past two decades, South Africa's coastal towns have experienced massive development and growth - with over 33% of our population now residing within a 10km radius of our 3 000km shoreline. Where, traditionally, it would have been an older demographic moving...

Robust growth forecast for robot operating systems

The global robot operating system market is expected to reach $1,214-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 13,9% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The robot operating system (ROS) is a comprehensive collection of tools and...

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Click & collect an essential part of the new normal

2020 was a rollercoaster of a year filled with twists, turns, ups and lock-downs, which threw any semblance of normality out the window. But, despite this uncertainty, last year made one thing clear for retailers and consumers alike -- ecommerce is the future, and it...

Make every checkout count …

The pandemic has shocked local businesses into action when it comes to transitioning from offline to online. While many have managed to digitise aspects of their business, brick-and-mortar companies are yet to fully realise the customer insight and retention benefits...

How to secure the branch networks of financial institutions

In recent years, the financial services industry has begun the shift to a digital business model in order to enhance the customer experience and remain competitive. By Renee Tarun, deputy CISO/ vice-president: information security at Fortinet Inc But considering that...

Getting to grips with the 5G backhaul economy

As we navigate our way through the Covid-19 pandemic, we are finding that economic and social survival is tied to the ability to work and play at a distance. If ever there was a time for a revolutionary new internet technology to take hold, now would seem to be that...

Emtel and NEC XON deploy Mauritius’ biggest SD-WAN

Emtel, the telecom operator in Mauritius, has partnered with NEC XON to deploy the biggest SD-WAN in the country, which has reduced the corporate customer’s connectivity costs by between 30% to 40%, together with the provision of a secured network. The SD-WAN serves...

PayFast launches new funding service with Retail Capital

Online payment gateway, PayFast has launched a new merchant-financing service in partnership with local fintech lender, Retail Capital, called Easy Advance. The service is designed to help merchants leverage short-term working capital to grow their business, without...

Mineworkers Investment Company commits U$10m to Knife Capital fund

Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) has committed $10-million to venture capital firm Knife Capital’s new African Series B expansion fund, Knife Fund III. The Fund’s aim is to invest behind the aggressive expansion of African innovation-driven companies and fill a...

SA digital startup adds concierge service

Tech start-up E-FFICIENCY has launched a South African-designed end-to-end concierge service for home improvement that allows customers to discuss projects; get instant quotations; make secure payments. The service is based in Facebook Messenger. E-FFICIENCY CEO Raeef...

KID Group establishes Cape & Coastal presence

South African data specialists the Knowledge Integration Dynamics Group of companies (KID) has opened a new office in Cape Town, to serve clients  in the Cape & Coastal region. Yolanda Komen, now GM: KID Cape & Coastal, says the move brings more personal...

SQL Developer – Full Stack – Gauteng Midrand

Are you a data wizard with a passion for full-stack development?We're looking for an SQL Developer – Full Stack for a fast-paced, 3-month contract. We're seeking a problem-solver who can optimize databases, develop seamless applications, and deliver high-quality...

Systems Architect and Initiative Lead – Remote

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and lead the stabilisation and modernisation roadmap for critical systems.Evaluate existing integrations and spearhead the transition to a modern, API-driven architecture.Drive the refactoring of monolithic systems, identifying...

MIS Specialist & IT Systems Project Manager

The Objective We are looking for an individual who possesses BOTH Credit MIS Analysis AND IT Project Management Skills. The position reports to the Head of Department. Credit MIS Specialist The incumbent is required to independently manage the entire MIS process for a...

.Net Full-stack Engineer (Senior and Int roles) (CH1102)

Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for .Net Full Stack Developers (Senior & Intermediate levels) to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce...

Database Administrator and Initiative Lead

JOP PURPOSETo stabilise and optimise the database environment by introducing redundancy, automation, and access control measures that reduce downtime and improve platform performance.KPAConduct assessment and design for high availability and redundancy within the SQL...

MIS Specialist & IT Systems Project Manager – Gauteng Parktown

The Objective We are looking for an individual who possesses BOTH Credit MIS Analysis AND IT Project Management Skills. The position reports to the Head of Department. Credit MIS Specialist The incumbent is required to independently manage the entire MIS process for a...

Database Administrator and Initiative Lead – Gauteng Houghton Estate

JOP PURPOSETo stabilise and optimise the database environment by introducing redundancy, automation, and access control measures that reduce downtime and improve platform performance.KPAConduct assessment and design for high availability and redundancy within the SQL...

Front End Developer (Focus: BI) – 1790

Front End Developer (SAP BO, Qlikview, AWS Quicksight) with AWS Certification and extensive experience in relational databases (Oracle / PostgreSQL) and ETL, required for a reputable global company based in GautengBI Frontend Development e.g. SAP BO, Qlikview, AWS...

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