IBM, NASA debut open source AI model for solar observation
IBM and NASA have unveiled the most advanced open-source foundation model designed to understand high resolution solar observation data and predict how solar activity affects Earth and space-based technology. Surya, named for the Sanskrit word for the Sun, represents...
Water scarcity threatens data centres
With a substantial increase in wildfires in Europe this year amid record droughts and extreme heat, the availability of water for data centre cooling is emerging as a critical challenge for the region, says GlobalData. While industry debates have largely focused on...
Shopping apps skyrocket … and surge set to continue
Shopping apps, the third-largest segment of the app industry, have surged in popularity over the past five years fuelled by the growing number of companies that have embraced a mobile-centric approach. And they are now the number one choice for millions of shoppers...
European companies drag feet on new cybersecurity regulation
Organisations are navigating a landscape of mixed emotions as the Network and Information Security Directive 2022/2555 (NIS2) enforcement date approaches. NIS2, a regulation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the EU by expanding the scope and increasing the...
Richard Firth wins 2024 Conscious Companies Award
Richard Firth, chairman and CEO of MIP Holdings, has won the 2024 Conscious Companies Award. Every year Conscious Companies, an organisation dedicated to supporting leaders in reshaping the landscape of business and society to actively create a more sustainable,...
TCS Sustainathon challenges youth
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched the third annual South African edition of TCS Sustainathon, a problem-solving competition that challenges the youth to develop innovative ideas to address real-world issues through technology. TCS Sustainathon allows young...
The Hyprop MTN Shift winners are
…The Hyprop MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2024 reached a climax at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town, from Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 15 September, with the top players battling for supremacy. With eight qualifiers held across the country in the participating...
Home Affairs adds detail to digitisation plan
Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has outlined a five-year plan to digitise the department. Schrieber has previously announced his intention make Home Affairs digital-first, with the so-called Home Affairs @ home creating an environment where citizens will be able...
AI helps to conserve endangered African forest elephant
In the Congo Basin, the second-largest rainforest in the world, the African forest elephant population has been in drastic decline for decades. This decline is the result of habitat loss caused by deforestation and climate change, along with rampant poaching. We can...
Tech sector drives up energy demand, stymies sustainability efforts
The carbon footprint and energy consumption of the digital technology sector is growing with global demand for hardware, network services, data storage and emerging technologies, according to a report co-authored by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and...
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AI tools help legal firms work more effectively
The past year reshaped the legal landscape, as many South African law firms were forced to adopt new technologies to survive. The transition to remote working, document sharing, automation, and virtual conference calls, changed the way many legal professionals...
The constructive dismissal paradigm
The rules that govern constructive dismissal haven't undergone any major changes over the past three years, a fact that should give any employee pause before they embark down this difficult road. With many other forms of employment legislation, the onus lies on the...
AI and edge computing: a match made in IT heaven
Artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing are certainly both industry buzzwords in their own right. Implementation of AI by businesses has grown 270% in the past four years, while enterprises will spend an average of 30% of their IT budgets on edge cloud...
Protecting the IT landscape in a borderless world
The evolution of technology has pushed the perimeter of organisations further and further towards the edge, and we no longer have the monolithic structures we did in the past. By Simeon Tassev, QSA and MD at Galix The cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT), even the...
Nokia and Safaricom launch commercial 5G services in Kenya
Nokia is powering East Africa's first 5G commercial services with telecoms operator Safaricom. Nokia's 5G Single Radio Access Network (SRAN) technology and 5G FastMile gateways enable ultra-fast Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services to Safaricom's subscribers across...
African startup collaboration accelerator open for applications
Technology sectors such as fintech, insuretech, agritech, e-commerce, healthtech and cleantech are not only solving some of Africa's most pressing problems, they are also contributing significantly to the continent's economy. In fact, the so-called Internet economy is...
Management changes at Reflex Solutions
Greg Wilson, CEO of Reflex Solutions, has announced that he will step down as CEO of the company to take up the positions of executive chair of the Reflex Solutions board of directors as well as the group CEO position of Myriad Capital. Myriad is the majority...
Comstor launches new partner portal
Comstor has launched a new Comstor Partner Portal, an interactive platform enabling the distributor to provide improved customer support and drive growth across all Cisco architectures. The introduction of this portal marks an important step in aligning with...
Datacentrix is only SA Tier One Infinidat reseller, services partner
Datacentrix has been given the title of South Africa's only Tier One authorised reseller and service partner by Infinidat. According to Graeme Dendy, services manager for the converged solutions team at Datacentrix, the Infinidat high performance enterprise solutions...
Nutanix appoints Computer Learning Centre as Authorised Training Partner
Nutanix has appointed Computer Learning Centre as an official Authorised Training Partner (ATP) for East Africa covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Rwanda. The training partnership will help provide access to valuable certified technical and sales skills to...
.NET Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Hillcrest
Our client is seeking a skilled Senior .NET Developer to join their team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain complex web applications and services, drive technical decisions, and ensure high-quality, scalable software solutions. Key Responsibilities...
IT Support at QES
My client based in Cape Town (Somerset West) is currently looking for a Technical Product Support Specialist to join them on a permanent basis The Ideal candidate will be a Motorcycle enthusiast / familiar with the industry (Automotive)Passionate about ITMotorcycle...
Business Analyst
Business Analyst required for a company based in East London POSITION OVERVIEW:The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity. The...
Sap Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Solution Architect with a strong focus on integration and migration, particularly from SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) to LMD (Logistics Management), with MM (Materials Management) and some exposure to EWM...
IT Support at QES – Western Cape Somerset West
My client based in Cape Town (Somerset West) is currently looking for a Technical Product Support Specialist to join them on a permanent basis The Ideal candidate will be a Motorcycle enthusiast / familiar with the industry (Automotive)Passionate about ITMotorcycle...
Business Analyst – Eastern Cape East London
Business Analyst required for a company based in East London POSITION OVERVIEW:The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity. The...
Sap Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Soweto
This is a remote position.We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Solution Architect with a strong focus on integration and migration, particularly from SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) to LMD (Logistics Management), with MM (Materials Management) and some exposure to EWM...
Technical Project Manager (IT)
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Technical Project Manager to support the planning and delivery of Business Intelligence (BI) projects within our dynamic BI team. This role is ideal for someone with a foundational understanding of...
Technical Project Manager (IT) – Gauteng Centurion
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Technical Project Manager to support the planning and delivery of Business Intelligence (BI) projects within our dynamic BI team. This role is ideal for someone with a foundational understanding of...
Business Intelligence Analyst
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join our dynamic BI team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for data and analytics to grow their career in a supportive, learning-focused...
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