AI helps design superdrugs to kill drug-resistant bacteria
With help from artificial intelligence (AI), MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat infections: drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Using generative AI algorithms, the...
SA’s growing cyber risk can’t be managed by firewalls alone
Recent cyberattacks on major airlines, mining companies, and government departments have exposed just how vulnerable even South Africa’s most established institutions are and reinforces the reality that cybercrime is no longer simply a hypothetical risk....
Hybrid working reduces holiday childcare stress
A study of over 1 000 working parents by International Workplace Group found that 61% said school holidays are stressful due to juggling childcare and work commitments. In contrast, 63% have their working life impacted by family routine during the holidays. This, in...
Bitcoin dominance ratio hits highest share since 2021
Despite significant price swings and fluctuations seen in April, June and the first weeks of August, Bitcoin's value has still jumped by roughly 51% year-to-date - adding nearly $450-billion to its market cap. Bitcoin's impressive performance and a double-digit price...
Remain vigilant! Banking scams are on the increase
As the countdown starts towards end of year festivities and that hard-earned holiday, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Services (SAFPS) is urging consumers to be vigilant - this time of the year is also peak season for fraudsters and scammers as they target...
Government commits to SDG alignment
Kathy Gibson reports – Government is taking the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seriously, aligning the National Development Plan (NDP) and the Medium-Term Development Plan to the SDGs. The soon-to-be-released Medium-Term Development Plan will outline...
SA lags on SDGs, but private sector makes progress
Kathy Gibson reports - The private sector is making progress on attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), but there are still some significant challenges to overcome. Overall, South Africa has achieved just 17% of its goals, so there is still a tremendously...
Digitalisation a double-edged sword
Kathy Gibson reports - South Africa needs to keep up with global digitalisation, but the increased use of technology brings some serious challenges that need to be addressed. This is one of the conclusions from the 2024 Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable...
Executive confidence in IT wanes
IT leaders are preparing their organisations for accelerated generative AI adoption - but C-suite executives' confidence in their IT team's ability to deliver basic services is declining. A new IBM Institute for Business Value study of 2 500 of C-level technology...
The emerging technologies to watch out for
The 25 disruptive technologies to watch on the latest Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2024 fall into four key areas: autonomous AI; developer productivity; total experience; and human-centric security and privacy programmes. "Generative AI (GenAI) is...
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Markets brace for US elections
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Acronis plans to train one million people by 2022
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Liquid Telecom Group, Africa Data Centres partner with Jarrett Appleby
Liquid Telecom and Africa Data Centres have announced a strategic partnership agreement with Jarrett Appleby, CEO of Appleby Strategy Group, as senior business development and transactional advisor for both companies. Appleby has served in this consulting role since...
Kyle Hauptfleisch appointed as Basalt Technology MD
Kyle Hauptfleisch has been appointed as the MD at Basalt Technology and, together with Wayne Zwiers, Basalt's founder and CEO, will lead the software development agency as it expands operations from Africa throughout the UK and Europe. Hauptfleisch has more than 15...
Rectron offers WANdisco’s enhanced cloud service
Rectron has extended its portfolio with the addition of WANdisco, a LiveData company. Through this strategic partnership, Rectron will deliver WANdisco's suite of products to enable cloud migration and continuous data availability, while providing data consistency for...
Intelligent storage key to unlocking agility
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Vox, Protea Glen College equip disabled students with IT skills
Vox has announced an extension of its investment into the development of IT support skills for previously disadvantaged disabled learners at the Protea Glen College in Soweto. The company was the first to roll out fibre-to-the-home infrastructure in this part of South...
Thumbs up: you’re hired
Think that the use of a specific emoji colour is fine? Think that a black smiley used by a white person is acceptable? Think that sending an image of an eggplant is perfectly normal? The courts in countries like the US and France say no, and it's very likely that...
Your digital footprint leaves clues behind
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) was a turning point in the adoption of the Information Age. Not only is it a time when technology impacts nearly every facet of our lives, it is also a time when we exist in a physical sense and have a digital footprint which...
IoT Security Foundation launches vulnerability disclosure platform
An online platform designed to help IoT vendors receive, assess, manage and mitigate vulnerability reports has been launched by the IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF). VulnerableThings.com aims to simplify the reporting and management of vulnerabilities whilst helping...
Senior C# and SQL Developer (ITC 08) – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL & C# Developer to join our dynamic team. This role involves end-to-end involvement in system analysis, architecture design, development, configuration, and support of business-critical applications. The ideal...
Senior Manager I&T at PnP
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Senior Manager I&T at PnP – Western Cape Cape Town
IntroductionThe role of the Service Delivery Manager is all about ensuring IT service levels are maintained and exceed performance objectives in the Network Infrastructure environment. The Senior Service Delivery Manager needs to understand the full value chain and...
Senior Data Engineer and Tech Lead (ITC-12)
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Senior Data Engineer and Tech Lead (ITC-12) – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a highly Senior Data Engineer / Tech Lead to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting our data infrastructure.This position is responsible for developing and maintaining robust data pipelines that enable reliable, scalable data...
Senior Frontend Developer (ITC-16)
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Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
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We are seeking a motivated Junior JavaScript Developer with a passion for full-stack development and a willingness to grow in a dynamic financial services environment. The successful candidate will contribute to front-end and integration development, while learning...
Intermediate Java Developer (ITC-21)
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