OpenAI agent goes rogue and raids digital library

A rogue OpenAI agent is responsible for a completely autonomous attack on Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. The AI models responsible were being tested at the time, and managed to hack into the popular digital library, compromising some internal datasets and...

Transnet on track with R129bn recovery

Transnet will spend more than R129-billion over the next five years to restore the organisation’s sustainability and credibility. This is the word from group chief executive Michelle Phillips, addressing delegates at the SAPICS Conference in Cape Town. Phillips told...

Voyager 1 on track to reach one light-day from Earth

In November Voyager 1 will reach an incredible 1 light-day from Earth

Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports form Johannesburg - Cisco and Jozi My Jozi today launched a new partnership aimed at harnessing technology to help develop the Johannesburg inner city. The new initiative, Masibambisane, is part of Cisco’s global 40 Communities social impact...

Capitec, FNB first to sign up for dha’s new digital partnership

Capitec and First National Bank are the first banks to sign up to the Department of Home Affairs’ new digital partnership model which will expand access to Smart ID and Passport services from the current 30 branches to hundreds more across the country. In fulfilment...

Airtel, Vodacom sign network infrastructure agreement

Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The initial partnership...

Automotive semiconductor vendors vying for position in $88bn market

The global automotive semiconductor market is on track to surpass $88-billion by 2027 - driven by the surging demand for high-performance computing (HPC) chips, graphics processing units (GPUs), radar chips, and laser sensors, according to IDC. The research group's...

Wind energy projects on the rise

There has been a substantial growth in wind energy projects, with over 48GW in various stages of development, according to the 2024 South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS) results, presented earlier this week by the South African Wind Energy Association...

SweepSouth spotlights woes of domestic workers

Inflation and the broader cost-of-living crisis are taking an immense financial and mental toll on South Africa's domestic workers - that's one of the standout findings from the seventh annual SweepSouth Report on Pay and Working Conditions for Domestic Workers. The...

NYDA, ALX look to combat youth unemployment

In response to South Africa's escalating youth unemployment crisis, ALX and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) have announced a transformative partnership ahead of World Entrepreneurship Day today (21 August). The collaboration is set to equip South Africa's...

GenAI drives massive growth in AI spend

Worldwide spending on artificial intelligence (AI), including AI-enabled applications*, infrastructure, and related IT and business services, will more than double by 2028 when it is expected to reach $632-billion, according to a new forecast from the International...

China powers ahead with GenAI patents

China's rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) highlight its determination to lead the global AI landscape. The significant surge in GenAI patent filings - nearly 50% of the global total - reflects the country's aggressive push towards...

Nvidia research boosts weather prediction, climate simulation

As hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather events occur with increased frequency and severity, it’s more important than ever to improve and accelerate climate research and prediction using the latest technologies. Amid peaks in the current Atlantic hurricane...

Self-service for customer service doing companies a disservice

Only 14% of customer service and support issues are fully resolved using self-service, according to a new survey by Gartner - even for issues that customers describe as "very simple", only 36% resolve fully in self-service. While many organisations have made...

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New tool addresses cyber readiness for Covid-19 security gaps

Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has announced the release of Acronis Cyber Protect 15, which integrates backup, disaster recovery, next-generation anti-malware, cybersecurity, and endpoint management tools into a single solution. This one-of-a-kind...

Last chance to subscribe and win with ASUS

This week is the last chance for resellers to subscribe for information from ASUS - and stand in line to win an ASUS Laptop M509. The special offer, which is open to all resellers, closes on 10 October 2020. The high-end PC vendor boasts a full portfolio of consumer...

TIBCO builds data-enablement for agile business operations

TechSoft International, the exclusive territory partner for TIBCO Software, says the recent global TIBCO NOW 2020 online conference highlighted the importance of data in driving innovation for businesses looking to capitalise on digital transformation. At the event,...

SWIFT trials SME payment service

SWIFT has announced plans for a new service to help banks improve the experience for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and consumers who send low-value payments across borders. The service will enable these bank customers to make faster, easier, predictable...

Unified communications is SA’s next digital frontier

New digital collaboration solutions can dramatically enhance the customer experience while reducing costs, writes Steve Davies, chief technology officer at Telviva. With the global pandemic having prompted the biggest work-from-home experiment in history, many...

Nokia signs 5G deal to become BT’s largest infrastructure partner

Nokia has extended its long-term strategic relationship with BT into the 5G arena, following its selection as a 5G RAN vendor for the UK operator. As part of the deal, which will make Nokia BT's largest equipment provider, Nokia will provide equipment and services at...

Commonwealth countries look to unlock fintech potential

A innovative toolkit to help countries unlock the potential of financial technology to deliver inclusive economic progress has been launched by the Commonwealth Secretariat. The toolkit has been created in response to the requests of Central Bank Governors from across...

Telco industry is vulnerable to fraud

South African and global telecommunications companies and mobile network operators spend millions when securing their services and their customers' personal information. Despite these efforts, however, the Communications Fraud Control Association reveals in its 2019...

Protect yourself against insurance-related cyber-attacks

In a recent report by Deloitte, it was stated that "cyber-attacks in the insurance sector are growing exponentially as insurance companies migrate toward digital channels in an effort to create tighter customer relationships, offer new products and expand their share...

Business gets savvy with ‘livelier’ AI

The global artificial intelligence (AI) software market is forecast to grow 54% this year to reach $22,6-billion - where AI is predicted to contribute to worldwide economic growth, and where organisations are looking for ways to benefit from innovations in this field...

Tech Lead Oracle Developer – Gauteng Centurion

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ETL Developer (Full Stack Developer) – Gauteng Centurion

Senior ETL / Full Stack Data DeveloperResults-driven data professional with extensive experience in designing and delivering end-to-end Data Warehouse solutions. Skilled in building robust ETL pipelines, developing scalable database architectures, and implementing...

Data Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Data Engineer 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...

Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...

SAP HCM Consultant (EU-Paid) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About Our Client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...

Business Analyst Team Lead at Parvana Recruitment

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SQL Developer

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Cybersecurity Analyst I at The Foschini Group

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