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...

Prepare now for 2026’s cybersecurity threats

As we approach 2026, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both new challenges and opportunities for organisations worldwide. By Greg Strydom, MD of Think Tank Software Solutions Recent data highlights the urgency: 78% of South African...

Single-vendor SASE to dominate the market

According to a recently published forecast report from Dell’Oro Group the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is forecast to rise to $17-billion by 2029, representing a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Enterprises continue to invest in branch and...

Visa, Absa roll out women advocacy programme

Visa, in collaboration with Absa, has rolled out its advocacy programme, She's Next, across South Africa. The initiative, which spans across the globe, aims to create an inclusive and equitable environment for women-led businesses with networking, mentoring and...

AI and accelerated computing drive energy efficiency

AI and accelerated computing are delivering energy efficiency for many industries. It's progress the wider community is starting to acknowledge, writes Dion Harris, head of data centre product marketing at Nvidia. "Even if the predictions that data centers will soon...

AI tackles real-world issues, sparks inspiration

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) looms large in Google's product strategy. And it's no longer a future technology, but something that is being delivered right now. That's the word from Yvette Baez, director of business strategies at Google, who...

Google leads the pack when it comes to LLMs

The generative AI (GenAI) market has seen explosive growth over the past 18 months, making the evaluation of large language models (LLMs) essential for enterprises - and against this backdrop, Google has emerged as the leader among the top LLM providers. This is...

FNB quickest in customer complaint resolution

The Ombudsman for Banking Services' annual report for 2023, has named FNB as the bank with the quickest turnaround time to close complaints. According to the report, FNB has a low percentage of referrals convert into formal complaints, indicating that the bank...

Vodacom earmarks R500m to expand connectivity in the Eastern Cape

Driving digital inclusion, Vodacom Eastern Cape will spend R500-million this financial year on modernising its network, energy projects, and accelerating broadband coverage across the region - particularly in townships and deep rural areas of the province. The bulk of...

Telcos targeting ‘attractive’ SMB market

Telecoms service providers globally are upping their game to capture market share, grow revenue, and increase profitability by growing business in the small- and medium-sized business (SMB) market, according to new research from GlobalData. "Given the historical fact...

SA’s first solar façade skyscraper is generating power

Energy Partners, in collaboration with Fairvest, has completed the Metalbox skyscraper solar project in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, featuring building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) that generate up to 300MWh annually, making it South Africa's first solar facade...

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Elastic pricing for storage capacity when you need it

In recent years, storage pricing models have undergone a significant shift. By Eran Brown, chief technology officer: EMEA at Infinidat To give customers more choice, vendors have introduced cloud-like, pay-as-you-go models as alternatives to their tried-and-true,...

Microsoft partners to equip SA with digital skills

Microsoft South Africa is announcing details of the local programme aligned to the recently launched Global Skills Initiative, aimed at bringing more digital skills to 25-million people worldwide by the end of the year. The initiative is a response to the economic...

Finance is becoming data-driven and strategic

South African chief financial officers (CFOs) and senior finance professionals recognise that the world is changing, with a perfect storm of technological and social forces changing the rules of business in this digital era. By Pieter Bensch, executive vice-president:...

End-to-end process automation doesn’t have to cost the earth

Across the world, companies are realising the benefits of automating processes. Done properly, it can improve productivity, reduce costs, and free up staff to provide the best possible experience to customers. Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva But in order to maximise...

Fujitsu is verified Intel Select Solution for Nutanix-based HCI

Fujitsu has become the first vendor to offer Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure software (HCI) with certified application performance for analytics and general purpose workloads on Intel-based servers. The verified Intel Select Solutions for Nutanix HCI on Fujitsu...

Technology will help negotiate post-pandemic learning

Most governments around the world have temporarily closed educational institutions in an attempt to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and have mandated that schools and universities introduce distance learning programs. This has been the case in South Africa...

Covid-19 fast tracks ECD practitioner development

The Covid-19 induced lockdown and the need for social distancing have prompted a review of approach in training Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners to include greater use of digital platforms. "As an organisation, we have long held the view that we should...

How to ensure a successful project during uncertain times

Some business projects when implemented are done with good intentions and there is a vision of how it is going to work. However, when the dynamic elements of each business and the current potential economical threats are not considered, together with the complexity of...

When SARS unlawfully helps itself to your bank balance

Everybody knows SARS is under collection pressure and they have grown rather fond of appointing 3rd parties, such as banks, to recover outstanding tax debts directly, which leaves taxpayers stunned. By Jashwin Baijoo, tax attorney at Tax Consulting South Africa This...

Reliable, sustainable power at a lower cost

The African continent holds a significant portion of the world's gas reserves. Although relatively difficult to exploit, the availability of gas presents an opportunity for governments across the continent to diversify the fuels they use to generate power, improving...

Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) 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 (GLR) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Intermediate .NET Developer

We are seeking a skilled Intermediate C# Developer with 3-5 years of professional experience to join our on-site development team in Johannesburg. This role requires a technically capable, solution-driven individual who thrives under pressure and works well in a team...

Real Time Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Real-Time Workforce Optimisation Responsible for a multiple portfolio of store staff short-term and real-time scheduling needs, clocks, and business requirements monitoring, in which the incumbent needs...

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