IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

Crypto wallet market size to top $100bn

The global crypto wallet market size is expected to reach $100,77-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 26,3% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Crypto wallets help users store their private keys securely and use them while carrying...

Sophos celebrates partners

Sophos named its top partners in South Africa and the SADC region at its annual partner conference in Johannesburg. Awards were presented to top-performing partners across several categories: Sophos Partner of the Year – SADC: Logikmind Sophos MSP Partner of the Year:...

Vodacom reaches 1m free education users

Through a partnership with online education provider Upskillist, Vodacom has surpassed 1-million customer activations of free online courses. Forming part of the VodaBucks Rewards Programme, the Upskillist offering gives eligible Vodacom customers access to a free...

#cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024 launches

The Mission Network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Africa (#cocreateSANL), in collaboration with the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), has launched the #cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024. The Challenge invites all passionate Cape Town innovators,...

Marginal salary recovery in May

In May 2024, the average nominal salary, as measured by the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), showed a partial recovery to once again beat levels from a year ago. "The nominal take-home pay reached R15 888 in May, showing a 10% improvement on year-ago...

Confidence in AI rises with use, but so does anxiety

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) are constantly evolving, and starting to have real impact in the workplace. But employees are not yet sure how they feel about AI, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group...

SA consumers continue to show resilience

According to TransUnion's Q1 2024 South Africa Industry Insights Report, consumers' credit appetite continued to grow despite the sustained high interest rate environment as consumer confidence improved slightly during this quarter - along with lower inflation metrics...

Hybrid multicloud adoption in financial services

While the current adoption of hybrid multicloud deployments remains consistent year-over-year in the financial services sector, respondents expect a significant 3x increase in adoption in the next three years, making it the leading IT model in the sector. This is the...

5G drives changes in service providers’ FWA strategies

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in strength as a 5G use case for communications service providers (CSPs) globally with a sharp increase over the past year in the number of CSPs offering the service. This is among the findings from the June 2024 Ericsson...

Steady growth forecast for quantum computing

The global quantum computing market is anticipated to reach $4,24-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 20,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is an emerging field with the potential to revolutionise various industries...

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The power of supply chains and the circular economy

With the Covid-19 crisis having highlighted the interdependence and fragility of global supply chains, the circular economy offers a far-reaching solution to improving supply chain resilience. Supply chain integration is also critical for the success of any...

Preparing for the new world of online retail

South Africa's small but aspirational e-commerce sector has been ushered into sharp focus as a result of the entirely unexpected shock of Covid-19 and the resulting national lockdown. By Gareth Hawkey, group CEO of redPanda Software As consumers have turned to online...

Scale Computing, Mustek partner on HCI, edge computing

Edge computing, virtualisation and hyperconverged solutions vendor Scale Computing has announced a strategic partnership with Mustek. The agreement will enable Mustek to provide Scale Computing's hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) series, including the HC3, to...

NU achieves B-BBEE Level 2 rating

Networks Unlimited Africa has been certified as a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 2 contributor. CEO Anton Jacobsz comments: "This rating is a matter of great pride for us, because it is not merely a certificate, but a recognition of the...

Westcon-Comstor retains Level 1 B-BBEE rating

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has once again achieved a Level 1 B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) rating. The company is more than 51% black-owned, including an over 35% black woman ownership, which is key to it exceeding all requirements to retain...

Benefit from All-Flash Storage at the same cost as Hybrid

If you have yet to make the transition from Hybrid Storage to All-Flash Storage, now is the time. For a number of companies, the main aspect holding them back from transitioning to All-Flash storage was the cost. Until 31 December 2020, Huawei and Pinnacle ICT are...

It’s not security: it’s education

Imagine the scenario: you're on the frontline of a call-centre, helping run a customer service helpline. By Jeremy van Doorn, senior director of solutions engineering: SDDC at VMware EMEA You receive a call from a woman - she's flustered, and you can hear a baby...

Schneider Electric extends Aveva, Lenovo, Stratus partnerships

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the expansion of its partnerships to address the convergence of IT and OT. Bringing together system integrators with IT solution providers to build integrated...

Harness data insights to boost student success

There is an increasing trend towards leveraging data-driven insights into student behaviour to enhance attainment, retention and student well-being, as higher education institutions begin to recognise the key role that learning analytics can play in maximising student...

How remote-enabled higher education can thrive post-Covid

The impact of Covid-19 has affected 1 116 017 South African learners in higher education alone, writes Craig Bramley, lead education technologist at Citrix. One thing is for certain: the fallout from this pandemic will have a lasting impact on the way teaching is...

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Hire Resolve's Client are seeking a driven and detail-focused Graduate Analyst to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to build your expertise and gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, research, and transaction execution within a fast-paced...

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