New battery factory drives industrialisation, job creation

Kathy Gibson reports - Actom has opened a new assembly line for locally-assembled LiFePO₄ battery energy storage systems (BESS). Yesterday, the company also announced that is expanding manufacturing capacity for its high voltage equipment. These moves are significant...

Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

Gaming GPU helps crack a ceramics code

Ceramics - the humble mix of earth, fire and artistry - have been part of a global conversation for millennia. From Tang Dynasty trade routes to Renaissance palaces, from museum vitrines to high-stakes auction floors, they’ve carried culture across borders, evolving...

Counting the real cost of sand and dust storms

Sand and dust storms are exacting an increasing toll on  our health and economies, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which underlines the need for continued improvements in monitoring, forecasting and early warnings. The...

AI could help attain health SGD

In the evolving landscape of global health, digital innovation emerges as a beacon of hope, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare access, quality, and affordability. A recent white paper by the World Economic Forum, produced in collaboration with...

Professionalism key to ensuring GNU is not a false dawn

President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of the multiparty cabinet of the Government of National Unity (GNU) has been broadly welcomed as a move towards a more inclusive government that could make progress in addressing the multiple challenges the country faces....

AI-augmented robotics to elevate Industry 4.0

The integration of advanced robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming several industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and aerospace and forging a path towards the realization of Industry 4.0. While companies are heavily investing in...

Green light for Convergence Partners’ buyout of Datacentrix

All of the conditions precedent for Convergence Partners' purchase of 100% of Datacentrix have been met, and both the Competition Commission and Independent Communications Authority of South Africa have unconditionally approved the transaction. On 17 January 2024,...

Radiation emissions in top smartphones flagged

Recent data from Stocklytics.com highlights a significant difference in radiation levels between two flagship smartphone models - the Samsung S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to the research firm's analysis, recent SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)...

Retail e-commerce to pass $12trn by 2030

The global retail e-commerce market size is estimated to reach $12,35-trillion by 2030 and growing at a CAGR of 11,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The demand for retail e-commerce is expected to increase over the forecast...

Huawei has its sights on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is alive with possibility, and Huawei is keen to work with governments and businesses to realise the opportunities. "Globally, the digital economy is growing rapidly," says David Wang, executive director of the board and chairman of the...

New storage solutions needed for AI era

Kathy Gibson reports - In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data storage is gaining new prominence. Dr Peter Zhou, president of Data Storage Product Line, Huawei, explains that storage has evolved over the years as we use data differently - and in the era of AI,...

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The world of work post-lockdown

With South Africa already operating on Lockdown Level 4 for almost two weeks, thoughts are turning to when all industries will be able to resume full-scale operations. Nicol Myburgh, Head of the HCM Business Unit at CRS Technologies, believes that the post-lockdown...

How to decide on your first server

In contrast to previous years, servers are no longer expensive and demanding technology systems that only enterprises could afford or justify. Current server choices and use cases have opened these doors to medium and small organisations. By Sabine Dedering, regional...

SilverBridge partners with Hollard Botswana on cloud migration

Hollard has modernised its operations by partnering with SilverBridge and migrating its Exergy solution to Microsoft Azure as the independent insurer focuses on embracing emerging technologies to help position the business for a digital world. Previously, Hollard...

Google announces Plus Codes in Google Maps

While most people take having a fixed, physical address for granted, 2-billion people across the globe either don't have an address or have an address that is hard to locate. This makes it difficult for people to find them, particularly in an emergency. This is why...

Screening efficiency in the spotlight as mines ramp up production

With South Africa's mines scheduled to return to full staffing levels from June 1, some of the country's largest employers now have the responsibility to ensure the safety of employees and actively manage the risk of Covid-19 infections from bringing operations to a...

Data backup and analytics to improve retail CX

The retail industry faces the challenge of delivering a consistent experience across all channels, including online and physical storefronts. It is also becoming increasingly critical to deliver tailored offerings that meet the needs and interests of individuals - a...

Hitachi Vantara appoints new GM and sales director for SA

Dennis Naidoo has been appointed as GM and sales director of Hitachi Vantara in South Africa. In his new role, Naidoo is tasked with aligning Hitachi Vantara's sales and account teams while expanding the company's footprint to new territories within South Africa. He...

Silwood Technology, Master Data Management partner

Master Data Management has signed a partnership to promote and resell Silwood Technology Limited's Safyr(r) product to their growing list of enterprise customers. They will implement Safyr to accelerate critical discovery phases of data catalogue, enterprise metadata...

Will blended learning be the future norm?

With a global health crisis going on, it is only natural to be focused on the present, but as the world begins to feel the beneficial results of the emergency measures against Covid-19, it is time to look to the future. By Susanna Ackermann, head of education at Acer...

The business reasons for cloud migration

Even though 28% of spending in key IT segments will shift to the cloud by next year and global software as a service (SaaS) spend topped $100-billion in the first quarter of last year, it is still concerning that many organisations do not truly understand the business...

Technical Support Specialist

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We're looking for a tech-savvy and customer-driven Technical Support Specialist to be the go-to expert for resolving technical issues and delivering an exceptional user experience. In this role, you'll...

Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Network Engineers to join our team on-site (Monday to Friday, office hours). You'll be instrumental in delivering Tier 2/3 support, supplementing our internal support team, and leading efforts...

Java Software Development Manager

This high-complexity role requires a seasoned Full Stack Developer with strong leadership skills to oversee product and industry-focused software delivery. Responsibilities include designing and debugging solutions, managing a development team, ensuring adherence to...

Automation Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Automation Tester with strong expertise in Selenium to join our quality assurance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the highest...

Technical Support Specialist – Gauteng Midrand

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We're looking for a tech-savvy and customer-driven Technical Support Specialist to be the go-to expert for resolving technical issues and delivering an exceptional user experience. In this role, you'll...

Java Software Development Manager – Gauteng Pretoria Region

This high-complexity role requires a seasoned Full Stack Developer with strong leadership skills to oversee product and industry-focused software delivery. Responsibilities include designing and debugging solutions, managing a development team, ensuring adherence to...

Systems Engineer

Driving technical excellence and customer satisfaction—one solution at a time.We are looking for a highly skilled Support Engineer dedicated to delivering exceptional technical assistance, resolving complex hardware and software issues, and ensuring optimal system...

Systems Engineer – Mpumalanga Secunda

Driving technical excellence and customer satisfaction—one solution at a time.We are looking for a highly skilled Support Engineer dedicated to delivering exceptional technical assistance, resolving complex hardware and software issues, and ensuring optimal system...

Support Engineer

Empowering users through expert technical support and seamless issue resolution.We are looking to hire a dynamic Support Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and functionality of products and systems, providing timely and effective...

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