UN accelerates social progress with AI-powered virtual worlds
Eighteen United Nations (UN) entities have joined forces at the second UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for...
Guardian agents will bolster trust
By 2030, guardian agent technologies will account for at least 10% to 15% of agentic AI markets, according to Gartner. Guardian agents are AI-based technologies designed to support trustworthy and secure interactions with AI. They function as both AI assistants,...
Aurora supercomputer ranks fastest for AI
Intel, in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory and Hewlett Packard Entrerprise (HPE), has announced that the Aurora supercomputer has broken the exascale barrier at 1.012 exaflops and is the fastest AI system in the world dedicated to AI for open science -...
Nvidia Grace Hopper powers new supercomputers
Nvidia has announced nine new supercomputers worldwide are using Nvidia Grace Hopper Superchips to speed scientific research and discovery. Combined, the systems deliver 200 exaflops, or 200-quintillion calculations per second, of energy-efficient AI processing power....
OpenAI enhances ChatGPT with GPT-4o
OpenAI has launched its new flagship model, GPT-4o, which will roll out more intelligence and advanced tools to ChatGPT for free. GPT-4o provides GPT-4-level intelligence but is much faster and improves on its capabilities across text, voice, and vision. It is also...
Collective intelligence the key to business value
Data & analytics (D&A) leaders should focus on collective intelligence to drive business value and D&A maturity, according to Gartner. Collective intelligence, driven by generative AI (GenAI) combines the problem-solving skills of humans and machines to...
Security concerns drive quantum cryptography market
The global quantum cryptography market will reach $4,6-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 38,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The Covid-19 pandemic significantly influenced market growth by amplifying...
Hubble glimpses a star-forming factory
The celestial object showcased in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is the spiral galaxy UGC 9684, which lies around 240-million light-years from Earth in the constellation Boötes. The image shows an impressive example of several classic galactic...
MTN grows subscribers by 3m
MTN has reported an increase in group service revenue for the quarter ended 31 March 2024. The group delivered an increase in service revenue of 11,1%, driven by steady growth from MTN South Africa (MTN SA was up 3%); as well as strong performances in MTN Nigeria (up...
Durable, engineered CO2 removals will reach 630 megatonnes by 2044
Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) will be needed to reach any international net zero emission targets and avoid global warming beyond 1,5°C to 2°C. Negative emissions technologies (NETs), especially those that go beyond nature-based approaches to provide long-lasting...
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Effective data management in a constantly evolving world
The vast majority of businesses today acknowledge that their data is important, even critical to their operations. Despite this, however, many organisations fail to take adequate measures to safeguard this crucial asset, writes Johan Scheepers, country head of...
Datacentrix becomes Infinidat authorised reseller
Infinidat, a global provider of multi-petabyte data storage solutions, has recently appointed Datacentrix as an authorised reseller in South Africa. Datacentrix became a Tier 1 reseller at the beginning of 2019 as well as an authorised Infinidat services partner for...
Syrex, Redstor partnership drives customer growth
The partnership between Syrex and Redstor, now heading into its third year, has seen the provider of virtualised and hybrid network infrastructures and solutions deliver significant value to its customers when it comes to the Redstor backup and disaster recovery...
Use GRC to build resilience
ContinuitySA, Africa's leading provider of business continuity and resilience solutions, says that as the risk outlook continues to be challenging, organisations should use their governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities to create robust frameworks that support...
Archana Deskus is Intel’s new CIO
Intel has announced the appointment of Archana (Archie) Deskus as senior vice-president and chief information officer (CIO), effective 30 January. Deskus will oversee Intel's global information technology operations and report to Intel chief financial officer George...
Investigating a changing insurance market
The insurance market is in the midst of its most consistent shift in a number of years. By Terence Williams, CEO of Aon South Africa In certain countries, sectors and lines of business, buyers are experiencing rate increases, capacity shortages, and a more critical...
Fujitsu expands Hybrid IT collaboration with Microsoft
Fujitsu has announced an expanded collaboration with Microsoft to further the adoption of Hybrid IT ready infrastructure for digital transformation. The new solution offers Fujitsu PrimeFlex users seamless access to their data on Microsoft Azure, boosting seamless...
Liquid Telecom launches Qorus Content Hub for African channel
Liquid Telecom South Africa has partnered with Qorus, a sales and marketing enablement platform for cloud channel partners to increase productivity, growth and revenue. The Qorus software includes all the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) information that organisations...
Digitisation, data key to transforming construction
The construction sector is one of the least digitised industries in South Africa and globally. While this is largely attributed to the complexity of the industry, the power of data can no longer be ignored. It is at the heart of everything and if properly harnessed,...
Harnessing the power of data
In order to stay ahead of competition, South African businesses strive to deliver the best possible customer experiences. By David McMurdo, country manager: South Africa at Veritas Technologies But, at the same time, they also need to ensure they safeguard customer...
Field Support Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking a proactive Field Support Engineer to provide hands-on technical support and maintenance for critical IT infrastructure. This role involves troubleshooting hardware and network issues, ensuring system uptime, and delivering on-site support to optimize...
Senior Developer (C# .Net) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking company specializing in cost-effective and innovative business solutions, based in KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Developer to join their dynamic IT team. This role requires close collaboration with both the IT department and...
SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Pretoria
Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...
Senior Software Engineer (Java) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company providing a seamless payment service seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Software Engineer whose role will involve designing, building, and maintaining critical systems. You will collaborate closely with various teams to...
M365 Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Location: Utrecht Delivery Center, Netherlands (Expats to Netherlands with rotation between SA and abroad)We are currently seeking an experienced and skilled M365 Support Engineer to join our growing team. As an M365 Support Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic...
Senior Software Engineer (Python) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading online retailer in South Africa is seeking an Intermediate Python Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing high-quality, scalable software solutions within the e-commerce sector. You...
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Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join a major player in finance, where innovation thrives, Building robust systems to power financial lives. Expert in Java, Linux, and mainframe tech, With RPG & WebSphere, you'll keep systems in check!Required Experience 10+ years' experience in designing and...
M365 Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Location: Utrecht Delivery Center, Netherlands (Expats to Netherlands with rotation between SA and abroad)We are currently seeking an experienced and skilled M365 Support Engineer to join our growing team. As an M365 Support Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic...
Senior Software Engineer (Python) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading online retailer in South Africa is seeking an Intermediate Python Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing high-quality, scalable software solutions within the e-commerce sector. You...
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