How geopolitics is shaping AI development
Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) drives strategic and competitive leadership, countries are jockeying for leadership positions. According to a Boston Consulting Group masterclass on AI and geopolitics, there can be no doubt that the US leads...
Small AI models set to overtake generalised LLMs
Gartner predicts that, by 2027, organisations will implement small, task-specific AI models, with usage volume at least three times more than those of general-purpose large language models (LLMs). While general-purpose LLMs provide robust language capabilities, their...
Phishing attacks spiral upwards
More than 709-million attempts to access phishing and scam websites in 2023 were thwarted by Kaspersky's anti-phishing system, marking a 40% increase compared to the previous year's figures. Messaging apps, artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, social media...
Stable growth for global security appliance market
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, total market revenue in the worldwide security appliance market reached $17,6-billion for the full year 2023, an increase of $868-million compared to 2022. The fourth...
Back to the future as China outperforms western economies
Industrial production in China is set to post robust growth this year thanks to state-driven investment, supply-side stimulus, and a boost in "green" manufacturing. Its performance will outstrip the US and Europe, and raises the prospect of a renewed tensions between...
Turkey, Thailand, Argentina tops for crypto ownership rates
Cryptocurrency adoption continues growing on a global scale. In 2024, around 160-million people are expected to flock to crypto, causing the total number of users in the market to jump over 830-million. And, while most crypto users come from some of the biggest crypto...
Software, information services will lead European ICT spending
According to the Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by Industry published by International Data Corporation (IDC), ICT spending in Europe will total $1,1-trillion in 2024 and will reach more than $1,3-trillion by 2027, recording a five-year (2022-2027)...
Drones deliver predator bugs for sustainable pest control
High tech is being combined with ancient natural remedies at one of South Africa's best-known wine farms, where buzzing benefactors are helping to keep the vineyards pest-free. Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West is testing the use of drone-delivered beneficial...
Lack of knowledge causes mistakes for cybersecurity experts
With human error causing nearly two-thirds of all cyber incidents in the past two years, more than 50% of acting cybersecurity professionals admit they made mistakes early in their career due to a lack of theoretical or practical knowledge, a new global study...
CSSi wins gold for green data centre
CSSi's CipherVault, a category 5, generation 2 data centre located in Midrand, has seen its environmental achievements recognised by the Data Centre World Awards. CipherVault, an advanced and highly secure facility constructed inside a biometrically accessible vault,...
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Safeguard your data in the online world
In a world ruled by data, it is frightening to think how few people take protecting their information seriously. While it has become easy to share everything from your email address and mobile number to more sensitive things such as your ID number and other personal...
4AX confirms C-suite appointments
4 Africa Exchange has confirmed the appointment of Eugene Booysen to CEO, Hannes van der Merwe to chief operating officer (COO) of the 4AX Exchange, and Warren Squires to CEO of 4AX Debt Services Company. These appointments follow a rigorous recruitment process and...
Huawei’s 5G microwave architecture saves cell tower space
Huawei has released its new 5G microwave solution with "1+2" simplified architecture ahead of next week's AfricaCom 2019. The space-saving solution allows for more efficiency in the use of space on cell towers, decreasing antennas that are mounted on them. The...
How to procrastinate productively
In the workplace, the word 'procrastination' usually carries some negative connotations, related to time wasting. However, ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD, Lyndy van den Barselaar, believes that procrastination can benefit your career when done in a controlled and...
ESET is founding member of Google’s App Defense Alliance
ESET has become a founding member of the App Defense Alliance to protect the Google Play Store. ESET will provide its detection capabilities and improved security for the Android ecosystem and will also spearhead investigations that make the Google Play Store safer....
SA’s first blockchain property register launched
The Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF), research consultancy 71point4 and Seso Global have partnered to develop South Africa's first blockchain-based property register. The pilot study area consists of almost 1 000 properties located in four sites...
An Introduction to Cloud Computing
As a constantly-evolving field, it can be difficult to keep up with the developments in cloud computing, let alone dive into it. So, let’s take a look at what it is, and what it offers you. What is cloud computing? Cloud computing is when you access computing...
Fujitsu’s Infrastructure Manager paves the way to software-defined data centre
Fujitsu is standardising on Infrastructure Manager (ISM) as the standard for monitoring and managing entire IT landscapes, taking a step towards the software-defined data center. ISM provides seamless, holistic management ensuring that IT infrastructures retain the...
Bypassing the cost of compliance for the SME
Small to medium enterprises, micro enterprises and startups are as liable to the laws of regulatory compliance as the big companies and the costs are high. By Henk Olivier, MD of Ozone Information Technology Distribution The small business in South Africa is under...
Ozone earns license to distribute Untangle NG Firewall in SA
Ozone Information Technology Distribution has been awarded the license to distribute Untangle NG Firewall in South Africa. The one-stop firewall solution provides simple, accessible and highly customable security and threat control to companies of all sizes and...
IBM WebSphere Application Server Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a skilled IBM WebSphere Application Server Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and performance optimization of IBM WebSphere environments. You will collaborate...
Software Developer
Our Client is seeking a skilled Software Developer to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining our .NET webform application and C# services, ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems. This role involves...
SAP Technical Support – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our Client is seeking an experienced SAP Technical Support professional to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate must have experience in full cycle implementation, configuration, and support of SAP modules including FI, MM, SD, and CO. The role involves analyzing...
IBM WebSphere Application Server Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a skilled IBM WebSphere Application Server Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and performance optimization of IBM WebSphere environments. You will collaborate...
Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our Client is seeking a skilled Software Developer to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining our .NET webform application and C# services, ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems. This role involves...
Senior JAVA (Spring) Developer at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for an exceptional individual to build Java integration services and applications with an enthusiasm for solving interesting technical challenges in a Banking environment.Be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design,...
Business Analyst
Join Our Team as a Business Analyst! Are you a problem-solver with a passion for turning data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a real impact? Our client in the Investment Industry situated in the Western Cape is...
Full-stack developer – (Ad-Hoc) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're looking for a skilled Full-Stack Developer to join our team on an ad-hoc basis. This role is perfect for a highly motivated developer who thrives in a flexible, project-based environment. You'll work on a variety of tasks, from front-end development to back-end...
Senior JAVA (Spring) Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for an exceptional individual to build Java integration services and applications with an enthusiasm for solving interesting technical challenges in a Banking environment.Be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design,...
Business Analyst – Remote Remote
Join Our Team as a Business Analyst! Are you a problem-solver with a passion for turning data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a real impact? Our client in the Investment Industry situated in the Western Cape is...
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