‘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...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Technology critical for African agriculture’s future

Technology - particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – plays a critical role in enhancing agricultural productivity and reducing poverty across the continent. This is one of the findings from a white paper highlighting the trends shaping the agricultural landscape...

AI, IoT drive smart agriculture growth

The global smart agriculture market size is estimated to reach $54,71-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13,9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The major factors driving the growth of the agtech industry are the increasing use...

Formal approval could see crypto soar in SA

Cryptocurrencies currently form a small portion of total investment capital in South Africa managed by fund managers, wealth managers, and financial advisors. However, the recent approval by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of several financial service...

AI sets next wave of insurance disruption in motion

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been instrumental in shaping the insurance industry for the past few years and insurance providers have integrated AI models with established methodologies from the actuarial sciences to enhance risk analysis and streamline claim...

Managed services deals tipped to increase in 2024

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Services Contract Database, about 1 800 managed services deals were signed in 2023 worth more than $100-billion in contract value. Although the total number of deals declined compared to 2022, the average deal size...

Intel aims for sustainable AI with world’s largest neuromorphic system

Intel says it has built the world's largest neuromorphic system. Code-named Hala Point, the large-scale neuromorphic system, initially deployed at Sandia National Laboratories, utilises Intel’s Loihi 2 processor, aims at supporting research for future brain-inspired...

Global IT spending bounces back

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,06-trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. This is an increase from the previous quarter's forecast of 6,8% growth and puts worldwide IT spending on track to surpass...

Hybrid working brings environmental wins

Hybrid working has enabled businesses to cut energy usage by a fifth as they replace large city centre office space with smaller, more energy-efficient spaces, including flexible workspaces, according to new research released today. IWG more than 500 leaders and...

Taxation of Africa’s digital economy is on the rise

The digital economy is more than just technology and the internet. In today's ever-evolving business environment, organisations that are leveraging the tools and benefits of the digital economy are proving to be more adaptable and resilient. Across Africa and...

Disinformation threatens African elections

In an unprecedented year for elections in Africa, the increasing use of digital disinformation poses a rising threat to democracy across the continent, researchers warn today. New evidence shows that politicians have been undertaking increasingly sophisticated digital...

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2020 cybersecurity predictions

With data breaches hitting headlines daily, security professionals are constantly concerned about the next big threat. Whether it's ransomware, phishing or endpoint attacks, there's always something on the horizon waiting for its turn in the spotlight. KnowBe4 has...

Veritas tested and validated for AWS Outposts

Veritas Technologies has the capabilities to support AWS Outposts. AWS Outposts are fully managed and configurable compute and storage racks built with Amazon Web Services (AWS)-designed hardware that allow customers to run compute and storage on-premises, while...

Don’t tell students about 4IR: inspire them

It's amazing how quickly the world around us is changing, writes Dewet Joubert, RS Components. The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is upon us and how we continue to adapt to this era of rapid technological and societal change is crucial. Why we need to adapt and...

Azure once again positioned in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Azure Storage has retained its position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Storage in 2019. For the third year in a row, Gartner has placed Microsoft into the coveted Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Storage, demonstrating the solution’s lasting value. The...

PrinterLogic supports Chrome OS

PrinterLogic has announced private preview availability for its Chrome OS Client Extension, which enables IT professionals to centrally manage direct IP printing for Chrome OS users. PrinterLogic is exclusively distributed in South Africa by Blue Label Technology...

Tis the season to be cautious online

As the festive season nears, cybercriminals start to prey on our online security vulnerabilities. In this digital era, we rely heavily on efficiencies that make our lives easier. By Corien Vermaak, cyber security specialist at Cisco According to Deloitte's annual...

Trend Micro appoints Willem Barnard

Trend Micro has appointed Willem Barnard in the role of business development manager: cloud and alliances. In his role he will be responsible for all of Trend Micro's offerings available in either a private or public cloud environment, including its public cloud...

Huawei launches flagship store in SA

Huawei has launched its first flagship store in South Africa at Menlyn Shopping Centre. The store will provide technical support and maintenance repairs, as well as sell the full range of Huawei products that are available in South Africa. "Our first global flagship...

Should you buy a refurbished laptop?

If you are in the market for a cheap laptop, you will encounter dozens of ads and websites offering refurbished laptops at lower prices. Before dismissing the deal as too good to be true, it's important to understand what refurbishment means, says Gumtree GM Claire...

Vox launches high-speed uncapped satellite plans

Vox has launched highly attractive uncapped data and voice satellite service plans at a price point that competes with LTE-A. As part of its YahClick satellite service, these plans aim to provide cost-effective connectivity to under-serviced regions in South Africa....

UI/UX Designer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

UI/UX DesignerUI/UX DesignerKey Responsibilities:Create user-centered designs by understanding business requirements, user feedback, and UX researchDesign UI elements and build interactive prototypes for web and mobile applicationsDevelop and maintain design systems,...

Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer About the Role We are looking for an experienced Ruby on Rails Engineer to design, build, and scale a high-impact platform. This is an opportunity to work on a meaningful product, contribute to key technical decisions, and help shape the...

1st Line Support Engineer (JHB Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:AN innovative provider of advanced Financial Security Services in Johannesburg seeks a strong technical 1st Line Support Engineer for IT related incidents, changes, and service requests, LAN services and desktop/laptop support to all users. You will...

Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer (JHB/Stellenbosch)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading AgriTech company with offices in Johannesburg and Stellenbosch is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer to join their team in either Stellenbosch or Johannesburg. The Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer will play a critical role in...

C# Developer

C# Developer C# Developer Key Responsibilities:Design and develop high-quality applications using C#, Blazor (both Server and WebAssembly), and .NET MAUIWork with both web-based and cross-platform mobile/desktop applicationsArchitect scalable, maintainable solutions...

Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer About the Role We are looking for an experienced Ruby on Rails Engineer to design, build, and scale a high-impact platform. This is an opportunity to work on a meaningful product, contribute to key technical decisions, and help shape the...

1st Line Support Engineer (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Sandton

ENVIRONMENT:AN innovative provider of advanced Financial Security Services in Johannesburg seeks a strong technical 1st Line Support Engineer for IT related incidents, changes, and service requests, LAN services and desktop/laptop support to all users. You will...

C# Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

C# Developer C# Developer Key Responsibilities:Design and develop high-quality applications using C#, Blazor (both Server and WebAssembly), and .NET MAUIWork with both web-based and cross-platform mobile/desktop applicationsArchitect scalable, maintainable solutions...

Tax Data Analyst

We are looking for a Tax Data Analyst who will be responsible for validating and reconciling data from multiple sources and applying relevant tax knowledge to ensure extensive accuracy thereof. A basic understanding of investments and tax is therefore necessary....

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