AMD launches full-stack compute for agentic AI

AMD has launched its next-generation AI infrastructure and physical AI portfolio, led by AMD Helios rackscale solutions now in production and set to be be deployed by at gigawatt scale. At its Advancing AI 2026 event yesterday, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said: “The...

Does SA have what it takes to stay off the FATF greylist?

On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force removed South Africa from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, 32 months after being placed there in February 2023. The reforms that got it off the list were real: new legislation, better beneficial...

OpenAI agent goes rogue and raids digital library

A rogue OpenAI agent is responsible for a completely autonomous attack on Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. The AI models responsible were being tested at the time, and managed to hack into the popular digital library, compromising some internal datasets and...

Transnet on track with R129bn recovery

Transnet will spend more than R129-billion over the next five years to restore the organisation’s sustainability and credibility. This is the word from group chief executive Michelle Phillips, addressing delegates at the SAPICS Conference in Cape Town. Phillips told...

Mukuru and Payfast enable cash payments for e-commerce

A partnership between Mukuru and Payfast by Network is helping South Africa’s cash-based economy make inroads into the e-commerce sector. Through MukuruPay (MPay), cash-first customers can now participate in digital commerce, unlocking new market segments for...

Mobility-as-a-service to hit $4trn by 2033

The global mobility-as-a-service market size is expected to reach $4,013-trillion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 40,1% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The escalation in demand for on-demand transportation services signifies a shift...

Steady growth forecast for operational technology

The global operational technology market is expected to reach $364.74-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increased demand for operational technologies (OT) security solutions arises from...

Singularity SA returns in physical format

Singularity South Africa has announced the plans for the upcoming Summit, returning in physical format this year, in collaboration with Old Mutual. With more than 1 500 delegates expected, the summit will take place on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the...

SA consumers more discerning in seeking ‘bang for their buck’

South African consumers spent R112-billion in the first quarter of 2024 - a YoY increase of R7,7-billion (7,3%) - with ambient foods (including rice, sugar, and UHT milk), soft drinks, beer and frozen meat among the most significant contributors to this growth. This...

CFOs must treat cybersecurity as a business decision

With more executives identifying security as critical for enterprise revenue growth, the CFO needs to be comfortable handling cybersecurity investments that provide defensible performance and outcomes to business stakeholders, says Gartner. Paul Proctor, distinguished...

Intel’s Lunar Lake processors set for Q3 delivery

Starting Q3 2024 in time for the holiday season, Intel's upcoming client processors (code-named Lunar Lake) will power more than 80 new laptop designs across more than 20 original equipment manufacturers, delivering AI performance at a global scale for Copilot+ PCs....

Public cloud spending spurred on by GenAI

Worldwide end user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20,4% to total $675,4-billion in 2024 - up from $561-billion in 2023 - according to the latest forecast from Gartner which says this growth is being driven by generative AI (GenAI) and...

Tarsus to distribute alternative virtualisation solution

Tarsus Distribution has partnered with Scale Computing, which offers edge computing, virtualisation, and hyper-converged solutions via its SC//Platform while simultaneously expanding its technology offerings to its channel partner network. "Our new partnership with...

New malware steals passwords under the guise of AI

A new ongoing malware campaign that exploits the growing popularity of AI tools by disguising itself as an AI voice generator has been discovered by Kaspersky. The malware uses GitHub to store password-protected archives as the final payload. This payload contains...

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DataBlock protects against juice jacking

DataBlock has launched its latest product that will prevent data theft from smart devices while allowing powering up at charging stations. Coined back in 2011, Juice Jacking is a cyber-attack that commonly involves the installation of malware on to smartphones when...

Kaspersky Web Traffic Security caters for different demands

Kaspersky recently unveiled the next version of Kaspersky Web Traffic Security - a dedicated protection product for corporate IT networks from web-based threats. The product is now available in two deployment options, as a standalone application and a software...

Orange opens MEA HQ in Morocco

Orange has officially inaugurated the Orange Middle East and Africa operational head office in Morocco. "Orange is one of the rare international groups to have made the strategic choice, 20 years ago, to seek to develop in Africa and the Middle East," says Stéphane...

TechITEZ launches insuretech solutions

The insurance industry is becoming more technologically advanced and disrupted by the day. This is happening against a backdrop where insurers are under massive pressure to manage costs, attract and retain clients in a shrinking market pool, improve claims management...

Marco Fanizzi is Commvault’s new VP sales: EMEA

Commvault has announced the appointment of Marco Fanizzi to vice-president of EMEA. Effective immediately, Fanizzi will drive the company's growth objectives the 70+ markets spanning Europe, Middle East and Africa. Fanizzi has more than 30 years in the enterprise data...

Nutanix appoints Thomas Rollin to global accounts

Nutanix has announced the appointment of Thomas Rollin as director global accounts for its EMEA region. He will focus on heightening customer service delivery for the company's global accounts, accelerating sales growth and providing trusted advisor services. "I am...

2020 will see symbiotic relationships between shopper and technology

Consumer demands for a frictionless, personalised experience which caters for their lifestyle needs are set to drive online retail trends in 2020. The result is a focus on creating a customised experience that supports and enhances shopping in the virtual environment,...

Tips for developers on how to say no

The most popular New Year's resolutions are "exercise", "read more books", and "save money." But, as a developer, you could promise yourself to learn to say no in 2020. Balys Kriksciunas, CEO of Hostinger, offers some tips for you on how to say no and benefit out of...

Multitask like a pro with the new LG

Foldable phones are the next big mobile trend, but they come with a weighty price tag. LG Electronics has opted to take this trend in a new direction with its LG G8XThinQ phone with LG Dual Screen. Nicole Ross, product marketing specialist at LG Electronics SA,...

Ricoh digital MFP wins BLI award

Ricoh has picked up the BLI Winter Pick award from Keypoint Intelligence - Buyer's Lab for its IM C300 A4, colour, intelligent multi-function printer (MFP). BLI Picks twice-yearly recognise office equipment and products that stand out among the competition and Ricoh's...

BI Consultant (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - 3 Year ContractSenior Machine Learning Engineer - 3 Year ContractKey Responsibilities:Model Development & Optimization: Design, develop, and optimize machine learning models for real-world applications, ensuring high accuracy,...

Snr Software Developer & Team Lead (EE) (JHB) – Gauteng Midrand

ENVIRONMENT:TRANSLATE software requirements into concise and robust programming code as your coding expertise and strong leadership are sought to fill the role of a Snr Software Developer & Team Lead, joining the Joburg team of a dynamic Internet Service &...

Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

Senior Machine Learning Engineer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - 3 Year ContractSenior Machine Learning Engineer - 3 Year ContractKey Responsibilities:Model Development & Optimization: Design, develop, and optimize machine learning models for real-world applications, ensuring high accuracy,...

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