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A team of UK-based scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes has the potential to transform our understanding of human health, opening opportunities to develop cell therapies,...
Global server market shows no signs of slowing
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $95,2-billion dollars in market value during the first quarter of the year, showing the highest quarterly growth rate ever with 134,1% increase...
Mozilla Firefox adds support for AI-powered Nvidia RTX Video
Mozilla Firefox is the latest partner to incorporate Nvidia RTX Video, a technology that uses AI to improve video quality on Windows PCs and workstations. The browser's latest release taps local Nvidia RTX GPUs to make streaming and video better than ever. First...
Webb detects distant black hole merger
An international team of astronomers have used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to find evidence for an ongoing merger of two galaxies and their massive black holes when the Universe was only 740-million years old. This marks the most distant detection of a...
HP catches cybercriminals cat-phishing users
Cyberattackers are relying on open redirects, overdue invoice lures, and Living-off-the-Land (LotL) techniques to sneak past defences, according to HP's quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. The report provides an analysis of real-world cyberattacks...
New zero-day vulnerability in Windows
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new zero-day vulnerability in Windows - designated CVE-2024-30051. The discovery was made while Boris Larin and Mert Degirmenci were investigating the Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege vulnerability...
Modest but steady growth forecast for data centre power
The global data centre power market is expected to reach $15,01-billion by 2030 - with a CAGR of 8,1% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new study by Grand View Research. The factor driving the market growth is the shift in focus of end users towards co-location and...
US telcos struggle with channel partners
US telcos are facing hurdles in differentiating themselves within the indirect B2B channel, according to recent findings from GlobalData. While recognising the value of third-party partnerships in enterprise business, telcos struggle to set themselves apart in their...
Workplace transformation will boost AR/VR spending
Augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) spending in Europe will reach $4,8-billion in 2024. AR/VR spending will record a 21,9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years to reach $10,2-billion in 2028. According to the Worldwide Augmented and...
Hardcopy peripherals on the decline in Western Europe
Shipments of hardcopy peripherals (HCP) in Western Europe (WE) experienced a YoY decline of 20,6% to 3,3-million units in Q1 2024, according to IDC's Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker Q1 2024. Although supply chain issues have been resolved, and the overall...
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When it’s time to pay the piper
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The Learning Resource: The Bookkeeper
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New Open Banking APIs tested
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Financial inclusion is on Africa’s agenda
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How edge servers are opening up a world of possibility
Rugged, robust, secure, and dependable are words you'd more likely associate with the latest all-terrain double-cab, rather than a data server - until recently that is. By Bevan Lock, Lenovo Data Centre Group solutions expert There have been a lot of changes in the...
Mental health, burnout on DevConf agenda
Internationally acclaimed technologist and speaker Anjuan Simmons will provide a framework for reducing burnout and managing stress levels at DevConf2020, as part of a conference track titled 'Mental Health in Tech'. To be held in Cape Town on 31 March and in...
Tips for avoiding ATM scams this festive season
The festive season is almost upon us, and while many are slowing down in anticipation of the festive break, fraudsters are constantly looking for ways to defraud unsuspecting consumers. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, says: "During the festive season,...
Simple ways to invest your December bonus
If you are lucky enough to get a December bonus that you haven't already spent on Black Friday specials and you're not deep in debt, you might have some money to save. Where should you invest it? Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode which identifies, partners and...
Axiz is Veritas Service Provider Fulfillment Partner
Axiz has been named a Veritas Service Provider Fulfilment Partner. Veritas' Service Provider Program (VSPP) authorises service providers to incorporate Veritas technology into their service offerings and is designed to allow them to source through a Fulfillment...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team based in Cape Town. This is a 12-month contract position- hybridThe ideal candidate will have extensive experience working closely with C-suite executives, possessing strong analytical...
Senior Software Developer II Angular/.net
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Senior Software Developer II Angular/.net – Gauteng Randburg
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Junior UI/UX Designer (CH1117) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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