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...

Voyager 1 on track to reach one light-day from Earth

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Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports form Johannesburg - Cisco and Jozi My Jozi today launched a new partnership aimed at harnessing technology to help develop the Johannesburg inner city. The new initiative, Masibambisane, is part of Cisco’s global 40 Communities social impact...

IBM unveils scalable, fault-tolerant quantum roadmap

IBM is on track to deliver scalable quantum computing by the end of this decade. Scientists from the IBM Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, believe they have cracked the science for quantum error correction and will be able to build the world’s first...

IBM key to Pinnacle’s enterprise goals

Kathy Gibson reports – Pinnacle is marking two months as an IBM partner, having won the distribution rights on 9 March. The distributor expects IBM to make a big contribution to Pinnacle’s goal of growing its enterprise stack to 60% of the company’s revenue. “We have...

Telcos lead the way in digital inclusion

Initiatives sponsored by global telcos set the standard for digital inclusion by promoting digital skills development, accessibility, and affordability for the disadvantaged in both underdeveloped and developed nations, according to research group GlobalData. Digital...

Bitcoin mining profitability plummets

Bitcoin mining profits have crunched by 75% in the last three years, according to new research from Stocklytics. "Bitcoin mining is becoming less profitable day after day due to various factors including the cost of mining," says Edith Reads, financial analyst at...

Intel adds AI experiences to Paris Olympic Games

Through its AI Everywhere platform, Intel plans to implement artificial intelligence (AI) technology powered by Intel processors to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. As the Official Worldwide AI Platform Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris...

Data key for hybrid CFOs

Kathy Gibson reports - Chief financial officers (CFOs) in manufacturing companies are operating in crisis mode - and access to data is key to helping them to embrace their new, hybrid, role. Marius Wessels, manager: professional services at Syspro Africa, explains...

This the true cost of fraud …

Businesses in EMEA now bear a cost of fraud that is 3,9-times the face value lost in fraudulent transactions. This is among the findings from the "2023 LexisNexis True Cost of Fraud Study - Europe, Middle East and Africa," and annual report based on a commissioned...

Gen Z changing the future of mobility

Remember the first time you inserted the ignition key into your first car? The roar of the engine as you revved it ... just a little? Traditionally, owning a car symbolised freedom and independence. But for Gen Z consumers, the allure lies in experiences over material...

Semiconductors drive innovation in AI and industries

Semiconductor chips are driving a transformative wave across technology, healthcare, automotive, telecom and power industries. These chips, particularly those fueling AI capabilities, are fundamentally reshaping industries, ushering in a new era of innovation and...

AMD expands commercial AI PC portfolio

AMD has announced new products that will expand its commercial mobile and desktop AI PC portfolio, delivering exceptional productivity and premium AI and connectivity experiences to business users. The new AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 Series are the most advanced x86 processors...

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Commvault accreditation for DCC

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been awarded Commvault Services Advantage Partner status, confirming the distributor's expertise in the deployment and management of Commvault's data management solution offering. DCC, a Commvault partner for the last four years, is...

Dimension Data opens client experience centre

Dimension Data has opened what it believes to be a first of its kind in South Africa, the Dimension Data Client Experience Centre, located at the Campus in Johannesburg. The centre offers an innovative and interactive experience that aims to serve as a platform where...

Arcserve, Sophos partner on all-in-one data security

Arcserve has announced a global alliance with Sophos to provide organisations with dedicated protection for backed up data against cyberthreats. Through this collaboration, organisations can now employ the only market solution that integrates anti-ransomware and other...

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South African insurers are increasingly using so-called 4IR technology, like data analytics, to better assess risk, optimise leads and even process claims. But the real opportunity of big data today lies in using research and insights to smooth customer pain points...

Telkom launches new Mobile Data plans

Telkom has launched new Mobile Data plans that will provide customers with data connectivity for internet access to emails, social media applications, streaming and internet browsing while they are on the move. The new Mobile Data products will appeal to customers...

AI, 3D sensors aid gymnastics judges

The Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, from 4 to 13 October represents a milestone for the project of the judging support system utilising artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D sensors, which is being jointly developed by Fujitsu and the...

Africa continues to be ripe for investment

Even though economic growth is slowing globally, technology innovation is unlocking unparalleled opportunities for countries all over the world, writes Julien Fouriot, sales director for Africa at Crosscall. Nowhere is this more evident than in Africa where developing...

CredoLab jumpstarts financial inclusion in SA

Alternative credit scoring fintech company CredoLab has officially launched on the African continent with the signing of three new clients - two banks and a leading airtime credit provider. Starting from South Africa, CredoLab is seeking to drive financial inclusion...

Westcon-Comstor is Context ChannelWatch Innovation Distributor

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has been awarded Distributor of the Year for the Innovation category in the 2019 Context ChannelWatch survey. The award is direct recognition of the distributor's innovative approach to deploying platforms, new tools and services as...

SA needs new breed of teachers

South Africa needs a new breed of teachers to meet the challenges of educating our youth in the 21st century - and it starts with giving them the expertise they need to ensure better educational outcomes. Speaking ahead of World Teachers' Day on 5 October, Spark...

SQL Database Administrator (Azure) – Western Cape Cape Town

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Junior Developer

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Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Python, .NET, and Angular. Utilize Xray for managing test cases, executing tests, and tracking defects. Collaborate with development teams to understand application functionality and create comprehensive test...

Junior Developer – Eastern Cape Sidwell

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