Big tech’s impact on quantum computing
In the last few months, three of the world's largest tech giants made waves with their announcements in quantum computing. But what will the impact of Microsoft's Majorana 1, Google's Willow, and Amazon's Ocelot be once the dust has settled, and is it just big tech...
Telcos part of the expanding cloud ecosystem
Enterprises are witnessing an expanding cloud ecosystem, which is beginning to include telecoms and networking providers looking to support API services, container integration/consulting, and AI network integrations, according to GlobalData research....
Routine malaria vaccinations get underway in Africa
Following a successful pilot programme, today the world's first WHO-recommended malaria vaccines are being administered through routine immunisation programmes across Africa, beginning with Cameroon. Vaccinations are taking place across 42 health districts, chosen in...
WhatsApp and its role in elections
With a record number of elections taking place around the world this year, analysts are growing wary of the risk of misinformation through popular social media platforms. In India's 2019 election, misinformation grew more personalised, with WhatsApp raising the red...
Digital twins could be key to using old mines for clean energy
Mark Swinnerton aims to fight climate change by transforming abandoned mines into storage tanks of renewable energy. The CEO of startup Green Gravity is prototyping his ambitious vision in a warehouse 60 miles south of Sydney, Australia, and simulating it in Nvidia...
Westcon acquires AWS partner Rebura
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Cloud-based quantum computing market on track for $2,21bn
The global cloud-based quantum computing market size is anticipated to reach $2,21-billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 20.5% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is a new field that has...
SA lags in VPN adoption
South Africa sits right at the bottom of the log when it comes to virtual private network (VPN) usage. The country joins Kenya and Japan with a less-than-2% adoption rate. Around the world, VPNs have become an essential digital tool for Internet users concerned about...
Gamers shop as hard as they play during big sales events
The global video games market is poised to grow impressively in the upcoming years, with expectations of a robust annual growth rate of 9,3% between 2023 and 2028. This projected expansion underscores the ever-increasing popularity of video games as a form of...
NASA successfully pings Indian Moon lander
For the first time at the Moon, a laser beam was transmitted and reflected between an orbiting NASA spacecraft and an Oreo-sized device on ISRO’s (Indian Space Research Organisation) Vikram lander on the lunar surface. The successful experiment opens the door to a new...
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ESET discovers Window exploit used in a highly targeted attack
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Redstor launches mobile data management app
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Intelligent business management drives SME success
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Sophisticated tools help track defaulters
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Fujitsu named Gartner Magic Quadrant leader
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We need a gear shift to support our youth
With South Africa's unemployment rate reaching 27.6% in the first quarter of 2019, worryingly approaching a 15-year high, it is important for corporate South Africa to assist in creating a pool of skills that will not only address today's workforce requirements, but...
Develop SA, TVR Systems partner to meet IEC needs
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Pepkor division looks to SAS RTDM for robust analytics solutions
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About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
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