AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race

AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...

As AI adoption grows, more security alerts are ignored

Security operations centres are facing mounting pressure from growing alert volumes, increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks, and persistent staffing constraints. According to Prophet Security's Second Annual State of AI in Security Operations Report, presented...

Roman telescope aims to travel 1m miles into space

This month could see the launch a new space telescope that aims to travel 1-million miles and record billions of galaxies. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch from the Kennedy Space Station as early as 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. The Roman...

Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

At 160, the ITU is still relevant

This year's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day holds special significance with the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union. This is the word from ITU secretary-general Doreen Bogdan-Martin, who released this statement on World...

Reflex signs up Nokia to expand broadband reach

Reflex will deploy Nokia’s Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernise and scale its network, enabling faster onboarding of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and delivering a better broadband experience for South African businesses and communities. Reflex...

Don’t let romance scammers steal more than your heart

February has become a month synonymous with romance, as individuals of all ages aspire to find love and companionship. However, it is also the month when love-based phishing and romance scams reach their peak, aiming to deceive unsuspecting victims and steal more than...

Online daters at risk of digital stalking

A new survey from Kaspersky reveals shocking data about the extent of digital abuse, with almost a quarter of respondents (23%) had experienced some form of online stalking from a person they were newly dating. One-third (34%) of respondents believe that...

GenAI market to hit $109bn by 2030

With a CAGR of 36,5%, the global generative AI (GenAI) market size is anticipated to reach $109,37-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says that growing demand to modernise workflow across industries is expected to drive the demand...

Vumacam, GPG partner to fight crime

Vumacam is giving Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) immediate access to its network of over 6 000 cameras in Gauteng to develop and public safety solution. Vumacam also has access to another 5 000 partner cameras across South Africa, so any known vehicle involved in...

JSE launches Investment Challenge and Virtual Trading Game

Registrations for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)'s investor education programmes are open with the competitions officially kicking off on 11 March 2024. The 2024 Investment Challenge heads into its 51st year with the continued goal of fostering financial...

Robust growth predicted for smart cities market

The global smart cities market size is expected to reach $3,728,3-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 25,8% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research which says the market growth can be attributed to rapid favourable government initiatives...

New experimental antenna tracks deep space laser for NASA

An experimental antenna has received both radio frequency and near-infrared laser signals from NASA's Psyche spacecraft as it travels through deep space. This shows it's possible for the giant dish antennas of NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN), which communicate with...

Resilience to global shocks sees risk rating upgrade for SA

In its first Country Risk Atlas, Allianz Trade reveals that it upgraded 21 country risk ratings in 2023 - including South Africa - while downgrading only four. The upgraded countries showcased their resilience to global shocks. The trend is totally different from that...

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Kenyan life insurer goes paperless with SilverBridge

Liberty Life Assurance Kenya has contracted SilverBridge to develop a paperless application form that integrates with its existing policy administrative system. This streamlines not only the application process, but also enables the effective updating of customer...

How AI helps banks compete with digital-first players

Since the 2008 financial crisis, banks have spent a lot of time and energy on regulatory compliance and cost cutting. Until just recently, as a result of growing regulatory demands, investment in new technology took a back seat, as did innovation. By Patrick Shield,...

Practical cloud considerations around security, decryption

Compute in the cloud may be cheap but it isn't free, writes F5 Networks spokeperson Lori MacVittie. Most of today's apps are delivered via secure HTTP. That means TLS or the increasingly frowned upon SSL. It means cryptography, which traditionally has been translated...

Tech needs diversity of skills

At a time when developing technology skills for a digital world have become a priority, companies will do well not to limit their focus on acquiring computer science and programming talent but also expand into other, more diverse fields. By Hannelise van Wyk, EPM...

When it comes to managing your data, trust the experts

Data is arguably the most critical component of any business today, and yet for many organisations, data management is an afterthought, secondary to hardware and software requirements. by Iniel Dreyer, MD of DMP SA However, the insight that can be gained from data, as...

SA anti-crime tech exported through Africa

Amid the prevailing climate of economic doom and gloom are many South African success stories. The security seal industry, specialising in securing moveable goods and high-value assets using tamper-evident plastic seals, bags and similar, is one of these. This is...

Abu Dhabi government enhances digital services

Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) has announced a collaboration which will see ADSSSA leverage a range of VMware solutions. This includes digital solutions to support Abu Dhabi's unified government services platform, TAMM, and provide the...

Blue Turtle automates, optimises move to Microsoft SA data centres

With the official launch of the Microsoft Data Centres in South Africa, Blue Turtle announces a suite of services that enables a customer's journey to the Cloud. Blue Turtle will deliver Azure Migration Services that encompass discovery, assessment, migration,...

Fast-changing online fraud landscape drives need to change

An estimated 34-million consumers will be purchasing online in South Africa in 2019 and businesses need to adapt if they are going to protect these transactions. This is the advice from Tim Collins, head of product at TransUnion Africa, who says: "The increased...

Full Stack . NET Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Development, testing and support of front-end systems Development, testing and support of back-end systems Development, testing and support of Windows services Development, testing and support of Integration services (SOAP Services & API's) SQL development...

Senior CRM Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

The successful candidate will do software development on the CRM platform and client facing portals used by company Advisers nationally. The candidate will report to the Development manager.4Develop components of the CRM platform, as well as the client facing portals,...

ITS Systems Analyst

Out Client is looking for ITS Systems Analyst who will understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders...

Project Manager

Project Manager - Equipment Manufacture and Field Service Management Location: Springs, East RandPosition OverviewSeeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee equipment builds and lead field service teams. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within...

Server Administrator

Join Our Clients Team as a Server Administrator!Are you a tech-savvy professional with a knack for managing server infrastructure? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can make a tangible impact? If so, we want YOU to join our clients team as a...

Project Manager (Hybrid)

Job Title: Project ManagerReporting to: Operations Director - AfricaLocation and type: Hybrid position, Cape Town based. JOB SUMMARYThe core function of the Project Manager would be to plan, implement and execute the required projects as per the standard project...

ITS Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Out Client is looking for ITS Systems Analyst who will understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders...

Project Manager – Remote Remote

Project Manager - Equipment Manufacture and Field Service Management Location: Springs, East RandPosition OverviewSeeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee equipment builds and lead field service teams. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within...

Server Administrator – Remote Remote

Join Our Clients Team as a Server Administrator!Are you a tech-savvy professional with a knack for managing server infrastructure? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can make a tangible impact? If so, we want YOU to join our clients team as a...

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