AI helps design superdrugs to kill drug-resistant bacteria

With help from artificial intelligence (AI), MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat infections: drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Using generative AI algorithms, the...

AI-led businesses ignore humans at their peril

No-one would argue that artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, but there is some irony in the fact that as more business functions - from data collection and analysis, to everyday operations - are performed digitally the more customers seek to...

How chip research is shaping physical AI

AI and graphics research breakthroughs in neural rendering, 3D generation and world simulation power robotics, autonomous vehicles and content creation. Physical AI — the engine behind modern robotics, self-driving cars and smart spaces — relies on a mix of neural...

Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...

GenAI to drive legal tech market to $50bn

The global legal technology market has grown significantly in recent years and generative AI (GenAI) will accelerate this growth, meaning the market will reach $50-billion in value by 2027, according to Gartner. "GenAI has huge potential for bringing more automation...

Chinese smartphone market sustains growth

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Chinese smartphone shipments grew 6,5% year over year (YoY) to 69,3-million units in 1Q24. Although the growth was supported by a low comparison base...

Teens talk about cyberbulling

According to a new Pew Research Center report, nearly half of US teens ages 13 to 17 (46%) report ever experiencing at least one of six cyberbullying behaviours: offensive name-calling, spreading of false rumors about them, receiving explicit images they didn’t ask...

Strong growth continues for WLAN market

Fuelled by the continued adoption of the latest Wi-Fi standards and an easing of supply chain constraints, the enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market increased revenues 34,3% YoY in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22) to...

The future of fintech

The fintech sector exploded last year with a record level of investment and the boom has continued, albeit in a different environment. But what does the next year hold in store for this burgeoning market? Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group, one of the...

Top trends to impact infrastructure and operations in 2023

In new research, Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) over the next 12 to 18 months. "The changes that I&O teams face are shifting views of how to purchase, deploy, and manage...

Easing supply chain catapults campus switch sales

Worldwide Campus Switch sales were up 23% percent year-over-year (YoY) in 3Q 2022 - the highest growth rate in nearly two decades - and surpassing even the rate of recovery after the two prior market downturns in 2008 and 2020, according to a new report by Dell'Oro...

Human-centric work models boost employee performance

Employees who operate in human-centric work models - where they are seen as people, not just resources - are 3,8 times more likely to be high performing, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner's global survey of more than 400 employees and leaders focused on...

Top 10 predictions for the future of digital infrastructure

Digital businesses depend on digital infrastructure - compute and data management horsepower, network connectivity, operational support, and management - to power business applications, analytics, and activities. Global research group, IDC, has given its Top 10...

North American businesses double spending on payment fraud prevention

For the second year in a row, merchants have reported rises across the board in numerous key measures that assess the extent to which fraud affects eCommerce. From higher income lost to fraud, to more eCommerce orders being rejected as fraudulent, to increased...

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Avaya adds team collaboration to UC

Avaya Holdings has added cloud-based team collaboration to the Avaya Equinox Experience, the company's signature unified communications and collaboration user interface and cloud service. The Avaya Equinox Experience leapfrogs other vendors' offerings by delivering...

Capitalising on African insurance opportunities

Consolidation is taking place in the East African insurance market due to rising capital requirements and mergers with international firms that want to gain a foothold in the region. Ashok Shah, Group CEO of APA Apollo examines the opportunities this brings. In...

Samsung partners on Cinema LED theatre

Samsung has partnered with the world's largest theatre operator Wanda Cinemas to bring its pioneering Cinema LED Screen technology to Wanda's Wujiaochang theatre, located in Shanghai's Yangpu District. The theatre marks the first implementation of Samsung's Cinema LED...

Cloud brings application and process users together

The cloud has evolved and no longer defined by an air of silence between those who implement cloud systems and their customers, who are mostly business users. Today, as offerings evolve into more bespoke solutions, cloud vendors must deal directly with operations and...

Sound ethics requires ethical leadership

Ethics is a key issue for both the private and public sector, instilling confidence in its stakeholders including, staff, customers, investors as well as the public. By Thapelo Petje, executive director: group strategic sales at Jasco Group However, there are many...

How the banking sector is keeping up with data

Big data and advanced analytics are at the center of how financial services institutions are equipping themselves to deliver better value to their customers, while decreasing operating costs and mitigating credit, market, and operational risks. By Dr Mark Nasila, head...

Risks and rewards of meshing physical, cyber security

Security is undoubtedly a primary focus for any organisation, particularly in this digital age where assets extend beyond the physical to include virtual assets such as data. By Sanjay Vaid, practice director cyber risk security at Wipro The emergence of cloud or...

Benefits of document management

Rieva Lesonsky examines what document management is, and how it can help businesses. "Document management" sounds like something only a company the size of, say, McDonald's or Amazon has to worry about, doesn't it? In reality, every business deals with document...

Solving the SME scaling challenge

Polyflor South Africa is a vinyl flooring and building protection solutions company that services architects and commercial clients within the healthcare, commercial, education, retail and hospitality sectors. With product ranges in the thousands, sales and service...

BIM-compliant solutions from dormakaba

Dormakaba South Africa, which supplies smart and secure access solutions, says its product data is readily available to be imported and is compliant with the building information modelling (BIM) process in the construction sector. This enables professionals to plan,...

.NET Tech Lead – Gauteng Gauteng

Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated .NET Tech Lead to join our team. In this role, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality software solutions...

Network Administrator (CCNA) – Gauteng Primrose

Our client is looking for a Network administrator to secure and maintain the organisation's computer systems' network. Maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network.Position: Network Administrator Type: PermanentLocation: Benoni Job...

Java Developer (Full Stack)

Full Stack Java Developer with minimum 10 years' Java development experience required to join this small but highly skilled software development team for a fast growing finance and technology company operating in South Africa, Zambia, Uganda and Kenya. You will be...

Solutions Architect at Axiz(Pty)Ltd

Responsible for delivery of high quality, accurate design and implementation services of the company product portfolio across technologies to resellers and customers located within all areas in which we take solutions to market. Prospects and develops business with...

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Solution Architect - Retail Join our dynamic retail organization as a Solution Architect and play a pivotal role in defining and optimizing our architectural framework. We are committed to innovation and excellence in delivering retail solutions that enhance customer...

Network Administrator

Job SummarySecure and maintain the organisation's computer systems' networkMaintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network Key Performance Areas Plan and Set Up Network InfrastructureMaintain High Availability Network InfrastructureConduct...

Java Developer (Full Stack) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Full Stack Java Developer with minimum 10 years' Java development experience required to join this small but highly skilled software development team for a fast growing finance and technology company operating in South Africa, Zambia, Uganda and Kenya. You will be...

Solutions Architect at Axiz(Pty)Ltd – Gauteng Midrand

Responsible for delivery of high quality, accurate design and implementation services of the company product portfolio across technologies to resellers and customers located within all areas in which we take solutions to market. Prospects and develops business with...

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