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...

Polygon, Cardano the worst crypto performers

The 2024 crypto bull run, which some think could be the largest crypto space has ever seen, has helped the world's largest digital coins reach their multi-year highs, bringing impressive gains to crypto investors. Although most leading cryptos saw double and...

Axiz retains VMware distribution

Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware last November, and a period of uncertainty about the local channel, Axiz has confirmed it will continue to distribute VMware software in South Africa. The distributor has informed partners that their relationship with Axiz...

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...

First 5G mine in SA puts safety first

Kathy Gibson reports - Improvements in safety was the main driver for implementing 5G communications in the Phalanndwa Colliery - but this is just the first step in the mine's digitalisation journey. Kgotso Mongalo, GM of Phalanndwa Colliery, says the deployment of 5G...

South Africans are managing credit carefully in tough times

South Africans opened more credit accounts to navigate the pressured economic climate, but lenders kept closer oversight by offering lower loan amounts and limits on revolving facilities to mitigate risk. This trend prevailed across credit cards, non-bank personal...

Low-code development technologies set for rapid growth in 2023

The worldwide market for low-code development technologies is projected to total $26,9-billion in 2023, an increase of 19,6% from 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. A rise in business technologists and a growing number of enterprise-wide...

What 2023 holds in store for industry ecosystems

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Industry Ecosystems predictions for 2023 and beyond. Organisations are looking to expand their industry ecosystems as the next phase of digital transformation, building upon the investments that they...

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Nokia completes Unium acquisition

Nokia has completed the acquisition of Unium, a Seattle-based software company that specializes in solving complex wireless networking problems for use in mission-critical and residential WiFi applications. Unium's software will be embedded into Nokia's WiFi...

One Channel scoops FlowCentric award

One Channel, a cloud ERP solutions provider and Acumatica's International Partner of the Year, has won the FlowCentric "Most Innovative Partner of the Year" award. The award was for AcuFlow, a solution that offers a seamless integration between Acumatica ERP and...

SA Florist helps transform township businesses

Using marketplace technology, SA Florist has launched a programme to on-board township florists through an ecosystem that has been established to assist entrepreneurs to launch sustainable businesses. It plans to attract, upskill and support at least 30 entrepreneurs...

How tech will shape the world in 2018

A lot can happen in a year. And when that year is 2018, a year in which we stand on the threshold of an exponential future driven by technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, IoT and blockchain, the world may look very different by the end of it than it...

Automation on the back of digitalisation is big

The biggest trend in enterprise software in 2018 is automation, due to digitalisation, and it's causing some difficulty for enterprises that haven't perceived of a world where software, not employees, is the new customer interface. By Jaco Viljoen, agile consultant at...

SMME IoT, SqwidNet aim to connect 1m devices

Ecosystem management solutions and IoT strategy provider SMME IoT has signed a channel partnership agreement with SqwidNet to connect 1-million devices within the next three to five years in South Africa. The partnership opens up excellent opportunities for SqwidNet...

Cabinet takes stand on security

The Government of Egypt is setting up a specialised digital forensic lab for intellectual property (IP) as part of its enforcement schemes of combating software piracy. The new lab, the first of its kind in the MENA region, is mainly designed to resolve business...

POPIA and electronic visitor ID management

Ideco is launching its new, enhanced EVIM system with additional features and advanced new functionality. Set to be available officially in March this year, the new Ideco EVIM system brings to market new third-generation terminals, as well as an entry-level option...

Netshield provides end-to-end IoT solution

Netshield South Africa has unveiled its end-to-end IoT (Internet of Things) solution, assisting customers with the development, management and deployment of successful IoT implementations, from sensors, through to the gateways, dashboards and analytics. As a local OEM...

Vukani Mngxati is new MD Accenture SA

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Vukani Mngxati country managing director for South Africa, effective 1 May, with responsibility for driving Accenture's growth strategy in sub-Sahara Africa. Mngxati will succeed William Mzimba, who has been Accenture's country...

IT Specialist at Kryterion Online – Western Cape Century City

Role Description :This is a full-time on-site role for an Information Technology Specialist located in Century City. The IT Specialist will be responsible for network administration, troubleshooting, network security, and providing customer service. Other...

Cloud Database Engineer

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of automotive technology? Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Database Engineer to join their dynamic team! ??? Essential Skills Requirements: Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM)...

CNC Programmer , Setter & Operator

A dynamic manufacturing organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a CNC Programmer / Setter with extensive experience working on lathe machinery and 5 years' experience in a similar role.Minimum RequirementsMatricFormal Trade as a Fitter & Turner,...

Data Engineer

We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our Cape Town based team. The successful person must be based in Cape Town as there will be a requirement to go into the office 3 times per week. This will be for an initial 12 month contract. The purpose of this position is...

Cloud Engineer

Details of Role:Implement and manage FinOps practices to optimize cloud spending and improve cost efficiency.Conduct regular cost analysis, identify cost drivers, and recommend optimisation strategies.Utilise Native Azure services for building and managing cloud...

Cloud Database Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of automotive technology? Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Database Engineer to join their dynamic team! ??? Essential Skills Requirements: Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM)...

CNC Programmer , Setter & Operator – Gauteng Gauteng

A dynamic manufacturing organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a CNC Programmer / Setter with extensive experience working on lathe machinery and 5 years' experience in a similar role.Minimum RequirementsMatricFormal Trade as a Fitter & Turner,...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our Cape Town based team. The successful person must be based in Cape Town as there will be a requirement to go into the office 3 times per week. This will be for an initial 12 month contract. The purpose of this position is...

Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Details of Role:Implement and manage FinOps practices to optimize cloud spending and improve cost efficiency.Conduct regular cost analysis, identify cost drivers, and recommend optimisation strategies.Utilise Native Azure services for building and managing cloud...

Intermediate C# Software Developer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking to hire a skilled C# full stack software developer to help with the development of their current projects. Your duties will primarily revolve around building software by writing code, as well as modifying software to fix errors, adapt...

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