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...

Passwords still the best frontline defense

Passwords aren’t going anywhere. Even with biometrics and multi-factor authentication gaining ground, most South African, and global, organisations still rely on passwords as a frontline defence – and for good reason. But they’re only as strong as the understanding of...

Intel accelerates software-defined vehicles

At Auto Shanghai, Intel unveiled the second-generation Intel AI-enhanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) system-on-chip (SoC), the automotive industry’s first multi-process node chiplet architecture. Engineered to meet the growing demands of intelligent, connected...

GenAI hastens the end of the social media love affair

A perceived decay in the quality of social media platforms will drive 50% of consumers to abandon or significantly limit their interactions with social media by 2025, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 263 consumers between July and August of 2023 found 53% of...

Intel launches new products to support AI Everywhere

At its “AI Everywhere” launch in New York City this week, Intel introduced a portfolio of AI products to enable customers’ AI solutions everywhere — across the data centre, cloud, network, edge and PC. Highlights of the launch include: The Intel Core Ultra mobile...

What’s in store for the energy market in 2024?

After years of turbulence, global markets are still striving to find sustainable balance between energy supply and demand. A decelerating macroeconomic framework is adding headwinds to already slowing energy demand growth, while geopolitical events in several regions...

Campus switch market bounce-back continues

Worldwide Campus Switch sales surged by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y) in the third quarter of 2023, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of over 20% growth in this market and reaching record levels, according to a Dell’Oro Group report. This achievement is remarkable...

The most active malware in November

Check Point Software Technologies Ltdhas published its Global Threat Index for November 2023. Last month, researchers discovered a new AsyncRAT campaign where malicious HTML files were used to spread the covert malware. Meanwhile, JavaScript downloader, FakeUpdates,...

GenAI set to disrupt travel industry

With the arrival of generative AI in 2023, the technology has surged to the top of airport and airline agendas, with 97% of airlines planning a program to develop the technology. This has taken the limelight away from Metaverse, which was the focus for 2022....

IBM to acquire StreamSets, webMethods platforms from Software AG

IBM has entered into a definitive agreement with Software AG to purchase StreamSets and webMethods, Software AG's Super iPaaS (integration platform-as-a-service) enterprise technology platforms, for €2,13-billion in cash. As organisations continue to accelerate their...

Just trade needed for Africa’s just energy transition

The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina has reiterated his warning that the introduction of a carbon border tax by the European Union could push Africa back into exporting raw commodities and undermine its industrialisation gains. The...

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Rise of multi-cloud brings challenges and benefits

The use of multi-cloud is significantly on the rise, bringing with it new challenges but, more importantly, considerable benefits. Move over hybrid cloud; multi-cloud has arrived. This is according to Anton Jacobsz, MD of Networks Unlimited Africa. He makes reference...

Card skimming gets more aggressive

Card skimming - the act of copying data from a credit card either to make a physical or virtual copy of the card - is not a new tactic for criminals. As a result, many an unsuspecting card payer has been unpleasantly surprised by unauthorised payments made on their...

Mimecast joins IBM security app exchange community

Mimecast has launched Mimecast for IBM QRadar, which integrates email security data into IBM's security intelligence technology. The new Mimecast for IBM QRadar app is designed to offer joint customers improved visibility into potential vulnerabilities and ongoing...

Huawei Cloud launches blockchain service

Huawei Cloud has officially launched its Blockchain Service (BCS) for global use. Now available on the international Huawei Cloud website, the service helps global enterprises and developers create, deploy, and manage blockchain applications quickly and at minimal...

Can MDR bridge the cybersecurity gap?

Technology is evolving, and more organisations and businesses are adopting the newest tech out there. Just as tech is evolving, so too are cyber threats. The challenge for today's businesses is to keep these threats at bay, however, many companies and organisations...

Software AG, Amazon Web Services expand relationship

Software AG has expanded its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and will offer some of its key products for application integration, API management, process design and transformation, analytics, and data management to help enterprises drive digital...

DCC launces Canon Zoemini

Official Canon distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the immediate availability of the Zoemini, a lightweight, pocket size and portable photo printer, featuring ZINK (zero ink) technology. The Canon Zoemini connects seamlessly to the Canon Mini...

STC rolls out IPv6

Smart Technology Centre (STC) is one of the first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in South Africa to roll out a full production Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) connectivity to its client's infrastructure and cloud services. "In essence, an IP address provides a...

Impact of disruption on higher education

In the last five years, disruption has been rife in many industries. The banking and retail sectors, insurance industry, and logistics have been transformed by technology; driven by the capabilities of new technologies, changing demands of customers, and rapidly...

Discovery scales automation with Red Hat Ansible Tower

Discovery Group, a multinational financial services organisation, has deployed Red Hat Ansible Tower to automate and orchestrate its Amazon Web Services (AWS) Environment. By integrating Red Hat Ansible Tower within its existing Red Hat IT infrastructure, Discovery...

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Our Client is looking for a Project Manager with expertise in IT, finance, and release management. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects within scope, budget, and timeline. You will coordinate cross-functional...

Project Manager at AdcorpBLU – Western Cape Somerset West

Key Responsibilities: Liaise with the engineering team to ensure the technical and legal compliance of the Solar PV System is adhered toPopulate the project program that will be shared with clients and internally, while making sure that the production on site is...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our Client is looking for a Project Manager with expertise in IT, finance, and release management. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects within scope, budget, and timeline. You will coordinate cross-functional...

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Key Responsibilities Surface preparation: Cleaning and prepping surfaces to ensure proper vinyl adhesion.Measurement and cutting: Accurately measuring and cutting vinyl according to design specifications.Application: Applying vinyl to surfaces, including vehicles,...

Developer at ICS Flow

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site)Responsibilities: Develop and maintain web applications using ASP.NET, adhering to coding standards and best practices.Debugging and maintaining written codeDesign and optimize database structures, ensuring efficient data...

Vinyl Applicator at AdcorpBLU – Western Cape Beaconvale

Key Responsibilities Surface preparation: Cleaning and prepping surfaces to ensure proper vinyl adhesion.Measurement and cutting: Accurately measuring and cutting vinyl according to design specifications.Application: Applying vinyl to surfaces, including vehicles,...

Developer at ICS Flow – Gauteng Centurion

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site)Responsibilities: Develop and maintain web applications using ASP.NET, adhering to coding standards and best practices.Debugging and maintaining written codeDesign and optimize database structures, ensuring efficient data...

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Vacancies exist for THREE Product Managers. Retail/FMCG experience preferred. Two of the roles report to the Portfolio Manager: VAS and Financial Services and the third to the Portfoli Manager: Loyalty. The purpose of these Product Managers is to partner with the...

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Vacancies exist for THREE Product Managers. Retail/FMCG experience preferred. Two of the roles report to the Portfolio Manager: VAS and Financial Services and the third to the Portfoli Manager: Loyalty. The purpose of these Product Managers is to partner with the...

Full Stack Developer 2025-02

Full Stack Developer - Contract Position February 2025 to December 2025Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer ready to shape the future of tech? Our client in the mining industry is looking for a skilled, motivated, and innovative Full Stack Developer to join their...

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