Lip-Bu Tan outlines a new vision for Intel
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, speaking to a broad tech ecosystem on Monday at Intel Vision 2025, shared insight into his approach to restore the company’s technology and manufacturing leadership. Pulling from his previous leadership roles and deep-seated industry experience,...
PMI shows tentative signs of recovery
The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI increased by 4 points to 48.7 in March – the highest level since October 2024. However, weak readings in January and February have resulted in a first-quarter average of just 46.2 points, down from 49 points in Q4 2024. Key highlights...
Few companies have AI projects, despite urgency
Just 11% of organisations in South Africa are fully prepared to deploy and leverage artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technologies, according to Cisco’s inaugural AI Readiness Index. This is in line with global trends, with 14% of respondents globally considering...
NASA sends optical comms millions of kilometers into space
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment has beamed a near-infrared laser encoded with test data from nearly 16-million kilometers away – about 40 times farther than the Moon is from Earth – to the Hale Telescope at Caltech’s Palomar Observatory in...
OpenAI execs move to Microsoft
OpenAI has let its CEO and board member Sam Altman go. He and chairman Greg Brockman will be joining Microsoft to head up a new AI division there. Announcing Altman's departure, a statement from OpenAI notes that Altman's departure follows a deliberative review...
AI set for major second wave, says Nvidia CEO
European startups will get a massive boost from a new generation of AI infrastructure - and it's coming just in time. This is according to Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, who says: "We're now seeing a major second wave." Huang was speaking at Scaleway's ai-Pulse...
The cost of supply chain resilience
Resilience in supply chains remains vital but may prove too expensive for many firms. In the new report, S&P Global Market Intelligence's supply chain analysts highlighted the continuing need to build supply chain resilience in 2024 is clashing with reduced...
More collaboration, specialisation from cybercriminals
New findings from Trellix's CyberThreat Report: November 2023 from its Advanced Research Centre indicates that collaboration is taking place between ransomware groups and nation-state-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) actors. They are believed to be adopting and...
5G router and gateway sales gain momentum
More than 5,6-million cellular routers and gateways were shipped globally during 2022, at a total market value of approximately $1,4-billion. Annual sales grew at fast rate than shipments at a rate of 19%, reflecting strong customer demand in a constrained supply...
Finance organisations lag in AI implementation
Most finance organisations have yet to adopt AI, despite optimistic leadership views towards the technology, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey of 130 finance leaders and 91 associates in administrative support functions in June 2023 revealed that 61% of...
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Local companies are using advanced mobile software
South African companies are increasingly using advanced mobile software for information-sensitive systems like ERP, making it more critical than ever for organisations to strengthen employee awareness around safe mobile practices, says Deidre Fryer, Syspro Africa...
Veritas, Pure Storage team up on data management
Veritas Technologies, in collaboration with Pure Storage, has announced a new global effort to help joint customers modernise data protection and maximise the value of their data for competitive advantage. The collaboration will enable organisations to confidently...
BT launches direct connectivity to Google Cloud
BT has launched a new service to provide organisations with simple, direct and fast access to Google Cloud Platform. BT Cloud Connect for Google Cloud gives customers direct connectivity with interface speeds varying from 50 Mbps to 2Gbps. A resilient pair of...
Decision Inc buys into UK-based Copperman Consulting
Decision Inc has acquired a majority stake in Copperman Consulting, UK-based SAP EPM specialists. The move forms part of Decision Inc's global expansion strategy, using the strong foundation provided by Copperman to establish a foothold in the UK market. The...
AI helps retailers navigate shopping season anomaly
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Xperien introduces Blancco Mobile Diagnostics
IT asset disposal (ITAD) specialist Xperien has introduced the most reliable and in-depth diagnostics tool for mobile devices. Blancco Mobile Diagnostics enables mobile network operators and carriers, device manufacturers, retailers, customer service centres, insurers...
Mustek bays back shares
Mustek has acquired a further 2 420 414 ordinary shares on the open market for a purchase consideration (including costs) in aggregate of R17 222 887,87. The general repurchase was effected in terms of a general authority to Mustek's directors, which was granted in...
When it comes to breaches, prevention is better than cure
Today, a major data breach can do more than just cost an organisation money. It could see the company forking out millions is regulatory fines should sensitive data be exposed, it could destroy a businesses' reputation, and it could cost the company a fortune is loss...
Uber launches Safety Toolkit for riders and drivers
Uber has announced the new Safety Toolkit which, over the next few weeks, will be rolled out to the millions of riders, drivers and delivery-partners using the app across Europe, Middle East and Africa. The toolkit will introduce new innovative features which aim to...
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Flexcube Developer – Gauteng Sandown
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Software Engineer – Eastern Cape Sidwell
We are looking for a Software Developer in the Automotive Industry based in GqeberhaKey Responsibilities:Good knowledge of PLC Software Systems (Siemans Simatic S7, Siemans TIA, Win CC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageousSet up & configure various network...
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Location: South Africa (Remote/Hybrid)Industry: Claims Adjustment & TechnologyPosition: AI ProgrammerType: Full-Time What Were Looking For:The Legends Agency is seeking a highly skilled AI Programmer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. This is an...
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We are looking for a Software Developer in the Automotive industry based in Midrand - JohannesburgKey Responsibilities:Good knowledge of PLC Software Systems (Siemans Simatic S7, Siemans TIA, Win CC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageousSet up & configure...
Project Manager (Construction) at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
AI Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Location: South Africa (Remote/Hybrid)Industry: Claims Adjustment & TechnologyPosition: AI ProgrammerType: Full-Time What Were Looking For:The Legends Agency is seeking a highly skilled AI Programmer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. This is an...
Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Project Manager (Construction) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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