Africans tend to misplace blame for climate change
Across 39 African countries, most of those who have heard of climate change place primary responsibility for addressing it on their government, while a further third saw ordinary citizens as most responsible, and very few placed responsibility on historical emitters....
Massive growth for semiconductor revenue
Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $655,9-billion in 2024, up 21% from $542,1-billion in 2023, according to final results by Gartner. Nvidia climbed to the number one position, overtaking Samsung Electronics and Intel for the first time. “The position shift among...
Internet use lowers death risk in over-50s
A new study reveals some unexpected health benefits of Internet usage - especially for older adult populations. According to research by Atlas VPN, Internet users aged 50 and older have a 33% lower risk of death than non-users. Engaging with new social connections and...
WiFi 7 is on the fast track
The latest cross-industry report by the Wireless Broadband Alliance reveals that WiFi 6, 6E, and 7 top the list of wireless technologies that network operators, ISPs, device and chipset vendors, enterprises and other companies plan to deploy by the end of 2024 - ahead...
Counting the cost of fuel price hikes
Fuel price hikes have had a big impact on South Africans' daily lives, as consumers spend more at the pump but get fewer litres of fuel in total. It is no surprise then that Discovery Insure's latest Drive Trends Report finds many are taking fewer work trips per...
Security outsourcing set to surge
Company bosses are boosting their cybersecurity following an alarming increase in cyberattacks. A new study commissioned by Kaspersky shows that 82% of companies surveyed in South Africa suffered at least one cyber incident over the last two years. One of the main...
Successful reinvention is good for the bottom line
Only 20% of South African enterprises are succeeding at digital transformation - yet those that are totally reinventing themselves to remain competitive are reporting 22% stronger revenue growth than those companies that have had limited or failed transformations,...
European AR/VR spending to hit $8,4bn by 2027
According to the Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), European augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) spending will reach $8,4-billion by 2027, reflecting a 22,4% five-year compound annual...
New AWS chips take on foundation model training
Amazon Web Services has announced the next generation of two AWS-designed chip families - AWS Graviton4 and AWS Trainium2 - delivering advancements in price performance and energy efficiency for a broad range of customer workloads, including machine learning (ML)...
What COP28 could mean for Africa
The 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, more commonly referred to as COP28, brings together global leaders, experts, impacted communities, and decision-makers to continue efforts aimed at solving the world’s...
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VMware makes WAN edge magic quadrant
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Technology as an answer to rising fuel costs
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TuksNovation start-up scores in MTN Business App of the Year
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Nokia, Samsung extend patent license agreement
Nokia has extended the patent license agreement between Nokia and Samsung, which would otherwise have expired at the end of 2018. Under the agreement, Samsung will make payments to Nokia for a multi-year period beginning 1 January 2019 onwards. The terms of the...
Dell EMC delivers last line of data protection
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Vodacom helps business stay connected to services
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ESET launches new security solutions
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FNB launches SnapChat lens
FNB has launched a branded SnapChat lens, becoming the first financial institution in South Africa to use Snapchat filters as an interactive social media experience to drive brand engagement among millenials. Since the phased introduction of the concept in December...
Fujitsu brings petabyte-scale storage to the data centre
Fujitsu has launched the Eternus DX8900 S4 storage solution, bringing flash-optimised petabyte-scale storage to the data center. This new generation system reduces complexity by eliminating the need for varying storage tiers for different workloads and consolidates...
Be in the driving seat of your fleet security
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Senior Project Manager (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading IT infrastructure company servicing a diverse & global clientele that ranges from medium-sized businesses to large enterprises seeks a proactive and passionate Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background. You will manage...
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One of our esteemed clients in the Western Cape is looking for the services of a Oracle PL SQL Developer on a permanent basis. Our client works Hybrid hours 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote. To qualify for this position you will need: Bachelor's degree in...
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Project Manager II – Gauteng Sandton
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One of our esteemed clients in the Western Cape is looking for the services of a Oracle PL SQL Developer on a permanent basis. Our client works Hybrid hours 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote. To qualify for this position you will need: Bachelor's degree in...
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