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...

Quality management software market set to hit $20,66bn

The global quality management software market size is projected to reach $20,66-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10,6% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. This growth can be attributed to various factors such as controlling...

What businesses expect from the Budget

With just hours to go until the Minister of Finance delivers the much-anticipated 2025 National Budget Speech, a KPMG South Africa social media poll provides key insights into the expectations of business professionals across the country. The survey, conducted on KPMG...

BETI loses momentum in July

After a stronger performance in June, the monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) slipped somewhat in July 2023, mirroring the less-than-positive economic indicators that emerged during the month. “The BETI fell to an index level of 133.0 in July...

Generative AI looks set for meteoric growth

Generative artificial intelligence will see explosive growth over the next several years, driven by ongoing research and development coupled with increasing commercial applications across all sectors. Generative AI revenue is forecast to increase at a compound annual...

State-sponsored cybergroups actively target SA government

Cybersecurity company Trellix has revealed that government organisations remain the primary targets for threat actors looking to infiltrate South African IT systems,. According to the organisation's latest threat report, presented at the Trellix Cyberthreat...

Half of top malicious email subjects are HR-related

Phishing emails continue to be one of the most common methods to effectively perpetuate malicious attacks on organisations around the globe. Cybercriminals are constantly refining their strategies to stay up-to-date with market trends and outsmart end users and...

This is July’s most wanted malware

Check Point Software Technologies has published its Global Threat Index for July 2023. Researchers found that Remcos moved to third place after threat actors created fake websites last month to spread malicious downloaders carrying the RAT. Meanwhile, mobile banking...

Vodacom, Maziv move on to Competition Tribunal

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal prohibit Vodacom's proposed purchase of a 30% stake in Maziv. This follows the agreement, in November 2021, for Vodacom to acquire a co-controlling interest in all of the material assets owned by...

WhatsApp platform gives youth a safe place to talk

The Department of Health in collaboration with Reach Digital Health and Elton John AIDS Foundation have launched the Young Africa Live (YAL) Smart bot, a WhatsApp platform designed to help young people to tackle the complex questions that arise during adolescence...

Applications for BCX Digital Innovation Awards extended

BCX is extending applications for the BCX Digital Innovation Awards to 31 August. The shortlisting and judging of the awards will take place from September to October 2023, and BCX will announce the winners later in the year at their awards ceremony in Johannesburg....

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Where the whole is less than the sum of its (code) parts

Developers risk becoming so enamored by the brilliance of a new technology that they could lose sight of the impact their products should have, says international software geek David Hussman. Hussman, set to travel to South Africa in March this year as the keynote...

Of banks and cybersecurity

If there's one industry we should be most concerned about when it comes to cyber criminals and security, it's the one that looks after our money. "The financial services industry is under continual threat from cyber crooks, and the methods they use to try and...

ContinuityMauritius opens new facility

ContinuityMauritius, which has been delivering business continuity services to the island of Mauritius for the past decadehas inaugurated a new improved and larger recovery facility. The new ContinuityMauritius recovery facility is housed in the Birger Technology...

The outlook for ICT in 2018

Jarryd Chatz, CEO at BitCo, offers his predictions on where ICT is heading in 2018. The ICT sector evolves at a rapid pace which a few other industries can mimic - it is, without a doubt, difficult to quantify all the ways in which technology has impacted our lives....

5G could ignite smart city development

Looking for real estate investment opportunities around the world? The secret is to think "smart". The term "smart city" is coming up more and more frequently in real estate and investment circles. Cities either claim to be or are aspiring to be smart. Although there...

Tech enthusiast makes maths fun

A mobile phone app developed by a University of KwaZulu-Natal Computer Science student is set to make high-quality maths education free and accessible to students from various socio-economic backgrounds. Open Omnia is a web-based programme which aims to assist...

Lenovo makes Corporate Knights list

Lenovo has been recognised as a top company on the Corporate Knights' Global 100 list. The list recognises the top 100 companies across the world from a pool of nearly 6,000 publicly listed companies and evaluates them on up to 17 environmental, social and governance...

WASPA commits to more of the same

The self-regulating watchdog for South Africa's mobile content and applications industry, the Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), has recommitted itself to another year of looking out for cellular consumers. This is good news for beleaguered...

IDC recognizes SAP for enterprise marketing clouds

SAP has been named a major player in the IDC MarketScape report "Worldwide Artificial Intelligence in Enterprise Marketing Clouds 2017 Vendor Assessment." According to IDC MarketScape, the SAP Hybris Marketing Cloud solution provides customers with an opportunity to...

Kaspersky revenues grow 8%

Kaspersky Lab grew sustainably in 2017 and increased its global unaudited IFRS revenue by 8%, to a total $698-million. While the second half of 2017 was challenging for the company due to geopolitical turmoil and unfounded allegations, its customers and partners keep...

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Cape Town Area. Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Server Support Engineer to provide 2nd line support within the server management, end user computing layer and support layer. Assist with escalations from 1st line support engineers Provide...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team based in JHB. This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Non-Negotiables:IIBA certified if not then FTI...

Full Stack Developer (.Net & React)

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features Developing front and back end applications using C#, .Net and React Troubleshooting and debugging issues Minimum Requirements:Matric / Tertiary Qualification 8 Years experience as a Full...

Technical Support Agent (German speaking)

Exciting Opportunity for a German-Speaking Technical Support Agent with an Award-Winning Customer Insights Company!Are you fluent in German, tech-savvy, and eager to work with an international team right from the vibrant city of Cape Town? Join a globally acclaimed...

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Senior Business Analyst with minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Financial Services Industry (Asset Management) with a strong skills set in systems and data, required to provide technology solutions, for this Asset Management Company...

Full Stack Developer (.Net & React) – Western Cape Cape Town

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features Developing front and back end applications using C#, .Net and React Troubleshooting and debugging issues Minimum Requirements:Matric / Tertiary Qualification 8 Years experience as a Full...

Technical Support Agent (German speaking) – Western Cape Cape Town

Exciting Opportunity for a German-Speaking Technical Support Agent with an Award-Winning Customer Insights Company!Are you fluent in German, tech-savvy, and eager to work with an international team right from the vibrant city of Cape Town? Join a globally acclaimed...

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