SA users are optimistic about AI
A new survey from Ipsos and Google reveals that attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI) are trending positive as its use becomes more widespread. The study, "Our Life with AI: From innovation to application”, surveyed 21 000 people across 21 countries, finding...
Human skills more vital as AI adoption increases
A new study challenges the narrative that AI will replace humans, revealing instead that AI will be a catalyst for a skills revolution where uniquely human capabilities like empathy and ethical decision-making become the most valuable assets at work. This global shift...
Rootkit detections in SA up by 74% so far in 2023
Kaspersky reports that the number of Rootkit detections targeting businesses in South Africa grew by 74% in the first five months of 2023. In Kenya, the figure is 52% and in Nigeria 139%. Rootkit is a malicious software or a collection of software programs used by...
Dell Technologies launches full APEX suite in South Africa
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) announces that Dell APEX Data Storage Services is now available in South Africa. Dell’s APEX as-a-Service hyperconverged, storage and data protection solutions are powered by Intel hardware. A recent survey conducted by Enterprise...
SA CEOs optimistic despite economic decline
A majority of CEOs in South Africa are anticipating a decline in economic growth over the next 12 months. This presents challenges for businesses, the government and individuals, necessitating cautious and adaptable strategies. These are insights from South African...
Intel advances silicon spin qubit research
Intel has released its newest quantum research chip, Tunnel Falls, a 12-qubit silicon chip, and it is making the chip available to the quantum research community. In addition, the chip-maker is collaborating with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) at the...
Quantum powers past traditional supercomputing
IBM has announced a new breakthrough, published on the cover of the scientific journal Nature, demonstrating for the first time that quantum computers can produce accurate results at a scale of 100+ qubits reaching beyond leading classical approaches. One of the...
Change food choices to help tackle global warming
Action to protect the planet against the impact of climate change will fall short unless we reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global food system, which now makes up a third of man-made GHG emissions, a new study reveals. The largest emission increase...
Why public WiFi networks are not a safe choice
Do we really know what is behind the technology of cell phones and routers? A Forbes study shows how 35% of North Americans access public WiFi networks three to four times a day - which has caused 40% of them to have had their information compromised at some point....
Consumers choose safety over self-driving technology
Car buyers understand and want advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features that provide safer driving - and they expect them to be standard in new luxury and mainstream vehicles. But the same feelings do not apply when ADAS is applied to autonomous driving...
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ADATA Technology has launched the XPG SX6000 SSD. The product represents a bold move to provide PCI Express storage performance for nearly the same price to end users as that of traditional 2,5-inch SATA SSD. The SX6000 uses the compact M.2 form factor and reaches...
In2IT boosts tech skills for Boys2Men
In2IT Technologies has joined forces with the Moving Ahead Development Agency (MADA), to enrich the lives of fatherless boys in South Africa through the Boys2Men Career Path programme. The ongoing programme was started two years ago by MADA and has since brought...
Using cloud effectively for disaster recovery
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KYC trial using blockchain gets underway
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Nimbus Infrastructure lists in Namibia
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iWayAfrica Kenya buys new customer base
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Etisalat Misr evolves Egyptian network
Etisalat Misr has signed a four-year contract with Ericsson to modernise and expand its core network and business support systems, which will help the operator capitalise on the growth in 4G and pave the way for 5G and Internet of Things. The partnership will play an...
OfferZen adds new tech roles
OfferZen has expanded its placement offering to include additional areas of expertise including data science, UI/UX design, product management and more. Leaving the sole focus on software developers behind, OfferZen wants to become the single source of tech talent for...
Digital reporting standards soon
CaseWare Africa, a division of Adapt IT, is well positioned to guide the South African market towards the move to the XBRL digital reporting standard, set to come into force in 2018. Not only has CaseWare been part of the XBRL SA working group for over a decade but...
M2M to shake up the professional world
Machine-to-machine (M2M) technology is on the rise both at home and in the workplace, and will soon significantly impact and empower the way we live and work, writes Ronald Ravel, director: B2B South Africa at Toshiba South Africa. M2M solutions -- devices connecting,...
DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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IT Risk Manager – Remote Remote
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Data Analyst – Gauteng Fourways
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