Can organisations keep up with the rise of AI models?
In the AI gold rush era, where new large language models (LLMs) and other AI solutions emerge almost weekly, modern organisations are increasingly eager to employ machine learning. With the recent appearance of DeepSeek-R1 and Alibaba’s Qwen2.5-Max models, which have...
Positive trends for IT distribution revenues
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Distributor Revenues grew 2,3% year-over-year, landing at $21,4-billion, but this solid end to the year was not enough to outweigh weaker sales in earlier quarters, and 2024 ended down 1,1% year-over-year according to the International...
Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022 open for comment
The Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022 which introduces a number of significant amendments to the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 (the ECA), has been published. Interested parties have until 23 July to submit written comments regarding the Bill....
Enabling environment critical to building a digital economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The world is forging ahead with a digital agenda, but African countries - including South Africa - are still battling to achieve the basic connectivity needed to join the revolution. "The world is mutating before our eyes," says Philly Mapulane,...
Nuclear fusion space rocket will be hotter than the sun
UK aerospace company Pulsar Fusion has started constructing the largest practical nuclear fusion rocket engine ever built. The eight-metre fusion chamber is being assembled in Bletchley and, when fired in 2027, will temporarily become the hottest place in the solar...
Tips on using ChatGPT
While ChatGPT has taken the world by storm and many people are eager to see how it works and use it themselves, others have questions on how to actually use it. With this in mind, AI expert and Iterate.ai co-founder, Brian Sathianathan, has compiled five tips and...
How young adults perceive risky trips with ride-share services
A new study from the University of Cape Town has found a high perception of crime regarding ride-share services. The paper by Jennifer Baufeldt and Professor Marianne Vanderschuren focuses on personal safety and Covid-19 concerns, and will be published in the...
Unveiling Africa’s data centre potential
In a world propelled by advancing technology and an insatiable appetite for digital services, the global data centre industry has experienced remarkable growth - and the potential for Africa in this market is almost unlimited. A recent Market Spotlight by DC Byte, a...
Vodacom helps keep Joburg’s (traffic) lights on
Vodacom SA is the latest company and property owner to partner with the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) to ensure that traffic signals along major intersections in Johannesburg operate during load shedding. The partnership, spearheaded by the JRA and facilitated...
Euclid is on a mission to explore the dark universe
The ESA (European Space Agency) Euclid spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Saturday (1 July), beginning a mission to study why the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate. Astronomers use the term “dark energy” in...
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Could the blockchain enforce PoPI?
The Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act is looming on our horizon. South African organisations are busily preparing for it despite there still being much debate about what the real impact will be and whether or not it will be truly effective. However, one...
Silver Peak EdgeConnect endures torture test
hybrid WAN solution provider Silver Peak has announced that the company's flagship SD-WAN solution, Unity EdgeConnect, successfully endured a series of rigorous network packet-loss resilience tests. Independent network test lab, Miercom, subjected the EdgeConnect...
Epicor expands SA footprint
Western Cape technology consulting firm Astraia Technology has been appointed as an Epicor value-added reseller (VAR) through South African distributor epic ERP. "We are extremely excited to have Astraia on board.," says Stuart Scanlon, managing director of epic ERP ....
Strategic AI: chat abot it
AI and the solutions it enhances has become the gold rush of the Western world -- a digital hunt for the customer experience oil that sits on the frontlines of chatbot capability and evolution. Amazon has released its increasingly impressive Alexa and Echo range of...
SilverBridge unveils BHave tool, training
SilverBridge says its in-house automated testing tool, BHave, provides the group with an effective way to increase the efficiency of its software testing. BHave ensures product development and customer support happens as smoothly as possible. Recently, the company...
Internships help drive Otel’s growth
Independent telecoms firm Otel Communications is on track to eventually employ at least 75% of its current crop of interns sourced from the country's leading tertiary institutions. Earlier this year, Otel's interns embarked on a 12-month high-performance programme...
Inspiration Healthcare adopts Ideagen
Inspiration Healthcare Group, a global supplier of medical technology for critical care, operating theatre and home healthcare applications, is adopting software from Ideagen to enhance regulatory compliance and key operational processes. Ideagen Q-Pulse, Ideagen's...
Digital solutions key in business-to-business credit
Business-to-business transactions are becoming increasingly competitive and digitalisation is placing greater pressure on businesses to grant credit effectively and quickly to remain ahead of the competition, writes Keith Wardell, commercial strategy drector of...
Fall Creators Update, new headsets
Microsoft has launched the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and Windows Mixed Reality headsets and experiences. From the initial launch of Windows 10, Microsoft has been on a mission to empower the creator in all of us and believes in the fundamental human need to...
EMEA’s top 50 cloud innovators named
The top 50 EMEA businesses innovating in the cloud have today been recognised in a new industry report. Spearheaded by thought-leadership innovators HotTopics.ht and sponsored by application security and cloud experts F5 Networks, the Top 50 EMEA Cloud Climbers Report...
Senior Software Developer
Our client is eagerly seeking an enthusiastic Senior Software Developer that takes leadership in shaping the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and translating complex user requirements into robust and efficient code, demonstrating a deep...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is eagerly seeking an enthusiastic Senior Software Developer that takes leadership in shaping the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and translating complex user requirements into robust and efficient code, demonstrating a deep...
Senior System Engineer (Server Network Firewall & Security)
Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a knack for building and maintaining high-performance server and network systems? We're on the hunt for a Senior System Engineer who lives and breathes server management, network security, and cutting-edge infrastructure...
Senior System Engineer (Server Network Firewall & Security) – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a knack for building and maintaining high-performance server and network systems? We're on the hunt for a Senior System Engineer who lives and breathes server management, network security, and cutting-edge infrastructure...
Finance Systems Analyst
Train operating entities to navigate the system Determining effectiveness of existing processesEstablishing and maintaining quality standardsExamine existing business processes and procedures Examine existing systems to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement...
Finance Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Train operating entities to navigate the system Determining effectiveness of existing processesEstablishing and maintaining quality standardsExamine existing business processes and procedures Examine existing systems to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement...
Senior RPG Developer
As a Senior RPG Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining RPG applications that support our business operations. You will work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and IT teams to deliver robust and efficient RPG...
Analyst at Dananda Talent
Job Title: Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Infrastructure Job Summary: The Analyst will support the origination, structuring, and execution of M&A and infrastructure transactions. This role involves performing activities under supervision, aimed...
Senior RPG Developer – Gauteng Centurion
As a Senior RPG Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining RPG applications that support our business operations. You will work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and IT teams to deliver robust and efficient RPG...
Analyst at Dananda Talent – Gauteng Sandown
Job Title: Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Infrastructure Job Summary: The Analyst will support the origination, structuring, and execution of M&A and infrastructure transactions. This role involves performing activities under supervision, aimed...
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