DeepSeek-R1 now live with Nvidia NIM
DeepSeek-R1, an open model with reasoning capabilities, is now available as an Nvidia NIM microservice preview. Instead of offering direct responses, reasoning models like DeepSeek-R1 perform multiple inference passes over a query, conducting chain-of-thought,...
Services, beyond mobile drive positive results for Vodacom
Vodacom Group revenue grew 1,6% to R39,5-billion for the quarter ended 31 December 2024, impacted by a stronger rand. Group service revenue growth accelerated to 11,6% on a normalised basis, while South Africa service revenue growth improved to 3,2%, supported by...
AI, analytics seen as critical to company success
A massive 79% of corporate strategists said that technologies such as analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will be critical to their success over the next two years, according to a survey by Gartner. Strategists said that, on average, 50% of...
Innovation rated as a top priority in Africa
Despite global economic uncertainty, innovation rose as a top corporate priority for 2023. According to a new report released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 83% of African executives view innovation as a top-three priority for this year, compared to 79% of...
Dating app users lose millions to pig butchering scam
A massive 56% of users are aware of crypto phishing scams, according to a survey by NordVPN. However, crime statistics show that awareness doesn't always help to avoid experiencing fraud. In April, the US Department of Justice announced that Americans have lost around...
SmugX research exposes new malware trend
In the last couple of months, Check Point Research (CPR) has been tracking the activity of a Chinese threat actor targeting foreign and domestic policy entities as well as embassies in Europe. The researchers unpack their findings: Combined with other Chinese based...
New malware family comes to light
During an in-depth malware investigation into the activities of Andariel, a notorious subgroup of Lazarus, Kaspersky researchers discovered a new malware family called EarlyRat, being used alongside Andariel's known utilisation of the DTrack malware and Maui...
Continued growth for compute and storage cloud infrastructure
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment, spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments,...
Home energy management systems on the increase
The number of home energy management systems (HEMS) in Europe is increasing as businesses and consumers take control of their energy usage. In a new Berg Insight market report, a HEMS is defined as a system that at minimum consists of a solar PV system, battery...
Contact centre software market to test $150bn by 2030
The global contact centre software market size is expected to reach $149,58-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 23,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The contact centre software market encompasses software and services used by...
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SA’s homegrown heroes have an app for that …
Talk of homegrown heroes in South Africa is usually focused on the sports field. However, with mobile innovation a significant contributor to economic growth, perhaps South Africa's heroes are equally likely to have a mouse in their hand? "The recent quarterly...
Datacentrix is Huawei’s Energy Partner of the Year
Datacentrix has received the 'Huawei Energy Partner of the Year' award. Datacentrix, which attained its certification as Huawei Gold Partner late last year, has also earned its status as a Certified Service Partner with a specialisation in network energy, covering the...
Marketplace model gives insurers opportunities
With consumers expecting their service providers to deliver more tailored products providing better experiences at more cost-effective rates, insurers are under pressure to adapt their business models to ones better suited to this new environment. Given its mainstream...
Data protection, application performance with NetApp
NetApp has further enhanced the company's Data Fabric, already an integral part of over 300 000 systems and software deployments, with new software releases including for NetApp SolidFire Element OS, StorageGRID Webscale, ONTAP, and OnCommand Insight software. As key...
Fixed income trading app for African bonds
Thomson Reuters has launched Fixed Income Callouts, a flexible and transparent App on the Eikon platform that facilitates the negotiations and agreements of fixed income bond trading terms within banks in country and across African markets, improving price discovery,...
Qlik delivers best Cloudera campaigns
Qlik has been recognized by Cloudera, the modern platform for machine learning and analytics, optimised for the cloud, with its Innovator Award. This award, in the Business Excellence category of Cloudera's inaugural Partner Impact Awards, was selected based on...
Top business school woos green entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs and small business owners that have set up and are running green businesses are invited to take part in a scholarship programme at the Gordon Institute of Business Science's (GIBS) Entrepreneurship Development Academy. The scholarship allows...
JSE listing a challenge for newcomers
he adoption of the King IV Code will have an immediate impact on companies planning to issue circulars on or after 1 October 2017 for the purposes of seeking a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). At the same time, potential investors can expect to see...
Fresh new website from Pick ‘n Pay
Pick n Pay, the largest online grocery business in Africa, this week unveiled its new online shopping website. Designed to work alongside the recently relaunched mobile app, the website has been built to offer greater convenience, wider choice, more promotions and...
How the cloud works for you
An office that can't be taken with you isn't just stuck geographically, it's stuck in the past. Cloud computing is transforming the business landscape, and it's time you took the leap and digitised your office. Rob Lith, business development director at Telviva, gives...
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...
Senior Business Analyst
Understanding Business needsActing as an advisor to the businessFacilitating group workshops and meetings Gathering, identifying and documenting business requirementsMinimum Requirements:Matric / Tertiary Qualification BA Certifications Minimum 7 Years Business...
Tech Lead
Join one of South Africa's leading long-term insurance providers as a Tech Lead specializing in Cloud and DevOps. This key role is ideal for a strategic technologist passionate about delivering high-impact, scalable cloud solutions while championing a DevOps culture...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Understanding Business needsActing as an advisor to the businessFacilitating group workshops and meetings Gathering, identifying and documenting business requirementsMinimum Requirements:Matric / Tertiary Qualification BA Certifications Minimum 7 Years Business...
Tech Lead – Western Cape Bellville
Join one of South Africa's leading long-term insurance providers as a Tech Lead specializing in Cloud and DevOps. This key role is ideal for a strategic technologist passionate about delivering high-impact, scalable cloud solutions while championing a DevOps culture...
Project Manager
A well-established business is seeking a Project Manager.Qualification:BTech + 5 yearsexperience ((preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics), orBEng + 4 yearsexperience (preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics),MEng + 3 yearsexperience (preferably Mechanical or...
Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
A well-established business is seeking a Project Manager.Qualification:BTech + 5 yearsexperience ((preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics), orBEng + 4 yearsexperience (preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics),MEng + 3 yearsexperience (preferably Mechanical or...
IT Operations Specialist (Microsoft 365 and Cybersecurity)
Role Overview:Our client, a well-established Hedge Fund Manager, with a long history of delivering excellent returns, is seeking a proactive IT Operations Specialist to join their IT team. This person will be responsible for monitoring and improving their Microsoft...
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