Platformisation key to reducing security complexity
New global research from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) and Palo Alto Networks has found that surveyed organisations are facing security complexity challenges as they juggle an average of 83 different security solutions from 29 vendors. It also shows that...
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,...
Hybrid work can facilitate sustainability goals
With environmental concerns high on everyone's agenda, the World Economic Forum has highlighted the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in creating a more sustainable and inclusive future. This influence is in part due to the vast and expanding array of...
Contact centre as a service market to reach $17,12bn by 2030
The global contact centre as a service market size is expected to reach $17,12-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 19,1% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth can be attributed to the rising adoption of cloud-based...
Details behind the Operation Triangulation spyware
Following a report on the Operation Triangulation campaign targeting iOS devices, Kaspersky experts have uncovered some details about the spyware implant used during the attacks. Dubbed TriangleDB, the implant grants attackers covert surveillance capabilities. It...
European ICT spending set to expand
European ICT spending is expected to post a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5,4% over the 2022-2027 period, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). In a clear indication of the resiliency of the European ICT market, IDC's Worldwide Black Book: Live...
Youth are saving, but need financial guidance
In today's world, knowledge is the key to financial success. So, while a recent study by Nedbank revealed that South Africa's youth are showing a commendable improvement in their commitment to saving, there is a pressing need for improved financial information and...
Musk versus Zuckerberg: who would win a cage match?
Elon Musk posted a message on his social media platform Twitter that he was "up for a cage fight" with Mark Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg responded to Musk’s tweet with a caption stating, "send me location". Analyzing both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s personal diets and...
Intel Labs AI model generates 360-degree images from text prompts
Intel Labs, in collaboration with Blockade Labs, has introduced Latent Diffusion Model for 3D (LDM3D), a novel diffusion model that uses generative AI to create realistic 3D visual content. LDM3D is the industry’s first model to generate a depth map using the...
Generative AI to enhance the Wimbledon digital experience
IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club have announced new features for the Wimbledon digital fan experience that will launch at this year's Championships. A new artificial intelligence (AI) feature, leveraging generative AI technology from IBM watsonx, will produce...
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TEDGlobal 2017 conference opens in Tanzania
TED, the nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, opens its TEDGlobal 2017 Conference today in Arusha, Tanzania. Themed "Builders. Truth-tellers. Catalysts".The event will host 700 attendees at the Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge for a programme of more than 45 speakers...
Is a gender-balanced workforce possible in SA?
South Africa needs more women in its workforce, more female role models in science, technology, engineering and maths and more benefits for working parents. In short, the country needs gender equality. But how soon can this be achieved? Gale Shabangu, inclusion and...
Fibre and benefit to rural communities
Digital transformation is becoming a reality, but it needs extend to all of South Africa. BitCo CEO Jarryd Chatz discusses how rolling out fibre in rural areas and how it will benefit the communities. Fibre itself isn't what benefits rural communities. What SMEs,...
Niche technologies for African broadband
Will wireless and satellite services close the digital divide? asks Dr Dawie de Wet, CEO of Q-KON. While fibre and fixed networks have the potential to close the digital divide, it is still very limited to selected metro and urban areas. Mobile service, on the other...
The promise of digital
We can change the world, writes Doug Woolley, Dell EMC GM: South Africa. "You are some of the world's greatest organisations and you are leading through a time of unprecedented change and opportunity. This is your show. It's about how you are changing the world:...
Nokia strives to make 5G a reality
Nokia has launched the 5G MoNArch (5G Mobile Network Architecture) research project. Supported and financed as part of Phase II of the 5G Infrastructure Public Private Partnership (5G-PPP), under the auspices of the European Union's Horizon 2020 Framework Programme,...
HP Inc debuts top-of-the-range gaming laptop
HP Inc has launched the OMEN X by HP Laptop, built for gaming enthusiasts and esports athletes seeking maximum performance. The OMEN X Laptop is engineered with the thermals to support unlocked CPUs to allow for overclocking, and factory-overclocked GPUs and memory...
A cryptocurrency regulatory parable
Seshree Govender, an aassociate at Webber Wentzel, unpacks the Bitcoin Scaling Agreement.The Bitcoin Scaling Agreement was as much a story about technology as Titanic was about a ship.A crash course in the basics of democracy, economic majority theory and...
The millennial factor in corporate governance
When it comes to good corporate governance, "the power is no longer in the boardroom. It is in the smartphone". This was the key takeaway from a recent compliance business breakfast, hosted by LexisNexis South Africa at its Durban head office, where guest speaker,...
Develop a natural interest in STEM
It can be done through open source software, writes Mark Beets, business development manager at Entelect Software. During another power cut in a poor area of Brazil, a mechanic sat in the dark and wondered how he could light up his house without electricity. He came...
Information Security Specialist Jnr (Network, End Point, Security Operations) – Gauteng Midrand
Company: Kapsch SALocation: SANRAL Data Centre, MidrandPosition: Information Security Specialist Jnr (Network, End Point, Security Operations)Contract Period: 6 Months with possibility of extensionBudget: NegotiableAbout the Company:Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa...
Microsoft AD / Exchange Engineer (DC Platform Support) – Gauteng Midrand
Company: Kapsch SALocation: SANRAL Data Centre, MidrandPosition: Microsoft AD / Exchange Engineer (DC Platform Support)Contract Period: 6 Months with the possibility of extensionBudget: NegotiableAbout the Company:Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa (Kapsch SA) is a global...
Back End Java Developer (Senior) 1837 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Development and maintenance on platform/applicationReview and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System ownerDevelop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsPreparation of system/technical...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
System Controller (LM) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Provide analytical support for critical corporate initiatives including business function support for system migrations.Consolidations, significant business area process improvement projects and complex product installations.Planning, implementing, and reviewing minor...
Desktop Engineer II
Ready to Join the Ranks of Innovators? iOCO Infrastructure Services Awaits.We are looking for a Desktop Engineer II with a knack for solving complex IT issues, ensuring seamless operation of hardware, software, and network systems. Adept at providing top-tier...
C# Software Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A Software and Technology firm is looking for a C# Developer to join their team. In this role, you'll collaborate with the development team to understand project requirements and contribute to software development tasks. You'll assist in designing,...
Enterprise Architect
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Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...
Desktop Engineer II – Western Cape Cape Town
Ready to Join the Ranks of Innovators? iOCO Infrastructure Services Awaits.We are looking for a Desktop Engineer II with a knack for solving complex IT issues, ensuring seamless operation of hardware, software, and network systems. Adept at providing top-tier...
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