The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

Surge in demand for AI in contact centres

Contact centres are under increasing pressure to improve customer experiences despite having fewer resources and, while 100% are turning to AI and automation for help, many face challenges due to limited in-house expertise. This is one of the key findings of a new...

Non-access to clean cooking poses deadly risks for millions in Africa

African policy makers and international partners meeting at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference - COP29 - have highlighted the urgent crisis posed by lack of access to clean cooking, a challenge impacting 1.2-billion people across Africa and leading to millions...

Strong growth forecast for PICaas

IDC has published its first-ever forecast for the performance intensive computing as a service (PICaaS) market which projects that the total worldwide PICaaS market will grow from $22,3-billion in 2021 to $103,1-billion in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate...

Digital payment cards set to take off

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the number of payment cards issued via digital platforms will reach 1,3-billion annually by 2027 - up from just 500-million in 2023. This growth of 170% reflects strong interest in improving the way users access and...

Clipper malware targets cryptocurrencies via fake Tor Browser

Kaspersky researchers have discovered an ongoing disruptive cryptocurrency theft campaign affecting more than 15 000 users across 52 countries. Distributed under the guise of Tor Browser, the malware operates by replacing a portion of the entered clipboard contents...

Sustained profitability for EOH

EOH has reported sustained operating profitability during the six months ended 31 January 2023 and the subsequent deleveraging of the group's balance sheet post the capital raise after the half year end. Highlights for the period include: * R110-million in operating...

Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy

Richard Branson's space launch provider Virgin Orbit Holdings has begun a voluntary proceeding under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court to sell the business. With the support of Virgin Investments in the form of...

IBM IBM z16, LinuxONE 4 single-frame and rack-mount options

IBM has unveiled new single-frame and rack-mount configurations of IBM z16 and IBM LinuxONE 4, expanding their capabilities to a broader range of data centre environments. Based on IBM's Telum processor, the new options are designed with sustainability in mind for...

‘Proudly South African’ more than just a slogan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has painted a grim picture of the South African economy predicting that real GDP growth will slow sharply to 0,1% in 2023, but with consumer spending set to increase by 1,9% in 2023 - and more South Africans opting to "buy local"...

Fujitsu launches Celsius H7613 workstation

Fujitsu has launched the Celsius H7613, a mobile workstation for professionals that is 10mm thinner and 500g lighter than its predecessor, yet up to 400% more powerful in running graphic-intensive applications such as Catia, Siemens, Creo, and rendering. Featuring the...

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Are the consequences of non-compliance worth the risk?

Countless local and international regulations that govern every business operation are put in place to ensure that commercial entities act in a reasonable and responsible manner. But with the abundance and complexity of regulations, and the fact that they change...

Endpoint lifecycle management from DiData

Dimension Data launched a set of endpoint lifecycle management services, and dedicated Apple practice to help companies deliver an anywhere, anytime mobile experience for apps, voice, and collaboration on iOS devices. Leveraging Dimension Data's global footprint, the...

UCT Properties & Services improves project management

Founded in 1829, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has a proud tradition of academic excellence and effecting social change and development. The university employs more than 5,000 staff members across six faculties, including Engineering and the Built Environment,...

Digital retail a double-edged sword

South African retailers have long lagged their counterparts in the US and Europe in terms of embracing new digital channels to improve business operations and marketing. However, they are now moving to catch up amid an increasingly competitive environment and demands...

Time for CIOs to be more pioneering

CIOs are struggling to come to grips with a world changing at an exceptional pace - this was the picture that was painted at the recent IDC CIO Summit 2017 series that took place in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria. Customers now expect much more -...

Tindall is chief operating officer at Rain

Gareth Tindall has been appointed as chief operating officer of newly-launched Rain, effective 1 June 2017. "Rain is a collaboration of the smartest minds who have been working tirelessly over the past few years to make an LTE-A network a reality, and I look forward...

NetApp aims to lead in hybrid cloud data services

More than two-thirds of CEOs of the 2 000 largest global organizations have identified digital transformation as the centerpiece of their growth and profitability strategies moving forward. To successfully transform, business leaders are recognizing the need for new...

Real-world training from Dynamic Technologies

Dynamic Technologies has established Dynamic DNA as part of its BEE Enterprise Development programme. Dynamic DNA is a 51% black female owned ICT learnership academy, which provides learners with a combination of the theoretical skills and hands-on work experience...

Elingo completes Ivanhoe Mines’ ShoreTel migration in record time

Ivanhoe Mines has contracted Elingo to assist it with the migration of its managed and licensing services from Singapore to a new office in Sandton, South Africa. Despite the challenging timelines and working across four different time zones, Elingo successfully...

Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security closes gaps

With the tactics of cybercriminals becoming ever more sophisticated, and with regulatory pressures also mounting, financial enterprises are up against increasing hurdles when it comes to future-proofing their ATMs, Point of Sale systems and Point of Service machines....

Business Analyst (Debt Collections) (CH1041)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a Business Analyst to join their Deb Collections team.Are you a team player that enjoys working with developers, testers, and stakeholders from the business?Do you appreciate taking the initiative,...

Mid-Senior Backend Developer (PHP Laravel) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:ARCHITECT, build and maintain high-performance and scalable web applications as the next Mid-Senior Backend Developer sought by a rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse. The ideal candidate will fit seamlessly into the team, taking responsibility for...

Varicent Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you a Varicent guru with a knack for transforming numbers into magic? Do SQL databases bend to your will? Can you make Big Data dance and create stunning visualizations with tools like Power BI or Tableau? If yes, keep reading because we're on the hunt for a...

Front End Developer React / React Native TT

Role:Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutionsDocument software, in particular business rules and key technical decisionsResearch and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systemsAnalyse, diagnose and resolve software errors...

Integration developer

INTERMEDIATE INTEGRATION DEVELOPER This position involves leading projects focused on the transfer and integration of large volumes of data across various enterprise systems, ensuring efficient andreliable data flow. Key Responsibilities:Design and implement...

Senior Business Analyst – Fully remote

The senior business analyst will work as part of the Business Analysis team, who are responsible for supporting the design and technical development of new customised solutions built using the company Platform. Critical to the success of successful candidates will be...

Front End Developer React / React Native TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Role:Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutionsDocument software, in particular business rules and key technical decisionsResearch and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systemsAnalyse, diagnose and resolve software errors...

Integration developer – Gauteng Bedford

INTERMEDIATE INTEGRATION DEVELOPER This position involves leading projects focused on the transfer and integration of large volumes of data across various enterprise systems, ensuring efficient andreliable data flow. Key Responsibilities:Design and implement...

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