AI, HPC boost shared cloud infrastructure market
Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments - including dedicated and shared IT environments - increased 115,3% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24) to $57,3-billion. According to the latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly...
Gates Foundation budget reaches $8,74bn
At the start of the Gates Foundation’s 25th anniversary year, its governing board approved the largest budget in its history. The foundation will operate with a budget of $8,74-billion in 2025. The budget is in line with the foundation’s commitment to reach overall...
Nvidia unveils generative AI platforms for all industries
Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang kicked off the Computex conference in Taipei, announcing platforms that companies can use to ride a historic wave of generative AI that's transforming industries from advertising to manufacturing to telecom. He described accelerated...
Taiwan brings in generative AI for English lessons
Teachers often report that students learning English tend to read and write better than they speak, as shyness and a lack of practice can hinder the ability to converse. Now, a chatbot funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Education and running on next-generation large...
Social media linked to youth mental health issues
Social media offers many benefits for young people, but there are indicators that it could also pose a risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. That's the warning from US surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy in a new advisory on social...
Most employees don’t achieve optimal performance
Only 41% of employees are currently performing optimally - consistently giving their best work in a way they are confident they can sustain over the next year. According to Gartner, post-pandemic, work has become "unbounded," with fewer constraints on when, where and...
Huge increase in human-driven cyber incidents
Security operations centre (SOC) analysts discovered more than three high-severity incidents with direct human involvement every day in 2022, according to research based on the analysis of incidents reported to customers of Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response...
Fixed-wireless an option as load shedding strains networks
South African companies are increasingly turning towards fixed-wireless networks as a backup or alternative to fibre and mobile broadband as record levels of load shedding puts telecoms networks under strain. These networks are showing resilience and delivering high...
Global EV market came close to 11m units in 2022
With the trend of electrification, connection, autonomous driving, and sharing in the automobile industry, the electronic vehicle (EV) market is growing fast. An EV overview from IDC's Worldwide Semiconductor Automotive Ecosystem and Supply Chain found that the...
African brands fall out of favour with Africans
Despite optimism with the progress of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and other initiatives to drive African initiatives, African brands regressed 20% from a 10-year high of 17% to 14% share of the Top 100 most admired brands in Africa. This is...
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WebAfrica launches LTE at Home
Webafrica has launched its new LTE at Home internet access service. "LTE at Home is all about hassle-free affordable high speed internet. It's a router and a SIM card. No network cables, no phone lines. We send you a router, you plug it in, insert the SIM card and off...
Procurement vetting pitfalls to avoid
Mistakes in business come with the territory but those made in procurement ought to be considered among the most detrimental to the success of an operation. Common procurement related risks include supplier issues such as delivery delays, increases in demand, quality...
Sage launches payroll, invoicing in Nigeria
Sage One Payroll and Sage One Invoicing are available in Nigeria. Sage One Payroll seamlessly integrates with Sage One Accounting, offering a complete business solution for start-up and small businesses. Sage One Invoicing is an entry-level version of Sage One...
Shadow IT: cause for concern or business enabler?
Shadow IT is not a new concept. It emerged as a result of employee frustration from IT departments' often rigid rules and inflexible standards. These issues impacted IT's speed to deliver services and meet employee requirements. Unfortunately, while Shadow IT may...
HP debuts pocket-sized printer
HP has launched the HP Sprocket Photo Printer, a pocket-size printer that allows users to print photos from a smartphone or tablet just about anywhere. HP Sprocket is available at a recommended retail price of R1 999.00. "HP Sprocket is portable and small enough to...
Rise of the machines
Vian Chinner, CEO of Xineoh,, discusses how AI is changing the world as we know it. Imagine a world ruled by robots, where artificial intelligence is used to wield commercial influence and drive our daily decisions. Imagine if your every move was predictable, your...
Technology can increase profitability for law firms
According to a national survey of law firms and legal professionals by LexisNexis and the Law Society of South Africa, around 92% of respondents believe that improved use of technology is a priority for the growth of their businesses. Two technologies, in particular,...
Kenya anticipates strong growth ahead of election
As Kenya prepares for its general elections in August, the government has outlined its fiscal strategy with further growth expected in the economy and several changes to tax laws established to support budgetary considerations. Africa-focused Human Capital Management...
InfiNet Wireless launches beamforming base station sector
InfiNet Wireless has introduced the new R5000-Qmxb base station sector to its InfiMAN 2x2 point-to-multipoint family of solutions. With an integrated beamforming antenna to focus the antenna radiation pattern, the R5000-Qmxb allows for superior interference immunity...
Boosting cyber security skills
The shortage of security skills is a growing concern for SA businesses. Coupled with the increased sophistication and number of attacks, nation states and hacktivists, business face massive challenges in combatting cyber threats. "There are just not enough security...
Business Application Software Manager – Gauteng Braamfontein Werf
Business Application Software Manager - Braamfontein -Permanent Position - Salary: R [Phone Number Removed];pa Responsibilities: Develop and support Enterprise Business Applications.Collaborate with business to manage the conversion of high-level requirements into...
Full Stack Developer C# at Adapt IT
Introduction We are seeking a skilled Full Stack C# Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, and developing applications and services using C# and modern web technologies. If you are passionate about coding, solving problems,...
Project Manager (Construction)
Our client within the Tourism and Hospitality industry is looking for a Project Manager to join their team. This role will involve: Manage the activities and resources allocated to assigned projects.Administer and execute projects within costs, quality and...
IT Support Specialist (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:CONDUCT regular checks on network and data security while ensuring the repair & maintenance of hardware and software as the next IT Support Specialist wanted by a dynamic Distributor in the Automotive Industry. You will also be responsible for the...
Oracle DBA
Is Oracle Your Playground? We're looking for an Oracle DBA who can tune databases to perfection and troubleshoot with ninja-like precision. If database security, stability, and scalability are your specialties, apply now and let's keep our data running like a...
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Calling All .Net Wizards! Do you dream in C# and live for clean code? We need a .Net Developer to cast their magic on our projects and turn requirements into reliable solutions. If you're ready to code like a pro and debug like a ninja, apply now and let's create...
Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions
Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with specialized expertise in Generative AI to join our team and help lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for a large retail customer. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional...
Full Stack Developer C# at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction We are seeking a skilled Full Stack C# Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, and developing applications and services using C# and modern web technologies. If you are passionate about coding, solving problems,...
Project Manager (Construction) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client within the Tourism and Hospitality industry is looking for a Project Manager to join their team. This role will involve: Manage the activities and resources allocated to assigned projects.Administer and execute projects within costs, quality and...
IT Support Specialist (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:CONDUCT regular checks on network and data security while ensuring the repair & maintenance of hardware and software as the next IT Support Specialist wanted by a dynamic Distributor in the Automotive Industry. You will also be responsible for the...
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