Starship blows up after successful booster catch
SpaceX’s Starship exploded during its ascent burn yesterday. According to SpaceX, posting on X: “Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent burn. Teams will continue to review data from today's flight test to better understand root cause....
How to navigate cloud security challenges
Cloud adoption lies at the heart of digital transformation, providing organizations with the agility and flexibility they need to stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. Competing in a digital-first economy requires developing personalised customer...
VMware does its SA partners proud
By Mark Davison - Due to various reasons we're all familiar with, It's been a while since they last held them - but last night at The Roof in Bryanston, VMware hosted the event of the channel calendar so far when it recognised its top partners at its WeConnect awards....
SA entrepreneurs good at grabbing opportunities, but challenges abound
Small business owners in South Africa have no shortage of entrepreneurial spirit and grit, and most are building multiple businesses without help. But the two major challenges standing in the way of their growth in 2023 is lack of access to funding and the impact of...
OpenAI execs call for superintelligence oversight
Now is a good time to start thinking about the governance of superintelligence, with future AI systems set to be dramatically more capable than today's systems. This is the word from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, president Greg Brockman and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever,...
PC shipments in MEA decline as demand normalises
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing device (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, experienced a significant year-on-year decline of 13% during the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest industry...
Nvidia, Microsoft drive generative AI for Windows
Generative AI -- in the form of large language model (LLM) applications like ChatGPT, image generators such as Stable Diffusion and Adobe Firefly, and game rendering techniques like Nvidia DLSS 3 Frame Generation -- is ushering in a new era of computing for...
WiFi 6E ready to supercharge Internet speeds
The Independent Communication Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has officially made a large tranche of additional 6E spectrum available to South African users, with immediate effect. By publishing its Amended Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations 2023 [Annexure B],...
AMD powers fast, energy-efficient supercomputers
AMD EPYC processors and AMD Instinct accelerators continue to be the solutions of choice behind many of the most innovative, green and powerful supercomputers in the world, powering 121 supercomputers on the latest Top500 list. "AMD's mission in high-performance...
Internet users cling to digital superstitions
Kaspersky has analysed what digital superstitions Internet users believe in nowadays and investigated whether there are grounds for these beliefs. According to the global Kaspersky Digital Superstitions survey, the most popular misbelief is that one should not...
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Sick leave abuse renders SA businesses unwell
Despite legislation that clearly defines the management of sick leave for full-time employees, the issue of effective sick leave management and tackling abuse remains a challenge for most companies. The situation becomes particularly troublesome at this time of the...
Tips for switching from employee to entrepreneur
You've been laid off, and after a period of discernment, you have decided to switch from employee to entrepreneur, but how can you make the switch successfully? ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD Lyndy van den Barselaar shares that successful entrepreneurship requires a...
Sangfor appoints Cloud 9 Holdings as SA distributor
Sangfor Technologies has partnered with Cloud 9 Holdings as its exclusive distributor in South Africa. Cloud 9 Holdings is a South African company that specialises in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and business intelligence, and was selected by Sangfor for...
Harel Mallac Bureautique rebrands to EO Solutions
Mauritian long-term Xerox partner Harel Mallac Bureautique has recently changed its name to EO Solutions Ltd. (EO) as part of its rebranding and repositioning. The company aims to be viewed as a "one-stop shop" provider for workplace systems and solutions to improve...
Recession-proof payroll
The current economic outlook is set to have an impact on the bottom line, business and morale, but robust payroll auditing and management processes can curtail risk and support growth. Even in a recession. There are specific steps that can be put in place to mitigate...
It’s time we took steps to beat unemployment
The private sector has a significant role to play in growing business-ready skills and curtailing unemployment, says Alan Turnley-Jones, executive for services for the Middle East and Africa at Dimension Data. With the country having reached its highest unemployment...
Testing drives business continuity, cyber resilience
Most organisations fail to appreciate the importance - and benefits - of testing when it comes to business continuity ... and cyber resilience. At ContinuitySA, client service manager Wayde Anderson says: "We live and breathe testing because we know that the only way...
Payments industry launches new type of debit order
Over the last few years there has been a significant increase in debit orders processed to bank accounts without permission (a mandate) from consumers. On the other hand, irresponsible consumer behavior - where bank customers are disputing debit orders that do have...
Africa’s hospitality sector withstands economic headwinds
South Africa's hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the next five years bolstered by inbound travelers amid a difficult and volatile economic climate. Pietro Calicchio, hospitality and gaming industry leader for PwC Southern Africa, says: "Africa's hotel...
Volvo, Autoliv team up with NVidia for self-driving cars
Volvo Cars, along with automotive safety company Autoliv and NVidia, the artificial intelligence (AI) and visual computing company, are teaming up to develop advanced systems and software for self-driving cars. The three companies will work together with Zenuity, a...
UX Web Designer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performanceareas: Conceptualise high-quality, simple, and user-friendly creative ideas, in collaboration with internal and external clients, in line with the Organisation brand and CI...
Project Manager
Leading international corrosion protection contractor and coatings manufacturer, has a vacancy for a Project Site Manager for 6 month contract period or until the project is completed.The successful candidate must be able to start immediately.No permanent employment...
Embedded Software Developer
Looking for a talented Embedded Software Developer to develop embedded digital communications software components and who understands and can develop in accordance with the international standards and specifications. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...
Project Manager – Free State Clarens
Leading international corrosion protection contractor and coatings manufacturer, has a vacancy for a Project Site Manager for 6 month contract period or until the project is completed.The successful candidate must be able to start immediately.No permanent employment...
Embedded Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Looking for a talented Embedded Software Developer to develop embedded digital communications software components and who understands and can develop in accordance with the international standards and specifications. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...
Senior Solutions Architect
As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...
IT Support Specialist (Tier 2) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, with 15+ years of experience, maintains a startup's energy. They prioritise client and staff relationships, fostering innovation and collaboration in an Agile environment. As a Microsoft-aligned organisation with proven Azure capabilities,...
Data Administrator (Wits PHRU)
Main purpose of the job:Assist with data management activities, IoT, wearables devices and consolidation of medical imagery and dataLocation:PHRU – Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto - JohannesburgKey performance areas:Intermediate REDCap database...
Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...
IT Support Specialist (Tier 2) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, with 15+ years of experience, maintains a startup's energy. They prioritise client and staff relationships, fostering innovation and collaboration in an Agile environment. As a Microsoft-aligned organisation with proven Azure capabilities,...
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