AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

WEF charts a path to equitable AI

The World Economic Forum has released a new report outlining how AI can drive inclusive economic growth and societal progress. While AI has the power to reshape economies and societies, ensuring that its benefits are shared equitably remains a major challenge...

Global IT spend set for 9,8% growth in 2025

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,61-trillion in 2025, an increase of 9,8% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “While budgets for CIOs are increasing, a significant portion will merely offset price increases within their recurrent...

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...

Resiliency and growth for European IT, business services spend

Spending on IT and business services in Europe is expected to increase by 5,3% year on year in 2023 to reach $320,8-billion. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the 2023-2027 period is forecast to be 5,6% for the Western Europe (WE) and 5,8% for Central and...

Thousands of SA bank cards exposed on the dark web

Even though banks and other financial institutions do a lot to protect their customers from payment card fraud, criminals still find their way into victims' wallets. New research by NordVPN analysed 6-million stolen payment cards found on the dark web. Two in three...

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Foreigners looking for work in Angola: take note

The government of Angola has enforced new rules governing the hiring of foreign employees. HR and Human Capital Management (HCM) focused services and solutions provider CRS Technologies advises South African businesses to take cognisance of these rules and their...

Graduate programs curb youth unemployment

It is no secret that South African youth are facing massive challenges in terms of their education, employment, and career growth. According to Statistics South Africa, the unemployment rate in South Africa increased to 27,7% in the first quarter of 2017 from 26,5% in...

How to choose a VPN

NordVPN (Virtual Private Network) has seen its users growing steadily in 2017, reflecting the global tendency of Internet users looking for ways to protect their privacy. For example, NordVPN's user inquiries from South Africa are increasing, and users are asking more...

Prepare for the robot revolution

Machine learning is going to fundamentally alter our world for the better, improving healthcare, the manufacturing industry and assisting in the prediction of supply and demand levels across a plethora of industries. By Reshaad Sha, chief strategy officer and...

Selecting the right PBX for your business

As a business grows, providing affordable and seamless communication for employees becomes a priority. While on-premise PBX systems have been the mainstay for years, businesses now have the option of turning to hosted or cloud-based solutions, writes Henda Edwardes,...

Insurers can benefit from the blockchain

The spotlight has fallen on the likes of bitcoin and blockchain in recent weeks. But how can insurers benefit from cryptocurrency and the platform that carries it? Jonathan Jardim, senior developer for Rubix Digital Solutions, subsidiary of SilverBridge Holdings,...

Businesses should get ready for the world of IoT

Simon Carpenter, chief technology advisor at SAP Africa, asks: Is your business ready for the day everything has a sensor? One day in the very near future, we will wonder how we ever survived in a world full of 'stupid' devices. From washing machines to lights to...

Netgear expands Business Essentials Series switches

In a bid to assist users of growing businesses and home offices to plan for future needs, Netgear has expanded its GS300 Business Essentials Series of Gigabit Ethernet unmanaged switches with the addition of a new 48-port switch and a new Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)...

Infrastructure sharing delivers Internet for all

Access to the Internet is often seen as the last hurdle in bridging the ever-present digital divide. While technology itself has become ubiquitous and increasingly affordable, Internet access remains out of reach for an estimated four billion people worldwide,...

Financial firms need security that keeps pace with disruption

Financial institutions are typically large, complex entities. They have one key requirement when it comes to security - the solutions they select have to last the distance. This means they need to be able to evolve rapidly, integrate easily with other systems, and be...

Data Engineer (SAS & SQL)

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a Data Engineer (SAS & SQL) to join their team! For this role, we are looking for a resource that has very strong with data skills to deliver the data requirements for our clients: SAS and strong SQL skills are...

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe purpose of a Business Intelligence Developer the primary duty of the Business Intelligence Developer is totransform data into insight that can help to improve the value of the business. The Business Intelligence...

Specialist Solution Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Define Detailed ScopeIdentify Issues & GapsDefine and document access and securityComplete Application Documentation.Complete list of all known issuesCurrent BOW (All registered asks for 2024, strategic initiatives like Attakama)Short / Medium technical / solution...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Effectively manage software implementation and business transformation projects aimed at affecting...

Senior Java Developer LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Development and maintenance of platform/application Review and present the proposed system solution to the IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System Owner Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements Preparation of...

Data Engineer (SAS & SQL) – Gauteng Sandton

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a Data Engineer (SAS & SQL) to join their team! For this role, we are looking for a resource that has very strong with data skills to deliver the data requirements for our clients: SAS and strong SQL skills are...

Pre-Sales Solutions Architect

We are looking a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect who will actively drive and manage the technology evaluation part of the sales process and act as an integral member of the Sales team, working as the key technical advisor. The candidate must be able to articulate...

Technical Services (Manager) at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Technology Degree or Advanced Diploma in Built-Environment, or Facilities Management.Must have 5-8 years of experience in building construction, maintenance, and renovation works programs.Must...

Senior Systems Engineer (AutoCAD and/or Rhinoceros) (Netherlands)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN an inspiring project team of a Yacht Building Specialist seeking a Senior Systems Engineer whose quality oriented in your approach and plans and organises the work in such a way that goals are achieved in time. You will work on the translation of the...

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