Robust growth forecast for distributed cloud networking
The distributed cloud networking market is projected to grow from $4-billion in 2023 to $17-billion by 2028 - a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34% percent – according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This growth is driven by enterprises’ transition to...
Interest in crypto-stealing drainers surges
Dark web threads discussing crypto-drainers – malware designed to swiftly drain cryptocurrency wallets – saw a significant rise in 2024, as revealed by the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin. Kaspersky also reported a 40% spike in corporate database ads on a prominent...
CEOs cite AI as top disruptive technology
A recent survey of CEOs and senior executives by Gartner has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) was the top technology that CEOs believe will significantly impact their industry over the next three years, cited by 21% of survey respondents. "Generative AI will...
Reimagining Meta’s infrastructure for the AI age
With its AI compute needs set to grow dramatically, Meta has announced custom chips for running AI models and video, a new AI-optimised data centre design, and phase 2 of its 16 000 GPU supercomputer for AI research. Santosh Janardhan, head of infrastructure at Meta,...
Tech giants advancing in generative AI with multi-faceted approach
As the global appetite for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) reaches unprecedented levels, technology behemoths such as Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon are not merely allocating substantial resources to develop novel GenAI models - they are also actively...
Chinese AI market to top $26bn by 2026
The popularity of generative artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT has once again set off a wave of AI in the IT industry. Zhenshan Zhong, vice-president of IDC China, says 2023 is expected to be the most exciting year in the world of AI, and the...
ITU targets $100bn to accelerate global digitalisation
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has issued a global appeal looking to increase the value of pledges for digitalising the world from the current $30-billion to $100-billion by 2026. The appeal by the United Nations specialised agency for information and...
SA a magnet for fake luxury items … avoid being fooled
Just as you thought it was safe to slip your feet into your favourite Gucci loafers, check your various credit and loyalty cards in your Louis Vuitton wallet, and venture out to your favourite bistro for an espresso or cappuccino ... it might be time to check them...
Market for battery management systems set to soar
The global battery management system market is expected to reach $31,27-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 23,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The rising adoption of battery management systems (BMS) in applications such as...
Investing in safe surgery could cut costs and save lives in developing nations
Investing in developing systems of safe surgery to reduce Surgical Site Infection (SSI) will help to reduce the financial burden on health services in low- and middle-Income countries (LMIC), according to a new study. Analysing inpatient resource use in India, Ghana,...
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Riaan Graham, sales director for Ruckus Wireless sub-Saharan Africa, talks about the changes we are seeing in wireless networking. Like the businesses it supports, the enterprise wireless market is seeing a huge amount of transformation. Many factors and increasing...
Personal information – take care before you share
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How your ISP can affect your bottom line
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ACS, Condyn partner on security solutions
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Turrito Networks is Famous Brands’ IT Partner of the Year
Turrito Networks has been named as the 2017 IT Partner of the Year, for Famous Brands, Africa's leading quick-service and casual dining restaurant franchisor. "Turrito Networks manages our wide area networks, and over the course of the last year, we had zero downtime...
Simulation software challenge for African startups
GE Africa Innovation Centre (GE AIC) and Qfinsoft, Ansys channel partner for South Africa, are collaborating to provide start-up companies and emerging enterprises with the opportunity to access the Ansys’ multiphysics simulation portfolio, through a challenge...
New insurance accounting standard adds comparability
The new insurance contracts accounting standard recently published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) brings greater comparability for investors and analysts, according to KPMG International. The organisation welcomes the publication of the new,...
Kenyan company builds value for clients
A pioneering East African audit and professional services firm is adding value to its services by automating processes and harnessing the cloud. Compliance is non-negotiable in the auditing sphere, but in order to truly add value to clients, accounting and auditing...
Redefining customer service in telecoms
Traditionally, the telecom industry has been dominated by a handful of large players and due to lack of competition, they did as they like. However, this is now changing with new entrants offering better solutions combined with exceptional customer service. Cloud PBX...
Microsoft empowers educators to transform learning in SA
Microsoft South Africa is hosting the Africa Educator Exchange Forum on 29 May and 30 May at its headquarters in Bryanston. Over the course of the two-day forum, 52 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEEs) will participate in problem-based learning activities,...
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Junior UI/UX Designer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Century City
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Junior IT Support Engineer (Helpdesk Engineer)
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive IT Support Technician to join our Consultancy IT team in Centurion. In this role, you will be the first line of technical support for our end-users, handling helpdesk tickets, and assisting with the ongoing maintenance of our...
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