AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race

AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...

As AI adoption grows, more security alerts are ignored

Security operations centres are facing mounting pressure from growing alert volumes, increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks, and persistent staffing constraints. According to Prophet Security's Second Annual State of AI in Security Operations Report, presented...

Roman telescope aims to travel 1m miles into space

This month could see the launch a new space telescope that aims to travel 1-million miles and record billions of galaxies. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch from the Kennedy Space Station as early as 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. The Roman...

Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

Humanoids, AI agents expected in 2025

Nvidia experts across accelerated computing, data science and research predict multimodal models will speed industry innovation and efficiency. From boardroom to break room, generative AI took this year by storm, stirring discussion across industries about how to best...

Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks in 2025

While threat actors continue to rely on many "classic" tactics that have existed for decades, our threat predictions for the coming year largely focus on cybercriminals embracing bigger, bolder, and - from their perspectives - better attacks. From...

PMI ticks down in March

The seasonally-adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) ticked down slightly in March to 48.1 from 48.8 in February. After a solid start to the year, this was the second straight month that the index pointed to a deterioration in business conditions in the...

Generative AI set to change how businesses work

Generative AI and other rapidly evolving technologies are ushering in a bold new future for business as physical and digital worlds become inextricably linked. These are among the findings of the Accenture Technology Vision 2023, "When Atoms Meet Bits: The Foundations...

SA consumers impacted by supply chain disruptions

Supply chain disruptions have affected South African consumers most significantly by increasing the prices of household goods, longer queues in-store, items being out of stock, and reduced product range availability, says PwC's third South Africa Economic Outlook...

Cyber risk the top concern in supply chain buying

By 2025, 60% of supply chain organisations will use cybersecurity risk as a significant determinant in conducting third-party transactions and business engagements, according to Gartner. As the surface area of digital supply chains expand, enhanced cybersecurity is a...

Security teams face unique cloud challenges

Organisations continue to rapidly pursue digital transformation and expand their operations to find innovative ways to connect with customers, embrace a more permanent work-from-anywhere (WFA) strategy, and so much more - and cloud adoption is helping to drive this...

3CX threat may have been active since February

The 3CX supply chain cyberattack uncovered this week may have been active for longer than first thought, according to new information. The attack impacts a 3CX voice over IP (VoIP) application and affects organisations all over the world, including but not limited to...

Can AI testing be halted?

The open letter calling for a moratorium on artificial intelligence (AI) testing hasn't been thought through, according to some. The letter, published by Future of Life Institute and signed by several industry heavyweights, asks that all research and projects beyond...

Foldable phones only bright spot in declining smartphone market

International Data Corporation (IDC) expects worldwide shipments of foldable phones, including flip and fold form factors, to reach 21,4-million units in 2023 - an increase of more than 50% over the 14,2-million units shipped in 2022. An updated IDC forecast projects...

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Big data key to eradicating insurance fraud

Quality information is the bedrock of the insurance industry - from the initial risk modelling that determines one's premiums to the claims assessment process all the way to the policy renewal stage, writes Jonathan Lewarne, senior director: insurance business...

Big data analytics drives channel transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping the way the channel does business across all industries, writes Marco Pozzoni, EMEA and India sales director at NetApp. Already today, organisations are focusing on delivering new classes of applications, such as Internet of Things...

The rise of a new financial order

The introduction of new banking, investment, credit and insurance products using established mobile money solutions will be critical in including more Africans into the formal financial system, writes Ahmed Cassim, MD of Hello Paisa. Currently, most adults in the...

Data-driven intelligence key for talent management

In today's data-rich business landscape, the old adage 'knowledge is power', has never rung truer. And this is especially the case when it comes to human capital management. This is according to Kay Vittee, CEO of Quest Staffing Solutions, who notes that while...

Standard Bank launches African data-science skills pipeline

Standard Bank has launched its Data-Science and Analytics (DSA) graduate programme, with an inaugural intake of 13 graduates from six African markets. The programme is the latest addition to Standard Bank's existing graduate programmes run across its Africa network,...

Strong online presence key to getting a job

In an increasingly digital world where transacting, communicating and access to information is literally a click away, organisations continue to prioritise investment in maintaining a strong online presence as a key driver of market awareness and brand...

Dotmodus is Google Cloud Partner Specialist in data analytics

Dotmodus, a boutique data sciences company, has achieved the Google Cloud Partner Specialisation in Data Analytics. The accolade is a first for Dotmodus, which joins a selection of launch partners to be recognised by Google Cloud. Director Tim Andrews says the company...

Epson debuts A3 double-sided printing

Epson has launched two new A3 double-sided printer models, expanding the capabilities of its Ink Tank System (ITS) range. Aimed at the small and home office market, the L605 is Epson's first 3-in-1 printer to include this feature, while the L1455 is the first 4-in-1...

ContinuitySA adds to disaster recovery as a service

ContinuitySA is offering disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) for IBM Power systems. The offering complements the company's existing DRaaS offering. "Disaster recovery as a service is increasingly popular because it allows companies to access genuine disaster...

When do-it-yourself IT security no longer does

The complexities and continuous evolvement of IT security threats have made managing them a specialist field. With cloud services, third party applications and mobile devices proliferating the workplace, nobody without the necessary experience, technical skills or...

Cyber Security Specialist – Gauteng Lynnwood

Our client, who is a leading Governance, Risk, and Compliance consulting firm based in Pretoria, known for its start-up culture and lean team structure, is looking for a highly skilled and experienced ISO 27001 Implementer to join their lean, agile team. The...

Junior Business Analyst – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

Junior Business AnalystPort Elizabeth/ GQMarket related salary offered The Junior Business Analyst is responsible for assisting with the analysis, documentation, and improvement of business processes within the organization. Successful incumbent will work closely with...

Project Manager

Our client based in Durban SA.With over 30 years of Industry experience and knowledge, we can assist you with making the right choice in your design for your project. With expertise in turnkey project management both national and international projects, you can be...

Automation Tester

Very good experience in Jmeter on large projectsWork closely with Quality Assurance Leads, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, Product Owner and other Stakeholders to acquire the performance testing requirements.Analyse and Prepare Test plan for Performance or...

Technical Specialist

The Technical Specialist will have experience of interacting with clients' technical teams, internal software development teams and networking teams. This person will be an integral team member in the on-going support of products and services provided to our...

Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our client based in Durban SA.With over 30 years of Industry experience and knowledge, we can assist you with making the right choice in your design for your project. With expertise in turnkey project management both national and international projects, you can be...

Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Very good experience in Jmeter on large projectsWork closely with Quality Assurance Leads, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, Product Owner and other Stakeholders to acquire the performance testing requirements.Analyse and Prepare Test plan for Performance or...

Technical Specialist – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

The Technical Specialist will have experience of interacting with clients' technical teams, internal software development teams and networking teams. This person will be an integral team member in the on-going support of products and services provided to our...

BI Consultant (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

Junior DBA Specialist (MariaDB)

Responsible for Database Installation, Creation, Migration and upgradesResponsible for ensuring database backups and restores which include testing and validationMonitor and tune database performanceEnsuring that storage and archiving procedures are functioning...

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