Google’s quantum computing gambit pays off
In a remarkable turnaround from a challenging year marked by intensifying AI competition that threatened its dominance in internet search, Google is closing 2024 on an optimistic note. The tech giant's stock has surged nearly 14% over the past month, rebounding from...
Meta sets the bar in AR/VR as competitors gear up
After two quarters of declines, global shipments of AR/VR headsets finally returned to growth as volumes rose 12,8% during the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24) according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual...
Machines are now inbound service contact centre customers
By 2026, 20% of inbound customer service contact volume will come from machine customers, according to Gartner. Machine customers are nonhuman economic actors that obtain goods or services in exchange for payment. In customer service and support, they will resemble...
Europe dominates global Internet penetration rates
Europe has been leading the way in terms of internet penetration rates with Northern Europe coming out on top with 97% of its population using the internet. Western Europe followed closely behind with 93,5%. According to TradingPlatforms.com, the rest of the world is...
Floki, Bone ShibaSwap the biggest meme coin gainers
Despite criticism, meme coins continue gaining traction fuelled by their growing online communities. According to data presented by BitcoinCasinos.com, Floki and Bone ShibaSwap are the biggest gainers among the top five meme coins, as their market caps surged 351% and...
300m to use cryptocurrencies in 2024
The 2022 crypto winter has had a brutal impact on the entire market, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars off the global crypto market cap and wounding thousands of crypto companies across the world. But, despite the headwinds and setbacks, investors' interest in...
Security and risk management spend set for growth
End-user spending on security and risk management in the middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is forecast to total $2,8-billion in 2023, an increase of 10,4% from 2022, according to Gartner. “Security and risk management leaders in MENA are expected to increase...
Majority of Africans tricked into believing deepfakes are real
The Top Risks Report 2023 by the Eurasia Group defined advances in deepfakes and the rapid rise of misinformation as ‘weapons of mass disruption’ and it is not far from wrong Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and powerful facial recognition and voice synthesis...
Researchers drive hyper-local climate modeling
The do-it-yourself climate modeling movement is here. Researchers from Northwestern University and Argonne National Laboratory have been launching Nvidia Jetson-driven edge computing Waggle devices across the globe to collect hyper-local climate information. Waggle is...
More than 1m people have asked to be forgotten
Between 2015 and 2021, more than 1-million"right to be forgotten" requests were submitted to Google and Microsoft Bing, with half of the requests being from Western European countries. When the Covid-19 pandemic started, “right to be forgotten” cases rose by nearly...
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Local procurement a private sector concern
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Information protection a key consumer concern
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Big data opportunities in the call centre
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What the loss of Falcon 9 and Amos 6 mean for Africa
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Looking for an out-the-box thinking Senior Software Java Developer with a background of Delphi to join a dynamic team in developing high-quality Web applications. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Java ecosystems and have experience in building...
Agille IT Project Manager at Ntice Search
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company, has a permanent vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Agile IT Project Manager, based in Umhlanga.We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Project Manager who will be responsible for developing Project Plans...
Senior Python Engineer
This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...
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Description: Join a Titan in the automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Fullstack Java Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: AWS...
Agille IT Project Manager at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
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Senior Python Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...
Fullstack Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Description: Join a Titan in the automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Fullstack Java Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: AWS...
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· Troubleshoot and resolve issues with CCTV software and hardware components.· Perform regular maintenance and updates on access control software and hardware.· Install and configure network switches, routers, and firewalls to support security systems.· Ensure the...
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