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...

AI helps surgeons enhance breast cancer treatment  

A new AI-powered, imaging-based technology that creates accurate three-dimensional models of tumours, veins, and other soft tissue offers a promising new method to help surgeons operate on - and better treat - breast cancers. The technology, from Illinois-based...

AI-enhanced cyberthreats top list of emerging risks

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner – for the third consecutive quarter. IT vendor criticality and an unsettled regulatory and legal environment are new,...

The future is bright for high-performance, adaptive computing

AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su has detailed the significant role high-performance and adaptive computing plays in creating solutions to the world’s most important challenges. During her live keynote, Dr Su showcased next-generation AMD leadership products redefining...

Nvidia reveals gaming, creator, robotics, auto innovations

Powerful new GeForce RTX GPUs, a new generation of hyper-efficient laptops and new Omniverse capabilities and partnerships across the automotive industry were highlights of an Nivdia address ahead of this week’s CES trade show in Las Vegas. “AI will define the future...

LG shares vision for the future

LG Electronics CEO William Cho has shared the company's continuous efforts to create innovation for a better life and ensure a sustainable future for all. Affirming the company's commitment to take on new challenges despite any uncertainties, Cho opened its pre-CES...

HP debuts hybrid and gaming experiences

At CES 2023, HP Inc is announcing new products and solutions designed to recharge hybrid experiences so people can thrive in today's digital world. “Hybrid provides us with greater flexibility and freedom in our personal lives, but brings its own set of challenges for...

Lenovo aims to power hybrid working

Ahead of CES 2023, Lenovo unveiled its latest ThinkPad X1 laptops featuring recycled materials, updated Lenovo Commercial Vantage software designed to highlight feature settings that can help improve energy efficiency, and a new Lenovo View application offering...

ASUS Republic of Gamers maxes out performance

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced a wide range of performance-focused products during the For Those Who Dare: Maxed Out virtual launch event for CES 2023. During the event, ROG showcased multiple product premieres, including impressively fast and stunning...

Canon pushes the boundaries of storytelling

Canon USA will demonstrate how its technology is working to help dissolve limits between real and virtual worlds through a first-of-its-kind immersive movie experience that will place attendees inside of the story. With the launch of the theme 'Limitless Is More’, and...

Hisense expands global footprint

David Gold, president of Hisense US, shared Hisense's international growth and successes in terms of its global layout, technology innovations, B2B business, smart development, and its sponsorships and partnerships at the company’s CES 2023 Press Conference. Hisense...

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Arcserve named fastest growing data protection vendor

Tarsus Cloud On Demand vendor Arcserve has been identified as the fastest growing provider of data protection solutions, according to Gartner – a global leader in technology research. Furthermore, in its most recent Magic Quadrant for Data Center Backup and Recovery...

Jacobson is new Xerox CEO

Jeff Jacobson has been appointed as the CEO of Xerox Corporation following the completion of the company’s planned separation into two publicly traded companies. Jacobson currently serves as president of Xerox Technology and will continue in his current role until the...

Intervate helps to digitise the gazetting process

The Government Printing Works (GPW) has seen a host of initial benefits from its digitisation and automation programme, with the foundation set for it to derive further value in the future. About the client The Government Printing Works (GPW) has a long history of...

Funding secured for sustainable energy

Global renewable energy developer Mainstream Renewable Power has signed $117,5-million  equity investment from investors including IFC, the IFC African, Latin American and Caribbean Fund (ALAC) and the IFC Catalyst Fund, two funds managed by IFC Asset Management...

A success story of offline and online tutoring

South Africa's largest tutoring company this month reached a milestone by signing up its 10 000th learner, and clocking more than 150 000 tutoring lessons. That's good going for an idea that was shot down by a university professor as being doomed to failure, when its...

Big data: a secret weapon for SMEs?

According to Forbes magazine, 89% of business leaders believe big data will revolutionise business operations in the same way the Internet did. Naturally this does not only refer to big business, as small and medium sized companies are becoming more significant daily....

Curb unethical behaviour in a tough economic climate

Times are tougher, with the weak rand, rising cost of fuel and food coupled with the overall inflation meaning that many South Africans face ongoing financial stress. Such weak economic conditions can lead to an increase in unethical behaviour, conflict of interest,...

The most common reasons for corporate data loss

There is no doubt that one of the main assets of a company is the data it stores. Information about its customers, financial or employee planning, among other types of records, should be adequately protected and available whenever they are needed. For this reason,...

NASA protects critical data with NetApp

AltaVault enables NASA to protect mission-critical data, optimise cloud footprint and drive down cost. "With one of the largest cloud footprints of any U.S. federal government agency, NASA had very specific requirements for how to support its backup to the cloud...

Orange completes Airtel Burkina Faso acquisition

Orange, together with its subsidiary Orange Côte d'Ivoire, has completed the acquisition of 100% of the mobile operator Airtel in Burkina Faso. Since the signature of an agreement with Bharti Airtel International (Netherlands) in January 2016, Orange has obtained all...

ITSM Technical Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town

Role: ITSM Technical ConsultantLocation: Century City, Cape TownOur client is a leading Software Solutions company and they are looking for a dynamic ITSM Technical Consultant to join their growing team. You will need to be proficient in a specific technology or...

Pre-sales Networking Specialist (PE) – Eastern Cape Gqebera

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE technical Pre-sales support to various entities for the purpose of promoting and selling products/services for potential customers and existing customers as the next Pre-sales Networking Specialist sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network...

Data Analyst at Training Young Minds (Pty) Ltd

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for turning data into actionable insights and possess strong analytical skills. As a Data Analyst at Training Young Minds, you will work closely with...

Data Analyst at Training Young Minds (Pty) Ltd – Gauteng Randburg

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for turning data into actionable insights and possess strong analytical skills. As a Data Analyst at Training Young Minds, you will work closely with...

IT Support Specialist

My IT gaming client in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg is looking for an IT Support Specialist. You will be responsible for covering all the IT needs that are essential for the internal functioning ofthe company as a business entity, through the planning,...

IT Support Specialist – Gauteng Linbro Park AH

My IT gaming client in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg is looking for an IT Support Specialist. You will be responsible for covering all the IT needs that are essential for the internal functioning ofthe company as a business entity, through the planning,...

Desktop Engineer

Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for problem-solving and a drive to support cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a Desktop Engineer to join their dynamic IT team in Cape Town. This role is crucial in supporting all matters related to IT...

Desktop Engineer – Western Cape Claremont

Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for problem-solving and a drive to support cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a Desktop Engineer to join their dynamic IT team in Cape Town. This role is crucial in supporting all matters related to IT...

Junior Data Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Junior Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies...

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