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...

Data insights accelerate SME growth and success

In today’s digital age, data-driven insights have become the cornerstone of business success - from better understanding customer needs for a greater competitive edge or diving deeper into financial data to help businesses plot their business growth and fulfil their...

AMD looks to power the next generation of commercial PCs

AMD has launched its third generation commercial AI mobile processors designed specifically to transform business productivity with Copilot+ features including live captioning and language translation in conference calls, as well as advanced AI image generators. The...

What will cybersecurity look like next year?

In 2022, governments fought wars online, businesses were affected by multiple ransomware gangs, and regular users' data was constantly on hackers' radar. Marijus Briedis, chief technical officer of NordVPN, comments: "Next year will not be any easier when it comes to...

Digital shopping a clear trend this Black Friday

Even the challenges of increasing inflation and the prospects of continuing interest rate hikes could not dampen the enthusiasm of South African consumers for the extensive deals laid on by stores across the country over Black Friday weekend. That's according to...

Retail sees 126% growth on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The retail, leisure and entertainment and travel industries were the big online winners over the last four days. This is the news from South African-based digital payment gateway Peach Payments, sharing details of transactions processed on its platform between Black...

Cyberthreats rose 17% in SA during Black Friday

A recently released study using aggregated data from Surfshark Antivirus shows that every 50th scan finds at least one threat. According to Surfshark's research, there was a noticeable rise of 16,94% of cyberthreats in South Africa a week leading up to Black Friday....

SA’s online threats spiked in October

The November Edition of Trellix's Cyber Threat Intelligence Briefing for South Africa has shown a dip from around 2,6-million total files detected in August, to 2,4-million in September, before shooting back up, past the 2,7-million mark, in October. This top line...

Sustainable options to plug the energy deficit

In the wake of COP27, the 11th and final South Africa Economic Outlook report of 2022 from PwC focuses on opportunities and actions to improve power supply and energy sustainability in the country. Earlier this month, some PwC Africa leaders attended COP27 in Egypt...

Climate change: A pandemic we must collectively address now

During this year's COP27 in Egypt, world leaders have grappled over what must be done to curb global warming. Seven years ago, world leaders signed an international treaty to limit global warming to well below 2°C but, nonetheless, efforts remain insufficient to limit...

The consumer protection challenge facing mobile service providers

Mobile services today are considered both economically and socially important - which is why the more than 5-billion consumers that currently connect via these services require regulatory protection. A key challenge, however, has always been to provide the necessary...

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Redstor in cloud backup alliance with Stage2Data

Redstor, a global provider of cloud backup service and data protection solutions, has announced an industry alliance with Stage2Data, a Canadian private cloud solution provider. Stage2Data provides Cloud Backup services to empower clients to outsource their data...

MFPs, lasers, inkjets decline in Western Europe

According to research by International Data Corporation (IDC), the Western European printer and multifunction (MFP) market declined by 7,7% in unit terms in 1Q16 compared with the same period a year ago, with negative performances in both the inkjet and laser...

Why storytelling is important for business

We've all grown up with stories -we're told fairy tales when we're very little, then the stories continue through school - and especially when we reach adulthood. Stories are all around us. Whether that's getting engrossed in the latest crime fiction novel,...

BitCo introduces fibre to the cloud

Local business telecoms provider BitCo will be introducing Fibre to the Cloud (FTTC) for the first time at the 2016 Cloud & Hosting Conference to be held at Gallagher Estate on 25 May. Offering convenient business connectivity, BitCo will be driving its fibre...

inQuba expands with National Interstate Insurance

inQuba has announced that its portfolio of insurance and financial services clients is expanding with the addition of US-based National Interstate Insurance Company. National Interstate is set to launch its personalised CX initiative with event driven Voice of the...

Africa leads the way with mobile data

There has been a significant shift in the telecommunications landscape over the last 15 years, and the fast evolution of connectivity has brought us from the screeching tones of a dial up connection to ADSL, fibre, WiFi and 2,3 and 4G connections. This progression has...

Data security is at the heart of PoPI

As the implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) gradually comes closer, South African organisations are wondering how best to prepare for it. The key is to understand that data security lies at the heart of PoPI compliance, argues Godfrey...

Availability key to maximising trade time

In the current dire economic environment, not having an availability plan or solution in place is particularly risky as now more than ever businesses should be putting measures in place to ensure they maximise trade time. Brendan Widlake, business development...

Airtel Nigeria, Ericsson aim for universal broadband

In the second half of 2015, Nigeria was among the top five countries worldwide in terms of mobile subscription additions, and Nigerian businesses are increasingly adopting mobile-first strategies. In fact, 83% of mobile phone subscribers in Nigeria rely solely on...

What if accounting could simplify your life?

Accounting systems don't nearly go far enough in tying up all the ends of your business, but what if they could? asks Andries Kok from PayAccSys. Business people have been using accounting systems since well before the abacus, and there is currently a plethora of...

IT Security Administrator (CH1011) – Gauteng Arcadia

Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an IT Security Administrator.The IT Security Administrator assist the CSM to monitor identify and prevent cyber security threat to the client and plays a vital role in keeping the company's proprietary and...

IT Project Manager – Remote Remote

Our client in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a long-term contract position to lead the planning and execution of key strategic initiatives. In this exciting role, you will manage the implementation of a comprehensive solution for...

Technical Support Specialist at TT – Gauteng Kelvin

Level 1 Technical Support Specialist Job Summary:We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Level 1 Technical Support Specialist to join our IT team. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the smooth operation of our technical infrastructure through...

ICT Desktop Engineer

The successful candidate will be responsible for various IT duties, e.g. helpdesk administration/management, asset administration, installation, operation, and maintenance of computer systems and other technologies, such as communication systems. Configuring hardware...

Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Join our Automotive Powerhouse as a Senior Software Engineer!Drive innovation in luxury automotive technology with cutting-edge solutions.Collaborate with top talent to create the future of mobility ?? ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Computer Science degree or similar...

X2 Service Desk Agent I

iOCO Infrastructure Services: Where Challengers and Innovators Thrive.We are currently hiring for the position of X2 Service Desk Agents I to join our IT support team. As Service Desk Agents, your primary duties will include responding to user inquiries,...

ICT Desktop Engineer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

The successful candidate will be responsible for various IT duties, e.g. helpdesk administration/management, asset administration, installation, operation, and maintenance of computer systems and other technologies, such as communication systems. Configuring hardware...

Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid) – Gauteng Midridge Park

Join our Automotive Powerhouse as a Senior Software Engineer!Drive innovation in luxury automotive technology with cutting-edge solutions.Collaborate with top talent to create the future of mobility ?? ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Computer Science degree or similar...

X2 Service Desk Agent I – Gauteng Sandton

iOCO Infrastructure Services: Where Challengers and Innovators Thrive.We are currently hiring for the position of X2 Service Desk Agents I to join our IT support team. As Service Desk Agents, your primary duties will include responding to user inquiries,...

Developer (Full Remote Work Available!)

A leading Technology company specializing in high-end Enterprise Application Integration Solutions and Services, tailored to meet the processing needs of Financial Institutions and their Corporate clients.They are looking for dynamic motivated Developer with...

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