OpenAI agent goes rogue and raids digital library

A rogue OpenAI agent is responsible for a completely autonomous attack on Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. The AI models responsible were being tested at the time, and managed to hack into the popular digital library, compromising some internal datasets and...

Transnet on track with R129bn recovery

Transnet will spend more than R129-billion over the next five years to restore the organisation’s sustainability and credibility. This is the word from group chief executive Michelle Phillips, addressing delegates at the SAPICS Conference in Cape Town. Phillips told...

Voyager 1 on track to reach one light-day from Earth

In November Voyager 1 will reach an incredible 1 light-day from Earth

Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports form Johannesburg - Cisco and Jozi My Jozi today launched a new partnership aimed at harnessing technology to help develop the Johannesburg inner city. The new initiative, Masibambisane, is part of Cisco’s global 40 Communities social impact...

Samsung to capture a different view of the Olympics

Samsung Electronics, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, has announced its plans alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) to deliver footage of the Paris Olympics 2024 that will be captured and shared with...

SA healthcare is under attack

South African healthcare stands at a critical juncture with its new government and the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme on the horizon. This is the word from Shayimamba Conco, workspace solutions architect at Check Point, who adds: "No matter the...

Tiny instrument built by students will head to Venus

Venus Oxygen Fugacity (VfOx) is a small, button-sized sensor aboard NASA’s DAVINCI mission to Venus’ atmosphere that will be designed, fabricated, tested, operated, and analyzed by undergraduate and graduate students as the mission’s Student Collaboration Experiment....

Musk warns he may pull out of Twitter deal

Elon Musk has served notice of his intention to pull out of his deal to acquire Twitter if the company doesn't provide him with information about spam and fake accounts. Yesterday (6 June 2022), Musk filed an amended securities document for the Securities and Exchange...

Global potential of Internet still mostly untapped

The immense potential of the Internet for social and economic good remains largely untapped despite 30 years of steady growth, according to a new report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency for information and...

Mobile computing sales set for recovery

Unit sales of mobile computing devices through distributors could return to growth by the second half of the year if supply issues ease and cost-of-living challenges have a reduced impact, according to Context. The figures come from Context's new forecasting report,...

Blockchain Research Institute expands into Africa

With the unique capabilities of blockchain technology set to revolutionise transparency, record-keeping, efficiency, and the effectiveness of transactions in the business world - boardrooms across Africa are beginning to incorporate the technology and applications...

ISS heads to court over collective agreement extension

Innovative Staffing Solutions (ISS) has launched a legal action at the Labour Court in Johannesburg against Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi, the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI), and various other parties...

Covid, crew, congestion impact the shipping industry

While the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in few direct claims for the marine insurance sector, the impact on the welfare of crews and the boom in shipping and port congestion, exacerbated by the Ukraine invasion, raises potential safety concerns, according to Allianz...

Microplastics carry pathogens into the sea

Particles of plastic float in the ocean. Microplastics are able to carry pathogens from land to parts of the ocean they would normally never reach, a UC Davis study has found. Microplastics are a pathway for pathogens on land to reach the ocean, with likely...

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10 tips for data saving

With the demand for data at an all-time high, many consumers find themselves struggling to manage their bills, or receiving nasty surprises at the end of the month. Altech Autopage shares some tips on how to take control of your data consumption. Inclusive data Did...

Adam Smith International uses Microsoft PPM

Adam Smith International, an international advisory firm, has partnered with Microsoft Gold Certified partner, AccTech Systems, to deploy Microsoft PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) for the Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility (CRIDF). Helping...

Expertise the key to online security

The days are long gone when you could protect your bank accounts by keeping your PIN number safe, says PayGate IT director David Beukes - these days the business of security is a lot more complex and best left to experts. “We all instinctively believe that if...

Cloud drives operational efficiencies

Cloud computing has the potential to deliver significant business benefit by turning IT into an operational cost rather than a capital expense. In addition, cloud is the foundation of leading-edge technologies such as mobility and collaboration, which are essential...

Data governance should not intimidate

Market forces are driving data awareness as businesses realise that they can derive significant value from effectively analysing data and applying the findings to decisions and actions, and as regulators tighten rules around how data should be managed, says Antionette...

Mobile workspaces the next security frontier

Most of us have become so accustomed to the mobile workspace that we forget that there was a time when connectivity was not a given. When you had to leave the office, everyone had to be informed and all decisions would have to wait until you return to be attended to,...

VMware reports first quarter 2015 results

VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced financial results for the first quarter of 2015: * Total revenues for the first quarter were $1,51-billion, an increase of 11% from the first quarter of 2014, or up 13% year-over-year...

Enhance your holidays with a tablet

Mobile devices like tablets have become an integral part of our lives – making us more productive and efficient in so many ways. But time flies when you’re working hard and it’s that time of year when we get to enjoy a few public holidays, when hopefully there’s a...

Vidi subsidises viewing data

Premier video-on-demand (VOD) service Vidi has subsidised over 60% of its customers' viewing data since its commercial launch in September 2014. The impressive percentage refers to the data that fixed line ADSL broadband viewers have used watching Vidi's unscheduled...

ERP re-imagined in cloud era

In this era of the customer where technology has transformed the ways that companies engage, connect and interact with clients, partners and suppliers, it has become crucial for businesses make use of the latest technological tools to gain insight into the needs of their customers to deliver experiences that build lasting relationships. Microsoft has launched one of these tools – Dynamics NAV 2015 – in South Africa.

Mobile Application Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Mobile Application Developer, this is a Hybrid position. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech or National DipFlutterDartLaravelAWS Cloud ServicesUI/UX DesignShould you meet the requirements for this...

Aftersales & Continuous Support Administrator

Our client is seeking for an Aftersales & Continuous Support Administrator to join their company.Purpose Of The Position:Providing administrative support to the aftersales & site services team, which may include tasks such as maintaining client databases,...

Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions

This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...

Lead AWS Python Developer

An available role currently exists for a Lead AWS Python Developer. The incumbent will be responsible for building solutions from requirements received from product owner and be able to work in an agile environment.AWS components such as Lambda, SQS , Dynamo DBAWS API...

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...

Business Analyst

Our client is seeking a very skilled Business Analyst to join their dynamic company in the IT Industry.Job Function:To provide expertise and advice to support the development of operational implementation plans and associated service delivery processes, methods and...

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Our client is on the lookout for a passionate Senior Full Stack Engineer, this is a hybrid position. Key Requirements 6+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]PHPLaravelCode IgniterMySQLRestful APIShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...

Lead AWS Python Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

An available role currently exists for a Lead AWS Python Developer. The incumbent will be responsible for building solutions from requirements received from product owner and be able to work in an agile environment.AWS components such as Lambda, SQS , Dynamo DBAWS API...

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