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...

Humanoid robots become more pervasive

The global humanoid robots market size is expected to reach $4,04-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 17,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The global market for humanoid robots is poised for substantial growth due to rapid...

TV the biggest loser as Gen Z turns to streaming

The data is in, and it's official: things are not looking good for South African television. The latest MAPS data overview from the Market Research Foundation shows a massive decline in television viewership over the past two years: In Q1 2021, 72% of respondents...

More than salary increases needed to win over today’s talent

Sixty-three percent of executives plan to make compensation adjustments in response to high inflation, according to a survey by Gartner. In March of 2022, Gartner surveyed 157 executives to understand how they are addressing inflation concerns. A similar survey in...

Europeans turn to connected care

Berg Insight has found in its latest research that around 8,6-million people in Europe were using connected care solutions at the end of 2021. The figure refers to users of traditional telecare, next-generation telecare and telehealth solutions in the EU27+3...

How US teens navigate school during Covid

More than two years after the Covid-19 outbreak forced school officials to shift classes and assignments online, teens continue to navigate the pandemic's impact on their education and relationships, even while they experience glimpses of normalcy as they return to...

Pandemic-founded tech startups secure support

Some of SA's finest tech startups which were founded during the pandemic went head to head at a virtual demo day yesterday where they had just 10 minutes each to convince a panel of judges that they should remain part of the next phase of the AlphaCode Incubate...

Cybersecurity posture impacted by workforce shortage

Research into the talent shortage afflicting the cybersecurity industry finds that 85% of organisations believe the workforce shortage is impacting their organisations’ abilities to secure increasingly complex information systems and networks, while almost a third...

Massive growth for global IaaS public cloud services

The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 41,4% in 2021, to total $90,9-billion, up from $64,3-billion in 2020, according to Gartner. Amazon retained the number one position in the IaaS market in 2021, followed by Microsoft, Alibaba, Google and...

Significant privacy risks found in third-party automotive apps

Mobile applications for connected cars provide various features to make life easier for motorists, but they can also be a source of risk. Kaspersky experts analysed 69 popular third-party mobile applications designed to control connected cars and defined the main...

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Dell announces new Vostro notebooks

Dell has announced the next generation of its Vostro line of productivity notebooks, offered to meet the unique needs of small businesses, home offices, and mobile professionals. The Vostro 15 3000 Series business notebook offers essential features in a refined...

Specialised storage for security systems

When it comes to surveillance systems today, the digital video recorder (DVR) is the heart of any solution, says Kalvin Subbadu, sales manager Components, WD South Africa. However, while many people understand the importance of the DVR, they fail to give thought to...

HR solutions can address business priorities

Employees are the heart of any business. This is especially true for mid-size enterprises, which must attract and retain the best talent if they are to hold their own against much larger competitors. And if enterprises are to take full advantage of their talent they...

Hybrid cloud security for mobile users

VMware has announced the company is transforming hybrid cloud security for mobile end users through the combination of VMware NSX network virtualisation and the company’s business mobility solutions, AirWatch by VMware and VMware Horizon. Next week at RSA Conference,...

Microjobbing helps make ends meet

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Getting personalisation right

Digitisation offers great opportunities to personalise customer experiences - but companies need to understand the nuances to achieve good results. Watermark Consulting’s 2014 Customer Experience ROI Study confirms what marketers have always instinctively believed:...

Childline rolls out Bytelogix solution

Bytelogix has been commissioned by MTN SA Foundation to provide a call routing solution for Childline's emergency call centre service. The solution will use Bytelogix’ Dynamic Call Routing (DCR) application and an integrated SIGTRAN stack. Childline’s nation-wide,...

FNB offers discounts on generators

FNB has announced that it is providing 10 000 units of generators at a significantly discounted price to small business and residential clients to alleviate the immediate impact of load-shedding. The first phase of the intervention forms part of the Bank’s long-term...

Voice biometrics reduces fraud

As the business realm continues to digitise, fraud, ID theft and information security concerns grow, and strong authentication becomes a critical issue. Voice biometrics is being adopted globally by companies, especially those with large contact centre operations,...

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The purpose of the Data Engineer is to leverage their data expertise and data related technologies, in line with the companies Data Architecture Roadmap, to advance technical thought leadership for the Enterprise, deliver fit for purpose data products, and support...

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Are you passionate about DevOps and looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our [Email Address Removed] a member of our team, you'll play a key role in implementing DevOps best practices, automating processes, and optimizing our...

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client is all about bringing together the awesome talent of the Free State and blending it with global expertise to power up their local scene. Right now, they're on the hunt for a Java / C# Developer to join their team. If you've got a BSc in Computer...

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Are you an experienced Project Manager (Construction / Building Industry) with a knack for overseeing luxurious residential developments? Are you ready for a new challenge? Mirna Butler Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for a prestigious client in the...

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