Nvidia Blackwell sets new standard for GenAI in MLPerf benchmarks
As enterprises race to adopt generative AI and bring new services to market, the demands on data centre infrastructure have never been greater – training large language models (LLMs) is one challenge, but delivering LLM-powered realtime services is another. In the...
Gold Fields migrates SAP environments to AWS
Gold Fields has migrated its end-to-end SAP and treasury systems to AWS as part of its digital transformation strategy. The collaboration has enabled Gold Fields to modernise technology infrastructure, while enabling AWS’s analytics, machine learning (ML), and...
Launch of Sigfox SA ensures IoT network continuity
Kathy Gibson reports – Internet if Things (IoT) provider Sigfox South Africa was officially launched today, continuing the infrastructure and operations of the defunct Skwidnet. Community Venture Investments Holdings has partnered with Fidelity ADT, Discovery Insure,...
South Africans using digital payments big target for scammers
According to the Kaspersky Digital Payment survey, 35% of respondents from South Africa faced phishing scams when using online banking or mobile wallet services. Forty three percent have personally encountered fake websites, and 59% experienced scams (via texts or...
Big gaps found in workplace cybersecurity best practices
A significant 44% of employees haven’t gone through employer-arranged cybersecurity training, according to a survey commissioned by NordLocker. This is a worrying statistic because the same study reveals that 77% of professionals handle confidential data at work. The...
SAICA cautions taxpayers on SARS auto assessments
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has advised taxpayers issued with an auto assessment from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to carefully examine it before treating it as correct. For the first time following the introduction of...
Inkjet MFPs on the rebound
Revenues from sales of inkjet multifunction printers (MFPs) through European distributors have surged in recent weeks, but not enough to result in year-on-year growth in printer sales for Q2 2022, according to market researcher Context. "Although revenues from almost...
Location key for workers on the go
Regus has interviewed more than 44 000 business people in over 100 countries and found that while working on the go is very normal, only a handful of limited activities can be carried out effectively anywhere. Specifically, half (49%) of respondents report that cafes...
European development banks invest in African infrastructure fund
Development finance institutions from the UK and the Netherlands - British International Investment (BII) and FMO - have announced a joint commitment of $116-million to African Infrastructure Investment Fund 4 (AIIF4) aimed at taking the fund to its $500-million...
Consumers pay up as data breach costs reach all-time high
Data breaches are costlier and higher-impact than ever before, with the global average cost of a data breach reaching an all-time high of $4,35-million. This is one of the findings of IBM Security’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report. With breach costs increasing...
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The role of the contact centre
As customer experience becomes the primary competitive advantage in business, the role of the contact centre is changing significantly. But whether it becomes the heart of the business or a component of the bigger machine depends on the business, say African contact...
DCC offers Huawei E8372 USB Wingle
High-speed connectivity was made for sharing, and this is now easier than ever before thanks to the new Huawei E8372 USB Wingle, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Simply plug the compact, lightweight USB stick into a USB wall adaptor or your...
Zomato to expand app functionality
South African users will soon be able to order whatever they’re craving from thousands of local restaurants, directly from the restaurant’s listing on the Zomato app and Web site. Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal reveals that online ordering is a key vertical for the company. Over the past few months, Zomato has added a number of services to its platform, extending its services beyond just restaurant search and discovery.
Data’s journey across the network
While it’s convenient to link various personal online accounts and identities, users must beware of the security risks, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. It’s nice when everyone gets along, isn’t it? When Web sites play fair with each other and...
Ricoh production presses endorsed by EDP
Ricoh Europe’s research and development has achieved a double endorsement from the European Digital Press Association (EDP). Two of the global technology company’s newest production print solutions, the Ricoh Pro VC60000 and the Ricoh Pro C7100X, have respectively...
Euphoria Telecom removes VoIP fraud risk
If your phone provider doesn't offer control mechanisms to help prevent fraudulent use of your VOIP account, you may want to look into using a different provider. Local telecoms provider Euphoria Telecom says international hackers are on the prowl, looking to hijack...
The beekeeping open source model
By default the open source software business model features principles or ideals that make it an attractive proposition for businesses of all sizes. Experts in the growing field believe that OS’ ‘beekeeper model’ exposes the investor to several fundamentals that...
Vendor collaboration boosts data centres
The spectre of vendor lock-in has long haunted CIOs and IT managers - but, says Veeam regional manager for Southern Africa Warren Olivier, a new wave of collaboration, inspired by virtualisation and the new possibilities it unlocks, is changing the landscape...
Vox Telecom certified by Alcatel-Lucent
Vox Telecom has recently completed two very rigorous processes with leading IP networking, ultra-broadband access, and cloud technology specialist, Alcatel-Lucent to become the first, and currently only service provider in South Africa, to have achieved both SIP...
Africa relies on Q-KON satellite service
In order to ensure reliable and dependable access to the internet and corporate data networks, many businesses are turning to terrestrial networks using dual redundant fibre access circuits and advanced MPLS network infrastructure. However, when it comes to coverage...
Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Hire Resolve is excited to be seeking a talented C# Software Developer for our client. This is a fully remote position, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere. As a C# Software Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and...
Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...
Java & Python Software Engineer (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled & solutions-driven Software Engineer well-versed in building reliable, scalable enterprise software systems is sought by a prominent Telecommunications Solutions provider. You will join the core team building the underlying application...
Software Development Team Lead
An exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Team Lead to join a leading software consulting house. The ideal candidate must have expertise in translating Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) to user stories within Azure...
Database Administrator
Role:Our client seeks to appoint a Systems Specialist: ICT Database Administrator. The successful candidate will ensure the management and maintenance of data within the company's databases and perform such other duties as may be required by the Manager: Information...
Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Foreshore
Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...
Java & Python Software Engineer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled & solutions-driven Software Engineer well-versed in building reliable, scalable enterprise software systems is sought by a prominent Telecommunications Solutions provider. You will join the core team building the underlying application...
Software Development Team Lead – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Team Lead to join a leading software consulting house. The ideal candidate must have expertise in translating Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) to user stories within Azure...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria
Role:Our client seeks to appoint a Systems Specialist: ICT Database Administrator. The successful candidate will ensure the management and maintenance of data within the company's databases and perform such other duties as may be required by the Manager: Information...
Recon Analyst
My client is seeking a Recon Analyst with foreign currency and domestic trading products banking experience to be responsible for performing detailed account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues to ensure accurate financial reporting. This...
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