Too powerful to be released, Claude Mythos will help secure tech giants

Anthropic has developed a new artificial intelligence model, Claude Mythos, that it says is too powerful to be released to the public. Instead, the company says it will make the AI model available to the world’s largest technology companies to use in identifying...

Hormuz a tech chokepoint that heightens semiconductor, AI infrastructure risks

A functional impairment of the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly emerging as a critical yet underappreciated risk to the global technology supply chain, with specialty materials such as helium now presenting a larger immediate threat to semiconductors and AI infrastructure...

We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

Employees under the lash as financial stress grows

There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...

Neuralink ignites corporate interest in brain-machine interfaces

Elon Musk's update on Neuralink's successful brain chip implant recently has once again brought the spotlight on the growing interest in brain-machine interface (BMI) research among corporates. Though still in its nascent stages, as indicated by patent publication...

African markets are still innovating despite liquidity struggles

Innovations in sustainable finance and digital transformation, alongside important initiatives in transparency and regulation, will help reinvigorate Africa's financial markets as they recover from the impact of Covid-19. This is according to research in the latest...

Crypto wallet theft on NFT marketplace thwarted

Check Point Research (CPR) identified critical security flaws in OpenSea which, if left unpatched, could allow hackers to hijack user accounts and steal entire cryptocurrency wallets by crafting malicious NFTs. OpenSea is known as the world's largest NFT marketplace,...

Dating apps used in trading scam

Sophos has released new insight on an international cryptocurrency trading scam targeting iPhone users through popular dating apps, such as Bumble and Tinder. A report detailing the latest findings, "CryptoRom Fake iOS Cryptocurrency Apps Hit US, European Victims For...

Ransomware pandemic rages alongside Covid-19

During the Covid-19 crisis another outbreak has happened in cyber space: a digital pandemic driven by ransomware. Malware attacks that encrypt company data and systems and demand a ransom payment for release are surging globally. The increasing frequency and severity...

BCX Digital Innovation Awards 2021 announces shortlisted nominees

This year the BCX Digital Innovation Awards received 61 entries, made up of 45 SME and 16 Large Enterprise entries. "BCX understands that innovation is not an end-point, but an evolving, constant journey that requires hard work and collaboration as much as it does...

Icy ‘glue’ may control pace of Antarctic ice-shelf breakup

As the ice-and-snow rubble known as mélange melts in Antarctica's ice shelves, rifts can grow and icebergs break off even in the brutal cold of winter. Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the University of California, Irvine, have discovered an ice...

Who will keep the connectivity lights on when ICASA flips the switch?

South Africans who work from home, study online and try to keep their businesses alive rely on connectivity, without which it all ends. By Paul Colmer, exco member of Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) "Digital loadshedding" is small-fry compared with...

Worldwide PC shipments up just 1%

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 84,1-million units in the third quarter of 2021, an increase of 1% from the third quarter of 2020, according to preliminary results by Gartner. As Covid-19 vaccines become more widely available, consumer and educational spending began to...

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ARM boosts Web, browser security

Over the past few years, the Web browser has grown hugely in popularity as an infection vector for vulnerable hosts. Cybercriminals, realising that many companies are slack when it comes to keeping the browser updated and secure, are maximising this vulnerability to...

Xerox named MPS market leader by Quocirca

Xerox has retained the top position in worldwide managed print services (MPS) for the fifth consecutive year, according to a new report by analyst research group Quocirca.As the world’s leading enterprise for business process and document management, Xerox helps...

SA Mint enhances SAP with Decision Inc

Decision Inc, a local SAP BusinessObjects partner, has assisted the SA Mint Company in developing a data warehouse with analytics and reporting capabilities that integrates with its existing SAP environment to enhance the decision-making processes at the organisation....

IGF summit to keep Web on track

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will take place in Johannesburg on 17 and 18 July 2014 and is hosted by the Internet Society of SA - Gauteng Chapter (ISOC-Gauteng).The meeting has been strategically scheduled to take place after the African Internet Governance...

AccTech Systems to receive global award

Top executives from AccTech Systems will soon be jetting off to Washington DC to receive the 2014 Microsoft ‘Country Partner of the Year’ award for South Africa. It will be presented at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC), the premier event for top...

DCC offers the HP ElitePad 1000

Take business productivity to new heights with the HP ElitePad 1000 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). This elegant and sleek device offers superior performance and flexibility in a lightweight, portable form factor that is more than just a tablet – it...

The 2014 South African Service Awards

Is customer service your number one business driver? Then you deserve to be recognised by your customers and competitors for your customer service excellence. Get nominated into the 2015 South African Service Awards – the only customer-driven national service awards...

The data centre of the future

Six years since opening its doors, Teraco Data Environments, a sub-Saharan Africa’s first provider of resilient, vendor neutral data environments, says the path to 2020 will provide an equivalent amount of innovation and evolution as the data centre becomes an even...

Transitioning to hybridised IT

There is a significant amount of industry buzz around cloud. According to analysts, 2014 will be the year when a majority of enterprises begin to transform their IT operations from a “build-operate” model to a “broker-provider” of IT services, says Mark Ridley,...

AccTech Systems moves into Africa

AccTech Systems, one of Africa’s foremost mid-market ERP and CRM solution providers, has signed an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) agreement with Microsoft to provide solutions to the Microsoft Dynamics NAV and GP Dynamics channel in Africa. The AccTech led African...

Front End Developer LW2517

UX Design and Programming: A solid foundation in user experience design principles and front-end programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to craft seamless application interfaces. Data Visualisation and BI Tools: Proficiency in data visualisation tools (Power BI,...

Intermediate DevOps Engineer

Are you a skilled DevOps Engineer looking for a new opportunity to drive innovation and make an impact? Our client, a leading technology company at the forefront of digital transformation, is seeking talented individuals like you to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL...

DevOps Engineer Remote – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Develop & implement SOPs for all DevOps and Sysadmin related tasks, automating these as far as possible as the next DevOps Engineer sought by a dynamic GIS Software Specialist. You will be expected to be available outside office hours to respond to...

Project Manager at Air Products South Africa – Gauteng Kempton Park

Introduction The above vacancy exists in our technical department at our Kempton Park Facility, reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager. Suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of this role are invited to apply for this vacancy. Description The...

Fullstack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Calling all Fullstack Java Developers! Our clients who are a leading automotive company dedicated to revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge technology and innovation are looking for an Advanced Fullstack Java Developer located in the Midrand/Menlyn region....

Java Lead Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and innovative...

Front End Developer LW2517 – Gauteng Johannesburg

UX Design and Programming: A solid foundation in user experience design principles and front-end programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to craft seamless application interfaces. Data Visualisation and BI Tools: Proficiency in data visualisation tools (Power BI,...

Intermediate DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you a skilled DevOps Engineer looking for a new opportunity to drive innovation and make an impact? Our client, a leading technology company at the forefront of digital transformation, is seeking talented individuals like you to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL...

Data Engineer / Software Developer (CH952)

Our client is a South African boutique investment administration service provider is looking to employ a Software Developer with experience in Data Engineering.Requirements:2+ years of recent hands-on software development experience and IT support, bonus skills:Data...

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