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...

AI supports patients, doctors in hip clinic

Hip disorders, comprising some of the world's most common joint diseases, are especially prevalent among adolescents and young adults, causing stiffness, pain or a limp. But they can be hard to diagnose using solely 2D medical imaging. Helping to treat these...

Unlocking the potential of a CBDC ecosystem

Central bank digital currencies (CBDC) are emerging worldwide, bringing new capabilities and opportunities to financial systems. Although central banks are the driving force behind CBDCs, the development of a coherent ecosystem in co-operation with private...

Digital commerce will be impacted by these technologies

Over the next two years, visual configuration, digital wallets, customer identity and access management (CIAM) and virtual customer assistants (VCAs) will have high impact on digital commerce as mainstream adoption of these technologies increases, according to the...

Carrier multi-access edge cloud to reach $16bn

International Data Corporation (IDC) sees 2021 as an accelerated year for multi-access edge cloud (MEC) investments. MEC buildouts are being carried out by a broad cross-section of edge stakeholders (e.g., wireless and wireline communications service providers, cable...

Commonwealth urges vaccine equity

Countries must have a holistic response to responding to the multiple and interlinked global crises of the pandemic, climate change and its economic fallout. This was the message from Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland speaking at the UN trade conference...

Amazon regains top spot for European smart homes

In the second quarter of 2021 the smart home market in Europe grew 23,8% compared with the same period in 2020, according to research by International Data Corporation (IDC). The market surpassed 24-million units shipped to the region between April and June. "This was...

AI, mobile technology power move to hybrid work

Hybrid workers expect greater flexibility, accessibility and security, while businesses grapple with meeting these increased technology demands. These are among the findings from Cisco's first Hybrid Work Index (HWI) based on millions of aggregated and anonymous...

Buyers not happy with work from home tools

Workplace integration and workstream collaboration (WSC) in virtual meeting solutions are key capabilities for technology buyers when building out their hybrid workplaces, but both capabilities currently rank low in buyer-satisfaction, according to Gartner. "The...

SA sees solid growth in financial assets

Allianz has unveiled the twelfth edition of its "Global Wealth Report", which puts the asset and debt situation of households in almost 60 countries under the microscope. 2020 was the year of extreme contrasts. Covid-19 destroyed millions of lives and livelihoods and...

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Labour law compliance and the entrepreneur

With frequent changes in labour legislation, entrepreneurs have to ensure that they are compliant or face significant financial penalties that could threaten the future of their companies, according to James McKerrell, CEO of Technologies South Africa, a human...

Tips for using social media during a crisis

There’s a gas explosion at your main manufacturing plant: lives are at risk and production is likely to be affected. Your call centre has been hit by an outbreak of food poisoning after a team party and is running at 20% capacity. Your products are contaminated and...

How Turrito Networks built a R50m business

The telecommunications industry is not known for its excellent customer service - but for those who can get it right, the rewards are great. Johannesburg entrepreneurs Brian Timperley and Louis Jardim, for example, have bridged the gap so successfully they’ve built...

IsoMetrix brings health, safety to mine

Advanced solutions from IsoMetrix are at the core of health, safety and risk management during the development of Wesizwe’s Bakubung Platinum Mine. Bakubung Platinum Mine, situated in the North West Province of South Africa, is scheduled to commence production in the...

Reducing costs in the data centre

In an age where information is currency, data centres have become mission critical to the running of a successful business. However, while the data centre is often the heart of the enterprise of today, it is also one of the biggest cost contributors, says Marco da...

BDS showcases innovative printing solutions

At FESPA Africa 2014, Bytes Document Solutions will focus on providing the digital printing industry with relevant technology and services to take their businesses to the next level of profitability. Located at Hall 2 E1, its exhibition will showcase the full range of...

SUN MeDIA upgrades Xerox colour press

SUN MeDIA, one of South Africa’s leading integrated digital publishing, printing and design businesses, has upgraded its Xerox digital colour press equipment in order to significantly boost volume, improve quality and expand the range of products it can offer its...

Motorola unveils MC3200 mobile computer

Motorola Solutions is offering the third generation of the mid-range mobile computer to retailers, manufacturers and distributors, to help improve customer satisfaction through more efficient and accurate inventory management. The new, lightweight MC3200 mobile...

Kaspersky Lab warns of World Cup scams

Many soccer fans have found themselves away from the TV and looking for a live stream of big games in line with the current World Cup. However, looking for live broadcasts on the Internet can cost money or leave a malicious programme on your computer, warns Kaspersky...

Aspect, ComSys create integrated agent solution

Aspect Software and ComSys have announced a joint solution focusing on contact centres. The ComSys solution seamlessly integrates Aspect Unified IP and leading CRM solutions such as Siebel, PeopleSoft, Salesforce and SAP. The joint solution will enable contact centres...

Senior Android Developer

Details of Role:Key Responsibilities:Design and develop and test new features in the organisation's applications for Android.Responsible for regular communication with others involved in the development process.Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new...

Software Quality Engineer

Software Quality Engineer Johannesburg, South Africa12-month contract Engineer Excellence: Join Us as a Software Quality Engineer! Is this you?If you're a software quality specialist with an eye for detail and a passion for creating seamless, high-quality...

C# .NET / SQL Developer

THE ROLE: Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems.Analyse, diagnose and resolve software...

Senior Android Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Details of Role:Key Responsibilities:Design and develop and test new features in the organisation's applications for Android.Responsible for regular communication with others involved in the development process.Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new...

Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Software Quality Engineer Johannesburg, South Africa12-month contract Engineer Excellence: Join Us as a Software Quality Engineer! Is this you?If you're a software quality specialist with an eye for detail and a passion for creating seamless, high-quality...

C# .NET / SQL Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

THE ROLE: Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems.Analyse, diagnose and resolve software...

Technical Specialist (Senior)(Market Shaping) – (Wits RHI)

Main purpose of the job:Assume overall direct responsibility for the deliverable of the Market Shaping output, manage all milestones, timelines, and any emerging interdependenciesLead the implementation of the Market Shaping workingLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey...

QA Team Lead

Quality Assurance Lead (QA Lead)Johannesburg, South Africa12-month contract Lead the Charge in Quality Assurance Excellence! Is this you?Are you a visionary QA Lead, eager to steer a team towards unparalleled software quality? With your advanced skills in...

Product Business Analyst

Job Summary The ideal candidate for this position should have experience communicating with Actuaries, and IT team, long term insurance, re-insurance, possess strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of the product...

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