Microsoft’s new chip rewrites quantum computing playbook

Microsoft may have changed the quantum computing game, with the development of a new material that enables scalability on a new scale. Majorana 1, introduced yesterday, is the world’s first quantum chip powered by a new Topological Core architecture that Microsoft...

Physicists tap Webb Telescope to track city-killer asteroid

Asteroids were responsible for extinction events hundreds of millions of years ago on Earth, providing no shortage of doomsday film plots for Hollywood. But researchers focused on asteroid tracking are on a mission to locate them for today’s real-world concerns:...

Cross-border GenAI misuse to drive AI breaches

By 2027, more than 40% of AI-related data breaches will be caused by the improper use of generative AI (GenAI) across borders, according to Gartner. The swift adoption of GenAI technologies by end-users has outpaced the development of data governance and security...

Webb maps a full picture of star formation

Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have finally solved the mystery of how a massive galaxy cluster is forming stars at such a high rate. The confirmation from Webb builds on more than a decade of studies using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and...

Corruption threatens to derail climate change efforts

Two of the biggest challenges humanity faces are strongly intertwined: corruption and the climate crisis. While billions of people around the world face the daily consequences of climate change, resources for adaptation and mitigation remain woefully inadequate....

SA is an attractive prospect for digital nomads

As digital nomads seek destinations that balance affordability with infrastructure, South Africa has emerged as one of the most financially advantageous locations for remote workers. This is according to a study by financial services provider Nebeus that highlights...

AI to transform e-commerce

Marketplace platforms are a dominant economic force globally, and have helped to change how businesses and consumers interact. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) represents a seismic technological shift, poised to reshuffle the deck once again. Prosus, in collaboration...

Potential effects of Trump’s on-off tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of tariff threats is rattling markets. George Brown, senior US economist, and David Rees, head of global economics at Schroders consider the possible impact. Global shares fell on Monday 3 February and the dollar rose...

SASE market to almost double by 2029

According to a recently published forecast report from Dell’Oro Group the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is forecast to $17-billion by 2029, representing a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The increasing presence of vendors offering SD-WAN and...

New crypto-stealing Trojan found in AppStore and Google Play

Kaspersky Threat Research expertise centre has discovered a new data-stealing Trojan, SparkCat, active in AppStore and Google Play since at least March 2024. This is the first known instance of optical recognition-based malware appearing in AppStore. SparkCat uses...

Chinese computing market to soar by 42%

China and the US have been in a race to dominate the computing industry for years. While the US has long held the upper hand, driving breakthroughs in AI and quantum technologies with its tech giants Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, China is rapidly closing the gap. Massive...

Award-winning pic shows crash-landing penguins

Werner De Kock has been named as South Africa’s National Award winner for the Sony World Photography Awards 2025. The National & Regional Awards programme is an initiative set up by Sony and Creo under the World Photography Organisation to support local...

Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew 18% in 2024

Worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2024 totaled $626-billion, an increase of 18,1% from 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. Revenue is projected to total $705-billion in 2025. “Graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI processors used in data centre...

Multichoice, Canal+ outline future group structure

Canal+ and MultiChoice have concluded their discussions regarding their intended post-transaction structure of MultiChoice. Key features of the intended post-transaction structure include: The MultiChoice Group will be restructured so that the current holder of the...

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HP expands AI-powered services, certified refurbished hardware

At CES 2025, HP Solutions announced expanded offerings designed to enhance reliability for maximum employee and IT productivity while helping companies contribute to supporting environmental sustainability. The new offerings include enhanced HP Support Services...

Consumer storage solutions empower creativity, stylise gameplay

Western Digital kicked off the Consumer Electronics Show 2025 with new SanDisk storage solutions designed for creators and gaming enthusiasts. Developed for creators who are looking to elevate and deliver content that speaks to the world, the SanDisk Creator Series is...

Acer adds sustainable laptops, scooters

At CES 2025, Acer launched a range AI-powered laptops with sustainable designs as well as new e-scooters. They include the following: Acer has updated its Swift Go and Aspire Vero laptop lines with new Intel Core Ultra 200H series processors and sustainable designs....

Dell debuts commercial PCs with AMD Ryzen AI PRO

AMD Ryzen AI PRO processors will power new Dell Pro devices. “We’re incredibly proud to collaborate with Dell on the next generation of commercial PCs powered by the AMD Ryzen AI PRO processors,” says Jack Huynh, senior vice-president and GM of the computing and...

Vertiv acquires centrifugal chiller technology

Vertiv’s Chinese subsidiary has acquired certain assets and technologies of BiXin Energy Technology (Suzhou), a manufacturer of chillers, heat pumps, heat-recovery solutions and air-handling units. Focused on expanding the Vertiv chiller family, the acquisition...

New cooling technology offers a solution to AI’s heat problem

With artificial intelligence quickly evolving, enterprise data centres are increasingly challenged to manage the heat generated by high-performance systems. By Michael Langeveld, head of technology and business development at HPE Emirates and Africa This issue is...

Financing trend drives clean energy in the Global South

The Global South is at a critical juncture in its energy transition, grappling with challenges that demand immediate action. Despite being home to two-thirds of the world’s population, these regions only account for a mere 18% of global power generation capacity. By...

Transformative tech in 2025

No longer a mere buzzword, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the cornerstone of the region's transformative journey. By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: CEEMETA at Dell Technologies In 2024, businesses explored and experimented with GenAI tools,...

Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Looking for an outstanding Senior Java Developer with expert-level coding skills, functional testing experience and DevOps capabilities. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechJavaJava SEEMV, PED Integration experienceShould you meet the...

Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE:Generate tactical and operational financial intelligence products in support of the FIC mandate, including court directed reports upon request, in order to aid criminal investigations, the recovery of proceeds of crime and criminal prosecutions.KEY...

Specialist Analyst

To assist the department in ensuring that the approved authorised Financial Services Providers (FSPs) and their Compliance Officers complies with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) legislation.JOB DESCRIPTION Analyse annual financial statements...

SAP Systems Analyst HCM (SuccessFactors) (CH1061)

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with HCM / SuccessFactors Module experience to join their team.About the roleThe role will ensure stability and full functionality within area of responsibility, (Payroll and Time). SIT testing of...

Knowledge Manager at SVRI

Operations and AdministrationLeadership Council Secretarial SupportProjects and Programmes SupportKnowledge ManagementProduction of Online Events Desired Skills: Counseling Knowledge Management Governance Management Business Support Management Process & Knowledge...

.NET Developer

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a .Net Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Automation Platforms and its functionalitiesAssist the...

Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

JOB PURPOSE:Generate tactical and operational financial intelligence products in support of the FIC mandate, including court directed reports upon request, in order to aid criminal investigations, the recovery of proceeds of crime and criminal prosecutions.KEY...

Specialist Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

To assist the department in ensuring that the approved authorised Financial Services Providers (FSPs) and their Compliance Officers complies with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) legislation.JOB DESCRIPTION Analyse annual financial statements...

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