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...

MD cuts tenure at SITA short

Just nine months into his five-year contract as MD of the State IT Agency (SITA), Dr Bongani Mabaso is stepping down. Dr Mabaso joined Sita on 1 April 2023, on a fixed-term contract for five years. In a statement today (8 December), SITA says he has decided to pursue...

Global perma-crisis drastically impacts employee wellbeing

The global perma-crisis is expected to continue taking its toll in 2024, as extreme weather events continue to impact organisations and global instability deepens. The situation is giving rise to concerning levels of employee burnout. According to the latest...

African regions shine as startup and investment hubs

Several African cities are quickly emerging as leading startup and investment hubs to watch, with Cape Town topping international ranking for foreign direct investment in early-stage, high-growth technology businesses. "Startups in Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and South...

Mobile fraud continues to hit Africa hard

Mobile fraud continues to ravage African users, with the recent "State of Mobile Fraud in Africa" report by Evina revealing that 19% of mobile payment transactions between January 2021 to June 202 were made without the user's consent from. Professional cybercriminals...

Mobile devices dominate workstation sales

The rise in demand for mobile devices resulting from the coronavirus pandemic has led to significant changes in the PC workstation volume mix, according to the latest data published by Context. Notebooks became the dominant form factor at the end of last year and...

Revenue from fitness apps set for massive growth

Fitness apps were already on the rise before 2020's pandemic skyrocketed the entire industry's revenue numbers even more. The industry is well-placed to build on this momentum, as projections show sustained growth in the coming years. According to data presented by...

Microsoft, Amazon get lion’s share of public cloud revenue

The cloud computing industry continued its impressive growth in 2021, bringing huge profits for the market's largest players. According to data presented by StockApps.com, the world's five largest cloud vendors hit $47,5-billion in quarterly revenue. Microsoft and...

NASA’s InSight reveals the deep interior of Mars

Before NASA’s InSight spacecraft touched down on Mars in 2018, the rovers and orbiters studying the Red Planet concentrated on its surface. The stationary lander’s seismometer has changed that, revealing details about the planet’s deep interior for the first time....

FMF urges clarity on electricity reform

The Free Market Foundation (FMF) is calling on government to speed up the process of detailing and gazetting President Ramaphosa's June announcement regarding the lifting of the threshold for companies to produce their own electricity without a licence, up to 100 MW....

Sipho Maseko to leave Telkom

Sipho Maseko will step down as group CEO and executive director of Telkom and its subsidiaries on 30 June 2022. A designate group CEO will be announced soon and Maseko will ensure an orderly transition for the remainder of his tenure. Maseko joined Telkom on 1 April...

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Esquire to distribute Boss Audio Systems

Esquire Technologies, the lifestyle-focused computer distributor, has signed a distribution agreement with USA-based Boss Audio Systems, a leading manufacturer of mobile electronics equipment, including for the vehicle and marine markets. Asgar Mahomed, the MD of...

Xerox sponsors Africa Print Expo

Africa Print Expo organisers, Practical Publishing, are proud to announce Xerox as the platinum sponsor for the 2014 Africa Print Expo and Regional Roadshows. This will be the fifth year that Xerox has sponsored the event and its continued support signals the...

Photoshop now has 3D printing capabilities

Adobe has unveiled new 3D printing capabilities in Adobe Photoshop. By radically simplifying the 3D print process, Photoshop CC will become the go-to tool for anyone who wants to print a 3D model. Available immediately, as part of a major update to Adobe Creative...

Accor chooses McAfee firewall

McAfee has announced that Accor, one of the largest hotel groups in the world, has chosen its next-generation firewall (NGFW) for the protection and continuity of their IT systems. McAfee’s NGFW is the market-leading product from Stonesoft, which was recently acquired...

Kaspersky achieves high AV-TEST scores

Kaspersky Lab has announced that its flagship security solution for home users, Kaspersky Internet Security 2014, scored the highest possible points in Bi-Monthly Certification November-December 2013 – a testing programme run by independent research laboratory...

Voice biometrics key for authentication

Voice biometrics is one of those technologies: it changes the game. It’s not in wide use anywhere in the world, yet, but it’s going to be the norm for authenticating identity within the next few years. It’s been worked on and refined for almost fifteen years. So it’s...

Genesys appoints Anana as new partner

Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories (Genesys) has announced the appointment of Anana Africa as a Genesys Partner in the African territory. Anana, a digital customer experience (DCE) company based in the UK, is the fourth partner Genesys has appointed in the region...

Kawasaki rolls out WiFi from Ruckus

Ruckus Wireless has announced that it has been selected to supply high-speed Ruckus Smart WiFi products to Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, a subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The new high-speed Ruckus Smart WiFi system was installed to support...

MicroStrategy named top BI vendor

MicroStrategy, a leading worldwide provider of enterprise software platforms, has announced that the widely followed BI Scorecard has rated MicroStrategy the top vendor across all 14 of the product capabilities identified for business intelligence (BI) Platforms. This...

Symantec NetBackup tackles data issues

Symantec has announced the latest version of its NetBackup solution, bringing new functionality to protect the largest scale VMware-based environments as enterprises move to a software-defined data centre architecture. NetBackup 7.6 is the only backup product designed...

Systems Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Techno/Functional Senior Systems Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to bridge the gap between technology and functional requirements. This role requires a...

Business Process Analyst – Remote Remote

Our client in the Insurance / Financial Services industry is currently looking to employ a Business Process Analyst based in Bryanston (Johannesburg).Candidates must be suitably qualified, as per the list below, must be highly analytical, ambitious, and excited to...

Data Analyst – Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North

DUR002043 DATA ANALYST - DURBANAn opportunity has become available for a Data Analyst.Purpose of the job: To provide comprehensive data analysis and actionable insights on Sales & Media Metrics. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years experience in data...

2nd Line Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A vibrant IT Support company in Cape Town is in search of an ambitious and proficient 2nd Line Systems Engineer to become a part of its team. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience as a 2nd Line Systems Engineer, emphasizing expertise in...

System Support Analyst – Gauteng Springs

The incumbent you will be responsible for the support and maintenance of various systems, including our core ERP JD Edwards. You will make sure various integrations are supported and maintained, keep up-to-dateknowledge of functionalities, customization, and...

Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

We are seeking a highly skilled Techno/Functional Senior Systems Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to bridge the gap between technology and functional requirements. This role requires a...

Senior Java Developer

A fantastic hybrid role awaits with a leader in the Automotive industry for an Expert Java Developer. Work in a diverse team with the latest in technology and receive an international trip! Requirements: Relevant IT / Business Degree or equivalent experience6+ years'...

Senior C# .NET Developer

Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a C# .Net Engineer in Gauteng that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.Responsibilites: Works collaboratively within product teams to create and support rich,...

Junior Developer

Design, development, testing and debugging of software according to the functionalrequirements.Use technologies like: JavaScript, C#, ASP.NET MVC and MSSQL to develop software.Follow all standards and methodologies.Work closely with other developers and a variety of...

Finance Reporting Analyst

A listed company is looking for a Finance Reporting Analyst to join their dynamic and skilled team in Cape Town.Job Description:The candidate is going to support and carry out the financial reporting activities.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Reviewing...

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