AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority

A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...

Today’s data centre build-out dwarfs previous infrastructure investments

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the biggest infrastructure build-out in human history – bigger than the railroads or the Industrial Revolution. “People assume AI is a bubble, but it is showing no signs of...

Euclid space mission brings the Universe into focus

Euclid, has sent back new views of the Universe, demonstrating the ESA (European Space Agency) space mission’s ability to unravel the secrets of the cosmos and enable scientists to hunt for rogue planets, use lensed galaxies to study mysterious matter, and explore the...

Google expands African connectivity with Umoja

With the launch of the first fibre route to directly connect Africa with Australia - Umoja - Google says it will increase digital connectivity, accelerate economic growth, and deepen resilience across Africa. Anchored in Kenya, the Umoja cable route will pass through...

Automotive sensor market set for shake-up

A new report from Juniper Research has found that the automotive sensors market will grow to over $92-billion by 2026; a 30% increase over 2021. This growth will be driven by sensors that enable automated vehicles and ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems). Sensors...

New EU regulations bring Internet in line with the real world

The EU Council has formally adopted both the draft Digital Services Act (DSA) and a Digital Markets Act (DMA), which will allow for better control over the spread of counterfeit goods, hate speech, cyber threats, disinformation and unfair digital services competition...

Global tourism sees Q3 upturn but recovery remains fragile

After a weak first half of 2021, international tourism rebounded during the Northern Hemisphere summer season, boosting results in the third quarter of the year, especially in Europe. According to the newest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international...

Users urged to exercise caution in festive online shopping

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has called for consumers to exercise extreme caution while shopping online over the period leading to and after the festive season. Consumers should beware of fake sites, which look like authentic companies, false deals...

NASA’s Curiosity rover sends a picture postcard From Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover captured a remarkable image from its most recent perch on the side of Mars’ Mount Sharp. The mission team was so inspired by the beauty of the landscape, they combined two versions of the black-and-white images from different times of the day...

Sci-Bono appeals for return of missing RoboDog

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre's RoboDog has disappeared and the science centre is appealing to anyone with information on its whereabouts to come forward. The dog was last seen late yesterday afternoon (Thursday, November 25) when the Discovery Centre in Newtown,...

NFT adoption set to double in SA

South Africans are less likely to own NFTs compared to their global counterparts, although the popularity of this asset class is growing. Finder.com's Global NFT Adoption report of more than 28 000 internet users reveals that 8,3% of South Africans own NFTs, which is...

How to evaluate a Black Friday deal

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) warns buyers against overspending on ill-considered purchases advertised as Black Friday deals. "Black Friday specials often aim to exploit the emotional vulnerability consumers and society to counter...

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Sony introduces Xperia Z2 smartphone

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Governments reap cloud rewards

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Boost debt collection with list management

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Schneider enhances IS’ data centre

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ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN highly scalable Python & Java web applications and services as your coding expertise as a Senior Full Stack Developer is sought by a Retail and Consumer Finance Concern to join its Joburg team. You will provide influence over a new technical...

.Net Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: We...

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Our client, a leading cable manufacturer in Southern Africa, specializing in electrical cables for power transmission, distribution, and generation, is seeking a dynamic Project Manager with extensive experience in Electrical Construction. The successful candidate...

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iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Server Engineer to join our team in Pretoria. As a Senior Server Engineer you'll play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the...

.Net Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: We...

Project Manager (Electrical Construction) – Gauteng Germiston

Our client, a leading cable manufacturer in Southern Africa, specializing in electrical cables for power transmission, distribution, and generation, is seeking a dynamic Project Manager with extensive experience in Electrical Construction. The successful candidate...

Senior Server Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Server Engineer to join our team in Pretoria. As a Senior Server Engineer you'll play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the...

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Cape Town - Southern Suburbs - Full Stack Web Developer (Python Django)This exciting, new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team. In this role you will be responsible for the development of web applications, using Django Web Framework. The...

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will...

Mid/ Senior IT Developer – Port Elizabeth

Job Description:The responsibility of this role is to support the software development process within the organisation by providing technical insights and ideas throughout the SDLC and producing neat, semi-complex and accurate code and queries, according to the agreed...

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