Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

Chip industry may not be ‘fit-for-purpose’ by 2030

Next-generation chips represent the next frontier of semiconductor technology incorporating advancements in design, materials, manufacturing process, performance, and packaging - and, as computing tasks become more demanding and data-intensive, next-generation chips...

Careto APT resurfaces after 10-year hiatus

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered two new malicious campaigns operated by the notorious Careto Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, marking their first activity since 2013. Demonstrating a remarkably high level of sophistication, the actors conducted two complex...

Smart data fabric delivers timely, relevant insights

Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Virtual Summit 2021 – Leveraging data to get the best possible insights is not a trivial process, which is why organisations are turning to smart data fabrics. Scott Gnau, head of data platforms at InterSystems, explains that a...

Effective analysis unlocks true data value

Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Virtual Summit 2021 – Data is your organisation’s most precious asset – but only if you are analysing it effectively to gain real insights. The last 18 months or so have been difficult for everyone in the world, says Terry Ragon,...

Russian malware hits resellers, service providers

About 140 resellers and technology service providers have fallen victim to Nobelium, the alleged Russian state actor behind the SolarWinds Orion cyberattacks, since May 2021. The Nobelium attacks are believed to use password spray and phishing to steal credentials and...

Workers turn to robots for career support

People are turning to robots to support their career development after the Covid-19 pandemic left them feeling lonely and disconnected from their own lives. An Oracle and Workplace Intelligence study of more than 14 600 employees, managers, HR leaders, and C-level...

Citizen satisfaction at five-year low

Consulta's 8th South African Citizen Satisfaction Index (SA-csi) shows that Citizen Satisfaction and trust in local municipalities to deliver basic services has dropped to its lowest ebb since the index's inception. Of the eight metropolitan municipalities polled in...

Flight bookings to the US soar

New research from ForwardKeys reveals that flight bookings to the US have soared following two announcements that the destination would reopen to vaccinated foreign travellers in November. By mid-October, weekly bookings exceeded 70% of pre-pandemic levels. The first...

Upcoming election a service delivery crossroads, says IoDSA

The upcoming local government elections are unquestionably one of the most important in South Africa's recent democratic history and the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA) joins a widespread call to urge voters to turn out in their numbers. The Institute's...

NFT trading volume tops $15bn in October

Over the past few months, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have taken over the blockchain space. From games to digital items like artwork, these virtual assets are drawing more and more attention from investors. According to data presented by MejoresApuestas.com, the total...

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Adapt IT acquires Aquilon

JSE listed Adapt IT has announced that it has acquired 100% of Aquilon, a South African based oil and gas specialist consultancy in a R98-million deal. This strategic acquisition will enhance Adapt IT’s expansion into Africa’s growing energy sector, strengthen the...

Fujitsu announces PrimeQuest evaluation

At Fujitsu Forum, Fujitsu announced a technology evaluation program for PrimeQuest high end servers which extend capacities of in-memory computing up to 12Tb. This means Fujitsu is the first vendor to enable realtime decision-making for large-scale SAP ERP (enterprise...

Technology improves African municipalities

Municipalities across Africa are adopting new technology and ICT (information and communication technology) options in their efforts to increase revenue collection. Increased revenue collection, and the management thereof, will improve the ability of the municipality...

People as the new differentiators

Technology is proving to be a double edged sword. On the one hand it enables businesses to operate more efficiently than ever before. On the other hand it’s helping to erode the traditional sources of business differentiation. "It’s never been easier or faster for...

InfoProtect releases online security portal

InfoProtect has created a new online portal for customers to gain access to security solutions and technology advice on a monthly subscription basis. By removing the guesswork and intensive administration normally associated with these portals, InfoProtect is making...

FNB offers smart devices to customers

Qualifying FNB Cheque Account holders and FNB Private Clients can now buy up to four smart devices* on their banking profiles dependant on affordability. This comes just in time for the festive season gift buying rush. In the past, customers were limited to one device...

Backing up from a storage snapshot

How frequently you back up determines how much data you’ll lose if something goes wrong – so any technology that allows more frequent backup without interrupting the flow of work is a good thing, says Warren Olivier, Regional Corporate Account Manager of Veeam...

Reconciliation as a strategic advantage

Many retailers are implementing Value Added Services (VAS) in an effort to enhance the customer experience, to generate incremental revenue, and to ultimately gain a competitive advantage, says Ian Steyn, executive : Products and Sales at Innervation Value Added...

Cisco launches application-centric solutions

Application-centric infrastructure is set to help businesses in South Africa unlock new routes to innovation and profit, Cisco has announced. “A new paradigm shift driven by cloud, mobility and big data is redefining IT, with the Web-based economy shifting to an...

LG G2 offers new features

The LG G2 has officially launched in South Africa. Based on LG’s research of consumer lifestyles and behaviours, this smartphone offers users more real-life benefits than any other phone. One of the most outstanding changes is the practical user experience (UX) of the...

C# Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

Our client is looking for a skilled Developer to join their team. It's an Agile development team creating complex software solutions. Requirements: BSc. in Software Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or a similar.Proven experience as a Unity or Unity3D Developer with...

Solution Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng

Job Title: Solution Analyst Job Summary: Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We...

SKA Developer (Python/C++) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a team of Scientists, Engineers and Computer Scientists working on the Square Kilometre Array, the world's largest and most advanced radio telescope project. We are seeking a Developer with an interest in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition...

Functional Analyst at Accenture

Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg/Cape Town South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...

Front End Developer at Accenture

About AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries...

Functional Analyst at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg/Cape Town South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...

Front End Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

About AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries...

Scrum Master at Accenture

As a Scrum Master, you will help teams from our clients with their Agile way of working, more specifically help Scrum teams to thrive. This key position will put you in a central and challenging position, which offers a great opportunity to be highly visible within...

Senior User Experience Designer at Accenture

User Experience DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAre you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a...

Scrum Master at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

As a Scrum Master, you will help teams from our clients with their Agile way of working, more specifically help Scrum teams to thrive. This key position will put you in a central and challenging position, which offers a great opportunity to be highly visible within...

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