Data centres invest in diverse energy sources

The unprecedented growth in AI has seen power demand for data centres skyrocket. Data centre hyperscalers want new grid capacity added using electricity generation methods that align with their ambitious sustainability goals, writes Eve Pope, technology analyst at...

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...

GABI report identifies African growth areas

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth. The report highlights GABI’s call...

Revenue surges as tablets stage a comeback

The tablet market has had a tough few years. After booming in 2020 and 2021, sales took a sharp downturn in 2022 and 2023, making tablets the only IT device category that struggled to bounce back. But things changed in 2024, with the market gaining new momentum that...

Report raises concern about DeepSeek security

The launch of China’sDeepSeek’s R1 AI model sent shockwaves through global markets, reportedly wiping $1 trillion from stock markets in just a couple of days. Marc Andreeses, an advisor to US president Donald Trump advisor and a tech venture capitalist descibes the...

AI to change and complicate the security game

With every innovation that a legitimate developer creates, threat actors can and will weaponise. Despite advances in security technology, the threat environment will continue to be complex and challenging for enterprises in 2025. AI can be an important defensive tool,...

AI robotics set to boom

The global demand for robotics has experienced considerable fluctuation in recent years, with the pandemic-driven sales boom followed by a plunge in 2022 and stagnation in 2024. However, the industry is set to recover significantly, with five years of double-digit...

Can organisations keep up with the rise of AI models?

In the AI gold rush era, where new large language models (LLMs) and other AI solutions emerge almost weekly, modern organisations are increasingly eager to employ machine learning. With the recent appearance of DeepSeek-R1 and Alibaba’s Qwen2.5-Max models, which have...

Positive trends for IT distribution revenues

In the fourth quarter of 2024,  Distributor Revenues grew 2,3% year-over-year, landing at $21,4-billion, but this solid end to the year was not enough to outweigh weaker sales in earlier quarters, and 2024 ended down 1,1% year-over-year according to the International...

Schools urged to register for Computer Olympiad Talent Search  

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has urged more South African schools to register their learners to take part in the 2025 Computer Olympiad Talent Search - a free, fun challenge to help schools identify and nurture STEM...

Global air passenger demand hits record high

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 10,4% compared to 2023. This...

Mechanisation meets SA’s growing agricultural demands

South Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a pivotal moment, writes Wayne Morris, head of alliances at WesBank. With production costs rising at an alarming 12,4% year-on-year, as reported by Statistics South Africa, farmers are grappling with the need to balance...

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MTN drives microgrid initiative in Orange Farm

MTN South Africa is sponsoring a microgrid initiative in Orange Farm, aiming to address critical socio-economic challenges by bringing renewable energy, internet connectivity, and new economic opportunities to the area. The microgrid solution being implemented in...

Altron backs DIRISA Student Datathon 2024

Altron partnered with the DIRISA Student Datathon challenge. Taking place from 1 – 4 December 2024 in Gqeberha, the event was designed to connect university students, researchers, and technology professionals to solve real-world challenges using data science. This...

Nokia launches 5G Banshee Flex Radio

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Ubuntu Tribe certified as Dynex Integration Partner

Dynex, which provides Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) technology, has partnered with Ubuntu Tribe as its Certified Integration Partner for Africa. Mamadou Kwidjim Toure is the founder and CEO of Ubuntu Group, With the Ubuntu Tribe building the future of connected finance...

What do you need to know about the Cybercrimes Act? 

In June this year, South Africans got yet another taste of how destructive criminal cyber-attacks can be. As the month drew to a close, the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) fell victim to a ransomware attack. By Zaakir Mohamed, director, head of corporate...

Third-party providers contribute to a culture of support and awareness

Cybersecurity is often viewed through the lens of technology – firewalls, encryption, and antivirus software are the tools we typically rely on to protect our digital environments. By Nemanja Kristic, operations manager: managed security services at Galix, and...

The metrics that drive successful loyalty programmes

In recent years, South African companies have turned to loyalty programmes as a more innovative way of retaining customers. By Frik van der Westhuizen founding member of LoyaltyPlus But as with any investment, it is important to effectively measure the return on...

Strategies for bridging the technical skills divide

Organisations around the world - including in South Africa - face significant recruitment challenges, chasing the best technical talent available from a limited resource pool. By Simon Bishop, global head of talent acquisition at SoftwareOne SoftwareOne’s Cloud Skills...

African data centres set to power the digital age

The global data centre industry has emerged as a cornerstone of the digital age, facilitating the storage, processing, and management of vast amounts of data. By Linda Oniwe, vice-president for technology, media and telecommunications at Standard Bank As businesses...

Are SA retailers experiencing an AI lag?

The adoption of advanced technologies in South African retailers is moving at a slow pace. By Dean Wolson, GMM: infrastructure solutions group at Lenovo Africa While artificial intelligence (AI) has made inroads into routine processes like inventory management, demand...

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...

Knowledge Manager at SVRI – Gauteng Hillcrest

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 – Western Cape Bellville

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...

Senior Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE:Provide technical analysis in the interpretation and presentation of a variety of complex financial and factual data, to produce strategic intelligence which will assist with identifying subjects and associated links with the proceeds of crime, to aid...

Full Stack . NET Software Developer

Development, testing and support of front-end systems Development, testing and support of back-end systems Development, testing and support of Windows services Development, testing and support of Integration services (SOAP Services & API's) SQL development...

Software Developer (Junior – Hybrid) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Our global client is seeking a Junior Developer to join the Port Elizabeth team · Design, develop, test, and implementation of software solutions· internal and external customer support,· Writing and implementing quality and high performing code· Development,...

Senior CRM Developer

The successful candidate will do software development on the CRM platform and client facing portals used by company Advisers nationally. The candidate will report to the Development manager.4Develop components of the CRM platform, as well as the client facing portals,...

Senior Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

JOB PURPOSE:Provide technical analysis in the interpretation and presentation of a variety of complex financial and factual data, to produce strategic intelligence which will assist with identifying subjects and associated links with the proceeds of crime, to aid...

Full Stack . NET Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Development, testing and support of front-end systems Development, testing and support of back-end systems Development, testing and support of Windows services Development, testing and support of Integration services (SOAP Services & API's) SQL development...

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