IBM debuts blueprint for quantum-centric supercomputing
IBM has released the industry’s first published quantum‑centric supercomputing reference architecture, a new blueprint for integrating quantum computing into modern supercomputing environments. The architecture shows how quantum processors (QPUs) can work alongside...
Arctic sea ice heads for another record low
The National Snow and Ice Data Centre reports that on March 10 Arctic sea ice coverage was below even last year’s historic low of 5,5-million square miles. Though ice could still expand, it is likely that the 2026 sea ice maximum will remain critically low. Low Arctic...
African countries urged to push quality economic growth by seizing the opportunities of AI development
At AfricaCom, DCDT and the ATU held the 4th Ministerial Forum, under the theme “Artificial Intelligence Powering Africa’s Leap into Digital and Intelligent Era”, convening ministers to back regional compute hubs, African-trained models and issue the joint communique....
DPA is first SA data centre certified by European Commission for Energy Efficiency
Digital Parks Africa (DPA) has positioned itself among global leaders in sustainable digital infrastructure by becoming the first data centre in Africa to be certified as a Participant in the European Commission’s Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres....
Teraco expanding Cape Town data centre
Teraco is expanding its CT1 data centre in Rondebosch, adding 1 000m² of data hall space and 2MW of critical IT load to meet rising demand for interconnection and cloud infrastructure. Scheduled for completion in early 2027, the project reinforces Cape Town’s role as...
Avanti bridging connectivity gaps with Türksat
Avanti Communications is boosting satellite connectivity across southern Africa by securing additional capacity on the Türksat 5B satellite. The new agreement, building on a partnership established in 2019, strengthens Avanti’s ability to serve underserved regions and...
There’s a deepening food insecurity problem in SA
New research paints a stark picture of hunger and hardship across South Africa prompted by rising food prices, high unemployment, and stagnant wages. FoodForward SA (FFSA), the country’s leading non-profit fighting hunger and food waste - in partnership with the...
Accelerating innovation for a sustainable future
A coalition of international partners have announced the creation of the Green Digital Action Hub (GDA Hub) - a new cooperation platform to harness technology innovation against climate change and anchored in Brazil as a legacy of the 30th UN Climate Change...
Vodacom partners with Starlink to deliver broadband across Africa
Vodacom has announced an agreement with Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to millions of businesses across Africa and to expand rural network coverage. Integrating Starlink’s satellite backhaul into Vodacom’s mobile network will accelerate...
The stark reality of the financial fragility of SA workers
South Africa’s frontline workers – the 75% of blue-collar standouts that keep our shops stocked, our streets clean, and our buildings safe - are under mounting financial pressure, with no savings to fall back on if a personal crisis hits them. According to Deskless...
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Industry engagement fuels graduate success
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NEC XON gains Palo Alto Prisma SASE Specialisation
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Why enterprise AI needs connected clouds
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Cybereason launches SDR Data Ramp Program
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Datacentrix is Huawei IT Services Partner of the Year
Datacentrix has been recognised as IT Services Partner of the Year by Huawei, a global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices. The award was presented at the recent Huawei Africa Connect 2024 event. According to Louis Van den Berg, business development...
Huawei ICT Academy Instructor Summit 2024 accelerates 4IR skills
Huawei welcomed instructors from some of South Africa's top tertiary institutions, leaders from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), as well as its own executives to the company's Johannesburg campus for the Huawei ICT Academy Instructors' Summit...
What the new Living Wage really means for low earners
Recently, Professor Ines Meyer from the University of Cape Town announced a monthly income of R15 000 net as the Living Wage figure for 2024 to the Living Wage South Africa Network (LWSAN). The amount is calculated against the self-reported quality of life of...
Innovation doesn’t have to be collateral damage to FI legacy system budgets
Technology investment has continued apace and, according to Gartner, IT spending in the banking and investment services market is forecast to increase by 8,7% in 2024 and is expected to reach $1-trillion by 2028. But even with all this money being thrown at IT, many...
Embrace the DevSecOps advantage
Businesses in South Africa are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality software applications quickly and securely. This challenge has given rise to the DevSecOps approach, which integrates security practices seamlessly into the software development...
Vodacom Business, Unisa launch Anani Call Centre
Vodacom Business, in partnership with Anani Technologies and Unisa, has launched a call centre designed to respond to the country's severe unemployment crisis. Through this partnership, much-needed jobs are being created, uplifting families and communities while...
Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role OverviewWe're looking for a Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer to help keep our cloud-based data ecosystem stable, reliable, and performing at its best. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, thrives in fast-moving...
Senior Backend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role based in PTA Key Requirements 6 years' of experience.BSc/ BTechC# .Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or Single page applicationRESTfull APIMVC FrameworkSQL ServerJavaScriptEntity FrameworkWCF Window ServicesAWS...
Business Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Information Systems, or a related fieldBusiness Analysis certification...
Technical Business Analyst -EvdB
Responsibilities:Elicit and translate business requirements from stakeholders to clear technical requirements which can be measured and tested as well as ensuring that all new requirements are aligned with product strategy. Translate business requirements into clearly...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
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Technical Business Analyst -EvdB – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior Fullstack Software Engineer – React (Next.js) & Java
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ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced FinTech company seeks a passionate Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps focus) to power instant lending decisions - no humans in the loop. Its models drive credit risk, portfolio management, and lifecycle decisioning with the biggest challenge...
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer – React (Next.js) & Java – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer - React (Next.js) & Java Join a Global Engineering Group Building High-Impact, Scalable Software Remote (South Africa) | Flexible Hours (EU-Aligned) | Market Related Salary About Our Client Our client is a global software...
Machine Learning Engineer (Model Deployment or MLOps) (CPT Hybrid or Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
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