IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

Fairness trumps other concerns for gamers

Public conversations about Web3 gaming often focus on token volatility, speculation and market cycles. Player behaviour, however, points in a different direction. According to survey data collected and analyzed by the 51 Games studio team from more than 12 000 Web3...

IBM adds agentic AI to autonomous storage

IBM has launched the next generation of IBM FlashSystem, co-run by agentic AI, ushering in a new era of autonomous storage. By enhancing FlashSystem’s existing AI capabilities with agentic AI, IBM is redefining resilience through sustained protection, autonomous...

Einstein Cross opens a new window to dark matter

An international team of astronomers,  including one from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has spotted a very rare sight in the early Universe: a galaxy that appears as an “Einstein Cross” – four bright images arranged like a cross, with an extra fifth image shining...

SA graduates face tough path to adulthood

A new report by the University of Cape Town’s Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. The research – The First 100 Paychecks – says that more than 80% of surveyed...

Gemini in Chrome AI browser is a privacy nightmare

The newest Gemini in Chrome mobile AI browser collects the most user information out of all AI browsers recently analysed by Surfshark. It collects data such as users’ names, precise location, and browsing history. And a cybersecurity expert has drawn attention to an...

Bitcoin breaks record at $125k

Bitcoin has broken through $125 000 for the first time in its history, and deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts the cryptocurrency will climb to $150 000 before the end of the year, supported by a weaker dollar, sustained institutional inflows, and political backing...

Listen to municipal engineers to prevent infrastructure collapse

Marking Transport Month, the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) is calling for urgent reform in how infrastructure decisions are made - warning that many ongoing failures in transport and public infrastructure are rooted in one critical...

Collaboration and education key to fixing SA’s failing logistics

This Transport Month, supply chain industry body SAPICS is putting the spotlight on the critical link between transport infrastructure and national supply chain resilience and says that collaboration and education are key to building a safe, world-class logistics...

Seacom, Sentech to ‘turbocharge’ local tech SMMEs

Seacom and Sentech have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the growth of SMMEs in the local telecommunications sector and advance their contribution to the digital economy through targeted support. The 12-month collaboration also recognises the...

AI leaders outpace laggards with double revenue growth

The performance gap between AI leaders and laggards is widening fast with agentic AI emerging as a powerful force shaping future-built companies, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Globally, 5% of companies qualify as “future-built” for AI....

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Ability to recover from a breach key to business continuity

In 2024, companies will adopt more predictive risk management strategies to not only attempt to limit malicious threats and breaches, but also comply with growing cybersecurity regulations. Ransomware has become one of the top threats facing organisations today and is...

SecurityHQ partners with NewOrder

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iShack Ventures partners with MRI Software

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Avaya integrates Zoom Workplace

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Paratus completes Botswana Kalahari Fibre Route

Paratus Botswana, the leading telecommunications and network services provider, announces that the last leg of its fibre route has now been completed to create the new Botswana Kalahari Fibre (BKF) route. A total of 840km of fibre was laid between the Namibian border...

SAS adds packaged AI models

SAS has introduced lightweight, industry-specific AI models for individual license. "SAS is evolving its portfolio to meet wider user needs and capture market share with innovative new offerings," said Chandana Gopal, Research Director, Future of Intelligence, IDC....

MTN SA launches Made4U career portal

At least 7,9-million people, constituting 32,6% of the South African population, remain unemployed. Recognising the pressing need to address this challenge, MTN South Africa has launched its Made4U career portal Skillsbox. Skillsbox offers a comprehensive suite of...

Threat of customer push-back against AI looms large

South African business leaders might be willing to invest in artificial intelligence to improve their business operations, but they are being held back by a crucial ingredient: technical skills. A recent snap poll conducted by customer experience specialists...

Tech integration in education is not optional

With the types of technology available to automate and streamline processes, the integration of technology into higher educational institutions should no longer be viewed as a choice, but a necessity. By Carl Dahms, product owner: F&O at Braintree The perceived...

Adapting office environments for a thriving hybrid workforce

In the evolving South African built environment, the debate on the future of office spaces is intensifying, particularly in light of a growing number of South African companies requiring their workforce to either return to the office or be in the office for a minimum...

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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 Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Design,...

Intermediate .NET Developer (Blazor)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies—a core function of Ce-I—is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to...

Graduate Software Developers

Graduate Software Developer OpportunityOur client is looking for a talented Computer Science graduate with 1-2 years of experience and strong skills in C#/.NET. Join their team and work on exciting projects that make an impact!Requirements:Degree in Computer Science...

Senior Data Warehouse Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Design,...

Intermediate .NET Developer (Blazor) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies—a core function of Ce-I—is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to...

Graduate Software Developers – Western Cape Cape Town

Graduate Software Developer OpportunityOur client is looking for a talented Computer Science graduate with 1-2 years of experience and strong skills in C#/.NET. Join their team and work on exciting projects that make an impact!Requirements:Degree in Computer Science...

Systems Support Technician

Evaluate system performance by testing compatibility of new software, firmware, and programs with existing systems and equipment.Assess system expansions or enhancements by analysing workload and capacity across CCTV, Fire, Intruder, BMS, and Access Control...

Systems Support Technician – Western Cape Century City

Evaluate system performance by testing compatibility of new software, firmware, and programs with existing systems and equipment.Assess system expansions or enhancements by analysing workload and capacity across CCTV, Fire, Intruder, BMS, and Access Control...

SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a dynamic SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) to power next-gen Group Reporting and financial analytics. You'll design the data structures, build the models, optimise the reports, and shape the future of global financial insights, all with the...

Full Stack PHP Developer

We're looking for a talented Full Stack PHP Developer to join our client's team. You'll be responsible for building, maintaining, and improving web applications across the full stack - from database design and backend logic to responsive front-end interfaces. Key...

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