IBM and Cisco aim for network-distributed quantum computing
IBM and Cisco have announced their intention to collaborate on the groundwork for networked distributed quantum computing, to be realized as soon as the early 2030s. By combining IBM's leadership in building useful quantum computers with Cisco's quantum networking...
Intel, Cisco partner to put AI workloads on the edge
The edge is quickly taking hold as a new frontier for compute, especially as the demand for agentic and physical AI workloads increases. Enterprises now require more adaptable infrastructures that can scale across multiple industries – like retail, manufacturing and...
Edtech holds the key to better outcomes in Africa
Africa has the world’s youngest population, with 70% of its 1,5-billion population under 30 years old – but, in the sub-Saharan region only, 98-million children are currently out-of-school. Meanwhile, another 72-million young people, aged from 15 to 24, are neither...
Earth’s plant health mapped over the course of a year
A lot can change in a year for Earth’s forests and vegetation, as springtime and rainy seasons can bring new growth, while cooling temperatures and dry weather can bring a dieback of those green colours. And now, a novel type of NASA visualisation illustrates those...
AI to drive edge computing surge
The global edge computing market size is expected to reach $327,79-billion by 2033, and is expected to expand at 33% CAGR from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration into the edge environment is...
Building trust is key for AI project success
Forty-five percent of leaders in organisations with high AI maturity said their AI initiatives remain in production for three years or more to ensure sustained impact and value, according to a survey by Gartner. This compares to only 20% in low-maturity organisations....
Crypto scams slam US consumers
Consumers in the world’s largest crypto market, the US, have lost more than $470-million in crypto scams in the first quarter of this year – a bigger loss than the next five payment methods combined. This is the revelation from the latest research by...
Fake refunds are draining cryptocurrency wallets
Kaspersky has detected new fraudulent websites targeting Ethereum users with false promises of crypto transaction fee (also known as gas fee) refunds. These fraudulent platforms trick users into sharing sensitive information, such as private keys, wallet credentials,...
Data wrangling comes of age
The global data wrangling market size is expected to reach $10,31-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 12% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market's growth is driven by the increase in data volume and velocity across...
Parker shares closest-ever fly-by of the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe survived its record-breaking closest approach to the solar surface on 24 December 2024. Breaking its previous record by flying just 3,8-million miles above the surface of the Sun, the spacecraft hurtled through the solar atmosphere at a...
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A multi-level approach to the growing skills gap
In the South African context, skills development is frequently centred around the youth and acquiring entry-level skills to improve employment prospects. However, the truth is that there is a significant shortage of skills in the mid to high-level positions,...
Embrace change and the power of innovation
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How to mitigate rising African cyber incidents
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NEC XON achieves Cisco Gold Partner Status in SA
NEC XON has attained Cisco Gold Partner status in South Africa. Wally Beelders, NEC XON executive: communications solutions, comments: "Our parent company, NEC Corporation, has held Cisco Gold Partner status for over 20 years, showcasing its dedication to Cisco...
Axiz establishes strategic presence in Madagascar
Axiz has announced its strategic entry into Madagascar, with a dedicated resource in the country. Axiz' growing marketplace in the region includes vendors such as Dell, Forcepoint, Lenovo, Microsoft, Oracle, Pure Storage, Veeam and VMware. Dhiren Bisnathsing, regional...
Red Hat and Oracle expand collaboration
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Telkom partners with app-based delivery service
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SAS extends partner program
SAS is taking its partner program to the next level with updates that aim to increase success for customers and partners alike. "Strategic partnerships are the key to adding value with our combined expertise and customer connections," says Gavin Day, executive...
Nathan Nayagar joins Epson
Nathan Nayagar has joined the Epson Southern Africa team as the sales leader for commercial and industrial. He has previously served as country manager at HP South Africa, MD of Lexmark SADC & IOI, and technology strategy lead at Branded Products, a division of...
Migration Lead Test Analyst
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Senior Systems Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
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Java Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client is looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Developer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in both front-end and back-end development, strong project delivery skills,...
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