Researchers set the stage for synthetic human genomes

A team of UK-based scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes has the potential to transform our understanding of human health, opening opportunities to develop cell therapies,...

AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends

Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...

Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

Obituary: Elmari Keyser

Well-known industry personality Elmari Keyser has died after a prolonged illness. Keyser has been a presence in the IT industry for the last 15 years, having begun her career at Datacentrix in 2009. She also worked as a brand executive at Pinnacle, and as both sales...

US Treasury fingers China for data breach

The US Treasury Department is blaming Chinese state-backed hackers for compromising its systems to access unclassified documents. In a letter from the US Treasury Department to Congress, it is claimed that hackers compromised a third-party cybersecurity service...

AI-augmented robotics to elevate Industry 4.0

The integration of advanced robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming several industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and aerospace and forging a path towards the realization of Industry 4.0. While companies are heavily investing in...

Green light for Convergence Partners’ buyout of Datacentrix

All of the conditions precedent for Convergence Partners' purchase of 100% of Datacentrix have been met, and both the Competition Commission and Independent Communications Authority of South Africa have unconditionally approved the transaction. On 17 January 2024,...

Radiation emissions in top smartphones flagged

Recent data from Stocklytics.com highlights a significant difference in radiation levels between two flagship smartphone models - the Samsung S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to the research firm's analysis, recent SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)...

Retail e-commerce to pass $12trn by 2030

The global retail e-commerce market size is estimated to reach $12,35-trillion by 2030 and growing at a CAGR of 11,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The demand for retail e-commerce is expected to increase over the forecast...

Huawei has its sights on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is alive with possibility, and Huawei is keen to work with governments and businesses to realise the opportunities. "Globally, the digital economy is growing rapidly," says David Wang, executive director of the board and chairman of the...

New storage solutions needed for AI era

Kathy Gibson reports - In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data storage is gaining new prominence. Dr Peter Zhou, president of Data Storage Product Line, Huawei, explains that storage has evolved over the years as we use data differently - and in the era of AI,...

How open source is key to mapping Mars

Mars rovers can only make exciting new discoveries thanks to human scientists making careful decisions about their next stop. The Mars 2020 mission is aimed at exploring the geology of Jezero Crater and seeking signs of ancient microbial life on Mars using the...

No policy changes on the cards, says Lesufi

By Kathy Gibson - The seventh administration has no intention of changing any of the policies set by the previous administration. This is the word from Panyaza Lesufi, premier of Gauteng Province, who says the new government of national unity will not entertain any...

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Modernising EAM to deliver customer value

In today's highly competitive world, organisations must embrace their data to develop new products and services that enable them to extend their customer relationships. By Heman Kassan, chief commercial officer of Technodyn At the same time, these efforts must help...

Epione Health Villages, Vimbo Health offer digital therapeutics

Two local healthcare start-ups, Epione Health Villages and Vimbo Health, have announced a partnership to promote mental health therapy and offer affordable, tech-enabled help to Epione Health Villages patients. The partnership is a proactive approach to combating the...

RS Group looks to the future

Kathy Gibson reports – The RS Group started life in 1937 as Radiospares and has grown to a leading provider of industrial components with 7 500 employees, 1,2-million customers and more than 2 500 suppliers. The company has been on a transformation journey over the...

Venture builder names first incubator companies

Local venture builder and business incubator Aions Creative Technology has unveiled the first three start-ups that it will be funding through its unique funding model, which will include investments from South African corporates and members of the public alike. Aions...

The role of tech in job searches

Gone are the days when you searched the newspaper for your next potential engineering position, and dropped or posted off your CV in its physical state. Let's have a look at the empowering role of digital as you investigate where - and for whom - you may like to work...

War in Ukraine has changed the threat landscape

Eset has released its T1 2022 Threat Report, summarising key statistics from Eset detection systems and highlighting notable examples of ESET's cybersecurity research. By Roman Kováč, chief research officer at Eset The latest issue of the Eset Threat Report recounts...

Consumers pay 50% less for hospital-level care

Quro Medical's hospital-at-home solution cuts hospital-level care costs for consumers by up to half compared to regular hospital admission costs. The cost of living coupled with rising medical care expenses over the past couple of years is simply becoming unaffordable...

SA Rugby, Dell introduce immersive VR Experience for fans

SA Rugby and its IT partner Dell Technologies have introduced an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) Experience to enhance the fan experience at all international games played in South Africa until 24 September 2022. Digital transformation is one of the key priorities for...

Full-stack Developer (C#) – LM

Translate business needs to technical specifications. Design, build and deploy applications. Conduct unit testing and troubleshooting. Evaluate and improve Development standards. Collaborate with teams to integrate systems. User management. Security management....

Front-End Developer at NetOps Africa – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Frontend Engineer About Us Our client is a forward-thinking tech company dedicated to providing a tailored learning platform for cybersecurity professionals. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and customer-driven development. As a fun, growing startup, we're...

I&O Support Engineer – Western Cape Claremont

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Financial Services provider seeks a highly ambitious I&O Support Engineer whose core role will be to manage the day-to-day Operations to provide delivery of systems and services in order to meet or exceed objectives and service levels. You...

Full-stack Developer (C#) – LM – Gauteng Johannesburg

Translate business needs to technical specifications. Design, build and deploy applications. Conduct unit testing and troubleshooting. Evaluate and improve Development standards. Collaborate with teams to integrate systems. User management. Security management....

Senior DevOps Support Engineer

Responsibilities/Tasks: Design, development, implementation, migration and support of a comprehensive build and release management process and technical solution to support the development processes, using existing tools as a starting point, but building on the same...

Project Manager IT

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager, who can manage multiple projects and have a functional understanding of Postilion systems and payments landscape. The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria: Job Accountabilities: Define the scope...

Technical Development Lead (C#) – SvW – Gauteng Johannesburg

This will be the Lead Developer on the project:Lead and mentor a team of software developers, ensuring they are aligned with project goals and organizational objectives Responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of a development team or project. Plan and manage...

Senior RPA Developer – Gauteng Randburg

Job Title: Senior RPA DeveloperLocation:JohannesburgContract Type: 11-Month Contract Hybrid Our client, one of South Africa's leading organizations, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior RPA Developer to join their team for an 11-month Hybrid contract. In...

Junior Java Software – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Junior Java Software Engineer to build and implement functional programs. You will work with other Software Engineers throughout the software development life cycle. Key Requirements 0 - 3 years of experience110% work ethicIntrinsic passion...

Systems Administrator – Gauteng Melrose

12 month contract with the option to covert to perm2 days work from office based in Melrose Arch An Azure Administrator is a professional who manages and maintains the cloud services provided by Microsoft Azure, an enterprise-grade cloud computing platform. Azure...

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