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...

Campus switch market drops again

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group 3Q 2024 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues dropped by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the fourth consecutive quarter of Y/Y contractions. The Americas region dragged down market results, after...

Microsoft works with IOM on climate-driven displacement 

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Microsoft have teamed up to address climate-induced displacement by harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and data insights. Through innovative pilot projects with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab in the Maldives,...

US resellers eating telcos’ lunch in the enterprise space

An analysis of the US reseller market illustrates that enterprise telecoms service providers worldwide need to embrace smarter customer segmentation, says GlobalData, adding that about 1 800 significant resellers in the US account for as much as 20% of the enterprise...

Investment, collaboration push new growth frontiers

Leaders from China, Poland and Viet Nam urged cooperation as a means to navigate uncertainty while harnessing the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, at the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. "To drive future economic growth, we must...

Two asteroids set to skim past Earth this week

Two large asteroids will safely pass Earth this week, a rare occurrence – and appropriate in that Asteroid Day takes place on 30 June. Neither poses any risk to our planet, but one of them was only discovered a week ago, highlighting the need to continue improving our...

These technologies are set to have a positive impact

The World Economic Forum has published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. "Organisations make better choices when they understand the...

Julian Assange could be going home soon

A close to 15-year legal stand-off between Julian Assange and US authorities could be drawing to a close with news that the WikiLeaks founder has agreed to plead guilty to charges of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material in exchange for his...

AI skilling among major risks for SA employers

Organisations in South Africa face a range of employee-related risks which could, if left unaddressed, have a dramatic impact on their future success. A global report from Mercer Marsh Benefits, People Risk 2024, draws on the views of 4 575 human resources (HR) and...

SolarAfrica breaks ground on solar farm

Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy has broken ground on its first utility-scale solar farm based in the Northern Cape. Phase 1 of the SunCentral project will total around 342MW in generation capacity, with Phases 2 and 3 bringing the total size to 1GW and...

No firm date yet for Boeing Starliner return

NASA and Boeing are adjusting the return to Earth of the Starliner Crew Flight Test spacecraft with agency astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station. They haven't decided on a date yet, but confirm it will only be after the 2 July...

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SAS acquires Kamakura

SAS has acquired Honolulu-based Kamakura, which provides specialised software, data and consulting that helps financial organisations across the spectrum – banks, insurance companies, asset managers, pension funds and more – manage a variety of financial risks. SAS’...

Partnership empowers youth with digital skills

Forge Academy & Labs has partnered with the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) to introduce an array of information and communication technology (ICT) interventions to bridge the digital skills gap...

New grant funding round for local technologies

Applications are now open for the Design Innovation Seed Fund (DISF). Designers, inventors, entrepreneurs and product developers with pre-revenue innovations can apply for grant funding of up to R800 000. The DISF is a project of the Craft and Design Institute (CDI)...

SA software engineers are moving to Europe, without leaving home

Companies looking for local software engineers might find they have lost them to Europe - without them leaving the country. This is because, while South African developers’ skills are increasingly in demand across Europe, they no longer need to emigrate to land these...

Applications for Shoprite bursaries now open 

The Shoprite Group is offering all-inclusive bursaries for the 2023 academic year to high-performing students enrolled for degrees in Accounting, Information Technology, UI Design, Food Science and more. Every year the Group supports on average 300 students, at an...

Veeam previews modern data protection solutions

Veeam Software brought its VeeamON Tour 2022 event in Johannesburg, with the theme of ‘Transform your Modern Data Protection Strategy’. Chris Norton, Regional Director for Africa at Veeam, discussed pertinent South African developments in the opening keynote, followed...

Do you dislike your bank’s chatbot? Help is on the way

Customer service in call centres, particularly in the banking sector, has been variable, at best, for a number of reasons. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva Technologically, many businesses are still siloed. This means agents don’t always have access to everything...

DMaaS a solution for hybrid cloud complexity woes

After an initial scramble to move everything to the cloud, companies are increasingly moving to a hybrid cloud environment, with a mix of private and public cloud infrastructure and services, coupled with on-premises storage. By Iniel Dreyer, MD of Data Management...

SA developers compete with the best in the world

In South Africa, the past few years have seen many companies move towards adopting agile software development. And even if it does not always align completely with the tenets of the Agile Manifesto, there has been an increased pace of development taking place in the...

Supply chain disruptions drive construction industry juggling act

Since 2020 South Africa’s construction industry has had to contend with enforced pandemic-induced shutdowns, civil unrest, natural disasters and more recently, the ongoing war in Ukraine, all of which have wreaked havoc on supply chains and severely hampered the...

Data Scientist / Data Analyst – Remote Remote

BI Data Analyst / Data ScientistUnleash your data wizardry with us!R660,000 - R792,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge South African company the digital property and vehicle [URL Removed] role offers the chance to accelerate your career by building predictive models and...

SQL Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL Developer to join our Business Intelligence (BI) team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in SQL development and a strong understanding of preparing and optimizing data to support BI...

Flexcube Developer

Bachelor's degree in computer science / accounting / Banking / Commerce / Management.Good experience/knowledge on Flexcube web services and integration with third party applications.Experience in Oracle SQL,PL/SQL, Java, web logic.Good understanding on Flexcube...

Software Engineer

We are looking for a Software Developer in the Automotive Industry based in GqeberhaKey Responsibilities:Good knowledge of PLC Software Systems (Siemans Simatic S7, Siemans TIA, Win CC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageousSet up & configure various network...

Front End Developer

We're Looking for a Front-End Developer Superstar! Role: Full-Stack Developer (with a twist of AWS Cloud) Are you ready to take your coding skills to the next level and join an innovative team of tech enthusiasts?We're on the hunt for a passionate, driven Front-End...

Flexcube Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Bachelor's degree in computer science / accounting / Banking / Commerce / Management.Good experience/knowledge on Flexcube web services and integration with third party applications.Experience in Oracle SQL,PL/SQL, Java, web logic.Good understanding on Flexcube...

Software Engineer – Eastern Cape Sidwell

We are looking for a Software Developer in the Automotive Industry based in GqeberhaKey Responsibilities:Good knowledge of PLC Software Systems (Siemans Simatic S7, Siemans TIA, Win CC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageousSet up & configure various network...

Front End Developer – Gauteng Midrand

We're Looking for a Front-End Developer Superstar! Role: Full-Stack Developer (with a twist of AWS Cloud) Are you ready to take your coding skills to the next level and join an innovative team of tech enthusiasts?We're on the hunt for a passionate, driven Front-End...

AI Programmer

Location: South Africa (Remote/Hybrid)Industry: Claims Adjustment & TechnologyPosition: AI ProgrammerType: Full-Time What Were Looking For:The Legends Agency is seeking a highly skilled AI Programmer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. This is an...

Software Engineer

We are looking for a Software Developer in the Automotive industry based in Midrand - JohannesburgKey Responsibilities:Good knowledge of PLC Software Systems (Siemans Simatic S7, Siemans TIA, Win CC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageousSet up & configure...

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