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...

Sanral awards R53bn of tenders in 2024

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) has awarded R53 billion worth of tenders across the country since the start of the current financial year on 1 April 2024. The tenders are spread as follows:   Region Number of tenders   Value...

Uncertainty, AI set to impact energy markets

As the calendar turns to 2025, there is more uncertainty in energy markets heading into a new year than any year since the pandemic, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights' 2025 energy outlook. Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza remain unresolved and have the...

Webb snaps images of how a star is born

For the first time, a phenomenon astronomers have long hoped to directly image has been captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam). In this stunning image of the Serpens Nebula, the discovery lies in the northern area (seen at the...

Scammers can guess your password within a minute

Kaspersky experts have conducted a large-scale study on the resistance of 193-million English passwords - compromised by infostealers and available on the darknet - to brute force and smart guessing attacks. The results show that 45% of all analysed passwords...

New domain fees announced

The .ZA Domain Name Authority (.zadna) has announced new rates for .za domains, along with guidance on fees until 2027. "In response to a comprehensive financial analysis and the impacts of inflation and foreign exchange rates on operational expenditures, .zadna has...

Enterprise applications show solid growth

The enterprise applications market delivered solid revenue growth in 2023 as artificial intelligence (AI), and particularly generative AI (GenAI), has started to reshape the employee and customer experience of business software. According to a new report from...

AI video generator market to hit $1,96bn by 2030

The global AI video generator market size is projected to reach $1,96-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 19,9% during the forecast period, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research. The rising demand for technological advancements and smartphones is the...

Competition heats up in autonomous driving technology

Recent developments in technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), have enabled the connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) mobility trend, according to IDC, which adds that this trend has been accompanied by the emergence of a highly competitive...

Expect a surge in electric vehicles

The global electric vehicle market will reach $8,8-trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 33,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research. Growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is...

This is what SA consumers spent on Mother’s and Father’s Day

Fine dining, crockery and pots, flowers and jewellery continue to enjoy the lion's share of consumer spend leading up and during Mother's Day, while biltong and winery dominate spend in the same period for Father's Day. According to FNB data, on Mother's Day in 2024,...

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VMware unveils vSphere+ and vSAN+

VMware has launched VMware vSphere+ and VMware vSAN+ to help organisations bring the benefits of the cloud to their existing on-premises infrastructure with no disruption to their workloads or hosts. Introduced at VMworld 2021 as a technology preview known as Project...

Cloud adoption vital for SME survival, but many are held back

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Cloud platforms let enterprises fast-track digital transformation

As the move to cloud and hybrid cloud environments continues to accelerate, there's more urgency than ever before for C-suites to optimise their organisations. The rapid evolution of technology both necessitates and enables the move to leaner, smarter and more...

Putting the safe into social.

In February 2021, the data from 500-million LinkedIn users was leaked by hackers. In June 2021, more than 700-million LinkedIn users had their data leaked and put up for sale. In June 2022, the FBI said that the fraud on LinkedIn posed a significant threat to the...

Cheaper and faster deliveries now possible

Warehousing hubs are enabling retailers, ecommerce and healthcare providers to provide cheaper and faster deliveries. Smart logistics technology provider Picup has partnered with Stor-Age Property to provide decentralised hubs in city centres around the country,...

Edge AI helps to re-imagine security

Edge artificial intelligence (edge AI) is a system that uses machine learning algorithms to process data that is generated by a local hardware device (the edge) to make independent decisions in real-time - without having to connect to the cloud or the internet. By...

User experience, security key for African super app future

Financial institutions are increasingly relying on apps and their turbo charged cousins, super apps, for much needed revenue growth. Organisations that can offer a secure, low-friction app experience are more likely to migrate existing customers to digital channels,...

IoT gives businesses assurance in ESG initiatives

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics can be effectively used to measure and define the impact the organisation has, the trust it engenders, and the value it takes beyond the shareholder and into the ecosystem. It has evolved to become far more than a...

Discovery announces secondary listing on A2X

Discovery has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets (A2X) and its shares will be available for trade on A2X from 4 July 2022. Discovery will retain its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and its issued share capital will be...

Software Engineering – Application Lead – Gauteng Primrose

Seeking a professional Software Engineering - Application Lead with 8-10 years of experience. Temporary role based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.Job DescriptionThe CO Lead is responsible for the delivery of the SAP CO functional solution as part of the template take-on/...

IT Support – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Are you ready to deliver exceptional IT support to customers across the globe?We are bold, forward-thinking innovators who create solutions that empower businesses. As an IT Support Engineer within our Managed IT Services group, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring...

Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Senior Cloud Engineer Location: South Africa (Remote with periodic meetups) Are you a cloud enthusiast ready to tackle exciting challenges and craft innovative solutions? Are you passionate about modernising complex applications to be cloud native? Do you get excited...

Level II IT Support Engineer

Level II IT Engineer required to start ASAP to provide on site support to a corporate client base. For this role we would love a suitably qualified individual with a stable background and solid experience in hardware, software, security, networking and server support...

Senior OpenEdge Database Administrator

We are bold, forward-thinking innovators who create solutions that matter. As a Senior Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our customers' business continuity and high availability policies. Joining our Managed DBA Service...

Software Developer (PHP) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a PHP Software Developer who will be responsible for writing, testing, and maintaining server-side web applications using PHP. Your responsibilities will be: Writing clean, efficient and scalable PHP code to implement new...

Technical Support (German Speaking) (CPT – Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is preferred, along...

Level II IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Sunninghill

Level II IT Engineer required to start ASAP to provide on site support to a corporate client base. For this role we would love a suitably qualified individual with a stable background and solid experience in hardware, software, security, networking and server support...

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