Mobile network breakthrough could enable remote surgery
A new development in affordable, open-source mobile networks which enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come. Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of...
Wits attack highlights education sector’s vulnerability
The zero-day cyberattack affecting the Witwatersrand University's Oracle e-business system, reported last weekend, points to a wider systemic vulnerability within the education sector. According to Check Point Software Technologies, education is among the most...
Supply chain leaders plan to pass of tariff costs
According to a survey by Gartner, 45% of supply chain leaders anticipate passing costs to their customers as their primary strategy for mitigating new tariff costs. Forty-three percent of respondents stated they would mitigate the costs through various supply chain...
Strong revenue growth for US IT distribution
Sales through distribution in North America posted a second consecutive quarter of growth in the first quarter of 2025. Distributor Revenues came in at $19,9-billion which is a 7,6% increase year-over-year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North...
IBM Cloud first to deploy Intel Gaudi 3
IBM is the first cloud service provider to make Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators available to customers, a move designed to make powerful artificial intelligence capabilities more accessible and to directly address the high cost of specialised AI hardware. For Intel, the...
Beware of SAPS impersonation scam
Since 2023, global reports have painted a picture of South Africa being transformed into a hotbed for fraud, with scammers and fraudsters going to great lengths to carry out elaborate schemes that are convincing enough to transform even the most vigilant person into...
AI-powered cybercrime and defenses on the rise
Check Point Software Technologies has launched its inaugural AI Security Report at the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, offering an in-depth exploration of how cyber criminals are weaponising artificial intelligence (AI), alongside strategic insights for...
Crypto crime surges in 2025
The 2024 crypto bull run fueled a surge in crypto-related crimes, a trend that has carried into 2025. Over the course of last year, cybercriminals stole $1,73-billion worth of digital assets, making 2024 the fourth-worst year for crypto crime on record. But that...
IBM, Scuderia Ferrari enhance Formala 1 fan experience
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP have introduced a new mobile app experience designed to bring the passionate global fanbase of nearly 400-million Tifosi closer than ever to cars, drivers and races. Now available in English and – for the first time – Italian, the app...
PMI shows another decline for manufacturing
The latest Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for April 2025 points to a deterioration in manufacturing sentiment. The index remained in contraction for a sixth straight month. The seasonally adjusted PMI fell by 4 points to 44.7 in April, the weakest reading since...
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Saicom named Veeam Partner of the Year
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Conversational AI helps fight fraud while reducing friction for customers
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Background screening checks a critical risk management tool
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Unlocking the power of reliable healthcare data
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How to reduce organisational and employee stress
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Clickatell announces Chat Commerce Platform as a Service
Clickatell has launched a Chat Commerce Platform as a Service (CCPaaS) that empowers brands to capitalise on the opportunity of Chat Commerce, the emerging next wave of digital commerce. This ground-breaking platform enables businesses to seamlessly connect, interact...
With friends like these … who needs competitors?
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CNC Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
CNC Programmer Join a global leader in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing Manufacturing | Full-time | Location: Cape Town | Salary: R45 000 About Our Client Our client is a highly respected player in the defense and manufacturing sector, specializing in...
Software Engineering – Full Stack Engineer
Role SummaryThe Mid Developer will work closely with the Senior Developer to manage both front-end and back-end development processes, implementing solutions from conception to final product according to business needs. The mid developer is required to implement and...
Senior Web Developer(Front-end & Angular 17/19+) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Software Engineering – Full Stack Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role SummaryThe Mid Developer will work closely with the Senior Developer to manage both front-end and back-end development processes, implementing solutions from conception to final product according to business needs. The mid developer is required to implement and...
Senior Web Developer(Front-end & Angular 17/19+) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Project Manager
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic team in the ICT and Aviation sector. This role requires a professional who has successfully managed complex, cross-functional projects in technology or engineering environments. The...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Fontainebleau
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Project Manager – Gauteng Edenburg
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Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre
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