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...

Huge growth in abuse of trusted applications

Cyberattackers are leveraging trusted applications and tools on Windows systems, commonly called “living off the land” binaries, to conduct discovery on systems and maintain persistence. This is among the findings from “The Bite from Inside: The Sophos Active...

Wearables start giving way to new form factors

Global shipments for wearables are on track to grow 6,1% by the end of the year, reaching 538-million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. However, growth is expected to slow to 3,9% in...

ChatGPT may be popular – but widespread usage eludes it

The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT marked a turning point for the AI industry. The chatbot, which became the fastest-growing app in history with 100-million users in just two months, turned artificial intelligence into one of the biggest stories of 2023. It also drew a...

Intel SoC accelerates EV innovation

The high purchase price of an electric vehicle (EV) remains one of the biggest barriers for potential buyers on a global scale. EVs are currently more expensive to build than traditional gasoline-powered cars, primarily because of the high costs associated with...

Reducing costs drives 3D automotive printing to new heights

The global 3D automotive printing market is anticipated to reach $12,76-billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 23,3% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The automotive industry is constantly seeking ways to reduce production costs...

Top concerns for the engineering, construction and real estate sector

The engineering, construction, and real estate sector is facing significant challenges in the year ahead with natural catastrophes and fire/explosion risks emerging as the primary concerns, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. These top risks are followed by...

Global CitiVerse initiative aims to shape future cities

A global initiative for virtual worlds to support sustainable development and enhance city life was announced today at the first UN Virtual Worlds Day at ITU headquarters in Geneva. The Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds - Discovering the CitiVerse will define norms...

City Power load reductions could prove costly for businesses

To protect the grid from total collapse, Johannesburg's City Power has implemented load reductions in parts of the city where high usage levels threaten to overload the system. While primarily impacting residences, these outages could significantly disrupt local...

HPE, Nvidia partner on Private Cloud AI

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Nvidia have announced Nvidia AI Computing by HPE, a portfolio of co-developed AI solutions and joint go-to-market integrations that enable enterprises to accelerate adoption of generative AI (GenAI). Among the portfolio's key...

Nvidia takes over as most valuable company

On Tuesday, Nividia shares rose 3,6%, lifting its market value to $3,35-trillion and making it the world's most valuable public company, powering past Microsoft and Apple. Nvidia's success rest on its leadership in graphic processing units (GPUs) used to power the...

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Digital experiences can help you grow your consumer base

Most organisations today understand that customer experience is vital to both their survival and growth. By Greg Gatherer, account manager at Liferay Africa They probably would've read that research has shown that customers are willing to pay more for a great customer...

The state of the cloud in Africa: a partner’s perspective

The cloud in Africa is undergoing massive transformation and acceleration. There has been a huge uptake in cloud services, especially when it comes to SMEs turning towards hyperscalers. Meanwhile, more prominent organisations and governments have been embracing the...

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What it takes to become an outsourced IT consultant

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When ransomware hits your cloud, can your backup strategy recover?

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and the pay-out for a successful breach is growing as data becomes more and more valuable. The potential of falling victim to ransomware is escalating, and such an occurrence could end up costing billions in downtime and recovery....

Educators need help with the cloud

There's no shortage of comment about how the pandemic fast-tracked digitisation, where companies that may have been delaying the inevitable had their hands forced by the biggest black swan event in living memory. By Esther Matshego, senior specialist: licensing...

Customer experience is key at every stage in the supply chain

The customer experience has become a central component of driving sales, and also a point of competitive differentiation in a world where products themselves have become more universally available. By Andrew Dawson, MD of MACmobile However, there are many customers...

Edgars expands delivery services with click and collect

Edgars, recently acquired by the Retailability group, is prioritising convenience for customers by partnering with last-mile logistics company Pargo for nationwide Click & Collect. The retail group is also adding over 100 of its own stores to the growing network...

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Our client who are innovators in the software development space are on the hunt for a veteran Software Developer skilled and experienced with the VILT stack for a fully remote permanent role. Successful candidates will have experience with the full VILT stack and...

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Software Engineering – Application Lead

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/...

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