IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

Germany’s evoila to acquire Routed

Integrated cloud platform provider Routed is set to be acquired by evoila, a Germany-based IT solutions and strategy organisation. The deal will strengthen evoila’s cloud portfolio and supports its expansion into high-growth markets across Africa. Routed, recognised...

Network security market to surpass $26bn in 2025

Global Network Security revenue surpassed $6-billion in 3Q 2025 and is on track to exceed $26-billion for the full year 2025. This is According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, which found that growth remained anchored in cloud-delivered security...

Industrial organisations put themselves at increased risk

A study titled "Securing OT with Purpose-built Solutions", conducted by Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research, illuminates the shifting landscape of cybersecurity within the industrial sector. Focusing on key industries such as energy, utilities, manufacturing...

Reasoning models not always the best option

The buzz on the generative AI (GenAI) scene is around reasoning - but reasoning models are not without limitations. They require more processing power and more tokens than standard models, making them more expensive. In addition, the need for additional computation...

How enterprise risk management can assess tariff risks

Heads of enterprise risk management (ERM) are well positioned to identify potential tariff impacts for their organisation by assessing their risk in three steps, according to Gartner. The three steps ERM leaders should follow include:  Assess how tariff risks impact...

Yellow Card, Visa accelerate stablecoin adoption

Yellow Card, a licensed stablecoin payments orchestrator for Africa and the emerging world, has partnered with Visa to explore stablecoin use cases and opportunities to streamline treasury operations, enhance liquidity management, and enable faster, more...

ISPA lays out its AfriNIC recommendations

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), has shared its preferred candidates in the upcoming AfriNIC (The African Network Information Centre) elections for the board of Africa’s Regional Internet Registry (RIR). Voting for AfriNIC’s...

Visa’s ‘She’s Next’ program open for applications

For the second year running, Visa, in partnership with Absa, is rolling out its global advocacy programme, She’s Next, across South Africa – and entries are now open. According to the 2022 GEM SA survey, although women's involvement in entrepreneurship showed a...

New IP transit gateway for Africa opens in Joburg

Independent IP transit provider Workonline Communications has expanded its reach with a new point of presence (PoP) at Equinix’s JN1 data centre in Johannesburg. The relationship between Workonline Communications and Equinix have had a relationship since 2013, when...

Ethernet campus switch sales see Q1 surge

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, 1Q 2025 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues grew by 3% year-over-year (Y/Y), with a sharp contraction in China pulling down worldwide sales. “As we predicted, the Ethernet Campus Switch market has now...

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Danfoss celebrates 30 years in SA

Danfoss, a multi-national Danish engineering company, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in South Africa, marking three decades of growth and expansion in the region. Founded in 1933 by Danish engineer Mads Clausen, Danfoss has evolved into a global enterprise...

Educational gaming software benefits for learning, future employment

Bez Sangari, MD of Sangari Education, answers questions covering the benefits of using robotic gamification software in the classroom and for future employment as well as Amazon's involvement in the software. What are some of the resources that teachers can use to...

Dariel Software opens Cape Town office

Bespoke software engineering firm Dariel Software has announced the launch of its Cape Town office together with the appointment of Craig Mitchelmore as regional manager as the company expands its reach to the Western Cape. The decision to expand comes off the back of...

Cloud23 reports 80% growth in SA

Cloud23, an enterprise software management firm launched in the US Ram Ramakrishnan, has reported significant growth and influence in the southern African market since its 2022 expansion. In the past year, Cloud23 saw an 80% surge in its African customer base,...

Africa Data Centres to build new facility in Accra

Africa Data Centres will shortly start construction on its newly acquired land in the Central Business District of Accra, Ghana. The new facility has been designed for an initial 10MW, which can expand to 30MW depending on demand. It will be the largest facility in...

Backup, DR crucial for cybersecurity

Although it is unlikely to find two sources that share exactly the same statistics, a host of recent reports, both independent and those sponsored by security experts, place South Africa among the most targeted countries in the world by cybercriminals. By Barry Kemp,...

Smart buildings require smarter networks

As the social conscience of the modern world shifts towards more sustainable, environmentally friendly, and efficient business models, the microscope is being placed on buildings, offices, and the construction and revamp of these. By Michelle Vollet, channel manager:...

Cyber deception technology protects against zero-day threats

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and dangerous, businesses in South Africa need to prioritise their defence strategies to protect their valuable data. By Kate Mollett, regional director: Africa at Commvault Ransomware attacks have increased by 80% year on...

Redrawing boundaries to co-create a new way of work

The world of work has transformed dramatically over the past three years. By Genevieve Koolen, human resources director at SAP Africa Remote and hybrid work environments post pandemic combined with emerging trends such as the Great Resignation and quiet quitting are...

Gen Z shares a blueprint for tomorrow’s resilient economies

The future for the youth population was, unsurprisingly, a key focus at Davos 2023 as policymakers and businesses work to recover from recent unexpected challenges. By Doug Woolley, GM of Dell Technologies South Africa Ongoing issues like the climate crisis, combined...

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Senior Support Engineer (Hyper-V, Exchange, M365) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE Hyper-V, Exchange and Cloud Infrastructure Support as the next Senior Support Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist to join its team. You will conduct proactive analysis of system health, architect new solutions...

AWS Developer (Advanced) 2650 TT

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