Global IT spend set to surge
The amount of money the business sector pours into IT devices, services, and solutions has exploded over the past five years and continues to rise even after the Covid-19 tech boom. With companies and organisations rushing to upgrade everything from automation and...
Government CIOs expect IT budgets to go up
Fifty-two percent of government CIOs (not including the US) expect their IT budgets to increase for AI and other key technologies in 2026, according to a survey by Gartner. This is despite overall budget pressures, with governments recognizing their transformational...
Bitcoin hits new all-time high
The 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day last week was marked by the cryptocurrency attaining a new all-time high of $111 534, On 22 May 2010, developer Laszlo Hanyecz famously paid 10 000 Bitcoin for two pizzas – a transaction worth over $1,1-billion at today's...
Deeper divides for vulnerable economies as tariffs bite
A wave of new import tariffs is set to reshape global trade dynamics and significantly raise trade costs for many developing countries, alerts UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in a new data-driven analysis, titled "Sparing the vulnerable: The cost of new tariff...
Creativity is enabled by advanced technology
Kathy Gibson reports from Lenovo Accelerate ’25 - Technology is critical to the creation of animated movies like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda – one of the reasons Lenovo has become a key partner with iconic movie studio Dreamworks. Kate Swanborg, senior vice-president of...
Integrating AI in apps a headache for software engineers
Seventy-seven percent of engineering leaders identify building AI capabilities into applications to improve features and functionality as a significant or moderate pain point, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey also found that the use of AI tools to augment...
Microsoft, Nvidia accelerate agentic AI innovation
Agentic AI is redefining scientific discovery and unlocking research breakthroughs and innovations across industries and, through deepened collaboration, Nvidia and Microsoft are delivering advancements that accelerate agentic AI-powered applications from the cloud to...
AI Assistant Builder delivers free AI assistants
Intel has announced at Computex that AI Assistant Builder is now available in public beta at GitHub and that anyone with an Intel-based AI PC - one running a member of the Intel Core Ultra processor family - can now use it free of charge. Optimised for Intel...
AMD ‘pushing boundaries’ with latest processors, graphics cards
AMD has unveiled its latest breakthroughs in high-performance computing at Computex with the launch of Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards, as well as Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors. “These announcements underscore our commitment to...
Meta AI emerges as the most data-hungry chatbot
Meta recently introduced its chatbot app, Meta AI – and it has become the new data king. According to a study by cybersecurity company Surfshark, Meta AI collects user data like no app before. It stands out among all analysed chatbots by collecting 32 out of 35 data...
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VMware extends SD-WAN to operational tech
Vmware is delivering new and enhanced remote worker/device connectivity and intelligent wireless capabilities to its SD-WAN and SASE customers. Relatedly, at MWC Barcelona, VMware announced an expanded collaboration with Intel to deliver new edge appliances featuring...
Debswana and Huawei unveil 5G-oriented smart diamond mine project
At MWC Barcelona 2023, Botswana's Debswana and Huawei jointly announced what they believe to be the world's first 5G-oriented smart diamond mine project. Debswana's head of information management Molemisi Nelson Sechaba says the Huawei-enabled smart mine solution has...
Rakuten Mobile, Radcom partner on network automation, 5G analytics
Radcom has partnered with Rakuten Mobile in Japan to deliver closed-loop automation using AI-powered 5G analytics that automatically analyses the network and takes corrective actions to enhance the customer experience and prevent service degradations. "5G network...
Nokia and MTN to accelerate expansion of 5G in SA
Nokia has been selected by MTN South Africa for the first time ever as one of its 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment providers. Under the deal, Nokia will modernise the existing 2G/3G/4G radio network and expand MTN's 5G radio network across 2 800 sites in the...
Industry gets behind GSMA API initiative
The GSMA has announced a new industry-wide initiative called GSMA Open Gateway, a framework of universal network Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs), designed to provide universal access to operator networks for developers. Launched with the support of 21...
CSPs harness the power of 5G
At Mobile World Congress 2023, Vmware is showcasing deployment of the VMware Telco Cloud platform by global communications service providers (CSPs), as well as product advancements and an expanding partner ecosystem that will help CSPs accelerate network modernisation...
How Open Gateway will enable the digital future
Telefónica and GSMA Chairman, José María Álvarez-Pallete, speaking at the opening session of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) yesterday, emphasised that GSMA Open Gateway, the global industry initiative announced this morning by the GSMA, "bonds Telcos, the Industry,...
Lenovo accelerates digital transformation with new PC solutions
Yesterday at MWC 2023, Lenovo unveiled its latest PC and Chromebook solutions to help embrace dispersed hybrid working styles and provide advanced features that empower users across a broad selection of requirements and needs. Encompassing a progressive and...
Huawei advocates quicker progress towards an intelligent world
5G is opening the door to an intelligent world, and the leap to 5.5G will be a key milestone along this journey. This is according to Huawei's Carrier BG president Li Peng, speaking at Huawei's MWC Barcelona 2023 Day 0 Forum. Li emphasizes that the industry had to...
Cisco, NTT bring private 5G to enterprise customers
Cisco and NTT, the parent company of Dimension Data, have announced plans to collaborate to drive Private 5G adoption across the Automotive, Logistics, Healthcare, Retail and Public sectors. NTT and Cisco plan to co-innovate and jointly bring to market the technology...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Our esteemed client based in Cape Town is looking for a Project Manager to oversee property projects from concept to completion, this will involve identifying opportunities, conducting feasibility studies, securing approvals and financing, managing consultants and...
Junior Project Manager
We are seeking a proactive and organized Junior Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and delivery of projects. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate tasks and timelines under the...
Software Engineer (UI/UX, C#.NET, React.js)
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Ingres Database Administrator (E2) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Ingres Database Administrator (E2) to join our infrastructure team. This is a hands-on technical role that demands deep expertise in Ingres RDBMS administration, performance tuning, and database migration. You will...
L2 Server Technician
We are looking for a highly skilled OT Infrastructure Specialist to manage and support our operational technology (OT) environment at the Mototolo site. This pivotal role requires a hands-on expert who can oversee the entire server infrastructure, from daily support...
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We are seeking a proactive and organized Junior Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and delivery of projects. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate tasks and timelines under the...
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Ingres Database Administrator (E2) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Ingres Database Administrator (E2) to join our infrastructure team. This is a hands-on technical role that demands deep expertise in Ingres RDBMS administration, performance tuning, and database migration. You will...
L2 Server Technician – North West Rustenburg
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Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSETo manage the organisational projects using FIC's Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the projects, and the achievement of FIC's strategic and operational...
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