Intel delivers open, scalable AI performance
MLCommons released its latest MLPerf Inference v6.0 benchmarks, showcasing results across four key benchmarks for Intel’s GPU Systems. Intel’s AI systems featured Intel Xeon 6 CPUs and Intel Arc Pro B70 graphics, demonstrating accessible AI workload solutions across...
Outcome‑focused workflow set to overtake assistive AI
By 2028, over half of all enterprises will stop paying for assistive intelligence (such as copilots and smart advisors) and instead will favor platforms that commit to workflow results, according to Gartner. In this emerging model, humans move from completing work...
Data and fintech growth push MTN subscribers to 307,2m
MTN delivered a robust 2025 performance, led by led by improved commercial performance from MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana. The group has grown its customer base by 5,6% to 307,2-million, with active data customers up 9,4% to 172,6-million and Mobile Money (MoMo) monthly...
AI initiatives aim to support air cargo operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value...
IDC slashes PC outlook amid memory shortages, supply chain disruptions
Amid ongoing memory and supply chain disruptions, IDC has made significant downward revisions to its PC and tablet outlook. According to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, global PC...
UCT and partners uncover vast hidden supercluster behind the Milky Way
Astronomers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) – working with colleagues from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (France), Swinburne University of Technology (Australia) and the INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari (Italy) – have uncovered the true scale of one...
Sub‑Saharan African sees best connectedness improvements
Globalisation remains at a historically high level – despite escalating geopolitical tensions, rising US tariffs, and unprecedented uncertainty about future trade policies. This is one of the key findings of the DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026, released by DHL...
Meta to develop four new chips for AI workloads
Meta plans to develop and deploy four new generations of chips within the next two years to support ranking, recommendations and GenAI workloads. The new chips build on the company’s Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA), a family of custom-built silicon...
IBM debuts blueprint for quantum-centric supercomputing
IBM has released the industry’s first published quantum‑centric supercomputing reference architecture, a new blueprint for integrating quantum computing into modern supercomputing environments. The architecture shows how quantum processors (QPUs) can work alongside...
Arctic sea ice heads for another record low
The National Snow and Ice Data Centre reports that on March 10 Arctic sea ice coverage was below even last year’s historic low of 5,5-million square miles. Though ice could still expand, it is likely that the 2026 sea ice maximum will remain critically low. Low Arctic...
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Partnership and progress take centre stage at Huawei’s 2025 SA Supplier Convention
Huawei brought together its partners in Johannesburg for the 2025 Huawei South Africa Supplier Convention, centred on the theme “Empower Partners, Enhance Quality, Grow Together”. The event brought together 300 representatives from more than 100 core partners across...
Vertiv completes PurgeRite acquisition
Vertiv Holdings has announced the successful completion of its previously reported intent to acquire Purge Rite Intermediate, a provider of mechanical flushing, purging and filtration services for data centres and other mission-critical facilities. The approximately...
Built by hackers, cybersecurity academy aims to close the skills gap
Over 2 000 cybersecurity incidents are said to be reported to Information Regulator over the past year. But, according to experts, the actual number of threats impacting South African companies is more likely to be in the realm of 2 000 per week. It is estimated that...
Check Point debuts Quantum Firewall Software R82.10
Check Point Software Technologies has announced its new Check Point Quantum Firewall Software, R82.10, introducing 20 new capabilities designed to help enterprises safely adopt AI, protect distributed environments and simplify Zero Trust across hybrid networks. “As...
Ezeebit raises $2M for African expansion
Ezeebit, an FSCA-regulated stablecoin and cryptocurrency payment infrastructure company, has closed a $2,05-million seed funding round. The capital will be used to accelerate product development and merchant adoption in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria and expand...
Make the workflow work with cloud-driven automation
The print industry is at a critical turning point, writes Vaughan Patterson, strategic business development manager: graphic communications group at Ricoh South Africa. Speed has become a defining factor, with the Drupa Print Horizons Report revealing that nearly half...
Fostering a risk-aware culture in the wake of enhanced scrutiny
South Africa’s grey listing exposed not just gaps in technical compliance, but a deeper challenge that sits at the heart of business practice: the need to build organisations that are not merely compliant, but consciously ethical. Servaas du Plessis, CEO of XTND,...
Customers win as e-commerce drives supply chain digitisation
The stellar growth of e-commerce in recent years has revolutionised global trade flows, driving fundamental shifts in supply chains, consumer behaviour, and business models. By Gys Wilson, head of product: guarantees and trade at FNB South Africa This evolution offers...
Beyond the hype: Building a real business case for GenAI
Generative AI (GenAI) is no longer a futuristic concept - it's being rapidly integrated into enterprise strategy. By Dalia Nabil, MEA head of pre-sales at Nokia Cloud and Network Services (CNS) McKinsey reports that GenAI adoption has seen an increase in adoption,...
Weelee wins Salesforce Automation Ace Award
Used car platform Weelee has won the Automation Ace Award category at the Salesforce Innovation Awards. The company was nominated in two categories at the awards, including the AI Excellence Trailblazer Award. However, it was the innovative application of technology...
Senior Data Engineer (Spark & Python Specialist)
An award-winning privacy-preserving data collaboration platform that enables companies to analyze and collaborate on consumer data to gain insights, build predictive models, and monetize data without sharing the raw data or compromising consumer privacy, is seeking a...
Agile Product Owner (Investment Platform)
Purpose of the RoleThe Agile Product Owner is responsible for defining, prioritising, and drives cross-functional collaboration to deliver business value efficiently and effectively by managing the product backlog, driving the product vision, and ensuring strong...
Senior Data Engineer (Spark & Python Specialist) – Gauteng Johannesburg
An award-winning privacy-preserving data collaboration platform that enables companies to analyze and collaborate on consumer data to gain insights, build predictive models, and monetize data without sharing the raw data or compromising consumer privacy, is seeking a...
Agile Product Owner (Investment Platform) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Purpose of the RoleThe Agile Product Owner is responsible for defining, prioritising, and drives cross-functional collaboration to deliver business value efficiently and effectively by managing the product backlog, driving the product vision, and ensuring strong...
Research Administrator (DBA) at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:Research Administrator - DurbanDuties &...
Technical Service
Job Title: Client Service Technical Specialist / Tester?? Duration: 6 Month ?? Remuneration: R30 000 pmLocation: Sandton ?? Job Summary Client Service Technical Specialist provides technical support for treasury and trade technology solutions, focusing on host-to-host...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) 2170
Job DescriptionDevelopment and maintenance on platform/applicationReview and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System ownerDevelop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsPreparation of...
Data Engineer (contract)
Our client in the NETHERLANDS is looking for a SA-based Data Engineer to assist remotely on the development of a data management platform. You will report directly to the Data Manager and the main requirements are to code and build the platform for the first phase of...
Research Administrator (DBA) at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:Research Administrator - DurbanDuties &...
Technical Service – Gauteng Edenburg
Job Title: Client Service Technical Specialist / Tester?? Duration: 6 Month ?? Remuneration: R30 000 pmLocation: Sandton ?? Job Summary Client Service Technical Specialist provides technical support for treasury and trade technology solutions, focusing on host-to-host...
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