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...

Europe stands united in data centre race

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - Europe is standing as one in the development of a globally competitive data centre industry. At a meeting of Data Centre Associations hosted by Vertiv, industry leaders came together to identify common issues and areas of...

What are the ‘killer applications’ for quantum computing?

With the commercial value of quantum computing hardware predicted to exceed $21-billion within the next two decades, the technology has attracted the attention of both public and private stakeholders across a range of regions and industries. And with multiple hardware...

Server revenue almost doubled in Q4

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $77,3-billion dollars in revenue during the last quarter of the year. This quarter showed the second highest growth rate since 2019 with a...

AI agents will make exploits quicker

By 2027, AI agents will reduce the time it takes to exploit account exposures by 50% according to Gartner. “Account takeover (ATO) remains a persistent attack vector because weak authentication credentials, such as passwords, are gathered by a variety of means...

IBM contributes AI projects to Linux Foundation

IBM is contributing three open-source projects - Docling, Data Prep Kit and BeeAI - to the Linux Foundation. “We're continuing our long history of contributing open-source projects to ensure that they're easy to consume and that it's easy for others - not just us - to...

Criminals target business-owned vehicles

Crime stats for quarter three (October to December 2024) demonstrate an encouraging decrease in most vehicle-related crimes, although the overall numbers are still high. There has been a notable increase in the carjacking of business-owned vehicles, according to...

Interpol operation nets 306 cybercrime arrests in Africa

Kaspersky contributed its threat intelligence data to an Interpol-led law enforcement action that aimed to disrupt cross-border criminal networks across the African region that cause significant harm to individuals and businesses. With seven participating countries in...

NTT Data debuts new agentic AI services

NTT Data has launched its Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies, helping customers to adopt, build, manage and scale AI-powered agents to improve efficiencies, unlock innovation and enhance employee and customer experiences. The suite of services...

MTN’s Springbok sponsorship comes to an end

MTN’s sponsorship of the Springboks is ending after eight years. The Springboks are the reigning world champions, having won the Rugby World Cup (RWC) a record four times, two of those – in 2019 and 2023 – under the MTN sponsorship. “This has been the most...

NHI needs to be secured against cyberattacks

The centralised electronic health record (EHR) system, proposed as the cornerstone of South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI), is a critical step towards a more modern, digitised healthcare system. However, it also presents an unprecedented, national-scale...

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Acronis expansion strategy in Africa pays off

Acronis has reached another milestone as part of its expansion strategy: it has shown outstanding results after a year of working together with market research agency CG Consulting on its African reseller recruitment drive. As a channel-centric organisation, the...

ESET contributes to a digitally literate future for SA learners

Ahead of International Literacy Day on 8 September, stories about South Africa's poor literacy rates take the spotlight. The statistics are alarming; eight out of 10 grade 4 learners can't read for meaning; while the adult literacy rate is 87%. Digital literacy is...

MasterClass series helps matric class of 2022 get exam-ready

As the world commemorates International Literacy Day on 8 September 2022, South Africa is reminded of how online learning has enriched the country's education system. Numerous learners benefit from feature-rich digital resources, and countless others can improve their...

Shedding some light on alternative power sources

The reality of ongoing blackouts remains ever-present for South Africans. Households and businesses, in particular smaller businesses who do not have the luxury of large generators in an office or warehouse environment, continue to seek alternative power sources to...

Can you afford a BEC? We think not …

The first and favourite means of attack from cyber criminals is via email. Yearly they generate $26-billion from spoofing and phishing attacks, a large portion of the cybercrime industry. This is due to 80% of organisations still being vulnerable to these sorts of...

Take a strategic approach to business automation

Digital platforms and robotic process automation (RPA), once ground-breaking innovations, have become something of a commodity in today's world. By Sumit Kumar Sharma, enterprise architect and head of advisory services at In2IT However, the development of low code/no...

Cutting costs in the hospitality industry

As rising fuel prices and global economic upheaval continue to increase the cost of flights and leisure travel, local and international hospitality businesses are feeling the pinch. Companies in the sector need to evaluate how they can improve guest experiences while...

Can technology replace people?

Many people believe that automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) will eventually replace all of us. By Muggie van Staden, MD and CEO of Obsidian Systems Some managers might even joke that they are likely to substitute a poor performing...

The next MSP growth area is digital security

The increase in cyber threats across the board is crippling businesses. Digital security technologies were often in the shadow of fancy new hardware, software and cloud technologies that offered greater gains, but security solutions are fast becoming the foundation...

Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize network operations across multiple sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational administration of network infrastructure, ensuring high performance,...

Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Location: Qqeberha - Port ElizabethContract Duration: 6 Months contract Qualifications Required: Engineering qualificationProject management qualificationExperience in managing industrial gas projectsProject and leadership management...

Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Limpopo Burgersfort

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize network operations across multiple sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational administration of network infrastructure, ensuring high performance,...

Senior Project Manager – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

Senior Project Manager Location: Qqeberha - Port ElizabethContract Duration: 6 Months contract Qualifications Required: Engineering qualificationProject management qualificationExperience in managing industrial gas projectsProject and leadership management...

Full Stack Software Engineer (Microsoft Dynamics CRM, C#.Net, Angular)

ENVIRONMENT:DELIVER superior internal reporting tools, elevate service standards, and develop client-facing reporting solutions as the next Full Stack Software Engineer wanted by a leading Fixed Income Specialist. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Full Stack...

Network & IT Support Field Technician

A consumer service management and rating platform offering wireless IoT solutions for customer feedback, surveys, and queue management systems is looking for a Network & IT Support Field Technician to join their team as they grow and expand their footprint. Their...

Network & IT Support Field Technician – Western Cape Cape Town

A consumer service management and rating platform offering wireless IoT solutions for customer feedback, surveys, and queue management systems is looking for a Network & IT Support Field Technician to join their team as they grow and expand their footprint. Their...

Security Engineer

Seeking a mid-level Security Engineer with 3-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations. Key Requirements 3-7 years' experience in information security or a related roleProficient in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and remote workforce...

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