Quantum computing and AI: Synergy or rivalry?
Quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) are two technologies touted to revolutionise modern computing. In 2022, AI emerged from deep tech to a household name through the release of ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs). Meanwhile, quantum computers...
Nvidia partners with UK to build AI ecosystem
Nvidia is accelerating the AI industrial revolution in the UK, working with partners including CoreWeave, Microsoft and Nscale to build the nation’s next generation of AI infrastructure. By the end of 2026, the companies will build and operate AI factories that will...
Marked upswing for take-home pay in 2024
BankservAfrica’s Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the average nominal take-home pay of an estimated 4-million salary earners in South Africa, closed December 2024 on a high note, showing a continuation of the growth observed throughout the year. “The average...
DeepSeek AI exposes Trump tariffs’ weakness
DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough has exposed the limits of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs, challenging Washington’s ability to restrain China’s technological rise. This is the opinion of Nigel Green CEO of deVere Group, who points out that the Trump administration has...
New initiative to drive intra-African trade
Looking to boost academic research output and increase collaboration between academia, industry, and policy makers across Africa in a bid to drive forward intra-African trade and industrialisation, Afreximbank - in collaboration with the African Union Commission and...
SA students advance to international round of a young researchers awards
Two Masters in Engineering students from Stellenbosch University, Yasmin de Raay and Chris Erasmus, have advanced to the international round of the 2025 Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation competition. Their projects impressed the Paper Manufacturers Association...
Using tariff volatility to drive competitive advantage
In the face of the most significant tariff changes proposed in the past 50 years, enterprises must be prepared to make strategic responses that go beyond either absorbing new costs or passing them on to customers, says Gartner. “Enterprises should recognise tariff...
Web3’s dark future … the perfect storm for cyberattacks
The financial and operational damage caused by data breaches is poised to worsen dramatically - fuelled by advancements in quantum computing, the Metaverse, and artificial intelligence (AI) – according to new research from security specialists Naoris Protocol. A new...
China’s smartphone market rebounds in 2024
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 76,4-million units in 4Q24, a 3,9% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was driven by new product launches and...
WLAN market set to surge in 2025
Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue is expected to grow 11% in 2025 after the 2024 contraction finally comes to an end, according to Dell’Oro Group, with WiFi 7 adoption shooting up and representing over a third of Indoor AP revenues. “The growth of WiFi 7 shipments has been...
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Merchants joins UN Global Compact
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SARS publishes 2022 income tax return filing dates
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First Distribution Teams with Nozomi Networks
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Evotel sponsors Tumelo Molloyi Sunshine Tour
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Check Point achieves Common Criteria certification
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Full Stack Developer (JavaScript-Focused) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript-Focused) Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer with serious JavaScript chops? Ready to build innovative tech in the automotive space with a forward-thinking client that's driving the future of mobility?We're looking for a dynamic,...
Back End Developer (Focus: Java) (Entry) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job Title: Back-End Java Developer (Entry Level) Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Hybrid RemoteIndustry: Motor Industry Work Type: Contract (Flexible Resource Assignment) About the OpportunityOur client in the Motor Industry is seeking a passionate and motivated...
Back End Developer (Focus: Java) (Entry) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Technical Administrator
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UX Designer
Role overviewThe role of the intermediate UX Designer is responsible to work closely with their assigned squads and the associated Design Lead from those squads to deliver on objectives.Design visually appealing and user friendly (digital) interfaces for the new...
Technical Administrator – Gauteng Midrand
A leading medical company based in Midrand North is looking for an experienced Technical Administrator to join their team.Quotes:Process quotations as per RFQ's received from the Team or standard service hoursEnsure correct pricing quoted per modality, obtain selling...
UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior Networks Engineer at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and maintain functional networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN) Configure and support network devices: routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers Monitor network performance and troubleshoot...
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