Are you ready to run the AI race?
Kathy Gibson reports – The AI race is on – and organisations need to ask whether they are ready. This is the question posed by Smangele Nkosi, GM of Cisco Southern Africa, speaking to delegates at Cisco Connect Southern Africa 2025 in Kyalami. “The digital landscape...
Google brings quantum computing a step closer to real-world applications
Google has announced new research that shows — for the first time in history — that a quantum computer can successfully run a verifiable algorithm on hardware, surpassing even the fastest classical supercomputers – running 13 000-times faster. It can compute the...
Looking forward to a property market upswing
South Africa’s residential property market has started to recover after an incredibly difficult year. “In 2024, typical for pre-election uncertainty, people held off large capital acquisitions such as buying a house,” says Renier Kriek, MD of Sentinel Homes. Potential...
Nokia to set up a cellular network on the Moon
Nokia plans to set up a cellular communications network on the Moon. This is one of the outcomes that the new Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) mission hopes to accomplish. Carrying NASA instruments as part of the agency’s CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign,...
All-female crew for Blue Origin flight
Blue Origins’ next New Shepard flight will feature an all-female crew of Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Kerianne Flynn, Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez. This mission will be the 11th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 31st in its history. To date,...
Consumers are more security-savvy about digital payments
A new study commissioned by Visa reveals a rise in consumer awareness and proactive security measures for digital payments across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA). The ninth annual Stay Secure study, which surveyed 5 800 adults across 17...
OpenAI releases GPT-4.5 preview for developers
OpenAI has released a research preview of GPT‑4.5, which is says is a step forward in scaling up pre-training and post-training. The new preview is available to Pro users and developers worldwide. By scaling unsupervised learning, GPT‑4.5 improves its ability to...
Global initiative aims to improve submarine cable resilience
Governments, industry executives and international organizations have expressed support for strengthening the world's vital undersea network of telecommunications cables at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja, Nigeria. The concluding Summit...
Attack as a service trend targets SMEs
The dark web is rife with listings offering to target SMEs - especially law and accounting firms - by exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities, selling stolen credentials and performing ransomware as a service (RaaS) attacks. This is according to a recent investigation by...
Free file conversion tools carry malware risks
In the first 10 months of 2024, Kaspersky detected and blocked 111-million web-based threats across Africa. Web-based threats encompass a broad range of cyber risks that may trigger harmful events or actions via the Internet. According to Kaspersky experts, one such...
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The data doctor is in the house
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Remote working is here to stay: what businesses must consider now
When Covid-19 became a global pandemic in 2020, businesses had to adapt very quickly, sending employees home to work. Businesses quickly implemented remote work policies to regulate employees' productivity and adherence to their terms of employment. More than two...
Technology should respond to the reality of our lives
Digital application design throughout all available digital channels has got to keep human behaviour and the science behind it top of mind. Here's why, writes Greg Gatherer, account manager at Liferay Africa. Did you answer calls from unknown numbers? Many people...
Serving vulnerable communities raises stakes for public sector digital transformation
The ongoing damaging impact of the pandemic combined with a growing number of climate-related emergencies is bringing into stark relief government's ability to provide essential public services to vulnerable communities. By Sunil Geness, director: global government...
Infratech has become a key building material
Our buildings, roads and public transport systems are quickly becoming more than bricks and mortar, steel, glass and concrete. Internet connectivity, coupled with the ever-advancing ability to gather and analyse data, is finding its way into the construction industry....
Set yourself up for your choice of working models
Graduates and young professionals today have the potential to enjoy more career flexibility and choice than ever before, thanks to a rising trend for remote and project-based work. Global enterprises are seeking out skills from around the world for strategy,...
Deep dive into Power Platform
Microsoft Power Platform is a group of products to develop and build complex business solutions, analyse, and draw data visualisations, automate a business process, or build virtual agents for communication. All these products offer a platform in which no code is...
What are the benefits of service software?
The simplistic way of looking at service software is that it is a solution designed to bring about interaction between customers and customer service. Heman Kassan, chief commercial officer of Technodyn But in today's digitally transformed world, it plays a much more...
Demystifying cyberattacks on critical infrastructure
The notion of cyber-attacks seems distant from our daily lives, as we go about our work, social and family lives. By Carlo Bolzonello, country lead at Trellix Cyber-attacks feel like they happen to big businesses who can quickly bounce back from them after the issue...
Accelerate data centre transformation with modern infrastructure
Over the past 15 years, IT has worked in a predictable manner. By Lorenzo Lumassi, vice-president: services and sales Middle East, Africa & Turkey at Dell Technologies To automate critical business processes, companies have been implementing packaged applications...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Exciting opportunity for a Senior Full Stack Developer to build and scale backend services powering cross-border remittances across Africa. Key Requirements 8+ years in full stack development, with a strong backend focusProficient in Node.js, TypeScript,...
Full Stack Software Engineer
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for Full Stack Software Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Rebuild and optimise the clients AI's backend to improve scalability, performance, and reliability.Refine and enhance...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite – 3 month Contract to go perm)
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications. You will collaborate with their creative and...
Data Engineer (CPT – Onsite) (3-month Contract to go perm)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading digital command center based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to become part of their team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, production-ready data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing...
Full Stack Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for Full Stack Software Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Rebuild and optimise the clients AI's backend to improve scalability, performance, and reliability.Refine and enhance...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite – 3 month Contract to go perm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications. You will collaborate with their creative and...
Data Engineer (CPT – Onsite) (3-month Contract to go perm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading digital command center based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to become part of their team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, production-ready data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing...
Business Systems Analyst at PnP
IntroductionThe primary purpose of this role will oversee the implementation and documentation of agreed upon finance business solutions systems and process optimisation requirements. This role will work on initiatives that may or may not include technology, with a...
Senior Network Administrator
The purpose is to implement and support organizational-wide network services, and directives from the Security team and maintain networking documentation. The candidate will monitor and support network equipment, do performance monitoring on existing networks, and...
Full Stack Python & Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join a dynamic tech-driven team as a Full Stack Python & Angular Developer, working on cutting-edge solutions in a hybrid model from Midrand, Menlyn, or Rosslyn. Be part of innovative projects that push boundaries in automation, AI, and smart technologies, while...
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