AI: Humanity’s greatest breakthrough, or its biggest divide?
The future of AI in South Africa will define who holds power. This is according to Daniel Novitzkas, chairman of Specno, who adds: “Artificial intelligence has crossed a critical threshold. “For the first time in history, our tools are learning to improve themselves....
AI both endangers and protects identities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword. This is the conclusion from a new Cisco DUO report “2025 State of Identity Security,” which surveyed 650 IT and security managers across Europe and North Africa. According to 44% of executives polled, AI-based...
Blockchain set for meteoric growth
Few industries can match the explosive growth of the tech market. From artificial intelligence and semiconductors to robotics, cloud computing, and IoT, these sectors are all poised for impressive expansion in the coming years. However, none can rival blockchain, the...
Global co-operation at a crossroads amid rising geopolitical uncertainty
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer offers a critical assessment of the state of global cooperation, showing a world grappling with heightened competition and conflict, while also identifying various areas where leaders can drive progress through...
Study confirms four giraffe species
The giraffe is one of the world’s most iconic and unique mammals and has captured the human imagination through the ages. Surprisingly, only a few years ago, scientists discovered four distinct species of giraffe - based on their genetics - and not, as previously...
Sports apps set to hit 3bn downloads, $4bn in revenue
Over the last five years, sports apps like ESPN, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, and Yahoo Fantasy Football have gained millions of new users as more fans turn to their phones for live sports updates and fun features. Sports betting and mobile games have made them even more...
AMD debuts gaming products at CES
At CES 2025, AMD has announced new gaming products to expand its leadership in desktop, mobile and handheld gaming, and deliver incredible performance for the most demanding games. AMD unveiled new Ryzen 9900X3D and 9950X3D Series desktop processors, offering better...
Nvidia expands Omniverse with generative physical AI
Nvidia has announced generative AI (GenAI) models and blueprints that expand Nvidia Omniverse integration further into physical AI applications such as robotics, autonomous vehicles and vision AI. Global leaders in software development and professional services are...
Cybersecurity threat hits $15trn as attacks surge
As cyber criminals unleash increasingly sophisticated attacks, CIOs from the world's leading companies are battling an unprecedented wave of digital threats that includes ransomware to phishing and future quantum computing risks. Nearly half of IT directors at global...
Intel pushes performance, power efficiency for AI computing
At CES 2025, Intel unveiled the new Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, featuring AI enhancements, increased efficiency and performance improvements. “Intel Core Ultra processors are setting new benchmarks for mobile AI and graphics, once again demonstrating the...
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Maximise the impact of your skills development bursary programme
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AWS debuts Amazon Connect in SA
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The next wave of ransomware …
Ransomware as a trend will continue to affect businesses across the world in 2022 - with attack types and tactics from cybercriminals evolving all the time. By Edwin Weijdema, global technologist at Veeam As attacks get more sophisticated, so do the consequences of...
Procurement processes don’t have to be slow
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What are the cybercrime trends for 2022?
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SLVA, BullWall partner to offer ransomware solution
SLVA Cybersecurity has announced a new partnership with Danish technology innovator BullWall to empower South African businesses with a last line of defense ransomware solution. Estimates suggest a ransomware attack occurs every 11 seconds globally and causes an...
Tech-savvy Nigerians look to government to deliver services digitally
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Fintech digitises R300bn in Krugerrands
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Investment boosts digital start-up PayJustNow
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Rectron partners with Dahua to expand security portfolio
Rectron South Africa has signed a distribution agreement with video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider Dahua Technology. Dahua Technology' sportfolio of solutions integrates audio, radar and many other IoT technologies into its video surveillance...
.net.core / Asp.net Integration Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing leader in outdoor equipment is seeking an Integration Specialist to play a pivotal role in the organization. This position is responsible for managing the seamless integration of software systems and applications, ensuring efficient data...
Big Data Specialist
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Big Data Specialist to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.We are seeking Big...
Senior Project Manager (Mobile App Projects)
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Big Data Specialist – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Big Data Specialist to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.We are seeking Big...
Senior Project Manager (Mobile App Projects) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Key PurposeTake accountability to lead, organise, plan and control multiple complex IS projects, in a manner that will ensure the successful completion of specific, large and high-risk projects. Has the accountability to ensure that project goals and objectives are...
Project Manager II
Project Manager We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver medium to large-scale projects or manage multiple smaller initiatives concurrently. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and...
Technical Support Agent (Solar Energy)
Introduction Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled solar professional as a TechnicalSupport Agent role. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering sustainableenergy solutions while helping clients optimise their solar systems. Acting...
Project Manager II – Gauteng Braamfontein
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Technical Support Agent (Solar Energy) – Western Cape Woodstock
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