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...

Collaboration and education key to fixing SA’s failing logistics

This Transport Month, supply chain industry body SAPICS is putting the spotlight on the critical link between transport infrastructure and national supply chain resilience and says that collaboration and education are key to building a safe, world-class logistics...

Seacom, Sentech to ‘turbocharge’ local tech SMMEs

Seacom and Sentech have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the growth of SMMEs in the local telecommunications sector and advance their contribution to the digital economy through targeted support. The 12-month collaboration also recognises the...

2025 is set to be the year of electric vehicles

More than six out of 10 (64%) consumers are likely or very likely to consider an electric vehicle (EV) for their next purchase. The TCS Future-Ready eMobility Study 2025 from Tata Consultancy Services also highlights that, while 60% of consumers said charging...

These are the key automotive trends for 2025

Gartner has highlighted several trends set to shape the automotive sector in 2025, as the industry faces regulatory pressure on emissions and intense growth from China. “Software and electrification will remain the two main drivers of the automotive sector’s...

Experts warn of risks around Trump’s meme coin frenzy

Donald Trump launched the $TRUMP meme coin this weekend, and its skyrocketed by over 300% in less than 24 hours. As of Sunday morning, $TRUMP hit a market cap of $5,81-billion, marking the former president’s bold foray into digital assets and merchandise sales ahead...

Global PC shipments show slight uptick

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 64,4-million units in the fourth quarter of 2024, a 1,4% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of sustained shipment growth. For the year, PC...

Network security incidents dominate in SA

Throughout 2024, the most common type of security incident faced by companies was related to network protection according to the latest Kaspersky IT Security Economics report. Ninety-seven percent of businesses in South Africa encountered adversaries attempting to...

FunkSec rises as an AI-powered ransomware threat

Check Point Software Technologies’ Global Threat Index for December 2024, emphasises the growing sophistication of cybercriminals. For Africa, December was hardly a season to be jolly with eight of the continent’s countries listed among the top 20 most attacked. ...

Banks warned about failed core strategies as time runs out

Banks around the world are rushing to upgrade legacy systems that are placing them at a significant disadvantage in a time when they are already challenged by neo banks that have none of the same infrastructural baggage. But as RFPs mount up, the C-suites have been...

Nvidia releases NIM microservices for Agentic AI

AI agents are poised to transform productivity for the world’s billion knowledge workers with “knowledge robots” that can accomplish a variety of tasks. To develop AI agents, enterprises need to address critical concerns like trust, safety, security and compliance....

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Obscure Technologies signs up Tenable distribution in Africa

Obscure Technologies has been appointed distributor for Tenable, covering 26 countries in Africa. Obscure Technologies is a company of cybersecurity experts who specialise in brokering security solutions into the African market. Approximately 40 000 organizations...

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Banking as a Service helps traditional banks stay relevant

Years, and sometimes decades, of patchwork additions as new products and services were added have left many banks with a real tech headache. Now, as they struggle with the challenges of open banking and more recently the rise of embedded banking, traditional banks are...

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Data is embedded into all aspects of any organisation, not just at a technology level but at a business level as well, and the number of data sources grows daily. By Sumit Kumar Sharma, enterprise architect and head of advisory services at In2IT To leverage the value...

How to incorporate AI into the enterprise

The 2020 global Government AI Readiness Index Major listed South Africa among the top five African countries with respect to government AI readiness. By Marilyn Moodley, country leader: for South Africa and WECA (West, East, Central Africa) at SoftwareONE South Africa...

2022: opportunities and challenges for the insurance sector

Despite lingering concerns about the impact of Covid-19 variants, the GIB Group is positive about growth prospects for the industry in 2022, writes CEO By Jurie Erwee. The expected accelerating global economic recovery will encourage the demand for insurance. With...

Unlocking the value of Kubernetes

According to research, Kubernetes is predominantly for people who build platforms with almost a quarter of respondents citing that they are DevOps engineers. By Muggie van Staden, CEO of Obsidian Systems This is hardly surprising given how it has become an integral...

Directors face potential liability for climate change risks

Directors face potential liability if they fail to carry out their fiduciary duties to curb climate change risks and do not make complete disclosures about climate-related risks. By Merlita Kennedy, partner and Tobia Serongoane, associate from Webber Wentzel Climate...

Analytics trends to watch in 2022

If 2022 is going to be remembered for anything, then the hope is that this is the year where business and technology leaders will transform their data insights into action. By Tony Nkuna, senior presales solutions consultant at TechSoft International Data has become...

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Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...

Backend Python Developer (CT – Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is redefining the parking industry by transforming parking lots into smart, digital spaces. Their advanced technology leverages license plate recognition, management software, and digital payments to deliver seamless parking experiences. Based...

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COBOL to Java Conversion Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

An exciting opportunity is available for a COBOL to Java Conversion Developer with deep experience in Oracle Customer Care and Billing (CC&B). The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing legacy COBOL code and transforming its business logic into...

Project Manager (Retail) – Gauteng Centurion

We have an amazing opportunity for a retail company based in Centurion, Gauteng for a Project Manager. Responsibilities: Manage the execution of projectsConduct Site Meetings, site surveys and site evaluationsCalculate set up costConsult with Alliance Partners,...

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We're looking for a Junior Software Developer with strong Java (Spring Boot) skills and some exposure to .NET to join our team in Cape Town. You will be involved in developing and maintaining enterprise-grade systems across a variety of domains, working closely with...

IT Support Technician at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a reliable and proactive full-time on-site IT Support Technician to join our client. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting both hardware and software systems.RequirementsKey...

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