Deepfake services now 400 times cheaper
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered adverts on the darknet offering realtime video and audio deepfake services. Prices reportedly start at $50 for fake videos and $30 for fabricated voice messages, with costs rising based on the...
Axiz signs up NetApp distribution
Looking to broaden its channel ecosystem across Africa, NetApp has added Axiz to its distributor portfolio. “Collaborating with Axiz represents a pivotal step in NetApp’s Africa strategy,” says Farid Najjar, commercial sales manager – MEA at NetApp. “Axiz’s reach,...
Meta sets the bar in AR/VR as competitors gear up
After two quarters of declines, global shipments of AR/VR headsets finally returned to growth as volumes rose 12,8% during the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24) according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual...
VC funding above $2trn since 2020
Although global venture capital (VC) funding activity significantly slowed down after reaching a peak in 2021, companies and startups still raised close to $550-billion over the past two years, pushing the five-year total to impressive highs. According to data...
Webb reveals the smallest asteroids yet found
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope now includes asteroids on its list of objects studied and secrets revealed. A team led by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge repurposed Webb’s observations of a distant star to reveal a...
As Novus buys up Mustek, execs retain a stake
As Novus Holdings moves to acquire Mustek by buying the remaining shares that it doesn’t already hold, executives at the distributor have penned an agreement to retain a 25% stake in the company. On 15 November Novus Holdings made a mandatory offer to the shareholders...
Xerox buys Lexmark for $1,5bn
Xerox Holdings has reached an agreement to acquire Lexmark International from Ninestar, PAG Asia Capital and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre in a deal valued at $1,5-billion, including assumed liabilities. The acquisition will enhance Xerox’s core print portfolio...
Ruby the Robot puts in the Xmas shift
While you’re enjoying your roast turkey and plum pudding tomorrow, spare a thought for Rudy the Robot, JLR’s automated colleague who is working hard this Christmas in minus 40-degree conditions to test the durability and quality of JLR vehicle doors. Based at JLR’s...
ACSA says OR Tambo facilities are working
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued a statement to address reports circulating on social media regarding the state of facilities at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), with particular reference to the people movers. “OR Tambo International Airport is a...
Beware of these evolving holiday scams
With the holiday season here, it’s not only a time for magic and celebration but also a prime opportunity for fraudsters to exploit the festive rush for gifts and bargains. Amid the sparkle of year-end celebrations, cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky have identified...
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Accel-KKR backs Entersekt
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Reinventing retail through AI
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Look out for these software development trends in 2022
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Equinix expands into Africa with MainOne acquisition
Equinix has announced its expansion into Africa through its intended acquisition of MainOne, a West African data centre and connectivity solutions provider, with presence in Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The acquisition is expected to close Q1 of 2022, subject to...
The business debate around compulsory vaccinations
With many companies looking to enforce vaccine mandates for employees from the beginning of next year, Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, examines several of the key issues surrounding this. According to the Consolidated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)...
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About our client:Our client is a global financial services company focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. This is an amazing opportunity to work with a highly successful global team. The environment is flat structured, collaborative,...
Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
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About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
Back-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...
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