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...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

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...

Election outcomes, multidimensional risks define global landscape

Protectionist measures, the continuation of unresolved conflicts and fragmented domestic coalitions are expected to result in economic uncertainty and the redefinition of international relationships and trade dynamics next year, according to a new S&P Global...

AMD debuts Versal RF Series adaptive SoCs

AMD has announced the expansion of the AMD Versal adaptive system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio with the introduction of the Versal RF Series that includes the industry’s highest compute performance in a single-chip device with integrated direct radio frequency...

Qualcomm Technologies’ IoT strategy opens new opportunities

Everything around us is either already a lot smarter or aiming to join the Internet of Things (IoT) wave. Qualcomm Technologies is positioning itself to be the one to make it a reality, writes Leilani DeLeon, head of IoT marketing at Qualcomm. We are best known for...

New protein cage design advances drug delivery

An international collaboration between researchers at The Centre for Programmable Matter at Durham University (UK) and the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University (Poland) has resulted in the generation of a novel artificial protein cage that holds...

Platform security gaps threaten the entire lifecycle

Organisations face numerous security challenges across the entire lifecycle of their endpoint devices, leading to vulnerabilities, lost money and even a growing e-waste problem. HP Inc has released a new report highlighting the far-reaching cybersecurity implications...

Conversational AI and its impact on service resolution

By 2028, 30% of Fortune 500 companies will offer service only through a single AI-enabled channel that allows communication through text, image, and sound, according to Gartner. Multichannel service journeys have become increasingly complex and expensive, leading to a...

How AI will transform labour, energy, society

Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to become an integral part of organisation, with a major role to play in transforming a number of sectors. This is according to S&P Global’s latest edition of its proprietary Look Forward research series, which provides a...

New semiconductor boom ahead

The global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) will continue to rise - growing by over 15% in 2025 - according to IDC’S’s latest Worldwide Semiconductor Technology Supply Chain Intelligence report. Major application markets -...

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How savvy shoppers can ward off the cyber grinch

With millions of shoppers scrambling for online deals and quick purchases -- often while multitasking during work hours -- they see a gift-wrapped invitation to a holiday party. By Conrad Steyn, chief technology officer at Cisco South Africa But savvy shoppers can...

Smart homes can help to cut electricity usage

Containing climate change to a 1,5 degree rise in temperatures this century requires action from everyone. And, with South Africa the 12th largest emitter of greenhouse gases worldwide, it's time for us to do more to reduce our personal carbon footprints. This is...

Fintech could fast track financial inclusion in Africa

The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 by the World Bank Group showed an unprecedented surge in economic inclusion programmes worldwide. Survey data showed that inclusion programmes were underway in at least 75 countries reaching approximately 20-million...

Dell, AWS help protect customer data from ransomware attacks

Dell Technologies and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are bringing Dell's cyber recovery vault to the AWS Marketplace with the launch of Dell EMC PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for AWS. Through the AWS Marketplace, customers can easily purchase and deploy an air-gapped cyber...

Security trends and predictions for 2022

The changing of the leaves and the brisk fall mornings around Boston are a sign that 2021 is nearing its end, writes Lior Div, CEO and co-founder of Cybereason. It's a time that I like to reflect on the year gone by and think about the potential for the new year. In...

The CIO’s roadmap for digital transformation

As the pandemic dispersed the workforce, necessitating more sophisticated means to connect, collaborate and communicate, digital transformation became a business imperative. Fikile Sibiya, CIO at fintech specialist e4, explains why a roadmap for the future is...

Digital identity and the post-Covid environment

It is well-known that the Covid-pandemic has forced change in many industries and driven digitalisation at a pace faster than anyone could have anticipated, but it has happened at the cost of robust security and digital authentication. The ramifications of this could...

Year-end heralds performance conversations

Is it time to sit with your employee for a face-to-face discussion on how well (or poorly) they are performing? Often, both managers and workers are not overly excited by the prospect of this sometimes awkward event. "Dreading a performance conversation is generally a...

Fintech’s wave in SA is just starting to gain momentum

Looking at the current battle zones and where the next wave of innovation will emerge, C-suites have exciting options, but they must approach fintech correctly, writes Siphiwe Nodwele, MD of Yama Software. Fintech has lit a fire under start-ups and instilled fear in...

Senior ABAP Developers – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is looking for 4x Senior ABAP Developers with expertise in S/4HANA and ECC for a hybrid role based in Pretoria. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]ABAP CodeSAP CertifiedProject LifecycleSAP Modules &...

Junior Java Backend Developer (Centurion Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior Java Backend Developer are wanted by a cutting-edge HealthTech company in Centurion. Your role will include resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion, developing / contributing to the written design...

SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...

Reporting Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

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

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

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

About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...

Embedded Software Engineer

Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer based in CPT, with expertise in C/C++ or Assembly programming. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++AssemblyJavaGoWindows OSOODShould you meet the requirements for...

Junior Java Backend Developer (Centurion Onsite) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior Java Backend Developer are wanted by a cutting-edge HealthTech company in Centurion. Your role will include resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion, developing / contributing to the written design...

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