Trust in GenAI surges
IT and business leaders have greater trust in generative AI (GenAI) than any other form of AI, according to new research commissioned by SAS. The IDC Data and AI Impact Report: The Trust Imperative exploring AI use and adoption also found that only 40% are investing...
SABC board members ordered to pay R11,5m
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the default judgment handed down by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, ordering three former SABC board members to pay back R11 508 549.12 tied to their unlawful decision to pay Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the...
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...
Nvidia extends access to Grace Blackwell supercomputer
Nvidia has unveiled Nvidia Project DIGITS, a personal AI supercomputer that provides AI researchers, data scientists and students worldwide with access to the power of the Nvidia Grace Blackwell platform. Project DIGITS features the new Nvidia GB10 Grace Blackwell...
AMD expands consumer and commercial AI PC portfolio
AMD unveiled new processors ahead of CES 2025, announcing the new Ryzen AI Max Series processors that exceed the demands for high-performance computing in premium thin and light notebooks; new Ryzen AI 300 Series “Zen-5”-based processors; and Ryzen 200 Series...
Chiplet technology heralds a new era for semiconductors
In the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, chiplet technology is emerging as a transformative force, offering innovative solutions to many of the challenges faced by traditional monolithic System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. By Dr Xiaoxi He, research director of...
New funding to develop next-gen wireless comms
Researchers from the UK and Ireland are collaborating on a new project to develop a key technology which will enable the next generation of wireless communications. Engineers from the University of Glasgow are teaming up with colleagues from the Tyndall National...
Intel powers PC refresh with silicon-based security
In 2025, it is expected that millions of business PC users will be getting new laptops or desktops. Indeed, this calendar year is expected to be one of the largest computer refresh cycles in recent history, even larger than 2020’s COVID-19 surge driven by remote work...
UCT Professor gets OBE for infectious disease research
Professor Robert J Wilkinson, an honorary Professor in the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Medicine, has been named an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE). The accolade, announced in the UK’s New Year Honours List 2025, is...
California rules that AI can’t deny health insurance claims
The US state of California has passed a law that ensures health insurance claims cannot be denied by artificial intelligence tools alone. This follows widespread anger at how many claims are arbitrarily rejected, many of them by autonomous AI tools. Last year alone,...
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Social enterprises could be key to a prosperous and equitable future for Africa
As we continue rebuilding following the economic and social damage caused by the pandemic, there is ample opportunity for optimism. By Cathy Smith, MD of SAP Africa I am encouraged by the continent's rich history of innovation and ingenuity. After all, Africa is the...
Turn resignations into a reset to upgrade skills
A new trend of mass resignations across the working world is being seen by companies and economists as a wave of impending destruction. By Johann van Niekerk, MD of Outsized for Africa This trend emerging in the aftermath of Covid is sometimes incorrectly attributed...
Digital safety this holiday season
This holiday season checking off that gift list will look a little different than in past years. By Aamir Lakhani, global security strategist and researcher at Fortinet Many shoppers are planning to rely on e-commerce for a significant amount of their holiday...
Partner Elite and Karoobos Investments invest in IoTdc
Partner Elite, a division of Raizcorp has Karoobos Investments have invested an undisclosed, but significant, sum in IoTdc, an innovative and rapidly growing internet-of-things company. This partnership will provide support to scale IoTdc. Even though the majority of...
Digital transformation is key to any business’ success
As the world adapts to the realities of Covid-19, industries and businesses need to have a firm grasp on digital transformation to compete. Not only does it exist to solve business problems, eliminating complexity through technology, but it also reduces unnecessary...
Learn, unlearn, relearn – the real digital skills of tomorrow
Digital skills are often touted as the answer to many of the employment and innovation challenges we face in the world today. By SizweSihle Dlamini, customer experience director of Hoorah Digital But what do we mean when we talk about the digital skills that will...
Datacentres: Africa’s future is bright
The world's major datacentres have been typically centralised at several key points across the globe like Virginia in US, London in the UK and in others such as Japan, Hong Kong China, and Singapore. Together, these datacentre locations account for a substantial share...
Unlocking the future of connectivity with WiFi 6E
The pandemic has caused rapid acceleration of digital transformation initiatives across sectors, and with it a host of new connectivity challenges that have yet to be solved. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba country manager: South Africa As of January 2021, within South Africa,...
Performance-based remuneration unlocks workforce potential
South Africa's labour force and economy are in a crisis of low growth and productivity. By Jeff Ryan, MD of AWCape According to Mike Schussler, an economist, industrial employment is currently at the same level as it was in 1969. With the unrest in July and renewed...
The high cost of phishing
Is your business safe right now? Are you sure there isn't malicious software lurking on your system, waiting for the next backup before it sweeps through your systems like wildfire? The realistic answer is no. Cybercrime is smart, innovative, and agile. Cybercriminals...
Industrial Refrigeration Project Manager (Ammonia Systems) – Western Cape Cape Town
A leading specialist in industrial refrigeration is looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in industrial ammonia refrigeration to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. The company operates nationally and across East Africa, delivering...
Data Engineer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton. We are looking for a technically skilled Data Engineer...
Embedded Software Development Engineer
Seeking a skilled Embedded Software Development Engineer with a passion for developing C++ software for embedded systems and real-time operating environments. Key Requirements BSc Honours or equivalent in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering6+ years in C++,...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton. We are looking for a technically skilled Data Engineer...
Embedded Software Development Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a skilled Embedded Software Development Engineer with a passion for developing C++ software for embedded systems and real-time operating environments. Key Requirements BSc Honours or equivalent in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering6+ years in C++,...
Security Analyst
Our client is looking for a talented Security Analyst who is ready to take on a variety of security assessments and grow their career in a high-energy, cutting-edge environment.Responsibilities: Penetration Testing: Collaborate with a team of experts to conduct...
.Net Developer
Our insurance client is looking for a skilled and experienced .Net Developer to join their dynamic team. If you're passionate about building smart, scalable solutions and eager to work across the full development lifecycle in the insurance industry, this is your...
Senior Systems Developer
Seeking a Senior Systems Developer in Cape Town (Bellville) for software development, integration, mentoring, and maintaining code standards. Key Requirements 5-10 years' experience in full lifecycle software developmentStrong in C#, .Net, .Net Core, WebAPI/REST, and...
Security Analyst – Gauteng Sandton
Our client is looking for a talented Security Analyst who is ready to take on a variety of security assessments and grow their career in a high-energy, cutting-edge environment.Responsibilities: Penetration Testing: Collaborate with a team of experts to conduct...
.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Our insurance client is looking for a skilled and experienced .Net Developer to join their dynamic team. If you're passionate about building smart, scalable solutions and eager to work across the full development lifecycle in the insurance industry, this is your...
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