Mobile network breakthrough could enable remote surgery
A new development in affordable, open-source mobile networks which enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come. Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of...
Wits attack highlights education sector’s vulnerability
The zero-day cyberattack affecting the Witwatersrand University's Oracle e-business system, reported last weekend, points to a wider systemic vulnerability within the education sector. According to Check Point Software Technologies, education is among the most...
Gates Foundation budget reaches $8,74bn
At the start of the Gates Foundation’s 25th anniversary year, its governing board approved the largest budget in its history. The foundation will operate with a budget of $8,74-billion in 2025. The budget is in line with the foundation’s commitment to reach overall...
Bitcoin hits $110 000 as Trump prepares to take office
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high on Monday, surpassing $110 000, ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the US. Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group, predicts that the flagship cryptocurrency will continue its meteoric rise,...
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. ...
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ISA/IEC 62443 declared as a Horizontal Standard
The International Society of Automation (ISA) and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) has announce that the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has officially designated the IEC/ISA 62443 series of standards as "horizontal," meaning that they...
Hitachi Energy launches digital twin for power grids
Hitachi Energy has launched IdentiQ, its digital twin solutions for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and power quality solutions. IdentiQ will help to advance the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure, accelerating the transition towards...
SA fintech raises $48b in series B funding round
South African payments company Ozow has attracted Tencent in its $48-million Series B funding round. The investment round also includes Endeavor Catalyst and Endeavor Harvest Fund. Notably, Endeavor Catalyst's investment committee approval was chaired by partner of...
Microsoft opens Africa Transformation Office
To enable digital transformation powered by Africans for Africa, Microsoft is doubling down on its investment in the continent with the establishment of the Africa Transformation Office (ATO), led by MD Wael Elkabbany. Under Elkabbany's leadership, the ATO will...
Obscure Technologies is Illumio’s primary African distributor
Cybersecurity specialist Obscure Technologies has been named a primary distributor in Africa for Illumio, which offers Zero Trust segmentation. Obscure Technologies is a company comprised of cyber security experts specialising in brokering best of breed security...
NoPBX nominated for Most Exciting Startup in SA
NoPBX, a locally-developed smartphone-based switchboard system, has been nominated for the Top 5 Most Exciting Startups 2021. Awards founder Heavy Chef, in partnership with Xero and PayFast, has called for nominations to be submitted before 21 November. A final short...
Fujitsu debuts smaller, more powerful FUTRO thin client lineup
Fujitsu today launches a new-generation thin client FUTRO lineup. The new slimmed-down devices introduce AMD Ryzen R1000 series processors to the range for the first time, delivering up to 20% better performance. Compared to the previous generation, the latest Fujitsu...
Tarsus On Demand and Tarsus Distribution join SAtion
Tarsus On Demand and Tarsus Distribution, are partnering with the SAtion ecosystem to help drive digital transformation in South Africa's small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) sector. The goal is to catalyse economic development and job creation through...
Driving growth for IoT in SA
The Internet of Things (IoT), is a promise of driving benefit through billions of connected devices receiving data for appropriate use. By Chetan Goshalia, IoT Industry Council of South Africa We are already seeing an increase in connected sensors, albeit delayed. IoT...
Partnering to make SA more cyber secure
Cybersecurity professionals from the public and private sectors as well as academia have joined forces to establish the Cybersecurity Digital Alliance. This is an industry body dedicated to creating a safer digital environment through policy advisory and support,...
Technical Administrator – Gauteng Midrand
A leading medical company based in Midrand North is looking for an experienced Technical Administrator to join their team.Quotes:Process quotations as per RFQ's received from the Team or standard service hoursEnsure correct pricing quoted per modality, obtain selling...
UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role overviewThe role of the intermediate UX Designer is responsible to work closely with their assigned squads and the associated Design Lead from those squads to deliver on objectives.Design visually appealing and user friendly (digital) interfaces for the new...
DevOps Engineer
A fast-growing Fintech is looking for a DevOps Engineer who can help them scale infrastructure that's already trusted by some of the most ambitious players entering new markets. This role sits at the core of their product delivery and uptime. You'll work closely with...
BI Developer / Manager (Fully remote)
Our US based client is looking for a BI Developer / Manager for a permanent remote role. They are looking for a candidate wit experience in a leadership or BI management role with 5+ years experience working with complex data in diverse environments.Key...
DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
A fast-growing Fintech is looking for a DevOps Engineer who can help them scale infrastructure that's already trusted by some of the most ambitious players entering new markets. This role sits at the core of their product delivery and uptime. You'll work closely with...
BI Developer / Manager (Fully remote) – Remote Remote
Our US based client is looking for a BI Developer / Manager for a permanent remote role. They are looking for a candidate wit experience in a leadership or BI management role with 5+ years experience working with complex data in diverse environments.Key...
Senior Project Manager
Job Title: Senior Project ManagerLocation: JohannesburgSalary Band: R37,000 - R50,000 (CTC)Department: OperationsReports to: Operations ManagerStart Date: ASAP Minimum RequirementsNQF 6 in Project Management within the built environment is required3-5 years experience...
Senior Solutions Architect
As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Sandown
Job Title: Senior Project ManagerLocation: JohannesburgSalary Band: R37,000 - R50,000 (CTC)Department: OperationsReports to: Operations ManagerStart Date: ASAP Minimum RequirementsNQF 6 in Project Management within the built environment is required3-5 years experience...
Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...
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