‘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...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

New hydrogen project puts SA on the map in global clean energy research

In a significant step advancing research, innovation, and sustainable practices in South Africa’s hydrogen energy sector, Standard Bank has partnered with the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to establish the Standard Bank Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy....

Facebook users targeted in new credential-stealing campaign

Since late August, the Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has been observing a new malicious campaign leveraging a stealer - a type of malware designed to steal passwords and other account information - dubbed StealC v2 and being spread through...

Businesses face increasing threats

Businesses are facing increasingly sophisticated threats from ransomware groups, hacktivists, and individual attackers. The 2024 Arctic Wolf Security Operations Report sheds light on the key trends shaping the modern threat environment and provides actionable insights...

Satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels

An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth’s total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. Reporting in Surveys in Geophysics, the researchers...

Advanced mobile robots a boon for supply chains

Several mobile robotics technologies for supply chains will mature within the next two to five years, creating an accelerating market for increasingly capable mobile robots and drones, according to Gartner. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones is a...

Brisk Black Friday sales tipped for further growth

Black Friday this year is set to highlight the major shopping shifts, including online vs in-store spending trends and the impact of the move from single-day deals to 'Black November' promotions. Sales are expected to reflect renewed economic optimism as the country...

Black Friday launches festive season sales

New retail statistics highlight a significant opportunity for South African retailers to build on the momentum of Black Friday and end the year on a high note. The research, commissioned by Capital Connect, shows total retail sales for 2024 are forecasted to be 19%...

New focus on customer-centric strategies

International Data Corporation (IDC) today announced new insights into the expanding role of the chief experience officer (CXO) as a driving force in shaping customer experience strategies across industries. As organisations face increasing competition and evolving...

Lack of budget for talent hinders security

Despite all the efforts companies and organizations worldwide put into preventing cyberattacks, global cybercrime has snowballed to $9,2-trillion in 2024 and is expected to grow by another 70% to $15,6-trillion by the end of a decade. This shocking figure is more...

GNSS satellite receivers remain vulnerable to cyberattacks

Almost 4 000 global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) satellite receivers were vulnerable to attacks on the Internet in 2024, according to new analysis from Kaspersky, putting both organisations and users at risk. This can be mitigated, the security firm adds, by...

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Huawei announces new nova smartphone and watch

Huawei has announced that it is bringing another member of the Huawei nova family - the Huawei nova 8i - to South Africa, as well as the Huawei Watch 3 series. "This year is a nova year for Huawei. Our Huawei nova 8 and Huawei nova Y60 have already proven to be very...

Altron Karabina named as Microsoft’s Data and Analytics Partner

Altron Karabina, a leading technology solutions provider across Africa and the Middle East, has been awarded the highly coveted Data and Analytics Partner of the Year Award at the 2021 Microsoft Partner Awards. This is the 16th consecutive year that the company has...

Learn how to adapt and thrive

The past months have demonstrated how important the healthcare, finance, and logistics industries are to the world – and the critical role technology plays in ensuring organisations operate, learn and adapt. InterSystems offers key insights into how organisations can...

Proline – Delivering Entry Level Excellence

Built in Africa, for Africa – Proline’s range of locally assembled products are designed with a wealth of knowledge and experience accumulated over many years of existence in the IT Industry. Proline has been around since 1994, and the Pinnacle owned brand has...

The multi-cloud unlocks innovative business growth

Set to run for 48 hours consecutively from October 5 to 7, VMworld 2021 is a truly global event where delegates will be ‘following the sun’ exclusively online around the world. This annual event is filled with tracks, learning sessions, and customer showcases. In...

Build back better with edge computing

Locations seeking to drive recovery from the impacts of the pandemic are turning to digital transformation in their quest to ensure economic growth and accelerate the transition to carbon-neutral societies. By Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell...

Sophos accelerates growth of MSP Connect

Sophos has announced accelerated worldwide growth of MSP Connect, its program to help managed service providers (MSPs) increase customer management efficiencies, unlock new business opportunities and boost revenue. Sophos MSP Connect achieved 67% year-over-year...

+OneX adds development with Code Maven buy

+OneX, a new-age solutions and systems integrator that forms part of the Reunert Group, has acquired privately-owned software talent and development company, Code Maven. The acquisition adds significant application development capability to the +OneX team, with over...

Huawei DIGIX Lab helps empower African developers

For developers out there, having a designated space to go to when working on their next big app idea will without a doubt play an instrumental role in the successful development of your App as well as its growth. The Huawei DIGIX Lab in Johannesburg is another way...

IT Learnership at Geeks4learning

Learnership Role in JHB/CPT - EE position Geeks4learning is an IT academy, that specialise in upskilling our unemployed youth, to work within the IT field.Techinical Skills:Proficient is Java DevelopmentData ScienceAIOther Skills:Good communication...

Project Manager (ACT TB – WITS RHI)

Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...

Systems Developer Analyst

Our client is seeking a skilled and versatile System Developer/Analyst to join their IT team. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving business challenges through custom applications, system integrations, and enterprise reporting. If you have a passion...

Business Analyst (Finance /COPA)

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst SAP (Finance, COPA) to join their team. This role is essential in bridging the gap between finance users and SAP support teams to enhance financial reporting, controls, and profitability analysis....

IT Learnership at Geeks4learning – Gauteng Gauteng

Learnership Role in JHB/CPT - EE position Geeks4learning is an IT academy, that specialise in upskilling our unemployed youth, to work within the IT field.Techinical Skills:Proficient is Java DevelopmentData ScienceAIOther Skills:Good communication...

Project Manager (ACT TB – WITS RHI) – Gauteng Hillbrow

Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...

Systems Developer Analyst – Remote Remote

Our client is seeking a skilled and versatile System Developer/Analyst to join their IT team. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving business challenges through custom applications, system integrations, and enterprise reporting. If you have a passion...

Business Analyst (Finance /COPA) – Remote Remote

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst SAP (Finance, COPA) to join their team. This role is essential in bridging the gap between finance users and SAP support teams to enhance financial reporting, controls, and profitability analysis....

Application Engineer

Analyse and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and product requirements.Collaborate with design and production teams to optimize manufacturing processes and improve product quality.Develop and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency...

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