AI chip market will exceed $400bn by 2030
By 2030, IDTechEx forecasts that the deployment of AI data centres, commercialisation of AI, and the increasing performance requirements from large AI models will perpetuate the already soaring market size of AI chips to over $400-billion. However, the underlying...
Targeted ransomware groups continue to wreak havoc
Kaspersky experts have reported a significant rise in targeted ransomware activity with the number of active ransomware groups increasing by 35% between 2023 and 2024 – totalling 81 groups globally. Despite this surge, the number of infected victims dropped by 8%...
Intel demos fully-integrated optical I/O chiplet
Intel has achieved what it believes to be a milestone in integrated photonics technology for high-speed data transmission. At the Optical Fibre Communication Conference (OFC) 2024, Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) Group demonstrated the industry's first...
AI surges as luxury goods push personalisation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has induced a fresh wave of technological advancement, prompting businesses across various sectors to intensify their efforts to integrate AI capabilities into their products and services. As the industry grapples with the interpretation...
AI drives growing shared cloud infrastructure spend
Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments, increased 36,9% year over year in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24) to $33-billion, according to the International Data Corporation...
Absa PMI inches up as challenges linger
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 1.9 points to reach 45.7 points in June 2024, compared to 43.8 in May 2024. While there is some improvement, it was the second consecutive month that the PMI remained below the 50-point mark....
Governance key to health sector success
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has released a consensus study report titled "Achieving Good Governance and Management in the South African Health System”. Conducted by a seven-member expert panel, explores the critical governance issues impacting the...
Automotive chips address shifting market
Automotive chips are progressing towards high performance, high integration, and high reliability to meet the escalating complexity and technical requirements of the automotive sector, with ongoing technological innovations poised to expedite this evolution. A recent...
Hybrid work model reduces employee burnout
New research by International Workplace Group has found that the vast majority of workers who have shifted to a hybrid work model say that it has helped them to greatly reduce burnout in their working lives. The study, undertaken among more than 1 000 hybrid workers,...
Companies move to formalise AI with a board
More than half (55%) of organisations now have an AI board, according to a recent Gartner poll of more than 1 800 executives. The survey also indicated 54% of organisations have a head of AI or an AI leader to orchestrate activities. “The findings show that...
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Building greater sustainability, climate resilience in West Africa
Across Africa, urban centres are rapidly expanding as the continent's large - and growing - youth population seek better fortunes in the city. By Titilayo Adewumi, regional sales director: West Africa at SAP In 2020, Kinshasha was the world's 17th-largest city by...
Girl students to explore various careers in technology
GirlCode’s Virtual Career Day will be hosted on Monday, 8 March 2021 in celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day that is themed #ChooseToChallenge. The career days are part of the numerous offerings that the non-profit extends to its beneficiaries and were...
Perseverance Rover reaches Mars with the help of open source OS
After years of preliminary work by NASA and a traversed flight distance of 292 million miles, the Perseverance rover successfully landed on Mars on 18 February 2021. One of the main goals of the Mars mission is to search for signs of primeval microbial life. The rover...
How the ‘broken window’ theory affects cybersecurity matters
Here at Networks Unlimited Africa, we are applying the 'broken window' principle when looking at our internal cybersecurity posture and how it affects business processes. By Stefan van de Giessen: GM: cybersecurity at Networks Unlimited Africa The term 'broken window'...
Believe in the power of technology, says Huawei VP
Technology holds significant benefits for humanity, and digital technology can be an indispensable tool for helping the United Nations achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This was the view of Huawei senior vice president and board member Catherine Chen,...
Apex BI rolls out international growth plan
Apex BI - a provider of technology expense management (TEM) software - has announced the roll-out of strategic growth plans with a partner expansion programme that encompasses international markets. Apex BI's software solutions deliver enhanced management and...
HAVAÍC Universum Core African Fund achieves its second close
Following a successful 2020 comprising eight new investments and three international exits, African focused venture capital (VC) investor HAVAÍC has announced the launch of its newest fund. With a track record for investing in, supporting, internationalising, and...
Vumela helps Inoxico to sustain business growth
The Vumela Fund, established by FNB Business and Edge Growth, has announced an equity investment into Inoxico. Inoxico is a tech company that uses trade credit analytics to help companies grow with their business customers. Trade credit (offering products on credit...
Time for a digital scale-up in Africa
Digital platforms in Africa should scale up to take advantage of the continent's surging demand for creative content. This is according to Africa Investment Forum Senior Director Chinelo Anohu, who adds that the African Development Bank flagship entity is providing...
Arcserve, StorageCraft to merge
Arcserve and StorageCraft have signed a definitive agreement to merge. Once completed, the merger will form the most comprehensive global provider of data management and protection solutions for organisations spanning SMB to the Fortune 50. The merger will provide for...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Python Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: The key purpose of this role is...
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Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.• Work with Project Manager and Director, Software Solution in defining system requirements, systems analysis and design for pre-sales, implementation and deployment activities• Perform...
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My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently sourcing for a Business Analyst to join them on an Independent Contract basis Area - Woodstock / 5 Days in office / Supply Chain / Retail We have a resource requirement for a senior Business Analyst, specifically...
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In this role, you will primarily work with Node.js to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and backend services. The ideal candidate will have strong Node.js experience, with a preference for those who have worked with AWS. Familiarity with Python or Rust...
Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Woodstock
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently sourcing for a Business Analyst to join them on an Independent Contract basis Area - Woodstock / 5 Days in office / Supply Chain / Retail We have a resource requirement for a senior Business Analyst, specifically...
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In this role, you will primarily work with Node.js to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and backend services. The ideal candidate will have strong Node.js experience, with a preference for those who have worked with AWS. Familiarity with Python or Rust...
Junior Mobile Developer
Do you have a passion for mobile development and a drive to build innovative apps? Join our dynamic team as a Junior Mobile Developer, where you'll work with .NET MAUI/Xamarin to create cutting-edge mobile solutions. This is your chance to develop your skills,...
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