Young Saffers lead with homegrown environmental tech solutions
Young South Africans who accepted the PachiPanda Challenge have shown that amongst all the dire predictions and reports regarding the climate crisis, by combining technology with passion for the environment, there is still hope for our climate future. Proving that...
Home-grown software expertise provides a strategic edge
The global tech sector is in constant flux, but developing software locally still offers businesses a host of advantages they can’t get anywhere else, writes Greg Vercellotti, executive director at Dariel Software. A persistent shortage of ICT skills has long been a...
Absa Group hackathon ignites innovation, engagement
Absa Group has announced the successful completion of its second annual Hackathon, aimed at igniting engagement and fostering innovation within the Absa Technology community. The event also served as a platform for colleagues across Africa and Europe to contribute to...
DevOps or die: Why companies must transform software delivery
Organisations need to break down silos between development, operations and security teams to streamline processes and deliver value to users more frequently and reliably. This is according to Stefan Swart, fractional chief technology officer of DVT, addressing a...
Agile software development maximises financial efficiency
In the fast-paced world of software development, staying ahead of the curve means embracing methodologies that enhance productivity and optimise financial planning. By Jani Rademeyer, financial manager at +OneX One approach that has become popular is the Agile...
Embrace the DevSecOps advantage
Businesses in South Africa are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality software applications quickly and securely. This challenge has given rise to the DevSecOps approach, which integrates security practices seamlessly into the software development...
Software development in a world of cloud
The global cloud application market is anticipated to reach $365 billion by 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15,8%, according to MarketsandMarkets. Driven by the combined edges of computing, creativity, innovation and AI, and connecting multi-cloud...
AI code generation: Friend or foe to developers?
Picture a future where developers channel their expertise into solving complex problems, while AI takes care of routine coding tasks. This future is rapidly becoming our present, as generative AI (GenAI) reshapes the landscape of software development. However, this...
Cloud software development transforms business success
Cloud software development has revolutionised the way businesses create and deploy software, offering unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost savings. This shift has enabled organisations to innovate rapidly, reduce costs, and reach global markets efficiently....
Collaboration can supercharge your IT projects
Developers all too often don't understand the business case of clients, leaving a gap between the different perspectives on productivity. Traditionally, developer performance has been measured by on-time delivery, neglecting individual contributions. Unlike other...
Done right, prompt engineering can slash development time
The rise of prompt engineering has given software developers a unique opportunity to drive efficiencies. But only if they have the right skills to properly define requests, are very clear about how they manage the process, and formulate ruthlessly transparent policies...
Adapt, upskill, work to your human strengths in an AI-driven world of work
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now firmly in the mainstream as workplaces and jobs begin to undergo a transformation that is both daunting and exhilarating. According to the Future of Work Report 2024, over 95% of global business leaders agree that AI will profoundly...