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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the business landscape in South Africa, unlocking new efficiencies and enhancing customer experiences across sectors. But while much of the focus has been on the benefits, we must not ignore the risks, writes Nic Laschinger,...
Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...
Tech giants eye APAC for AI, cloud investments
Asia-Pacific (APAC) is rapidly emerging as a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse with strategic investments fueling its ascent - and major tech companies pouring billions of dollars into the region to accelerate cloud and AI adoption is indicative of the...
Huawei unveils first tri-fold smartphone
Huawei has launched its Mate XT Ultimate Design, the world’s first tri-fold smartphone. The device unfolds into a full-size tablet and folds into a traditional phone. The phone has a 10,2-inch screen that can also be used as a 6,4-inch or 7,9-inch screen. It includes...
Why do SA healthcare workers have low resilience?
A study led by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Itumeleng Ntatamala and published in BMC Health Service Research has revealed that South African healthcare workers (HCWs) exhibited lower levels of resilience compared to similar studies conducted globally. The...
Mobile units bring IDs to schools
Home Affairs deployed mobile offices to more than 1 600 schools during the first quarter of this year, allowing learners to apply for and receive their first identity cards and other documentation. The department says that 37 214 learners at 1 625 schools were able to...
Mustek warns of reduced earnings
Mustek has issued a trading statement informing shareholders that its headline earnings for the year ended 30 June 2024 are expected to be between 70% and 80% lower than reported in the comparative period last year. In June 2023, headline earnings per share were...
Mallox’s rise from private malware to RaaS
The recent rapid proliferation and increased sophistication of Mallox ransomware signals a pressing demand for organisations to urgently bolster their defences to protect their digital assets and mitigate risks, says Kaspersky. The security company’s latest report -...
JSE aims to find beneficiaries of R88,56bn in unclaimed funds
With R4,5-billion worth of unclaimed dividends due to South African investors, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is launching a nationwide initiative aimed at educating potential claimants about investing. The campaign seeks to empower individuals financially and...
All the winners at the 2024 FNF GreenPitch Challenge
Dragonfly (powered by Anisoptera) – an SMME that develops cutting-edge AI and IoT solutions for waste management companies to measure and manage their operations – has won the 7th annual FNF GreenPitch Challenge. By leveraging Dragonfly’s technology, customers are...
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Konica Minolta wins industry awards
Konica Minolta has received two prestigious Buyers Lab (BLI) awards from Keypoint Intelligence, the world's pre-eminent independent evaluator of document imaging hardware, software and services. The company won the BLI 2021-2023 award for Most Colour Consistent A3...
Microinsurance aims high in 2021
Africa is one of the most under-insured continents in the world. Over half of the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have an insurance penetration rate of less than one percent, and the picture isn't much different across the rest of the continent. By Marius Botha, Group...
Hitachi ABB Power Grids partners on Africa’s largest solar project
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has joined forces with Sun Africa and M Couto Alves, part of the EPC conglomerate, on behalf of Angola's Ministry of Energy and Water, to supply the main electrical infrastructure to connect sub-Saharan Africa's largest solar project to...
McAfee, Ingram Micro expand relationship
McAfee and Ingram Micro have announced an expanded worldwide relationship that builds on the transformation of the McAfee channel program. The new agreement will provide access to McAfee products and solutions across Ingram Micro's global distribution network,...
New CEO for Decision Inc Australia
Decision Inc has announced the appointment of Aiden Heke as the new CEO of Decision Inc Australia. Heke has worked at organisations including NTT and Woolworths in Australia; and Thames Water and EDS in the UK. "I will be working closely with Decision Inc. founder...
Innovation and modern apps: why a multi-cloud strategy matters
For several years now, we've been talking about the new opportunities that cloud computing offers. By Hervé Renault, vice-president: cloud EMEA at VMware It used to be a simple choice between public and private; now we're in a 'mix-and-match' era of multiple kinds of...
Annual eLearning Indaba kicks off in February
Since 2013, the eLearning Indaba has attracted speakers and attendees from all around the world. This year, it will take the form of free, monthly Zoom sessions, with the first taking place on 19 February at 10am. Each session will be an hour and a half in length....
Is water part of your business risk assessment?
It's no secret that business and risk go hand in hand. Threats such as IT security and data theft and critical infrastructure blackouts are unfortunately not new to the South African business owner and are set to be on the rise in 2021. However, there is one element...
Top cybersecurity challenges for 2021
Digitalisation is impacting nearly every single aspect of our lives. There is not only a rapid adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence tools, but everyone is becoming more dependent on software, hardware and cloud infrastructure. By John Mc Loughlin,...
Wall Street Journal recognises Kyocera as sustainably managed
The Wall Street Journal has named Kyocera in its 2020 list of the "100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World". To create this ranking, analysts assessed the sustainability metrics of more than 5 500 publicly traded businesses. Their main areas of examination...
Back End Developer (Focus Java) (Ref 1837NH)
Development and maintenance on platform / application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system / technical documentation...
ERP Business Analyst
Drive digital transformation and innovation across enterprise platforms in a leading tech environment.Is this you? You're an analytical thinker with a passion for optimising systems and processes. You thrive in fast-paced environments, working with both technical...
Back End Developer (Focus Java) (Ref 1837NH) – Gauteng Pretoria
Development and maintenance on platform / application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system / technical documentation...
ERP Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal La Mercy
Drive digital transformation and innovation across enterprise platforms in a leading tech environment.Is this you? You're an analytical thinker with a passion for optimising systems and processes. You thrive in fast-paced environments, working with both technical...
Project Manager (George – Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Are you an organizational ninja, tech-savvy problem solver, or natural-born planner? If you're ready to step into a fast-paced world of innovation and transformation—look no further! Our Client on the hunt for a Project Manager to join their dynamic and...
Java Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Java Developer (Advanced Level) Location: Menlyn / Midrand / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation Our client in the motor industry is looking for a highly skilled Java Developer to join a dynamic, international team within the Production Visualization domain. This is your...
UI/UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
A vacancy is available for a creative, innovative, analytical and experienced self-starter to join this dynamic company and to take responsibility for the full design process of web-based and mobile business applications, including user experience and user interface...
IT Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a vendor-neutral and agnostic provider of technology services to businesses of all sizes. They partner with their customers to deliver innovative technology solutions that solve business needs and drive efficiency, profitability, and...
Senior Frontend Software Developer
The client is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Developer with 6+ years of experience, ideally in the payments/SaaS industry, to join their hybrid Cape Town team. The role focuses on designing and maintaining responsive, scalable web applications with strong frontend...
IT Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a vendor-neutral and agnostic provider of technology services to businesses of all sizes. They partner with their customers to deliver innovative technology solutions that solve business needs and drive efficiency, profitability, and...
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