Retail outpaces finance and healthcare in EMEA AI success
New research from Lenovo reveals that 96% of retail sector AI deployments in EMEA are meeting or exceeding expectations – outpacing other industries. While finance and healthcare are investing heavily, their results show mixed returns, highlighting sharp differences...
In SA, small businesses celebrate their successes
South African small businesses celebrate their milestones the most out of seven countries surveyed in a recent poll by Xero. South Africa topped the charts for recognising achievements with 92% reporting they currently celebrate, or plan to celebrate milestones well...
Gavi-supported vaccines save millions of lives
More than 1,3-million future deaths were averted in 2023 thanks to vaccination programmes supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This achievement, which translates to more than two lives saved every minute of the day, is highlighted alongside historic progress in...
Arctic sea ice near historic low; Antarctic ice declines
Arctic sea ice retreated to near-historic lows in the Northern Hemisphere this summer, likely melting to its minimum extent for the year on 11 September 2024, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). The decline continues the...
IBM opens second quantum data centre
IBM has opened its first quantum data centre in Europe, located in Ehningen, Germany. This is the second quantum data centre that IBM has deployed, and will be available via the cloud to the over 250 enterprises, governments and research institutions in the region....
Battery prices are still dropping: but for how long?
The Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cell market is forecast to reach over $400-billion by 2035, with costs continuing their downward trend. These are among the findings from a new IDTechEx report, “Li-ion Battery Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Applications,...
PMI rebounds in September as manufacturing recovers
Following the contraction in August, the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased significantly by 9.2 points to 52.8 in September, up from 43.6 in August. This bounce indicates improved conditions, driven by stronger demand, easing...
Growth in IoT drives up risk
As the South African Internet of Things (IoT) market continues its exponential growth, projected to reach R223,07-billion by 2029, the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is raising the alarm over increasing security risks associated with the proliferation...
Industrial systems under increasing ransomware, spyware attacks
Kaspersky’s report on the cybersecurity landscape for industrial control systems (ICS) in the second quarter of 2024, revealed a 20% increase in ransomware attacks compared to the previous quarter. The report underscores a growing threat to critical infrastructure...
Gaming PCs on the road to recovery
At approximately 10,6- million units shipped, gaming PCs saw a modest YoY recovery of 2,4% in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker. Despite economic uncertainty that continues to...
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Practical steps to gain independence from the grid
As Eskom announces load shedding on an almost-weekly basis, which wreaks havoc with the economy, more and more businesses and households are investigating how to become less dependent on the national grid - at least during the power outages. Besides the obvious...
An evolving retail insurance market
The disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a reimagining of the retail insurance sector. By Annalie Terblanche, head of product at SilverBridge Holdings With an international survey finding that 40% of insurers expecting to increase investment in...
The capex versus opex storage dilemma
With Covid-19 rapidly accelerating the pace of digital transformation last year, many organisations were forced to invest in data storage infrastructure. By Hayden Sadler, country manager for South Africa at Infinidat However, these businesses often face the dilemma...
Private APNs: not dead just yet
Companies have until 30 June 2021 to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) or risk significant financial fines or even jail time for their executives. By Justin Hövener, senior product manager: carrier and communications at Vox Much focus will...
Accelerating trends and 5G for network performance and security
Organisations have long been cautioned against the dangers of a piecemeal security approach that can leave gaps in protection. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales director: southern Africa at Fortinet They have also been warned that a lack of a comprehensive,...
IBM commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions
IBM has announced that it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to further its decades-long work to address the global climate crisis. The company will accomplish this goal by prioritizing actual reductions in its emissions, energy efficiency efforts...
Raising the bar on the minimum wage
The revised National Minimum Wage Act will have an impact on employers impact on employers and employees alike. By Rui Lopes, MD of Lopes Attorneys Recently, the Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, announced the revised national minimum wage for 2021. The...
Vital for CSPs to transform
The global pandemic has accelerated the need for true digitisation as African customers demand a more seamless digital customer experience from their communications service providers (CSPs). By Pikie Monaheng, CEO of Amdocs South Africa It's no secret that CSPs need...
South Africa: our heads are finally in the cloud
Most strategic discussions in boardrooms around the world will include cloud based offerings because the services offered have become fundamental to a modern, resilient enterprise. Trent Odgers, cloud hosting manager at Veeam Last year many organisations may well have...
Facebook launches Climate Science Information Centre in SA, Nigeria
Facebook is rolling out a Climate Science Information Centre to sub-Saharan Africa, starting with South Africa and Nigeria, as part of its commitment to connecting people to accurate, expert advice and information about global developments that affect their lives. The...
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We are seeking an experienced Test Analyst to join our team in Cape Town (hybrid). The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of our software products.The candidate should have experience in developing and executing test plans,...
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