How to manage a growing robotic workforce

Eighty percent of humans will engage with smart robots on a daily basis, and one in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots, rather than humans, by 2030, according to Gartner. Organisations are placing greater emphasis on enhancing the capabilities of their...

SA companies go all-in on AI adoption

Kathy Gibson reports – South African corporates are fully embracing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), which is well on its way to being used as a mature and useful tool. This is the headline finding from the South African GenAI Roadmap 2025 presented today...

Global IT spend to hit $5,43trn this year

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,43-trillion in 2025, an increase of 7,9% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “While there is a business pause on net-new spending due to a spike in global uncertainty, the effect is subsumed by ongoing...

How your travel documents could end up on the dark web

As international travel is reaching new highs, so is cybercrime targeting travelers. Joint research by NordVPN and Saily exposes the dark web’s growing market for stolen travel documents — from passport scans to loyalty accounts — and shows just how cheap it is for...

Zebra Technologies launches AI Developer Challenge

Zebra Technologies has announced its inaugural AI Developer Challenge to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) innovation to help solve new and complex business issues for Zebra's customers. The challenge is open to new and existing independent software vendor (ISV)...

Cost of living weighs on SA retail spending

South African consumers spent R303-billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during the first half of the year. This is according to NIQ South Africa's State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first six months of...

Remote physical goods fraud set to mushroom

A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that the greatest merchant losses to fraud will be via remote physical goods purchases, with losses reaching $5,1-billion across emerging markets in 2028, up from $1-billion in 2023. The research group anticipates fraud...

Morphobots contend for a job on Mars

In 2020, academics Mory Gharib and Alireza Ramezani were spitballing a transforming robot that is now getting a shot at work that's literally out of this world: NASA Mars Rover missions. Caltech has unveiled its multi-talented robot that can fly, drive, walk and do...

Vodafone,Vodacom to beta test Amazon’s Project Kuiper in 2024

Vodafone and Project Kuiper - Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite (LEO) communications initiative - have announced a strategic collaboration through which Vodafone and Vodacom plan to use Project Kuiper's network to extend the reach of 4G/5G services to more of their...

AI expected to be critical in learning and education

The shipments of smart devices in learning and education has mushroomed together with their capability, applicability, and value, says IDC, adding that the ecosystem now plays an increasingly important role in the market development with improved interoperability and...

IBM, Salesforce collaborate to speed up adoption of trustworthy AI

IBM and Salesforce have announced a collaboration to help shared clients accelerate business transformations with generative AI while helping to safeguard their data. According to the companies, clients can now access the following: * Driving adoption of AI...

Mustek flags irregular expenditure at Sizwe

The Mustek board has issued a statement concerning irregular expenditure during the 2023 financial year in Sizwe Africa IT Group, in which Mustek holds a minority share. The company stresses that Mustek’s nominee director is appointed in a non-executive capacity to...

Public cloud market continues meteoric growth

The global cloud computing market size is expected to reach $1,55-trllion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 14,1% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The main factors driving the market growth include the rising adoption of cloud-native...

OpenAI grapples with double-edged sword in Microsoft alliance

OpenAI's strategic collaboration with Microsoft is widely perceived as a remarkable achievement, with the release of ChatGPT last year not only seeing resounding success, but also sparking fresh conversations and opportunities around AI. Nonetheless, OpenAI now...

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Surge-protection helps to cope with grid instability

The instability in the electricity grid due to ongoing load-shedding is increasing the possibility of overvoltage events. CPT Cirprotec is distributed locally by ElectroMechanica (EM). Overvoltage events are now much more common, warns EM product manager Christo van...

Absa, Digital Academy showcase tech talent

Absa Group and The Digital Academy have showcased solutions designed to solve everyday problems, developed by students at the academy. A course in software development is offered as a collaboration between Absa and The Digital Academy. Since the start of the...

SAPS, Facebook launch Amber Alerts

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and Facebook have announced a new partnership to help find missing children by sending Amber Alerts to the Facebook community in South Africa. The Amber Alert system will enable the SAPS to seek assistance from the public when...

Li-ion UPS batteries: a smart investment

Until recently, Lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries have not been commercially adopted as batteries for single-phase UPSs. While used in various other applications, they didn't provide the necessary balance of price, energy density, power, safety, and reliability to be...

Digitalisation optimises Moscow urban development

The Moscow Department of Information Technology and the Department of Urban Development Policy are working systematically to develop online services for property developers, in a bid to create a business environment that is as comprehensible and transparent. Moscow...

Telkom invests in a culture of cybersecurity awareness

Telkom South Africa has invested in ongoing employee training and development to ensure cybersecurity awareness and compliance. In an evolving cyber security landscape that places employees and organisations at risk of fraud, theft and infiltration, this level of...

All work and no play is a no-win for business

Did your employees enjoy the chance to play over December? Why stop them now just because business has started up again? By Michelle Moss, director at Signium Africa Current research suggests that organisations that provide opportunities for their staff to participate...

Bidvest International Logistics modernises storage

Bidvest International Logistics designs, implements and synchronises end-to-end supply chain solutions across the globe, including air, ocean, warehousing, road transport and customs broking in all major industries. Efficiency is core to the Bidvest International...

Is your personal information safe on apps?

Did you know research suggests that over 1 000 Android apps collect location data and other information from phone users, even if no permission was given? While some app developers will often use information about you with your prior consent, to monetise or improve...

Cell C renews Cell C Sharks sponsorship

Cell C has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Sharks Rugby, extending an already long standing partnership with the KZN-based club. "Our sponsorship over the last six years has proven exceptionally valuable as a brand engagement platform for our customers as we...

IT Change and Project Manager

Purpose of the job:To manage and facilitate all change management initiatives and ensure projects meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage within operational initiatives, projects, and facilitate and foster a structured approach...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details: Our client is a leading IT services company with expertise in telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...

IT Change and Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

Purpose of the job:To manage and facilitate all change management initiatives and ensure projects meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage within operational initiatives, projects, and facilitate and foster a structured approach...

Security Analyst

The purpose of this role is to work as a Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals, Cloud Security Analyst - Tier 2 being tasked with contributing to the technical aspects of the global organisation MXDR team to ensure that they are in line with the company's growth....

BI Developer (Data Bricks)

We are seeking a talented BI Developer to join our dynamic AI, Data, and Analytics [Email Address Removed] this role, you will use your expertise in Databricks and other BI tools to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions that empower data-driven...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

SQL Developer

At iOCO, we are at the forefront of technology and innovation. As a key player in the digital landscape, we empower businesses through advanced technology solutions and a diverse team of experts. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment...

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