AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends

Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...

Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024

The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...

AMD president Victor Peng retires

AMD President Victor Peng is retiring effective 30 August 2024. He will continue to serve on the AMD executive team in an advisory role and support the transition until his retirement date. "Victor re-joined AMD in 2022 following the acquisition of Xilinx and played...

CrowdStrike outage: what now?

Technology leaders woke up on Friday morning to find that a content update by cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike had gone badly wrong, disrupting major systems at numerous organisations. The impact spread globally, with airports, governments, financial institutions,...

AI is changing work – and HR leaders should change too

The rise of generative AI has surfaced many new questions about how the technology will impact the workforce. Even as AI becomes more pervasive in business, people are still a core competitive advantage. By Jill Goldstein, managing partner: talent transformation...

Very few HR functions achieve functional excellence

Only 9% of human resources (HR) functions are both highly efficient and highly aligned to their organisation's needs, according to Gartner. Post-pandemic, the scope of the HR function has drastically expanded. A 2023 February Gartner survey of 217 HR leaders found...

The importance of post-school education in an unequal society

Dr Emma Whitelaw believes post-school education is a powerful tool for catalysing social mobility in South Africa, and it's for this reason that she dedicated her PhD research to the topic - to demonstrate its importance, identify gaps that need to be addressed, and...

Indian crypto users streak past US and UK

Over the past six years, India has seen a major rise in crypto ownership, despite a historically negative attitude toward the sector from the government. The country`s cryptocurrency market gained traction during the pandemic, causing the number of crypto users to...

Mall-based gaming tournament reaches finale

Supporters, spectators, and gaming enthusiasts can attend the finale of South Africa's biggest mall-based gaming tournament - the SHIFT Gaming Experience - hosted by MTN and Hyprop at Canal Walk in Cape Town. On 27 August 2023, the eight finalists, who have battled...

MTN grows subscribers, revenue in H1

MTN, for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, reported that group service revenue grew by 16,5% to R107,7-billion. EBITDA (before once-off items) grew by 12% to R49,4-billion, EBITDA margin was lower by 1,7 percentage points (pp) to 43,6%. Profit before tax (PBT)...

Generative AI revs up a new age in the auto industry

From generating content and code, creating images and videos, and testing algorithms with synthetic data, generative AI is a force multiplier enabling leaps in productivity and creativity for nearly every industry – and particularly in transportation, where it’s...

How we could eliminate rare earths in EV motors

The use of rare earths in various modern technology has drawn attention over the years. But with the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the issue has been brought to the fore. By Dr James Edmondson, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx In 2022, 82% of the...

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Compliance is the cornerstone to business success

Compliance is something that affects all businesses in all industries. Regardless of whether you are a large enterprise, or a small start-up, failing to adhere to every letter of the law, could see you face costly litigation, penalties, fines or worse, someone could...

HPE introduces 26-week paid parental leave

Hewlett Packard Enterprise, as part of its Work That Fits Your Life program, has rolled out a number of new employee programmes to enrich personal wellbeing and work/life balance. HPE employees in South Africa are now benefiting from the introduction of 26 weeks of...

The Learning Resource: The Architect

Plan, design, create and shape the skyline of tomorrow, today. An architect is defined as a person who can design buildings. They also supervise their construction, manage teams of varied sizes, and play a vital role in urban and rural developments. It’s a rich and...

Security Terminology Demystified: Keylogger

Some are good. Some are bad. All are invasive. Beware the keylogger. Malware is nasty. It’s pervasive, invasive and effective. It’s one of the most common reasons behind breaches in big companies and the theft of individual identities. It’s sneaky and it comes in...

Get the job done with Microsoft To Do

This is the perfect app for those who don’t remember where they put their keys or why they’re in the mall. Microsoft To Do is an excellent task management tool that integrates with your life and works brilliantly on Android devices. It’s designed to help you stay...

Kaspersky makes Android testing tool publicly available

Kaspersky has opened access to its Android Automated Testing Framework. The tool, named Kaspresso, takes advantage of flexible settings and is easy to use. With Kaspresso, mobile developers can significantly reduce the amount of time needed for application testing...

Vodafone partners with Nokia to deliver 5G

Vodafone Hutchison Australia customers will soon enjoy the benefits of 5G technology with the announcement today that Vodafone has partnered with Nokia to commence the roll out of its 5G network in the first half of 2020. Vodafone’s CEO, Iñaki Berroeta, says the new...

SAP, GIZ train 25 graduates in Ethiopia

Twenty-five newly-trained young digital professionals have graduated from the first-ever SAP Young Professional Program held in Ethiopia in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The graduates will join SAP partner and...

Moscow uses 5G for holographic telebridge

In Moscow, MTS and Huawei have demonstrated the first two-way intercity holographic telebridge using 5G technology. The live video broadcast was carried out in 5th generation pilot networks using a hologram projected by 3D laser between Moscow and Kronstadt. During...

Dormakaba embraces VR to enhance customer experience

Global security group dormakaba has created a virtual headquarters set in the Italian Alps. The Virtual Design Centre lets customers, employees, and other stakeholders immerse themselves in the company's products in a new and innovative way. Through virtual reality...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

The successful candidate will be responsible for the application of data science and advanced quantitative methods, which include machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics to enable key strategic, tactical, and operational...

Data Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Job Title: Data AnalystJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Analyst to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Data Analyst will be responsible for conducting full lifecycle analysis, including requirements gathering, activities, and design....

SENIOR DATA ARCHITECT

Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for activities that define the organisation's and sectoral data assets (as well as the assets' sources, structure, classification and associations) as part of the data strategy to respond to...

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If using state-of-the-art cloud based technologies to solve data analysis and prediction problems appeals to you, then look no further because this position was made for you! I am talking about Python | R | Azure | PowerBi | Google Analytics | NLTK | SQL We all know...

Project Manager

Our client in the fire industry is recruiting for a Project Manager to join their team. Minimum requirements: 2 or more years experience in the fire industryComputer literateValid drivers' licenseFluent in Afrikaans and EnglishQualified SAQCC Fire Level 5...

Business Analyst at Reverside

Job Title: Business AnalystJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Business Analyst will be responsible for understanding the business needs, processes, and challenges of the organization to...

Project Manager at Reverside

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that all project...

SENIOR DATA ARCHITECT – Gauteng Pretoria Gardens

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Data Scientist – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

If using state-of-the-art cloud based technologies to solve data analysis and prediction problems appeals to you, then look no further because this position was made for you! I am talking about Python | R | Azure | PowerBi | Google Analytics | NLTK | SQL We all know...

Project Manager – Free State Bloemfontein

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