These are the technologies shaping government AI adoption
Sovereign AI and AI agents are expected to shape public sector adoption of AI within the next two to five years, according to Gartner. Both have reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Government Services. Gartner Hype...
New hydrogen project puts SA on the map in global clean energy research
In a significant step advancing research, innovation, and sustainable practices in South Africa’s hydrogen energy sector, Standard Bank has partnered with the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to establish the Standard Bank Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy....
The Hyprop MTN Shift winners are
…The Hyprop MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2024 reached a climax at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town, from Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 15 September, with the top players battling for supremacy. With eight qualifiers held across the country in the participating...
Home Affairs adds detail to digitisation plan
Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has outlined a five-year plan to digitise the department. Schrieber has previously announced his intention make Home Affairs digital-first, with the so-called Home Affairs @ home creating an environment where citizens will be able...
AI helps to conserve endangered African forest elephant
In the Congo Basin, the second-largest rainforest in the world, the African forest elephant population has been in drastic decline for decades. This decline is the result of habitat loss caused by deforestation and climate change, along with rampant poaching. We can...
Tech sector drives up energy demand, stymies sustainability efforts
The carbon footprint and energy consumption of the digital technology sector is growing with global demand for hardware, network services, data storage and emerging technologies, according to a report co-authored by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and...
Intel launches Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 for next-gen AI
Intel has launched Xeon 6 with Performance-cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators. “Demand for AI is leading to a massive transformation in the data centre, and the industry is asking for choice in hardware, software and developer tools,” says Justin Hotard,...
AMD enables AI on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has chosen AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators with ROCm open software to power its newest OCI Compute Supercluster instance called BM.GPU.MI300X.8. For AI models that can comprise hundreds of billions of parameters, the OCI Supercluster with...
Digital identity wallets becoming mainstream
Gartner is predicting that by 2026, at least 500-million smartphone users will be regularly making verifiable claims using a digital identity wallet (DIW). Identity verification (IDV) in the form of a user taking a picture of their identity document and a selfie is...
Hardcopy peripherals shipments continue to decline
Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 1,5% year over year to nearly 19,2 million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. The global shipment value...
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Real-time analytics help optimise supply chains
The Covid-19 pandemic caused massive disruption in the retail space, and in the wake of lockdown there has been a significant shift in customer demand. By Andrew Dawson, MD of Cognizance The challenge is that, with current ERP systems, reporting is only generated once...
Get connected in 2021 – or else …
The world has changed. The customer has changed. Have you? By Wynand Smit, CEO Inovo Forrester predicts that 2021 will be the year that companies accelerate digital transformation while focusing on customer experiences (CX) and the platforms and technologies designed...
Governance should be a top priority
The Covid-19 pandemic created somewhat of a perfect storm when it comes to data protection. By Sonja Weber, lead delivery solution manager at T-Systems South Africa On the one hand, businesses were forced to stop their investment into major projects to manage the...
Cyber security tips for business travelers
In a world where we are constantly connected, cybersecurity cannot be limited to the home or office. Kabelo Makwane, managing executive for cloud, hosting and security at Vodacom Business When you are traveling - whether domestic or international - it is always...
Warning: back-to-work 2021 has high Covid infection risk
There will be high Covid-19 risk in the workplace in January and employers need to put measures in place now for when staff return to work. This is according to Dr Rebaone Moshenyane, occupational medical practitioner at Workforce Healthcare, who adds: "Your staff may...
Making the modern network a must for the board
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Combat Covid-19 in the classroom
Educational institutions and teachers themselves have come under pressure this year, as the pandemic has pushed them to pivot and adapt to a digital-only world. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba Country Manager As schools have now reopened across Europe, and students have...
Leroy Merlin banks on hybrid model to drive future growth
International retailer Leroy Merlin, with a presence in 15 countries, has invested in a cloud-based customer experience platform designed to complement its physical retail stores. Leroy Merlin executive, Dmitriy Anderson, says the future of retailing will be driven by...
Crosscall launches new accessories
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Rajiv Ramaswami is new Nutanix CEO
Nutanix has appointed Rajiv Ramaswami as president and CEO, , and as a member of the board of directors. Ramaswami will succeed co-founder Dheeraj Pandey, who previously announced his plans to retire as CEO of Nutanix upon the appointment of a successor. Ramaswami is...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Hybrid – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client is looking for an Intermediate Business Analyst to be based in Pretoria/SomersetWest for a Hybrid role. The candidate needs experience in SDLC and the following personal qualities: Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.Ability to...
Systems Administrator and SharePoint Specialist (Finance)
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DescriptionAssignment ObjectiveTo enable GIA's strategy 2025-2027 a new operating model has been finalized. A specific Executive role has been established to look after Digital Transformation (including Information Technology and Data). A specific senior resource is...
Systems Administrator and SharePoint Specialist (Finance) – Western Cape Brackenfell
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Digital Transformation: Information Technology and Data Executive (Contract) – Gauteng Randburg
DescriptionAssignment ObjectiveTo enable GIA's strategy 2025-2027 a new operating model has been finalized. A specific Executive role has been established to look after Digital Transformation (including Information Technology and Data). A specific senior resource is...
Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions
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Sr. Java Developers at HRvisory Pvt LTd
Location : Johannesburg [ 3 days in a week from office]Duration : 6 Months renewalNO CSV holder with company nameJob Spec Sr Software Developer with 6 - 8 years experience Java 17 backend + Angular JS + Banking + Payments Preferred Domain knowledge - Banking(Core,...
Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
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Sr. Java Developers at HRvisory Pvt LTd – Gauteng Sandown
Location : Johannesburg [ 3 days in a week from office]Duration : 6 Months renewalNO CSV holder with company nameJob Spec Sr Software Developer with 6 - 8 years experience Java 17 backend + Angular JS + Banking + Payments Preferred Domain knowledge - Banking(Core,...
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Hire Resolve's client is seeking an Intermediate Developer who has experience and proficiency withy C# and .Net.Responsibilities:Program in C#Work with Microsoft SQLUtilize JavaScript (experience with Angular, Vue, or React is a plus)Minimum Requirements:Honours...
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