AI-led businesses ignore humans at their peril
No-one would argue that artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, but there is some irony in the fact that as more business functions - from data collection and analysis, to everyday operations - are performed digitally the more customers seek to...
CFOs going all-in on AI
Chief financial officers (CFOs) have fundamentally shifted their approach to artificial intelligence (AI), according to new research from Salesforce, moving from cautious spenders to strategic investors who are betting on AI not just for cost-cutting, but as a crucial...
Remain vigilant! Banking scams are on the increase
As the countdown starts towards end of year festivities and that hard-earned holiday, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Services (SAFPS) is urging consumers to be vigilant - this time of the year is also peak season for fraudsters and scammers as they target...
Government commits to SDG alignment
Kathy Gibson reports – Government is taking the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seriously, aligning the National Development Plan (NDP) and the Medium-Term Development Plan to the SDGs. The soon-to-be-released Medium-Term Development Plan will outline...
SA lags on SDGs, but private sector makes progress
Kathy Gibson reports - The private sector is making progress on attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), but there are still some significant challenges to overcome. Overall, South Africa has achieved just 17% of its goals, so there is still a tremendously...
Digitalisation a double-edged sword
Kathy Gibson reports - South Africa needs to keep up with global digitalisation, but the increased use of technology brings some serious challenges that need to be addressed. This is one of the conclusions from the 2024 Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable...
Executive confidence in IT wanes
IT leaders are preparing their organisations for accelerated generative AI adoption - but C-suite executives' confidence in their IT team's ability to deliver basic services is declining. A new IBM Institute for Business Value study of 2 500 of C-level technology...
The emerging technologies to watch out for
The 25 disruptive technologies to watch on the latest Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2024 fall into four key areas: autonomous AI; developer productivity; total experience; and human-centric security and privacy programmes. "Generative AI (GenAI) is...
Barriers to HIV treatment threaten SA’s fight against it
South Africa's HIV epidemic is driven by people who face obstacles in obtaining treatment and struggle to adhere to their daily oral medication or remain in care - and the lack of access to long-acting injectables for HIV treatments compounds this challenge. This...
Hot Chips: Intel demos AI architecture
Demonstrating the depth and breadth of its technologies at Hot Chips 2024, Intel showcased advancements across AI use cases - from the data centre, cloud and network to the edge and PC - while covering the industry's most advanced and first-ever fully integrated...
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Real-time analytics vital for retail
Data analytics can be a powerful tool to drive insight to improve productivity, efficiency and profitability. In the retail sector, however, applications have traditionally been somewhat limited by the frequency of data. By Andrew Dawson, MD at Cognizance Typical...
With APIs, hope is not a strategy
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Industry recognition for Solarwinds
Solarwinds has been ranked number one in Network Management Software market share by industry analyst firm, International Data Corporation (IDC), in its latest Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker, 20H1, according to value-added distributor ATS Network Management....
Microsoft brings Surface Go 2 to South Africa
Microsoft is expanding its Surface device range in South Africa with the introduction of the Surface Go 2 for both commercial and consumer customers. The device will be available for consumers in retail from Incredible Connection stores and Vodacom from 22 October....
iOCO achieves VMware Cloud Verified status
iOCO has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status, which indicates that a provider offers the complete VMware-based software defined data centre infrastructure delivered as a service. VMware Cloud Verified partner services enable customers to achieve unmatched levels of...
Advances in UV technology for disinfection
Ideco Biometrics is using ultraviolet technologies to destroy most known viruses and bacteria for disinfecting biometric sensors. The company has introduced Steri-C, an ultraviolet disinfection device to ensure the safe use of touch-based fingerprint readers. Steri-C...
Fronting places pressure on B-BBEE success
Fronting, where a black person or entity is given a stake but does not get the powers associated with it, remains the biggest challenge to the power of the B-BBEE Act to deliver on economic transformation, the B-BBEE Commission warned on Tuesday, 20 October 2020....
Cisco launches WAN edge platform
Cisco has announced its new wide area networking (WAN) edge platform to help customers accelerate cloud adoption and deliver secure and automated connectivity to applications across cloud, data centre, and edge. A foundational piece of Cisco's intent-based networking...
Repurposing electric vehicle batteries for sustainability
Instead of going to landfills, modified lithium-ion cells can back up your home or business, write Lance Dickerson and Felix von Bormann. Mass rollout of electric vehicles (EVs) may have been a pipe dream a few decades ago, but with various European cities setting...
Data science helps retailer improve customer service
HomeChoice Holdings, one of South Africa's largest home shopping retailers and financing providers, has deployed Oracle Retail planning and optimisation solutions to drive more sales and enhance the customer experience. With integrated data science, retail solutions...
Software Engineer (Python/C++) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:An established Automation company is looking for a skilled and passionate Software Engineer/Developer to join their dynamic Application Software Team. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of software for user applications as part of...
Senior .Net Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Hillcrest
Our Client, a leader in the agricultural sector is looking for a Senior Developer to join their growing Team! Role SummaryAs a Senior .NET Developer, you will design and develop robust, scalable applications, lead architectural decisions, and mentor junior developers....
Senior Java Developer (ITC-23) – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to contribute to high-impact projects within a financial services environment. This role focuses on either middleware or application development, involving complex integration, secure service delivery, and modern...
Intermediate Scrum Master (ITC-38) – Gauteng Centurion
We are looking for a Junior Scrum Master with foundational experience in Agile delivery, Scrum ceremonies, and team facilitation. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to grow within a dynamic, Agile-driven environment.Key ResponsibilitiesScrum...
Senior Tester (ITC-52) – Gauteng Centurion
An experienced Senior Tester is required for a key contract engagement focused on delivering high-quality digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of testing experience, with strong proficiency in both manual and automated testing...
Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1088CPT)
Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.You'll bring your expertise in both backend and...
Senior SmallTalk Deveoper
We are looking for A highly skilled and seasoned Smalltalk Developer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and optimizing robust software solutions. Demonstrates deep expertise in the Smalltalk programming language, paired with a strong...
Business Intelligence Developer at Ntice Search
We are seeking a skilled and analytical Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions that transform data into actionable insights, supporting strategic...
Senior RPG Developer (RPG/RPGLE Developer) (ITC-35)
We are seeking a Senior RPG Developer / RPGLE Developer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of RPG applications and programs, including RPG IV and ILE RPG. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in RPG development within a business...
Junior Java Developer (ITC-22)
We are seeking a Junior Java Developer with a strong foundation in Java technologies and a passion for backend and integration development. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a financial services and investment environment, working with experienced...
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