Hybrid working boosts productivity
Businesses that empower employees to use local workspaces and offices as part of their hybrid working approach could boost productivity by 11% over the next five years. This is according to new global research from International Workplace Group (IWG) and Arup. This...
Developing countries urged to add more value
The world still has a long way to go in breaking commodity dependence, a situation where a country makes more than 60% of its merchandise export earnings from commodities. Such goods can be broadly categorised into three categories: energy, mining and agriculture – be...
Execs losing patience with non-return on GenAI investments
At least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025 due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls, escalating costs, or unclear business value, according to Gartner. Rita Sallam, distinguished vice-president...
ISPA renews call for open access fibre
Residential estates with high-end fibre connectivity are valued by owners and tenants, particularly those with open access fibre infrastructure that provides a neutral platform for Internet service providers (ISPs) to compete with each other. "First prize should be...
Mandrake spyware campaign found on Google Play
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new spyware campaign distributing Mandrake malware through Google Play under the guise of legitimate apps related to cryptocurrency, astronomy, and utility tools. Kaspersky experts have discovered five Mandrake applications on...
Remarkable growth forecast for AI platform software
The market for artificial intelligence (AI) platforms software grew at a rapid pace in 2023 and is projected to maintain its remarkable momentum, driven by the increasing adoption of AI across many industries. A new International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast shows...
Crypto scams have skyrocketed in the past decade
Although illicit crypto activity significantly dropped in 2023 - falling by almost 40% YoY - the volume of these transactions was still a massive $24,2-billion, pushing the 10-year total to shocking highs. Data from AltIndex.com indicates the crypto market has...
AI will boost drug discovery market
The global artificial intelligence (AI) in drug discovery market is estimated to reach $9,1-billion in 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 29,7% from 2024 to 2030 - according to new data from Grand View Research. The pandemic has made the adoption of AI more widespread in the...
Uber clarifies vehicle age policy
Uber has issued a statement to clarify recent reports on the three-year vehicle age policy for South African Uber drivers. The reports have been understood by some to mean that all drivers on the platform must drive cars younger than three years old, but that only...
GenAI for procurement hits the Peak of Inflated Expectations
Generative AI (GenAI) for procurement is at the Peak of Inflated Expectations, according to Gartner’s 2024 Hype Cycle for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions. Rapid adoption and a multitude of credible use cases will quickly move GenAI to the Plateau of Productivity...
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A quick guide to AR, VR, MR
For years, reality was simply what was real. Today, it can still be that - but it can also be augmented (AR), virtual (VR) or mixed (MR), all very exciting forms of a different reality that is shaping our lives and transforming businesses around the globe. By Shaune...
How do you know if you’re digitally mature?
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VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN transforms Bidfood infrastructure
As part of its strategy of migrating to a cloud environment and future-proofing operations, national food services distributor Bidfood has implemented VMware SD-WAN powered by VeloCloud and transformed its network infrastructure for high availability, scalability and...
Nedbank launches updated Money App Lite
Nedbank is making digital banking easier for entry-level clients with new updates to its Nedbank Money App Lite cellphone app. "With the Covid-19 pandemic restricting people's movements, and many bank clients reluctant to go into branches for their safety, online and...
Securing the public sector
The public sector is under threat, facing multiple attacks from multiple vectors that threaten security and system. Cybercrime is not a threat exclusive to the private sector and the enterprise. The public sector is under constant pressure to protect systems,...
WGI, GE launch new education platform
The WGI Worldwide Company and GE today announced the launch of Lyra, a new app-based education platform that uses advanced speech recognition and touch screen analysis to teach reading and writing. It was co-developed by WGI and GE. The app represents the start of...
What East Africa can teach the rest of us about economic growth
The 21st century is widely touted as the 'African Century', a period promising unprecedented economic and technological growth for the continent. Africa's future looks bright. By Pedro Guerreiro, MD: Central Africa at SAP The continent features five of the ten...
Pandemic impacts South Africa’s uptake of CCaaS
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic that is pushing businesses to rapidly reinvent the way they operate is an additional driving force for the uptake of contact centre as a service (CCaaS) in South Africa, putting the future of the traditional contact centre model under...
Eutelsat, Paratus sign distribution agreement
Eutelsat Communications and Paratus, have signed a multi-year distribution agreement to bring high quality network connectivity to South Africa. Paratus will leverage the unprecedented operational flexibility and power of Eutelsat Konnect, the new-generation high...
Is Africa heading towards a cashless society?
Cash may have traditionally been king, but Covid-19 has contributed to a faster pace of digital payment adoption. Recently, on AlphaCode's monthly Industry Insights webinar, two global fintech players discussed the emergence of a plethora of digital payments and...
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Seeking an experienced Business Analyst in Cape Town (Bellville) to translate business needs into functional requirements and support system implementation and testing. Key Requirements Degree in B Eng (Industrial) or other engineering qualification4+ years'...
IT Desktop Support at Milkor
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SAP HCM Consultant (EU-Paid) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About Our Client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment
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About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...
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IT Desktop Support at Milkor – Western Cape Cape Town
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