SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits

A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...

Do ‘clingy’ planets trigger their own doom?

Astronomers using the European Space Agency’s Cheops mission have caught an exoplanet that seems to be triggering flares of radiation from the star it orbits. These tremendous explosions are blasting away the planet’s wispy atmosphere, causing it to shrink every year....

Say goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death

Users around the world know and dread seeing what is universally known as the Windows Blue Screen of Death. But it may soon be a thing of the past. Announcing new Windows resiliency features, Micsosoft says the familiar blue screen will be replaced with this...

Edtech holds the key to better outcomes in Africa

Africa has the world’s youngest population, with 70% of its 1,5-billion population under 30 years old – but, in the sub-Saharan region only, 98-million children are currently out-of-school. Meanwhile, another 72-million young people, aged from 15 to 24, are neither...

Supply chain players need to unlearn to fight climate change

Experts stress that to fight climate change, it is critical to transform supply chains as they produce around 60% of all carbon emissions globally. But while greener supply chains are a growing imperative, the supply chain community is "unengaged" on the topic,...

Customers vote no to AI in customer service

A significant 64% of customers would prefer that companies didn’t use artificial intelligence (AI) in their customer service, according to a survey by Gartner. Furthermore, 53% of customers would consider switching to a competitor if they found out a company was going...

Africa tipped to be fastest growing fintech region

Financial technology revenues are projected to grow six-fold from $245-billion to $1,5-trillion by 2030, according to a new report released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and QED Investors. Despite fintechs losing more than half their market value on average in...

Cybercriminals targeting crypto users

Kaspersky has unearthed a phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency users across the globe. The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals and reflects cryptocurrency's increasing appeal. During the European spring (March to May) of 2023 alone,...

Deloitte Africa launches generative AI practice

Deloitte Africa has launched its generative AI practice for the African market bringing together industry experience, skilled AI engineers, as well as ecosystem and alliance partners to build generative AI solutions aimed at accelerating the pace of business...

Business intelligence, data key for innovative enterprises

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 - Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest big move in the technology space. It is exploding and it’s going to make a massive difference in how companies do business. While ChatGPT might be the best-known example of...

AI and the human factor

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – Artificial intelligence (AI) still needs people to be able to function properly. This is the word from Peter Blignaut, manager: pre-sales at SAP South Africa, who points out that computers can do nothing without instruction....

BMW boosts modernisation, productivity with automation

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – BMW South Africa has saved a massive 60 000 days in application modernisation as a direct result of intelligent automation. Intelligent automation can help to address challenges in SAP custom codes, says Arndt Hoffman, chief...

Partnering key to industry innovation

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – Digital transformation is a critical requirement for companies and industries around the world. But the realities of doing so can be challenging. Sven Denecken, senior vice-president, chief marketing and solutions officer for...

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Huawei supports World of Rugby Fan Zones

In the spirit of unity, Huawei will be doing its part to stimulate the South African spirit by rallying the country behind our national team. Until 2 November 2019, shopping centres in Cape Town (Tygervalley and Westgate), Bloemfontein (Mimosa Mall), Pretoria (Menlyn...

Canon develops remote-control system for interchangeable-lens cameras

Canon has announced the development of a new remote-control solution for stills photography, providing professional users with remote operation for Canon's interchangeable-lens cameras. Taking user needs into consideration, the technology has been developed to enable...

BKB cites digital transformation benefits from ERP

BKB, a global provider of agricultural products based in South Africa, accompanied its ERP partner Syspro on an industry analyst tour to outline its digital transformation journey started in 2013 and which includes Syspro as its foundational ERP backbone. "Syspro's...

Uranium mine deploys SAP ERP in four months

Mining is an important pillar of the Namibian economy, contributing an estimated 12% to the country's GDP in 2017. One of the jewels in the country's resources crown is Rössing Uranium, one of the longest-operating uranium mines in the world, which produced 4,1% of...

Thales works with Ghana on financial inclusion

Thales, through its Gemalto expertise, is working in partnership with Paycode to supply dual card technology to GhIPSS (Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems), supporting plans to enhance the functionality of the e-zwich biometric card, Ghana's first...

Extrahop takes top security award

The ability to rise above the noise created by increasingly complex hybrid network architectures, multi-stage attacks, siloed tools, and the sheer volume of traffic required for digital businesses is critical when searching for a network detection and response tool....

Paratus SA acquires satellite hub

Paratus South Africa has completed a transaction for the acquisition of a satellite teleport via its subsidiary Maxwell technology for an undisclosed amount. Paratus will now start with a harmonisation process to incorporate the transfer of assets and resources as...

Logicalis, Qualys join forces on cloud-based security, compliance

International IT solutions and managed services provider Logicalis SA has signed a partnership agreement with Qualys, a provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions. The Qualys Cloud Platform and its integrated apps help businesses simplify security...

Cybersecurity: there are consequences

There is a misplaced confidence in existing cybersecurity solutions and the beleaguered IT department that is leaving corporate doors wide open for attack. The World Wide Worx State of Enterprise Security in South Africa 2019 report found that 99% of IT departments...

How to develop the best possible CV

It was recently reported that South Africa's National Qualifications Amendment Bill is going to be signed into law imminently, and that this could mean jail time for those fabricating qualifications on their CVs. In light of this, ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD Lyndy...

IT Intern at Coactivate

Coactivate is looking for a vibrant individual with a passion for Information Technology to join our team. Minimum Requirements: Qualifications: Grade 12CompTIA A+ / N+MCSEAdditional Requirements: Computer literateExcellent communication skillsInitiativeAttention to...

Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Century City

ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...

Mainframe Operator (Batch) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Scheduling mainframe batch jobsApplying changes according to clients' (Dev for example) requirements and Changeman's approvalHandling incidents, requests and change orders provided they are approved by ChangemanLiaising with Developers, Changeman, Operations, PreProd...

Backend Developer Team Lead – Remote Remote

As Backend Team Lead, you guide multiple developers and multiple projects. You will interface with all departments and stakeholders as you ensure the success of your projects and thedevelopment team as a whole. You are responsible for the success of your reports and...

Project Manager

Job Requirements: Strong managerial and communication skillsOwn vehicle and valid driver's licenseMinimum of 5 years of experience in project managementProfessional and well-presented demeanorProject management qualification (degree preferable)Postgraduate degree in...

D365 Developer

Microsoft D365 Dynamics Developer Must work with custom plugins and C# coding A Job Outputs: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using modern programming languages.Documentation of systems built and maintenance of documentation.Producing...

Project Manager

Project ManagerQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Technical MEP & HVAC knowledge. Preferably a National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree.3-5 years direct work experience in MEP or HVAC project management capacity, including all aspects of process...

Project Manager – Gauteng Parktown

Job Requirements: Strong managerial and communication skillsOwn vehicle and valid driver's licenseMinimum of 5 years of experience in project managementProfessional and well-presented demeanorProject management qualification (degree preferable)Postgraduate degree in...

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