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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the business landscape in South Africa, unlocking new efficiencies and enhancing customer experiences across sectors. But while much of the focus has been on the benefits, we must not ignore the risks, writes Nic Laschinger,...
Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...
New stand needed to hold directors accountable
The Companies Amendment Act - which is a direct result of the Zondo Commission of Enquiry into State Capture's finding that directors of captured state-owned entities (SOEs) had not been properly held accountable - extends the time bar to hold directors accountable...
Alphabet’s lifetime revenues break $2trn mark
The parent company of Google and YouTube - Alphabet - has seen its lifetime revenues hit an astounding $2,082-trillion, according to Stocklytics.com. "Alphabet initially relied heavily on search engine advertising for its revenue," says Stocklytics.com financial...
Citizen scientists spot object moving a million miles per hour
Most familiar stars peacefully orbit the center of the Milky Way. But citizen scientists working on NASA's Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project have helped discover an object moving so fast that it will escape the Milky Way's gravity and shoot into intergalactic space....
AI powers up the US Open fan experience
IBM and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced several watsonx-powered fan features coming to the US Open digital platforms ahead of this year's tournament. The new and enhanced capabilities - a product of collaboration between IBM and the USTA digital...
Technology and its role in the future of banking
Kathy Gibson reports - The bank of the future will be very different to what banks look like today. For some years, banks have been going through a digital transformation to reinvent themselves, but the jury is still out on what this strategy actually involves. The...
Fraud, AML protection key for banks
Kathy Gibson reports - Fraud and financial crime are a fact of life for bankers. Banks need to find new ways to detect attacks, increase the accuracy of these tools to reduce false positives, and improve productivity. The two big issues for banks are fraud in payments...
AI video market set to soar
The global AI video market will reach $42,29- billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 35,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to new research from Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by automating routine...
US tops tech overconsumption with an average 13 devices
Although global spending on tech devices has dropped since the market peak in 2021, consumers worldwide will still pay a shocking $710-billion buying PCs, tablets, and smartphones this year. However, this is only a part of the tech devices an average consumer owns...
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Businesses lag in cyber protection
As of mid-February, about 4,7-million US employees were working remotely. The social distancing measures introduced in March caused that number to surge dramatically. According to Gallup, the percentage of full-time employees working from home due to Covid-19 jumped...
Netstar expands customer experience
As consumers increasingly do business remotely, Netstar has launched its services on efficient, new e-commerce platforms that cut service times and boost effectiveness. The Altron subsidiary has introduced a new e-commerce platform on its website to enhance digital...
Ericsson to acquire Cradlepoint
Ericsson has agreed to acquire Cradlepoint, the US-based market leader in Wireless Edge WAN 4G and 5G Enterprise solutions, for $1,1-billion. The investment is key to Ericsson's ongoing strategy of capturing market share in the rapidly expanding 5G Enterprise space....
Trend Micro achieves AWS Outposts Ready designation
Trend Micro has announced that its hybrid cloud security offerings have received the AWS Outposts Ready designation, part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Ready Program. This designation recognizes that Trend Micro has demonstrated successful integration with...
Red Hat advances cloud-native analytics with Kubernetes
Red Hat has released Red Hat OpenShift Container Storage 4.5, delivering Kubernetes-based data services for modern, cloud-native applications across the open hybrid cloud. Tightly integrated with the Kubernetes platform Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, the new...
BBD achieves AWS Advanced Partner status
Software development firm BBD has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Advanced Consulting Partner status in the Amazon Partner Network (APN). After meeting rigorous requirements, achieving this status comes in recognition of BBD's proven track record in expertly...
Compulsory ethics course a step in the right direction
The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) has welcomed the news that government officials will have to attend online ethics training as part of a concerted effort to professionalise the public service. However, says Parmi Natesan, CEO of the IoDSA, it must be...
Nokia digitalises global 5G network deployments
Nokia has digitalised 100% of its 5G network deployments around the world. Through the use of digitalization, machine learning and automation, Nokia is simplifying the deployment of the network infrastructure, accelerating both time-to-market and return on the 5G...
Citrix rethinks employee experience
Where and how work gets done has forever changed. But one thing remains consistent: the need to provide a superior and consistent work experience that empowers employees to perform at their best across any work channel or location. By Tim Minahan, chief marketing...
Epson launches cloud-based monitoring service
Epson has launched Epson Remote Services (ERS) - a remote monitoring service tool designed for Epson dealers managing multiple printer fleets. The software solution is designed to assist dealers managing a fleet of business inkjet printers to achieve higher first-fix...
Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. Researching...
Business Analyst (Payments) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
Description:The Business Analyst will be responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse processes, and develop solutions that meet business...
Junior to Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is an acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management. They...
Front End Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Develop and maintain front-end components of web applications using Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript. Translate design mock-ups and wireframes into functional, responsive, and visually appealing user interfaces. Collaborate with back-end developers to ensure...
Helpdesk Technical Support CPT Eastern Suburbs – Gauteng Houghton Estate
DBN000042 – Help Desk Technical Support – CPT Eastern Suburbs Purpose of the Job: To provide general technical support & troubleshooting for various IT issues, such as software problems and account access etc. Required QualificationsMatric2 years' experience in...
Azure Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Our esteemed client in Pretoria is urgently looking for a Senior Azure Data Engineer (8+ years) for a 3 year / hybrid contract position: You will design and implement data solutions on Microsoft Azure (Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks). Build ETL/ELT pipelines...
CI Storage and Delivery Technical Lead at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: This role involves technical leadership, architecture, and research for the MeerKAT telescope and SKA program. Key responsibilities include developing and managing server and storage hardware, science archives, data transfer systems, tape libraries,...
Data Scientist – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. ( onsite)What you...
IT Graduate Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a global leader delivering innovative solutions, seeks a dynamic and motivated team member to join their high-performing team. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid or office environment, collaborating with a diverse global team...
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