AI Assistant Builder delivers free AI assistants
Intel has announced at Computex that AI Assistant Builder is now available in public beta at GitHub and that anyone with an Intel-based AI PC - one running a member of the Intel Core Ultra processor family - can now use it free of charge. Optimised for Intel...
AMD ‘pushing boundaries’ with latest processors, graphics cards
AMD has unveiled its latest breakthroughs in high-performance computing at Computex with the launch of Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards, as well as Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors. “These announcements underscore our commitment to...
PC sales slump sees shipments slashed by 100m units
Over the past two years, PC shipments plummeted by more than 100-million units, according to research group Stocklytics, which adds that 2023 culminated in a historic low for the industry. Global PC shipments fell from approximately 342-million units in 2021 to around...
Local retailers can expect an uptick in sales
South African retailers should get set for a recovery in retail sales between 2024 and 2026, according to a new report conducted by the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) on behalf of fintech, Capital Connect. The report shows that total real retail sales are forecast to...
85% of SA marketers have adopted AI but mistrust persists
Salesforce has released its latest State of Marketing report, sharing insights from over 4 800 marketing leaders across 29 countries, including South Africa. The report covers the latest trends on how marketers are evaluating and implementing AI into their operations;...
Three new stealers in the cybersecurity spotlight
In the ongoing battle against cyberthreats, Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered three new stealers: Acrid; ScarletStealer; and an evolved form of Sys01. Discovered in December last year, Acrid emerges as a fresh addition to the stealer...
Decoupling of supply chains from China nigh impossible
The era of easy, frictionless supply chains is over, according to GlobalData, which says that in a post-pandemic world companies have had to adopt a just-in-case strategy for their supply chains - where hoarding inventory offers a safety net for unforeseen supply...
Healthy growth forecast for 5G networks
The global 5G infrastructure market will reach $95,88-billion by 2030 - with a CAGR of 22,9% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. A surge in demand for 5G connections globally is vital in driving industry growth. The demand for a 5G...
Google’s smartphones face huge loyalty issues
Despite its maximum efforts to take market share from Apple and Samsung, Google still remains a niche player in the smartphone market, according to research group Stocklytics. Although the tech giant aims to win more new users with its latest model - Pixel 8a and its...
Customer value key to driving B2B growth
Forrester research indicates that changing buyer behaviors and expectations require a complete revenue process transformation for B2B firms to drive long-term, sustainable growth. Modern B2B buyers are digitally savvy and conduct their own buying research and...
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Charity supporters stay safe with virtual fundraising
South Africans returned to work on 1 June as the government relaxed the national lockdown from Level 4 to Level 3. But things may never - and probably shouldn't - go back to the way they were before the crisis. This is according to Marius Maré, president of the South...
Saicom AnyCloud offers multi-cloud management
Saicom has introduced the Saicom AnyCloud hybrid multi-cloud management portal. Using Saicom AnyCloud, companies of all sizes across industry sectors can rapidly deploy and manage any workload irrespective of the cloud environment it is hosted in. "The cloud journey...
Ensure a smile in the last mile
Putting a "smile into the last mile" will be key to retaining customers through lockdown and beyond, as the widespread shift to home deliveries is set to outlast the Covid-19 pandemic. From large retailers and restaurant chains to artisan food producers and small...
FNB SpeedPoint terminals accept UnionPay contactless payment
First National Bank (FNB) and UnionPay International (UPI) have jointly announced that UnionPay cardholders will be able to make contactless payments with their cards via FNB Speedpoint terminals at merchants in South Africa. FNB becomes the first bank in South Africa...
Enhance UC with a telephone management system
Thanks in part to the increasing popularity of cloud-based solutions, the global market for unified communications (UC) is expected to reach $167,1-billion by 2025. By Natalie van der Merwe, senior product manager at Vox In recent weeks, companies have experienced its...
Cisco delivers enhanced network insights, smarter automation
Cisco has announced new intent-based networking solutions to help optimise business and network operations. As organisations face mounting challenges to deliver consistent and positive digital experiences, Cisco is driving networking advancements to keep customers...
Rectron signs up Lenovo Data Centre Group
Rectron has announced the addition of Lenovo Data Centre Group (DCG) to its datacentre solutions portfolio. The agreement will allow Rectron to deepen its relationships and offering to its enterprise clients by allowing them to provide a more comprehensive range of...
Paymenow concludes R4m seed funding round
Stellenbosch-based fintech startup Paymenow has concluded an initial equity investment round with ViaMedia (part of the Digital Ecosystems Group) for a R4-million equity stake. Paymenow offers financial inclusivity through a responsible early access to wages platform,...
Dependable supply chain key in keeping up with data centre demand
The world of work has irreversibly changed as businesses around the world have realised the relative ease and convenience of remote working. However, these businesses have also realised the importance of their IT infrastructure in achieving a successful shift of...
PowerOptimal offers affordable water heating system
The recently inked exclusive partnership between sustainable energy and demand management solutions company PowerOptimal and Electrolux SA is set to meet the ever increasing demand for cost-effective and sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) water heating solutions in...
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ERP/Database Administrator Systems Specialist – Western Cape Paarl
Our client, a well-established and progressive manufacturing company, based in Paarl, seeks to employ a Database Administrator/ERP Systems Specialist, with a solid background in cyber security, ERP system integration, ERP system management and managing service level...
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Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.Our projects include developing custom software, maintaining and supporting...
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Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.Our projects include developing custom software, maintaining and supporting...
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...
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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...
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