Google buys in AI skills for $2,4bn
Windsurf and Google have entered into a $2,4-billion agreement that will help to deepen Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) expertise. As part of the agreement, Varun Mohan, the chief executive of Windsurf, and Douglas Chen, a co-founder, together with some members...
How emergency vaccines cut infectious disease deaths
Researchers at Burnet Institute, in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have provided the world’s first ever look at the historical impact of emergency vaccination efforts on public health and global health security, with a comprehensive study of 210...
MEA enterprise technology key in US-China trade war
Two developments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region have become signposts of a struggle between America and China involving enterprise technology: Huawei has become the first cloud vendor to create a cloud region in North Africa, and the UAE-based AI group G42...
Massive growth in data centre sales and value
The surging use of AI technologies, which require significant computing power and storage, has fueled a data centre boom, which is expected to continue in the following years. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, the global data center market is expected to...
Legal and compliance leaders want a bigger impact on company strategy
Legal, compliance and privacy leaders list strengthening their personal impact on company strategy as their top priority for 2024, according to a survey by Gartner. Improving third party risk management (TPRM), and ensuring compliance programs can keep pace with...
Micro-credentials could boost youth employability
At 45,4%, South Africa's youth unemployment rate dwarfs the national average (32,9%), highlighting the struggle many young people face entering the workforce. While a traditional university degree can increase job prospects, factors like cost, time commitment, and...
ACSA sets sights on air cargo growth in Africa
Despite facing challenges such as high fuel prices and limited connectivity within the continent and with the rest of the world, Africa's air cargo traffic is set for growth in the coming years, especially on the back of a projected rise in trade. Data released by the...
Full-time in-office working would drive parents to new jobs
New research among working parents has found that three-quarters (74%) would look for a new job if they were asked to travel to a central office five days a week. The study, undertaken by International Workplace Group among more than 1 000 parents in hybrid working...
Channel pivots to become trusted advisors
Technology channel companies are rapidly moving from a one-and-done, buy-and-install approach to becoming strategic advisors for SMBs, unlocking significant growth opportunities and paving the way for greater digital agility. This is according to a Sage report, "Small...
This is where GenAI will have the most impact
A recent survey of technology buyers worldwide found that technology decision making, financial and operational systems, and customer engagement, experience, and support are the three business areas where generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is most likely to...
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Fujitsu enhances storage portfolio
Fujitsu is enabling customers to tackle increasingly complex needs for data management as a foundation stone for digital transformation, with a focus on online storage and data protection. Spearheaded by its deep relationship with NetApp, Fujitsu is incorporating...
Standard Bank signs Covid-19 response loan with IFC
The Standard Bank of South Africa (SBSA) has signed a $185-million, three-year loan agreement with International Financial Corporation (IFC), a development finance institution that is part of the World Bank Group, with a focus on private sector development. The loan...
Customer satisfaction, value for money the deal breakers for life insurers
One of the biggest changes brought by the Covid-19 outbreak to the insurance industry is that of being a catalyst for customer-centricity and satisfaction in servicing. While most insurers strive for faster, flexible and data-led approaches, the appeal from customers...
Reimagine education with smart blended learning solutions
As South Africa emerges from its extended national lockdown in a phased approach, educational institutions across the country are faced with a difficult and complex task. By Jacques du Toit, CEO of Vox There is clearly an urgent need to re-institute onsite teaching...
D-Day for POPI Act compliance looming
After a seven-year wait President Ramaphosa has announced that 01 July 2020 is D-Day for the commencement of the POPI Act. By Ezra Pillay, compliance specialist at LexisNexis South Africa Businesses will have a grace period of 12 months in which to ensure they are...
TeleMasters announces two new acquisitions
TeleMasters Holdings (TLM), a licenced communication service provider in the South African market, has acquired a 100% shareholding in two local ICT companies. Following the announcement last week that TeleMasters had acquired a 25% stake in data centre specialists...
Get the best out of fibre at home
South Africa's high-speed fibre optic Internet backbone has improved to the point where some half a million homes have ready access to fibre. With remote working powered by FTTH (fibre-to-the-home) likely to become a more permanent feature of a corporate SA adjusting...
Siemens, Salesforce partner on workspace solutions
Salesforce and Siemens have announced a strategic partnership to develop a new workplace technology suite that will support businesses globally to safely reopen and deliver the future experience for physical workplaces. The partnership will combine Salesforce's...
Lori Systems recognised as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
Lori Systems, a tech-driven logistics services company that co-ordinates haulage across frontier markets, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum's (WEF's) Technology Pioneers. Lori's mission is to drive down the cost of goods. For...
Schneider Electric, Cisco partner to bridge OT and IT
Schneider Electric and Cisco have formed a technology partnership designed to help drive major advances in making smart buildings the standard. Working together, the two companies have developed, tested and validated designs that help connect building management...
Mid/Senior Full Stack Developer
Senior Full Stack Developer (.Net)A role for someone passionate about Mining and EngineeringR 900,000 - R 1,210,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge tech company dedicated to innovation and sustainability, shaping the future and making a real impact. Accelerate your...
Project Manager
Responsibilities:Financial & Schedule ManagementQuality & Compliance ManagementProject Execution & Resource ManagementContract & Subcontractor ManagementProject Oversight & Stakeholder CommunicationRequired Qualifications & Experience:...
Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract...
Junior Data Analysis – Gauteng Pretoria
A client in Pretoria is looking for a Junior Data Analyst to Produce insights, predictions and recommendations, Produce tactical and strategic reporting, Support long-term trading strategies, Data Gathering and Processing Responsibility.QualificationsBachelor's degree...
Senior Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
We're looking for a Senior Security Engineer who can jump into critical escalations, design rock-solid security frameworks, and support Tier 3 environments—on a consultation basis. If you're CCIE Security certified and experienced with CheckPoint, Firepower, F5, ASA,...
Mid/Senior Full Stack Developer – Remote Remote
Senior Full Stack Developer (.Net)A role for someone passionate about Mining and EngineeringR 900,000 - R 1,210,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge tech company dedicated to innovation and sustainability, shaping the future and making a real impact. Accelerate your...
Project Manager – Gauteng Edendale
Responsibilities:Financial & Schedule ManagementQuality & Compliance ManagementProject Execution & Resource ManagementContract & Subcontractor ManagementProject Oversight & Stakeholder CommunicationRequired Qualifications & Experience:...
Senior Business Analyst
We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join client, focusing on Fund Operations and reporting as well as Corporate Administration. Transforming data into actionable insights for sustainable success.This role plays a critical part in shaping and optimising our...
SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates
Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...
Junior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a network-savvy professional ready to level up your career in a collaborative and fast-paced IT environment? We're looking for a motivated Junior Network Engineer to support our growing infrastructure and ensure seamless connectivity across our platforms. This...
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