‘Explosion of investment’ hovers over AI
Ninety nine percent of institutional investors and wealth managers believe that the artificial intelligence (AI) market is on the brink of a seismic shift, according to a new study by fund manager Robocap. More than a quarter (28%) of investors and wealth managers...
How teachers and parents can help children use GenAI responsibly
As the third school term kicks off, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We know learners around the world have embraced GenAI tools like Claude and...
Strong growth predicted for AI in video surveillance
The global AI in video surveillance market will reach $28,76-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 28,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to new research by Grand View Research. Rapid advancements in deep learning and computer vision technologies have significantly improved the...
Desco calls for consumer incentives in vape disposal
Desco Electronic Recyclers is urgently calling on producers, sellers, and retailers to incentivise consumers to return used vapes and e-cigarettes for proper disposal. With over 95% of these products ending up in landfills, Desco stresses the critical need for...
ACSA trains front-line workers to use sign language
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is collaborating with the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) to provide sign language training to 130 front-line staff across ACSA's network, enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of its airports. The training...
Behind the screens at the Las Vegas Sphere
Sphere is a new kind of entertainment medium in Las Vegas, captivating audiences with spectacular LED displays that cover nearly 750 000 square feet inside and outside the venue. Behind the screens, around 150 Nvidia RTX A6000 GPUs help power visuals on...
Serious concerns raised over 2022 census data
Professor Tom Moultrie and Emeritus Professor Rob Dorrington, demographers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Actuarial Research (CARe), have identified significant issues with the 2022 South African census. Their expertise, particularly in analysing...
Olympics will drive increased spend on cybersecurity in Europe
While previous Olympic games have faced cybersecurity threats, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad - Paris 2024 - will see the largest number of threats, the most complex threat landscape, the largest ecosystem of threat actors, and the highest degree of ease for threat...
Gartner says PC shipments were up 1,9%
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 60,6-million units in the second quarter of 2024, a 1,9% increase from the second quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks three consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth for the PC market. "The low...
Connected wellness solutions market in rude good health
The global connected health and wellness solutions market will reach $195,26-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 20,3% from 2024 to 2030, says research house Grand View Research. The demand for wearable medical devices and remote patient monitoring systems is...
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There is an increasing trend towards leveraging data-driven insights into student behaviour to enhance attainment, retention and student well-being, as higher education institutions begin to recognise the key role that learning analytics can play in maximising student...
How remote-enabled higher education can thrive post-Covid
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SAS, Microsoft partner on analytics and AI
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Dell storage solutions for unstructured data
Dell Technologies has launched Dell EMC PowerScale, a new family of storage systems that help organisations capture and capitalise on unstructured data, such as documents, images, videos and social media content. "The amount of unstructured data enterprises store as...
The role of augmented analytics is evolving
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In turbulent market, focus on opportunities
Technology distributors and resellers that want to survive the current turbulence in the global and South African economies should seize the opportunity to improve operational efficiency and customer focus in the months ahead. Those that adapt fastest to the realities...
Altron wins two awards at SAPSA
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African Development Bank joins Nasdaq Sustainable Bond Network
The African Development Bank, one of the world's largest issuers of social bonds, has been included the Nasdaq Sustainable Bond Network (NSBN). The NSBN is a global and publicly available platform designed to improve transparency in the market for green, social and...
EquityMaven launches online business valuation tool
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Dell Financial Services facilitates 0% funding, reduced interest rates
Dell Technologies has announced 0% funding and reduced interest rates from Dell Financial Services (DFS) South Africa through its partners. Organisations are under unprecedented fiscal pressure, yet they cannot risk damaging the momentum of their digital modernisation...
Junior .Net Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Do you have a passion for Web and Mobile development and a drive to build innovative apps? Join our dynamic team as a Junior .Net Developer, where you'll work with .Net and .Net MAUI/ Xamarin to create cutting-edge web and mobile solutions. This is your chance to...
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2nd/3rd Line IT Support Engineer
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