AI takes us way beyond 4IR
Kathy Gibson reports - If you think we’re living through the fourth Industrial Revolution you’re wrong – we are already well into the fifth iteration, says Hong-Eng Koh, global chief public services industry scientist at Huawei. “We're going to see a lot of...
Supply chain managers warned to adapt or die
Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, who deliver a bold wake-up call to an industry facing the new reality of...
Huawei tackles AI with homegrown data centres
Kathy Gibson reports - To extend artificial intelligence (AI) cloud adoption, Huawei is operating no fewer than three data centres in South Africa, the latest being a new facility in Johannesburg – built entirely on its own hardware, including CPUs and GPUs, and...
AI and its role in improving business
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just reshaping technology, but is being used to empower people and communities around the world. Indeed, the technology holds both potential and peril, says Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx. It's been...
Energy transition momentum slows as global volatility rises
The global energy transition to a more equitable, secure and sustainable energy system is still progressing but has lost momentum in the face of increasing uncertainty worldwide, according to a new World Economic Forum report. While 107 of the 120 countries...
Bright future ahead for AI-powered electric grid
The electric grid and the utilities managing it have an important role to play in the next industrial revolution that's being driven by AI and accelerated computing. This is the word from Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, speaking at the annual meeting of the...
OpenAI founder sets up new AI company
A new company, Safe SuperIntelligence, has been formed with the aim of producing superintelligence, a machine that is more intelligent than humans, in a safe way. Formed by ex-OpenAI founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, Daniel Gross and Daniel Levy, Safe...
Namibia embarks on a galactic journey
In a bid to propel Namibia into the limelight of African space technology, Eos Capital - managers of the Namibia Infrastructure Development and Investment Fund (NIDIF) - have given the green light for the Namibia Space Port project. The project will be spearheaded by...
ChatGPT may be popular – but widespread usage eludes it
The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT marked a turning point for the AI industry. The chatbot, which became the fastest-growing app in history with 100-million users in just two months, turned artificial intelligence into one of the biggest stories of 2023. It also drew a...
Intel SoC accelerates EV innovation
The high purchase price of an electric vehicle (EV) remains one of the biggest barriers for potential buyers on a global scale. EVs are currently more expensive to build than traditional gasoline-powered cars, primarily because of the high costs associated with...
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Help elderly relatives stay safely connected
For the last few weeks, much has changed in our lives. People have been urged to only leave home if it is absolutely necessary, such as to shop for essential items or to seek medical care. However, there are plenty of technologies available to help us maintain the...
What 4IR means for the SA economy
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the new buzzword that is on everyone's lips. The projected everyday applications of 4IR evokes images from sci-fi movies where the line between machines and humans is blurred, if not completely non-existent. By Sudipto Moitra...
SARS officials return to work
On 4 May 2020, the Minister of Finance issued a telling directive in Government Gazette No. 43266, in terms of which "services required to comply with an obligation imposed by or to exercise a right in terms of a tax Act" are expressly included within the ambit of...
Platform helps young mothers struggling during pandemic
The Messages for Mothers (M4M) platform launched by the Perinatal Mental Health Project (PMHP) is a one-stop online resource developed in response to COVID-19 and the lack of targeted messaging for vulnerable mothers who are concerned for their children, families and...
Can we be productive and collaborative in the comfort of our own homes?
All it takes is one major event or natural disaster to disrupt the way businesses operate, which can ultimately negatively impact productivity and the bottom line. These events can often prevent us from working in our corporate offices, conducting business on the road...
Covid-19 and downgrades: director’s duties unpacked
During grappling with a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 South Africa's credit rating was also downgraded to below investment grade by Moody's Investors Service. This is likely to only further depress an already weakening economy, with high...
Johannesburg Stock Exchange holds first virtual listing
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) yesterday welcomed the Satrix SA Bond ETF to the main board of the JSE in its first virtual listing, and the first ETF listing in 2020. The Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), will track the S&P South Africa Sovereign Bond 1+ year...
First Distribution ramps up Digital Security and IoT
First Distribution has expanded its distribution offering with a new division focusing on Digital Security and Internet of Things (IoT). David Simpson appointed as General Manager heads up the new division specialising in digital security and video surveillance...
Making sense out of big data through visualisation
With a proliferation of data emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, data visualisation offers a fantastic opportunity to present all this information in an easy-to-digest format, and its applications are broad, writes SAS senior associate systems engineer Melissa...
The need for healthcare virtualisation amid the pandemic
In times of a global pandemic, where human and physical resources are stretched to the limit, operators and services providers in the healthcare ecosystem need to find ways to virtualise the delivery of healthcare, while trying to sustain business as usual. By Shiraaz...
Junior Project Manager
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Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Senior Systems Analyst - 12 Month Contract Senior Systems Analyst - 12 Month Contract QualificationsDegree or Diploma and/or CBAP CertificationExperience10+ years of relevant systems analysis experience45 years of Payments and Forex industry domain experienceStrong...
Junior Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Junior Project ManagerPretoriaSalary Package (TCTC gross per annum) - R750 000Permanent Deadline - 16 April 2025 Overview/About the Position:To plan, execute and finalise projects for the organisation within the predetermined time frames, using the Pmbok Waterfall...
Regulatory Reporting Analyst (CONTRACT ROLE)
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Regulatory Reporting Analyst (CONTRACT ROLE) – Gauteng Randburg
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Senior Tester (0790) KG
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Senior Tester (0790) KG – Gauteng Midrand
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Application Specialist – Ultrasound
Leading organisation based in Johannesburg North is looking for a National Application Specialist for their Ultrasound division.A Grade 12 certificate as a minimum requirement plus a Sonography qualification is requiredFluent in English, verbal and written in addition...
Application Support Analyst at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Application Support Analyst. The successful candidate will be responsible for system development, configuration, and support: SharePoint 2016 (with Nintex Workflow and Nintex/InfoPath forms), SharePoint...
Application Specialist – Ultrasound – Gauteng Midrand
Leading organisation based in Johannesburg North is looking for a National Application Specialist for their Ultrasound division.A Grade 12 certificate as a minimum requirement plus a Sonography qualification is requiredFluent in English, verbal and written in addition...
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