SA needs to join the AI economy before it’s too late
South Africa runs the risk of becoming a bystander in one of the most transformative economic shifts of the century – artificial intelligence (AI) – according to Specno chairman, Daniel Novitzkas. And, as the global AI revolution accelerates, Novitzkas is urging South...
Over 7m streaming accounts’ credentials leaked in 2024
For millions of Gen Z users, streaming platforms play a central role in how they socialise and connect with global culture – but in a new report, Kaspersky has identified over 7-million compromised accounts belonging to streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon...
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...
Responsible Computing Challenge opens in SA
Mozilla and USAID have announced that the Responsible Computing Challenge (RCC) has officially opened applications in South Africa. Faculty at accredited institutions of higher education who aim to embed ethics and social impact into their computing curricula can now...
Startups fight digital deception with deepfake detection tools
OpenAI has recently introduced a deepfake detector designed specifically to identify content produced by its image generator, DALL-E. Initially, the tool will be provided to a select group of disinformation researchers for real-world testing. In the dynamic field of...
Adaptive approach best for sales growth
Sales organisations that embrace being adaptive by design will outpace competition and achieve superior commercial outcomes, according to Gartner. "From budget constraints and limited resources to fast-evolving buyer expectations and mounting pressure to adopt and...
Massive growth forecast for data lake market
The global data lake market size is anticipated to reach $59,89-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise of data lake house architectures is a significant trend in the...
Intel powers China’s intelligent cockpit market
Intel will collaborate with Neusoft and ThunderSoft to develop new solutions based on Intel's AI-enhanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) system-on-chip (SoC) to power the intelligent cockpit of next-generation vehicles for automakers. The efforts will combine each...
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Companies prepare for the CIPC’s compliance checklist
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has introduced a new requirement for all South African companies to declare their compliance with specific sections of the Companies Act 2008 (Act) by completing and submitting a compliance checklist online. By...
Google’s next move: from search to discovery
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5G, mobile apps characterise this decade
5G will support more than 10% of the world's mobile connections by 2023, with an average 5G speed of 575 megabits per second, or 13 times faster than the average mobile connection. This is according to the latest Cisco Annual Internet Report, which notes that its...
Osidon takes on the CIPC – and wins
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Magic Orange secures international investment
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Shiven Sukraj is new ABB country MD
Shiven Sukraj has been appointed as country MD of ABB in South Africa, effective 1 January 2020. This role is in addition to his current role as manager of energy industries business line, South Africa within Industrial automation. With over 25 years' industry...
BT expands dynamic network services with Dell
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First Technology Digital beefs up analytics, BI
First Technology Digital has sharpened its focus on data analytics and business intelligence (BI) with the introduction of First Digital Assessment Services. Headed up by Dasigan Moodley, practice lead for data and analytics at First Technology Digital, new...
Partners aim to increase healthcare access for 1,7m
Johnson & Johnson, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, GSK and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have joined forces with Last Mile Health and Living Goods to increase access to community-based primary healthcare for nearly 1,7-million people in up to six African...
Trend Micro boosts channel programme
Trend Micro is launching a newly expanded and enhanced channel partner program in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA). Underpinning the program are several key initiatives designed to help channel partners generate more margins, capture new revenue streams,...
Senior Systems Analyst
Do you have a passion for technology and problem-solving? We're looking for a Senior Systems Analyst to drive innovation and optimize business processes! Key Responsibilities: ? Analyze, design, and implement IT systems to support business needs? Collaborate with...
Mobile Developer (Flutter and Xamarin) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A leading solutions company in Centurion is looking for a skilled Mobile Developer with expertise in Xamarin and a strong focus on modern frameworks like Flutter and React. The ideal candidate is passionate about building high-quality, efficient, and...
Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
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Data Engineer (EE ONLY) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN, develop and implement scalable and robust processes to support cloud applications and solutions as the next Data Engineer sought by a leading Supply Chain Group. This role includes extracting, transforming, and consolidating data, developing and...
Senior Software Developer II Angular/.Net Developers – Security Tribe
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Data Engineer (EE ONLY) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN, develop and implement scalable and robust processes to support cloud applications and solutions as the next Data Engineer sought by a leading Supply Chain Group. This role includes extracting, transforming, and consolidating data, developing and...
Senior Software Developer II Angular/.Net Developers – Security Tribe – Gauteng Braamfontein
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Business Analyst (Data Engineering) (EE ONLY) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
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