Enterprises should seize opportunities in sovereign AI strategies
AI is no longer simply a competitive differentiator for enterprises - the technology is increasingly critical to national security and economic empowerment, prompting countries across the globe to implement strategies that support AI sovereignty, says GlobalData....
Surging IoT market to hit $1,5trn
As one of the key technologies powering Industry 4.0 besides artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become widely used across industries, connecting devices, processes, and people. Despite headwinds and...
Small cell 5G network market to reach $125,54bn by 2030
The global small cell 5G network market size is anticipated to reach $25,54-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 70,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing deployment of 5G small cells across the globe is...
Mastercard opens nominations for Women SME Leaders Awards
Mastercard has announced the return of Women SME Leaders Awards for its third edition, shining a spotlight on the achievements of women-owned and led businesses across Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA). Nominations are now open for the awards, inviting...
Why range records set for hydrogen cars may not matter
At the end of February 2024, the UK ran its second Hydrogen Week. During this week, Hyundai set two new records for the driving range of its fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). While certainly a significant achievement, will the ultimate range of FCEVs impact...
Ransomware prevalence is down, but don’t celebrate yet
Kathy Gibson reports - The prevalence of ransomware is starting to dip: the number of organisations around the world hit by ransomware dropped from 59% in 2023 to 66% in 2022. In addition, enterprises have reported that the number of computers effected by ransomware...
Cybersecurity strategies are under the spotlight
As the digital landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented speed, organisations are racing to keep pace with revamped cybersecurity strategies. LogRhythm has released its "2024 State of the Security Team: Navigating Constant Change" report, based on research...
AI, GenAI expected to transform industries
Generative AI (GenAI) and AI will significantly transform industries in the future, according to 91% of South African respondents (global: 81%) to the Dell Technologies Innovation Catalyst Research. This drops to 89% (global: 91%) for organisations reporting high...
AI, ML the new battleground for API exploits
There's been a significant uptick in sophisticated cyber threats targeting APIs of AI infrastructure products including Nvidia's Triton Inference Server, ZenML and Hail. This is among the findings from Wallarm's Q1 API ThreatStats 2024 Report, which also underscores...
CRM platforms take centre stage on Reddit
Customer relationship management (CRM) platforms are revolutionising the way companies engage with their clients by improving communication channels and optimizing business processes, thereby enhancing overall productivity and customer satisfaction. In Q1 2024,...
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African countries commit to future of work roadmap
Representatives from 49 African countries have issued a call for a human-centred approach to the future of work, to unleash Africa's potential for inclusive growth and create a future of work with social justice. The Abidjan Declaration, entitled Advancing Social...
Even the world’s most popular games thrive in Azure
Azure and Azure Storage can handle multiple data types, like the hugely popular Rainbow Six Siege from Ubisoft. Thanks to Azure, Ubisoft has the elastic scalability to deliver play to 3-million players a day engaged in hundreds of thousands of concurrent games....
Projection technology drives innovation in retail, restaurants, events
Display designs, such as those found in retail stores, are no longer confined to static visuals on pull-up banners, 2D print and posters. By Timothy Wilson, visual imaging business account manager at Epson South Africa The increasingly popular use of projection...
Crosscall’s tougher phones available in SA
French phone maker Crosscall has supplied MTN South Africa with 1 000 of its waterproof Core X3 smartphones, including PTT application, for Nelson Mandela University employees. Extensively tested, the handsets are resistant to damage from being dropped and protected...
Tourism industry needs to keep the lights on
The decline in international visitors has caused unease in the tourism sector. The factors attributed to this decrease are many, but tourism service providers need to look inwards if we are to grow and recover ‘Brand SA,’ according to Brendon Bairstow-Klopper,...
Myths and realities of fintech lending
Fintech start-ups have transformed the market for consumer lending in the US and other mature credit markets, by giving people an alternative way of borrowing money without having to go through a bank or a traditional lending institution. We see a similar trend...
Infosource acquires Harvey Spencer Associates
Infosource, a document hardware market research firm, has acquired Harvey Spencer Associates (HSA), a worldwide capture software market analyst. The result is an analyst firm that covers the breadth of the document hardware and software markets worldwide. “We have a...
Black Friday 2019 was anything but black
As an organisation that focuses on the digital payments journey, using technology and innovation to enhance the overall customer experience, Transaction Junction relishes the huge retail trading period that starts with Black Friday and ends with Christmas. A maturing...
Welcome to a new customer experience world
As business heads into 2020, the way customer experience is managed will irrevocably change. By Paul McIntyre, CX executive at Elingo Ushering in this new era will be technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) which have already impacted...
Crypto can save retailers in card transaction fees
By 7am on Black Friday 2019, Superbalist had nearly 20 000 orders on its site – only a fraction of the total transactions completed over the entire weekend leading up to Cyber Monday – costing over R10 000 in payment processing fees. For sister company Takealot, which...
Systems Engineer
We are recruiting a Systems Engineer to join the Pretoria Head Office (Hybrid) of a well-established fintech company. Minimum Requirements4+ years' experience as a System EngineerEssential Linux/Unix Kernel experienceKnowledge of web components such as...
ERP Consultant
ERP ConsultantERP ConsultantResponsibilities:Carry out full lifecycle ERP implementations.ERP experience is a prerequisite; candidates with experience in one of The Companys solutions are preferred.Analysis, design, implementation, training, and support.Map customers...
Learning Materials Content Developer (Hybrid – Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a reputable and accredited provider of business skills training, empowering learners, professionals, and companies across Africa. They offer a diverse range of digital, blended, and in-class training solutions, including short courses,...
IT Project Manager (Hybrid) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
· Consulting, Scoping, Supporting and managing the integration of clients globally· Consulting, Scoping, Supporting and managing Internal Products· Serving as a liaison between clients, operations, and development team· Managing Solutions to ensure timeous completions...
Systems Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn
We are recruiting a Systems Engineer to join the Pretoria Head Office (Hybrid) of a well-established fintech company. Minimum Requirements4+ years' experience as a System EngineerEssential Linux/Unix Kernel experienceKnowledge of web components such as...
ERP Consultant – Gauteng Bryanston
ERP ConsultantERP ConsultantResponsibilities:Carry out full lifecycle ERP implementations.ERP experience is a prerequisite; candidates with experience in one of The Companys solutions are preferred.Analysis, design, implementation, training, and support.Map customers...
Learning Materials Content Developer (Hybrid – Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a reputable and accredited provider of business skills training, empowering learners, professionals, and companies across Africa. They offer a diverse range of digital, blended, and in-class training solutions, including short courses,...
IT Project Manager
The primary purpose of this role is to play the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects. This position is accountable for the entire project scope, and the success or failure of the project. The IT Project Manager is the liaison...
Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Build It, Code It, Deploy It!We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to create powerful applications with finesse. If you're passionate about both front-end frameworks and back-end magic, join us and let's build robust systems that wow users from start to...
Full Stack Developer at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team, based in Cape Town- onsite.The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java for backend development and Angular for frontend development.You will be responsible for developing,...
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