New chief executive for Openserve
Telkom has appointed Beauty Apleni as CEO of Openserve effective 1 July, saying she will drive the continuing growth and adoption of Openserve’s fibre network in pursuit of the group’s data-led strategy. Apleni has more than 25 years of experience in the ICT industry...
WeThinkCode_ secures $2m grant to scale AI training
South African tech academy WeThinkCode_ has been awarded $2-million in funding from Google.org. The grant will enable WeThinkCode_ to dramatically expand its artificial intelligence (AI) training programs, empowering 12 000 learners in South Africa and Kenya with...
These are the data and analytics trends for 2024
Gartner identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2024 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. "The power of AI, and the increasing importance of GenAI are changing the way people work,...
AI, cybersecurity, cloud key for hiring
The first quarter of 2024 saw an increase in global job postings and a lesser number of companies laying people off. Major players like Cisco Systems, The Goldman Sachs Group, Microsoft, Citigroup, and X were among the companies that announced job cuts. Despite this,...
AI chip market to grow 10x to become a $300bn industry
The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market has experienced impressive growth in recent years, driven by the surging demand for AI-powered technologies across industries. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the global AI chip market is expected to grow ten...
No-code AI platforms to hit $24,42bn
The global no-code AI platform market size is anticipated to reach $24,42-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The no-code AI is an AI landscape category that intends to...
SAB invites applications for SAB Talent Challenge
The South African Breweries (SAB) has announced the first edition of the SAB Talent Challenge. Participants will engage in a multi-phased journey solving real-life business problems. All young graduates between the ages of 18 and 30 years are invited to take up the...
Google opens applications for Startups AI Accelerator Africa
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges...
Big growth ahead for voice and speech recognition market
The global voice and speech recognition market size is anticipated to reach $53,67-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 14,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to witness an upsurge in the adoption of...
Critical gaps in responsible AI still need to be plugged
Organisations need to urgently prioritise responsible AI to not only adhere to emerging regulations, but also to foster trust and inclusivity in AI-driven innovations. This is among the headline findings of a Qlik-sponsored study by TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy...
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AI: helping brands manage online reputation
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is on the rise but it's important to know which reputation management processes should and shouldn't be automated. AI, using natural language processing (NLP) models, allows computers to understand and...
Stay a step ahead with Black Friday bargain hunting
For many South Africans Black Friday and Cyber Monday may bring welcomed bargains, but Reana Steyn, the Ombudsman for Banking Services, cautions consumers to be aware that the increased hype around sales and quick bargains also increases the risk of fraud. This is...
Three ways to build a more sustainable IT model
Reports suggest 8-million data centres are active today, and we'll see billions of devices connected in the very near future. By Brendan McAravey, regional director: sub-Saharan Africa Citrix Further, when factoring in the millions of people who travel to and from...
Smart cities embrace 4IR
Smart cities rely on smart grid technology that includes traditional and renewable energy sources in its mix of power supply. Driven by the advanced technology of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), the smart grid technology is able to include coal-based energy...
Online shopping safety tips for Black Friday
Black Friday is quickly approaching us, and South Africans are getting ready to shop up a storm. According to Finder.com 42% are set to take part in Black Friday, with 48% expected Gen Z shoppers. On Black Friday last year, consumers spent a record R2,9-billion, and...
Tips and tricks: get Black Friday discounts
Don’t fancy sitting in queues? Want the best possible deals? These are the Android apps you need for Black Friday. Black Friday is about to happen and you want the deals. This isn’t a year for messing around with full price items and standing in queues, being elbowed...
Security Terminology Demystified: Spyware
You’re not paranoid. Someone is watching you. All forms of malicious hack, attack and threat have their own personality. Ransomware is the furtive stranger down a dark alley, trojans are the muscle-bound thugs, and spyware is the creepy guy with the oily hair and a...
The story behind Azure security
Security has to be baked into any cloud solution. When organisations trust their systems to the cloud, they expect security to be a given. Azure goes a step further: its proactive approach to security, compliance, and privacy is unique, with Microsoft leading the...
Dawn of the insurtech era
After a long period of debate as to whether the hype is justified, the time of insurtech is at hand, with innovators in this sector helping to reinvigorate insurance with tech-driven business models that completely transform the customer experience. That's the central...
Preparing Standard Bank’s workforce for future-fit competences
The fourth industrial revolution is changing the workplace with unprecedented speed. To remain relevant, companies and their employees must act now to prepare themselves for a vastly changed - but far more empowering - future of work. By Jörg Fischer, executive head:...
Senior SAP OER & ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion
This is a remote position. Senior SAP OER & ABAP Developer – Join the Tech Frontier! Are you a SAP guru with a passion for tracking, tracing, and transforming supply chains? Do you thrive in the world of ABAP wizardry, SAP OER mastery, and seamless integration? If...
Senior Software Engineer (SAP BW4HANA ) at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide on-going support of the existing BPC Embedded Reporting, Data Services and BW systems SAP BEX Query Design and Analysis for Office reporting Working closely with other development teams Develop...
Senior Software Engineer (SAP BW4HANA ) at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide on-going support of the existing BPC Embedded Reporting, Data Services and BW systems SAP BEX Query Design and Analysis for Office reporting Working closely with other development teams Develop...
Senior Network Security Engineer (KG) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role OverviewThe Senior Network Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure network solutions for enterprise-level environments. This includes handling network design, architecture, and security configurations to safeguard...
REACT Developer – Remote Remote
SENIOR REACT DEVELOPER - 12 MONTHS CONTRACT Are you a passionate React developer looking for your next challenge? Our client in the Fintech Industry based in the UK would like YOU to join their dynamic team!The position is remote, and you must be able to accommodate...
Java Backend Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Developer to join our dynamic team based in Cape Town- Onsite. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Security, Docker, PostgreSQL, AWS (S3, ECS, SNS), SOAP, REST,...
React Native Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The successful candidate will build a React Native app from scratch over a 6 month period. Key Requirements Education: BSc or equivalent.Experience: 5+ years of experience in React NativeReact-Native for cross-platform mobile developmentUnderstanding of mobile UI/UX...
DevOps Consultant (Advanced) 0370
DevOps Consultant ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Specific Technical / Functional skills Solaris/Linux knowledgeBash / Python / (Perl) / GIT / PL/SQL reading and writingOracle SQL/MS SQL DB knowledgeNetworking Concepts - NAS - Mounts – Active DirectoryWinscp - SFTP -...
Scrum Master – Agile Delivery at Neem DIgital
Functional Area: Agile Project Management Role:- Scrum Master -Seniority: Mid Job Title: Scrum Master - Agile Delivery Location:- Remote/Hybrid, Global Introduction Neem Consulting is seeking a Scrum Master to support Agile delivery within a global multinational...
Tax Technical Specialist: Operations & Tax Administration (Ref: 23879)
Main Purpose of the Job:The Tax Technical Specialist: Operations and Tax Administration position's main function is to be the spokesperson between members and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to ensure seamless communication by engaging and monitoring all tax...
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