Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

Creativity is enabled by advanced technology

Kathy Gibson reports from Lenovo Accelerate ’25 - Technology is critical to the creation of animated movies like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda – one of the reasons Lenovo has become a key partner with iconic movie studio Dreamworks. Kate Swanborg, senior vice-president of...

Integrating AI in apps a headache for software engineers

Seventy-seven percent of engineering leaders identify building AI capabilities into applications to improve features and functionality as a significant or moderate pain point, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey also found that the use of AI tools to augment...

How technology can make or break businesses

In an era of unprecedented uncertainty, the headwinds facing businesses are stronger than ever and they find themselves navigating a complex landscape where economic shifts and geopolitical challenges loom large on the horizon. In such turbulent times, the key...

AMD adds Versal Series Gen 2 devices to SoC portfolio

AMD has announced the expansion of the AMD Versal adaptive system on chip (SoC) portfolio with the new Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 and Versal Prime Series Gen 2 adaptive SoCs, which bring preprocessing, AI inference, and postprocessing together in a single device for...

Customer engagement solutions market to hit $50bn by 2030

The global customer engagement solutions market is anticipated to reach $50,03-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 11,8% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise of omnichannel engagement is a significant growth driver for the...

GenAI startups get a boost from Nvidia and Google

Nvidia and Google Cloud have announced a new collaboration to help startups around the world accelerate the creation of generative AI (GenAI) applications and services. The announcement brings together the Nvidia Inception programme for startups and the Google for...

Fortinet, IBM Cloud collaborate on cybersecurity threats

As we see today's threat landscape grow more sophisticated, companies must do everything they can to stay ahead of ever-more costly security challenges. The 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report - sponsored by IBM - found that the global average cost of a data breach...

Xiaomi launches iconic new Redmi smartphone

Xiaomi and Vodacom have launched the Redmi Note 13 Series smartphones in South Africa. Pitched as a key foundation to a smart home and smart life, the new Redmi Note 13 devices offer great performance, quality and aesthetics – and are priced to beat competitors....

Super election year increases risk of political violence

With an unprecedented ‘super-cycle’ of elections in 2024, almost half the world’s populations will go to the polls before the year is out. According to a new report from Allianz Commercial, security is a concern in many territories, not only from the threat of...

Hybrid working becoming the norm in SA

Hard lockdowns may feel like a lifetime ago but working from home (WFH) isn't going anywhere, according to new data from Discovery Insure. Analysing the driving trends of Vitality Drive programme members, the insurer has revealed that 23% of its clients who began...

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Nedbank Golf Challenge goes cashless

Spectators at this year's Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player use a cashless payment system as they are issued with their unique tournament payment card for the 14-17 November Rolex Series event on the European Tour. Spectators will be able to simply tap and...

Africa’s informal sector can no longer be ignored

The International Monetary Fund estimates that the informal sector contributes approximately 38% of sub-Saharan Africa's GDP. Additionally, the International Labour Organisation has determined that it accounts for about 72% of total employment in the region, absorbing...

Standard Bank to match 90 African clients with China exporters

Standard Bank will host over 90 clients from six African countries at its networking activities, in partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) from 5-10 November in Shanghai. The CIIE, now in its...

The Learning Resource: The Professional Caregiver

Take your passion for people to the next level with a rewarding career as a Professional Caregiver. The role of professional caregiver has been listed as one of the most in demand in South Africa today. It is a rewarding, challenging and immensely important job that...

Security Terminology Demystified: Spam

Is it a tin of unidentifiable meat that was once a staple of the 1970s diet or is it the security threat that everyone forgets? Spam, both the extremely concerning meat product in a tin and the email security threat, is the scourge of humans around the world. It’s the...

Tips and tricks to control your time with an Android device

Want more time? Want less drama? Wish you could just lie down and have a nap? Problem solved ... Is your to do list longer than the hours you have to finish everything? Do you wish you lived on Venus with its 5,832-hour (116 Earth days and 18 hours) day? You are not...

Robots already replacing workers

There is a technology that is disrupting the workplace, it's called Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Using software 'robots' to mimic repetitive human interactions with computers, this technology can do these tasks much faster, without any rest and no errors that...

Is your business ready for enterprise-class document management?

Most enterprises today aspire to transform into efficient, digital organisations and, yet, many business processes continue to depend heavily on manual, paper-driven processes. By Kevin Reaper, scanning and document management solutions business unit manager at Tarsus...

Cyber security: humility key to constant improvement

If we are to continue improving our response to cyber risk, we must accept that breaches will happen. When they do, we must detect, respond and - most importantly - learn from them, writes Michiel Jonker, director: IT advisory at BDO South Africa. While technology and...

Globetom, Radixx give airlines AI-based customer insights

Globetom, an agile business technology company, and Radixx International, an airline merchandising and distribution platform business, have partnered to create Radixx Insight, an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platform that optimises airline...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Full Stack DeveloperRevolutionize your career with cutting-edge tech! Perfect for the serial contractorR 500,000 - R 770,000 per annumJoin a leading technology company at the forefront of AI, big data, and IoT solutions. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT...

Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer to join their dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate will have a deep...

Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...

IT Infrastructure Specialist (JHB)

The Infrastructure Specialist will focus on delivering and managing Operational Technology (OT) Infrastructure planning work for projects, demands, and solutions. This role serves as the primary contact and contributor for the planning and scoping of all...

Senior Backend Software Engineer

One of our clients who is the leading supplier of intelligent security solutions to security companies across Sub-Saharan Africa is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer Key Requirements: Minimum of 7 years of development.Degree in Computer Science,...

IT Infrastructure Specialist (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

The Infrastructure Specialist will focus on delivering and managing Operational Technology (OT) Infrastructure planning work for projects, demands, and solutions. This role serves as the primary contact and contributor for the planning and scoping of all...

Senior Backend Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients who is the leading supplier of intelligent security solutions to security companies across Sub-Saharan Africa is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer Key Requirements: Minimum of 7 years of development.Degree in Computer Science,...

Data Scientist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a reputable financial services firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), holds a strong belief in the transformative power of incremental progress. They are committed to empowering individuals and businesses alike, offering...

Senior .Net Developer

Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs and servicesCreating and maintaining SQL Server database tables, functions and stored proceduresImplementation of unit testing for new software modules or servicesDetermining operational practicality,...

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