Mxit makes a comeback
Mxit, the South African platform that was once the world’s largest mobile social network, is officially back. Launched in the pre-smartphone era, Mxit became a cultural touchstone for millions of South Africans, offering a way to chat, flirt and form connections in...
Rising global demand puts African rare earths in the spotlight
The global demand for rare earth elements is projected to increase four-fold by 2030, driven by the energy transition and increasing investments in industrialisation. African nations rich in rare earth minerals are accelerating exploration and production efforts to...
New Intel processors bring the AI experience closer
Kathy Gibson reports – End users and partners need to prepare for what’s coming in the technology world – and artificial intelligence (AI) is going to being driving a lot of the changes. Intel South Africa’s Kobus de Beer, speaking at a Pinnacle SME Windows 11 event,...
AI helps users claw back time and energy
Kathy Gibson reports – So often we talk about artificial intelligence (AI) in general terms, as an abstract concept that is somehow peripheral to our lives. But the reality is that it could have a profound effect on the way we live and work, says Michelle Olivier,...
AI and the move to real copilots
Kathy Gibson reports - Technology innovations are constant, and have brought us a long way in what is, in reality, just a few years. Trainer Warren Shaw speaks at a Pinnacle event for SME partners about complementary opposites: these are not simply two separate forces...
Windows 11 is key for broad GenAI adoption
Kathy Gibson reports - Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is arguably going to have a more profound impact on the IT and business world than any innovation since the Internet. But, while users across the globe are itching to benefit from GenAI value, a lot of...
Enterprises battle to recover as identities come under attack
There's an emerging global identity crisis as cybercriminals double down on exploiting user identities to compromise enterprises worldwide. According to the 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index from IBM X-Force, in 2023 cybercriminals saw more opportunities to "log...
AI sets top supply chain organisations apart
Top performing supply chain organisations are investing in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to optimize their processes at more than twice the rate of low performing peers, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey also revealed that the best...
GenAI will drive consolidated customer-facing roles
By 2027, 30% of the Fortune 500 will consolidate postpurchase tasks such as expansion, service, success and renewal into a unified customer-facing employee role, according to Gartner. Generative AI (GenAI) promises to automate greater portions of customer service...
Pawsey Supercomputing Centre accelerates quantum computing exploration
Australia's Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre will add the NvidiaCUDA Quantum platform accelerated by Nvidia Grace Hopper Superchips to its National Supercomputing and Quantum Computing Innovation Hub. Researchers at the Perth-based center will leverage CUDA...
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Dell Technologies unveils servers, data centre solutions
Dell Technologies is introducing a portfolio of all-new Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, new Ready Solutions for High-Performance Computing (HPC), and simplified management integrations with leading software and public cloud providers, all designed to address the demands...
Opera Mini debuts offline file sharing
The Opera Mini browser is now the first major browser with offline file sharing. Hundreds of millions of Opera Mini users can now transfer images, videos and audio files between nearby devices at super high speeds, without being limited by slow mobile networks or...
Leadhome forms BI task team, looks to AI
Having established a powerful data-driven culture and offering, real estate disruptor, Leadhome, has announced the appointment of Louise de Beer, as its head of business intelligence (BI) and data science. Tasked with forming this new division, de Beer says that her...
Technology key for African Challenger Banks
The onslaught of challenger banks in Africa will continue to disrupt the competitive landscape in the financial services sector and these banks are aggressive digital-first players looking to change the industry. "Not only are they changing the industry, but they are...
OpenRAN: vital benefits for MNOs
Network operators need to modernise existing infrastructure, roll out the latest and greatest, launch greenfield sites and prepare for even more developments in the not too distant future. They might want to consider OpenRAN, a potential panacea for the future growth...
Bluegrass Digital listed a top African SPs
Bluegrass Digital, a provider of digital solutions, has been listed as one of Africa's top service providers in a Clutch report that ranks business services firms in five African countries. The report highlights 40 top-rated firms in Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South...
Virtual reality for brands
Virtual reality (VR) has received a lot of airtime over the past few years. For retailers, in particular, the technology offers completely new ways to reach their audiences. But are we thinking about this in the right way? By Glenn Gillis, MD of Sea Monster VR is a...
Digital a poor substitute for the human touch
Businesses turning to digital channels to improve customer satisfaction levels are faced with a double-edged sword that could hurt as much as help their efforts, writes Nathalie Schooling, CEO of customer experience specialist nlighten. Brands are mistaken if they...
Commvault named as leader in data resiliency
Commvault has been positioned by Forrester as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Data Resiliency Solutions, Q3 2019. In this Forrester Wave, Commvault was top ranked in the Current Offering category, as well as in the Data Sources and Manageability criteria. In addition,...
Red Bull Basement University comes to SA
The Red Bull Basement University program has been launched in South African campuses, providing university students with the opportunity to co-create innovative projects that improve student life. Following a successful launch last year, Red Bull Basement University...
Developer in Test
Part of a Dev team responsible for developing and maintaining the T-Cube application. Participate in all relevant Agile ceremonies. Contribute to the refinement and sizing of user stories. Meet with end users to understand Business requirements. Plan, organise and...
Business Analyst – Remote Remote
Agile Business Process Solution SpecialistJoin a cutting-edge tech company transforming industries!R 480,000 - R 792,000 per annumEmbark on an exciting journey with a leading Level 1 B-BBEE company specializing in Advanced Analytics, Big Data, AI, and more. This is an...
Senior Project Manager (Programme Manager) (Contract) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Join a dynamic team where innovation, creativity, and strategic vision drive success. Our client is more than just a company; it's a powerhouse of transformative ideas and cutting-edge digital solutions. They are looking for a Senior Project Manager...
Developer in Test – Gauteng Pretoria
Part of a Dev team responsible for developing and maintaining the T-Cube application. Participate in all relevant Agile ceremonies. Contribute to the refinement and sizing of user stories. Meet with end users to understand Business requirements. Plan, organise and...
ASP.Net Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a ASP.Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...
Senior Telco Developer at Adapt IT
Introduction We are recruiting for a Senior Developer with a combination of a senior technical specialist, making optimal use of your development skill, knowledge, and understanding of the products and solutions we have developed, extending the features/functionality,...
Senior Java Developer
We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for Java-related technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, join us, and let's create magic!...
ASP.Net Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a ASP.Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...
Senior Telco Developer at Adapt IT – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for Java-related technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, join us, and let's create magic!...
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