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...

AMD ‘pushing boundaries’ with latest processors, graphics cards

AMD has unveiled its latest breakthroughs in high-performance computing at Computex with the launch of Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards, as well as Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors. “These announcements underscore our commitment to...

Meta AI emerges as the most data-hungry chatbot 

Meta recently introduced its chatbot app, Meta AI – and it has become the new data king. According to a study by cybersecurity company Surfshark, Meta AI collects user data like no app before. It stands out among all analysed chatbots by collecting 32 out of 35 data...

AWS beats Azure to top global cloud market share

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has 31% of the global cloud market share, surpassing Microsoft Azure, according to research group Stocklytics.com. "The cloud market is proving competitive with players keen to tap into new users," says Edith Reads, financial analyst at...

AI should enable, not replace, customer service employees

Leaders are looking to self-service and emerging technologies like generative AI to reduce the need for agents and generate greater returns. High-quality assisted service is increasingly expensive and difficult to provide as organisations struggle to attract and...

Healthy growth for digital healthcare SCM

The global digital healthcare supply chain management market is forecast to reach $5,4-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 9% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Major factors driving the market growth include adopting the GS1...

Smart city technologies continue to shape cities of tomorrow

IoT specialist Berg Insight has released the latest edition of its comprehensive smart city technology report comprising in-depth studies of five key technology areas: smart street lighting; smart parking; smart waste collection; urban air quality monitoring; and...

IBM inks MoU with Spain to advance AI strategy

The Government of Spain and IBM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote their collaboration in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI supercomputing; advance the development and practical deployment of open, ethical and responsible...

March is 10th month in a row to break heat records

Global record-breaking heat continues as March 2024 has come in as the hottest month on record – making it the 10th in a row. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts on behalf of the European...

PC shipments return to growth and pre-pandemic volumes

After two years of decline, the worldwide traditional PC market returned to growth during the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24) with 59,8-million shipments, growing 1,5% year over year, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...

Intel, Altera debut edge and FPGA offerings for AI

Intel and Altera, an Intel company, have announced new edge-optimised processors, FPGAs and programmable market-ready solutions extending powerful AI capabilities into edge computing. These products will power AI-enabled edge devices applicable to industries across...

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Life Healthcare uses app to boost stroke services

As South Africa commemorates World Stroke Week this week (28 October to 3 November), Life Healthcare Group has turned to technology to help improve critical services to stroke patients in its facilities. Worldwide, stroke is the second leading cause of death and the...

DeepFakes: when seeing isn’t believing

Deepfake technology is rapidly becoming easier and quicker to create and it's opening a door into a new form of cybercrime. Although it's still mostly seen as relatively harmful or even humorous, this craze could take a more sinister turn in the future and be at the...

Axon in African first for SIM registration

South African firm Axon Wireless has launched Africa's first 'tap and go' system for mobile SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card registration. Ivory Coast is the first country on the continent where mobile users are able to comply with KYC (Know Your Customer)...

Keep customers and make sales this Black Friday

Five years ago, Black Friday and Cyber Monday didn't even exist in South Africa. Today, they're a major cash cow for local retailers. On Black Friday last year, consumers spent a record R2,9-billion, and that number is expected to jump 30% this year, with e-commerce...

Westcon-Comstor to distribute Juniper in sub-Saharan Africa

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has announced its appointment as a value-added distributor for Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-driven networks. Per the agreement between the parties, resellers throughout sub-Saharan Africa will now have access to Juniper's...

The importance of XDR for cyber protection

With 35% of South African organisations expecting an imminent cyberattack and a further 31% bracing for it to happen within a year, according to local research conducted by Trend Micro, attention is turning to whether existing solutions are up to the challenge of...

Wearable sensor platform now available in SA

Graphic Image Technologies (GIT) has announced the local availability of FLIR's industry-first wearable sensor platform, TruWitness. With its game-changing design, TruWitness brings together video, audio, location data, Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, and cloud...

Solve compliance issues in Africa

Business in Africa has never been better due to a slew of new investment opportunities on the continent, and companies around the globe are eyeing Africa as an attractive prospect to grow their businesses into new markets. In fact, a report by Deloitte revealed that...

Developing skills for the digital age

The Nairobi Bottler's Embakasi Plant based in Nairobi, Kenya, a fully owned subsidiary by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), has received a Totally Integrated Automation training rig from Siemens Digital Industries South Africa to enable skills development in...

Vodacom adds affordable smartphone offers

Vodacom has taken an active step in driving financial and digital inclusion by giving customers the opportunity to purchase a 4G smartphone with an option to pay over a period of 12 months with zero interest. "Many people in the country cannot afford high-tech...

Intermediate Software Developer

Software Engineer - Energy SectorJoin a cutting-edge team in the energy sector!R 440,000 - R 726,000 per annumElevate your career with a leading company in the energy sector that values innovation and excellence in service delivery. This is an ideal opportunity to...

Full Stack Developer

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

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...

Intermediate Software Developer – Remote Remote

Software Engineer - Energy SectorJoin a cutting-edge team in the energy sector!R 440,000 - R 726,000 per annumElevate your career with a leading company in the energy sector that values innovation and excellence in service delivery. This is an ideal opportunity to...

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,...

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