US, China dominate robotics VC landscape
The global robotics venture capital (VC) funding landscape has seen cyclical investment patterns between 2018 and 2024, with the US and China emerging as dominant forces. Together, these markets accounted for approximately 75% of global VC funding in robotics,...
African innovators graduate from Google startup programme
Fifteen innovative startups have graduated from the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa programme, an initiative designed to help early-stage ventures leverage technology to address significant challenges across Africa. The programme, which ran...
SA is 3rd in smart home hotspot rankings
South Africa has come in as the country with the third-highest penetration of smart homes. Worldwide, household penetration is predicted to reach 33,2% by 2028 up from 18,9% in 2024, according to Statista. But some countries are already actively embracing smart home...
Blue Label earnings set to increase
Blue Label Telecoms has issued a statement warning shareholders that basic, headline and core headline earnings per share for the six-month period ended 30 November 2023 will increase by more than 20% in comparison to the six-month period ended 30 November 2022....
APIs, security, 5G propel enterprises into mobile-first era
Enterprises are undergoing a shift in network infrastructure as wireless technology outpaces traditional wireline solutions. With the widespread availability of 5G and new application programming interface (API) and security capabilities, businesses are embracing a...
Intel partners to grow end-to-end private networks
Private 5G networks are in high demand in 2024 as enterprises look for scalable compute solutions to power the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) applications running at the edge and drive their digital transformation efforts. Gartner predicts that "by 2025...
Nvidia CEO promotes sovereign AI for every country
Every country needs to own the production of their own intelligence, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang told attendees at the World Governments Summit in Dubai this week. Huang, speaking as part of a fireside chat with the UAE's Minister of AI, Omar Al Olama,...
IBM concedes patent filing leadership
After 29 years of dominating patent acquisition, IBM finds itself at a crossroads as its patent filings plummeted by nearly 60% in just two years. According to Stocklytics.com, the decline comes as tech giants such as Samsung and TSMC pivot their focus towards...
Dominated by Open AI and Meta, GenAI races past $66bn
The generative AI market exceeded the $66-billion mark, with Open AI and Meta AI flagging their dominance with 56% market share. This is according to Stocklytics financial analyst Edith Reads, who comments: "The start of Chat GPT in 2022 was the first plunge into...
Digital transformation shows no signs of slowing down
The global digital transformation market size is anticipated to reach $4,617-trillion by 2030 and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 27,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to new report by Grand View Research. Digital transformation assists companies in improving their...
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The importance of enterprise solutions in a digital world
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Bidvest Mobility takes aim at enterprise market
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BPO sector could spur job growth and forex influx
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Commvault acquires Hedvig
Commvault has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire software-defined storage (SDS) innovator, Hedvig, for total consideration of $225-million, which includes the purchase price and ongoing employee retention. Gartner expects that, by 2023, software-defined...
Ricoh joins coalition tackling inequality
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Siemon designs future-proof cabling for Sasol HQ
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African innovators win education award
Two education projects serving Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Liberia have been recognized as WISE Awards winners for their work in education. The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a Qatar Foundation (QF) initiative, has revealed the winners of the 2019...
African innovators win education award
Two education projects serving Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Liberia have been recognized as WISE Awards winners for their work in education. The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a Qatar Foundation (QF) initiative, has revealed the winners of the 2019...
ITC, Visa partner to empower women-led businesses
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Visa have launched a partnership to increase the participation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women-led businesses in international trade. The announcement was made at the 28th World Economic Forum...
Ericsson accelerates SDG action
At the World Economic Forum on Africa, taking place this week in Cape Town, Ericsson experts are outlining ways to empower an intelligent, sustainable, and connected Africa by relentlessly innovating technologies that are easy to adopt, use, and scale. Fadi Pharaon,...
Senior Full stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a skilled full stack developer who has great Javascript skills to join their International European company. Key Requirements 5-8 years' experienceDevelopment experience in React, Angular and JavaScript, whereas JavaScript is a mustExperience in...
Automation Test Analyst (SQE)
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide...
Senior Scrum Master
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.JOB DESCRIPTION Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Coach team members on...
Revit / Cad Technical Modeller
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L2 Server Administrator ( Mototolo) – 12 month contract
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Junior to Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite)
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Automation Test Analyst (SQE) – Remote Remote
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Senior Scrum Master – Gauteng Sandton
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