How AI is transforming digital transformation
Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City - Change has always been a constant – but in the last couple of years digital transformation has been moving at a faster pace than ever before. This is because, today, technology is transforming transformation, says...
How African companies can avoid transformation pitfalls
Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Navigating the SAP S/4 HANA journey is different for every company, and requires a customised approach to succeed. This is especially true when it comes to implementing the solution in Africa. Colin Banks, solution...
Kagiso Trust hackathon bears fruit for municipalities
A Web-based solution to improve data management in local government will undergo further development after being conceived by the winning team at a Kagiso Trust hackathon. A team of young coders dubbed Mzansi Innovators shared a R20 000 prize for their solution which...
Nvidia sees big jump in R&D spending
Nvidia propelled its research and development (R&D) expenditure to an impressive 73% in five years, spending $8,68-billion, and highlighting a substantial surge from the $2,38-billion allocated in 2019, according to Stocklytics. "The trajectory of Nvidia's R&D...
Africa Code Week empowers 17m youth with digital skills
SAP's Africa Code Week (ACW) has successfully empowered 17-million young people across 54 countries since 2015, according to the programme's latest impact results. The initiative - in partnership with UNESCO, the Association for the Development of Education in Africa...
Starlink will cut off SA users
South African users of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service will be cut off from the end of this month. The service is not registered in this country and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) in November 2023 warned that it is illegal to...
Global coral bleaching event is happening now
The world is currently experiencing its fourth global coral bleaching event, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists and the network of global coral reef scientists aligned to the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI). This...
ISPA cries foul on fixed call termination rates
The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has questioned recently-announced aggressive reductions in fixed call termination rates. The industry representative body is also calling for implementation of the planned convergence of mobile and fixed call...
Microsoft pumps up AI investments with $1,5bn into G42
Microsoft has announced a $1,5-billion strategic investment in UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology holding company G42. As part of the partnership, Brad Smith, vice-chair and president of Microsoft, will join the G42 Board of Directors. Building on the...
Tesla decimates global workforce
Elon Musk's Tesla is shedding 14 000 jobs, about 10% of its global workforce. The news comes amid a flagging market and increased competition from China. Hours after Musk made the announcement in a mail to employees, two senior executives resigned from the company....
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FNB opens its app for all consumers
FNB is for the first time opening its banking app for all consumers in South Africa to experience and engage with. With the FNB AppVenture, all customers regardless of who they currently bank with, will have the opportunity to explore and experience the features of...
Applications open for edtech incubation
Attention all African edtech startups aiming to improve educational outcomes on the continent: applications to take part in the fourth cohort of Injini's incubation programme are now open. The first round of applications opened on Monday, 14 October 2019 and will...
Self-driving Jaguar hits the streets
Jaguar Land Rover engineers have tested a self-driving prototype Jaguar I-PACE on the streets of Dubai. Jaguar Land Rover's commitment to an autonomous, connected, electric and shared (ACES) future is a cornerstone to delivering on its Destination Zero mission; the...
Self-service coming to a store near you
JSE-listed Altron's subsidiary Altron Bytes Managed Solutions (Altron BMS) has become the only South African company accredited to provide NCR self-checkout solutions to retailers. NCR FastLane Self-Checkout (SCO) is a retail offering that allows customers to scan...
Strategies for reducing cart abandonment
When it comes to e-commerce, reducing cart abandonment is critical to increase sales and revenue. The industry norm for abandoned carts is an astonishing 75% to 80%, which means that merchants are losing 4 out of every 5 sales due to poor checkout conversion - this is...
Data verification a must for location marketing
South African brands making the move to new forms of advertising must insist on independent location data verification, according to Moblicks. "The local digital advertising space is awash with numbers since the advent of new social media and mobile marketing...
Opera updates its Android browser
Opera, the first major browser to integrate a crypto wallet to enable access to Web 3, has announced the latest version of its Opera browser for Android - Opera for Android 54. This version of the popular browser integrates Bitcoin (BTC) and TRON payments to its...
Vox expands satellite services with Avanti data and voice
Satellite connectivity in the South African market is set for a shake up, with integrated ICT and infrastructure provider Vox announcing the introduction of several capped and uncapped data and voice plans being made available through its partnership with Avanti...
Do you know what’s lurking in your network?
Is there a ghost in your machine? And no, this is not the beginning of a Halloween story - but perhaps it is fitting that 'International Cybersecurity Awareness month' takes place in October, the month of Halloween. This is according to Stefan van de Giessen, GM:...
Strong data management needed in cloud mobility
Organisations today have islands of data residing with a multitude of cloud providers. And when it comes to migrating between them, companies must ensure that their data remains safe in the transition. This requires continuously backing up, testing, and measuring its...
CRM Architect (D365 & Snowflake) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a CRM Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and Snowflake to lead the design, development, and integration of enterprise CRM solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecture scalable, high-performance...
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Build and manage the end-to-end project plan, and monitor/report progress. Effectively manage scope and dependencies. Identify risks and issues and proactively resolve/mitigate them. Ensure that business outcomes are defined, approved, and delivered. Communicate...
PHP Developer – Remote Remote
Our client is looking for a PHP Developer for a permanent role based in Midrand. The candidate needs at least 4 years experience work experience as a PHP Developer.Job Role:Software Developer /EngineerQualification:- Degree or Diploma in Information Technology /...
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Job Title: Full Stack DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (6-12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with experience in SQL, Java, and Cloud Development to join our client in the banking industry. The...
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We are seeking a skilled Software Developer with expertise in NetBeans, SQL, PostgreSQL, and DB2 to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in developing, testing, maintaining, and optimizing applications that run on Azure environments. This is an exciting...
Service Desk Engineer
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Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Job Title: Full Stack DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (6-12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with experience in SQL, Java, and Cloud Development to join our client in the banking industry. The...
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