Technology critical for African agriculture’s future
Technology - particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – plays a critical role in enhancing agricultural productivity and reducing poverty across the continent. This is one of the findings from a white paper highlighting the trends shaping the agricultural landscape...
AI, IoT drive smart agriculture growth
The global smart agriculture market size is estimated to reach $54,71-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13,9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The major factors driving the growth of the agtech industry are the increasing use...
Increase in demand for APIs will come from AI
More than 30% of the increase in demand for application programming interfaces (APIs) will come from AI and tools using large language models (LLMs) by 2026, says Gartner. "With technology service providers (TSPs) leading the charge in GenAI adoption, the fallout will...
AI companies dominate the unicorn club
Last year, fewer than 100 companies joined the global unicorn club - the lowest number since 2017 and a steep drop compared to 2022 and 2023, which saw hundreds of private startups valued at $1-billion or more. Still, in a year that showed becoming a unicorn is much...
Tech industry most geopoliticised in the world
The global supply chains organised to optimise profit and speed - which shaped international trade and delivered benefits to both producers and consumers for two decades under globalisation - have now been twisted out of shape, with the global economy facing...
Asset tokenisation to drive blockchain revenue boom
The blockchain industry, although volatile and nascent, has made significant progress in a short span of time, driven by remarkable innovation. Global blockchain platform and services revenue is set to grow from $12-billion in 2023 to $291-billion in 2030. This growth...
Wearables set for rebound
The wearable devices market declined 0,9% YoY in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), says IDC, adding that despite improved economic conditions, mature markets such as the US, Western Europe and Japan recorded declines in 4Q23 due to muted demand, tough comparisons...
Microsoft boosts AI healthcare market
Microsoft's recent announcement that it will be further integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its applications is expected to contribute significantly to the 31% CAGR in the AI healthcare space between 2022 and 2027, says research group GlobalData. In the last...
Strong momentum for security spend in Europe
European security spending will grow by 12,3% in 2024, marking another year of strong momentum with double-digit growth, according to IDC's Worldwide Security Spending Guide. Spending in the region is expected to increase at a steady pace throughout the whole 2022 to...
Illegal cigarettes cost SA billions
South Africa has been losing billions of rands on illegal cigarettes - more than R100-billion since 2010. New research from University of Cape Town (UCT) academics Dr Nicole Vellios and Professor Corné van Walbeek says that in 2022 alone, the government lost...
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Understanding the future of work
As technology evolves across the personal, social and business space, life becomes more connected and convenient, but our very understanding of our lives also has to change. The connected office is no different, and work will never be the same, writes Mohammed...
IS boosts Cloud Connect offering
To enable high performing, secure and direct connections to Microsoft's Cloud (including Azure, Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Dynamics 365), Internet Solutions (IS) launched its Cloud Connect solution for Microsoft's South African data centres in Johannesburg,...
Vox launches cloud-based call logging and recording
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How the digital revolution can change work
Embracing technology isn't just a matter of having the latest and greatest gadgets and gizmos at hand whenever we want to use them -- it's something that's integrated into every part of our everyday lives. By Louw Barnardt, co-founder and MD at Outsourced CFO And it's...
Africa still attracting M&A activity, says WSP
In an increasingly complex world Africa is holding its own as an attractive investment region, with the value of investment on the continent showing growth. However, investor confidence still requires some coaxing, and there is an intense focus on robust due diligence...
Making the transition to Dynamics 365
Microsoft Gold Partner Decision Inc. discusses the benefits of upgrading from a Microsoft AX 2012 implementation to the more agile Dynamics 365 platform. Fundamentally, this presents more than just a new version of the software but a quantum leap into a different...
What to consider when shopping for a new Windows notebook
Buyers have a wider choice of Windows notebook brands, models and form factors to choose between than ever before. By George Moss, business unit manager: Dell CSG at Tarsus Distribution Selecting the right machine for your needs is no longer as simple as choosing the...
Africa should not lose sight of 4IR opportunities
As the 28th World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa convenes in Cape Town this week, it offers an opportunity to consider ways to accelerate economic growth across the continent. By Pieter Bensch, executive vice-president at Sage Africa & Middle East With the Fourth...
Argility launches enhanced DAMSense
The Argility Technology Group has announced the release of an enhanced version of its complete digital asset management (DAM) system, DAMSense, which assists companies to manage and make sense of digital media files in one central and searchable repository platform....
Saicom Voice Services adds data management
Saicom Voice Services has added a data management solution to its evolving product stack, driven it says, by customer demand for services that are customisable to local business requirements and realities. "Our clients have come to rely on us for customisable...
Senior HubSpot Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
One of our clients is looking for a candidate that is willing to lead large-scale technical projects, develop advanced integrations, and guide clients through their digital transformation journey, ensuring the delivery of measurable results. Key Requirements: 6 +...
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Senior Network Engineer
The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in the implementation, maintenance, and support of the company's network infrastructure. Additional duties include supporting the global Help Desk and regional Network Administrators from a second-level support...
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Software Engineer (Expert) 0205 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Network Engineer – Eastern Cape Sidwell
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